RetroRockerz drew in crowds of people for the last Cool Sounds Concert Series and Outdoor Market in Downtown Bangor – bringing in the largest audience of the series for its last week.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Cool Sounds Concert Series: RetroRockerz
By: Melinda Hart
RetroRockerz drew in crowds of people for the last Cool Sounds Concert Series and Outdoor Market in Downtown Bangor – bringing in the largest audience of the series for its last week.
RetroRockerz drew in crowds of people for the last Cool Sounds Concert Series and Outdoor Market in Downtown Bangor – bringing in the largest audience of the series for its last week.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
What's Happening this Weekend...
Make the most of the rest of your summer!
Art for the Animals
July 30-August 1
Maine Lighthouse Museum, Rockland
Art by some of the finest local and national artists will be auctioned to benefit the Humane Society of Knox County at this 21st annual event. Prices $10-$3,000. Silent and live auction items offered. Free and open to the public.
www.hskcme.org
Bangor State Fair
July 30-August 8
Bangor Fair Grounds
At the Bangor State Fair, there are outdoor concerts, midway rides, great food, a petting zoo, a demolition derby, and more for you to enjoy.
www.basspark.com
Northern Maine Fair
July 30-August 7
Northern Maine Fair Grounds, Presque Isle
A large family fair with rides, exhibits, horse pulling, harness racing, tractor pulling, demolition derby, pig scramble, live music, and more.
www.northernmainefairgrounds.com
Bar Harbor Summer Arts & Crafts Festival
July 31 & August 1
College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor
All sorts of arts will be on display at the Bar Harbor Summer Arts and Crafts Festival, such as turned wood, pottery, metal sculpture, dried floral, fleece, hats, pewter, and watercolors. The event also features food samplings, craft demonstrations, and live music. 10 am-5 pm daily.
www.casteberryfairs.com
Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul
July 31
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
Enjoy the unique sounds of the Celtic fiddle from Eileen Iver and Immigrant Soul, the 9-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champions.
www.rocklandstrand.com
Sneak Peak!
July 31
Rockport Opera House
This one-of-a-kind concert features Bay Chamber's Young Stars Prize-winning quartet along with Bay Chamber's resident string quartet: the St. Lawrence. This is a special 50th anniversary event to benefit Bay Chamber's Community Music School. $125.
www.baychamberconcerts.org
2010 Artisan Bread Fair
July 31
Skowhegan
Bakers, Artisans, and Growers (BAG) present breads of all tastes and sizes. Breads are baked in masonry ovens before your eyes. In addition, the event features live music, books, farm foods, and live music.
www.kneadingconference.com
Friendship Day
July 31
Friendship
This 27th annual event offers fun for the whole family and includes a pancake breakfast, children's parade, music, contests, softball games, lobster boat races, and more.
Piscataquis River Festival
July 31
Piscataquis
The annual festival is a great, community-wide summer event for Guilford as well as the the surrounding communities.
www.townofguilford.com
Art for the Animals
July 30-August 1
Maine Lighthouse Museum, Rockland
Art by some of the finest local and national artists will be auctioned to benefit the Humane Society of Knox County at this 21st annual event. Prices $10-$3,000. Silent and live auction items offered. Free and open to the public.
www.hskcme.org
Bangor State Fair
July 30-August 8
Bangor Fair Grounds
At the Bangor State Fair, there are outdoor concerts, midway rides, great food, a petting zoo, a demolition derby, and more for you to enjoy.
www.basspark.com
Northern Maine Fair
July 30-August 7
Northern Maine Fair Grounds, Presque Isle
A large family fair with rides, exhibits, horse pulling, harness racing, tractor pulling, demolition derby, pig scramble, live music, and more.
www.northernmainefairgrounds.com
Bar Harbor Summer Arts & Crafts Festival
July 31 & August 1
College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor
All sorts of arts will be on display at the Bar Harbor Summer Arts and Crafts Festival, such as turned wood, pottery, metal sculpture, dried floral, fleece, hats, pewter, and watercolors. The event also features food samplings, craft demonstrations, and live music. 10 am-5 pm daily.
www.casteberryfairs.com
Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul
July 31
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
Enjoy the unique sounds of the Celtic fiddle from Eileen Iver and Immigrant Soul, the 9-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champions.
www.rocklandstrand.com
Sneak Peak!
July 31
Rockport Opera House
This one-of-a-kind concert features Bay Chamber's Young Stars Prize-winning quartet along with Bay Chamber's resident string quartet: the St. Lawrence. This is a special 50th anniversary event to benefit Bay Chamber's Community Music School. $125.
www.baychamberconcerts.org
2010 Artisan Bread Fair
July 31
Skowhegan
Bakers, Artisans, and Growers (BAG) present breads of all tastes and sizes. Breads are baked in masonry ovens before your eyes. In addition, the event features live music, books, farm foods, and live music.
www.kneadingconference.com
Friendship Day
July 31
Friendship
This 27th annual event offers fun for the whole family and includes a pancake breakfast, children's parade, music, contests, softball games, lobster boat races, and more.
Piscataquis River Festival
July 31
Piscataquis
The annual festival is a great, community-wide summer event for Guilford as well as the the surrounding communities.
www.townofguilford.com
Friday, July 23, 2010
Cool Sounds Concert Series: Banjo Dan and the Mid-Nite Plowboys
By: Melinda Hart
Cool Sounds Concert Series brought Banjo Dan and the Mid-Nite Plowboys to West Market Square this week – with the sun pushing the rain away once again!
Cool Sounds Concert Series brought Banjo Dan and the Mid-Nite Plowboys to West Market Square this week – with the sun pushing the rain away once again!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
What's Happening This Weekend...
Here is a listing of what's going on in the Bangor metro area. Have a great weekend!
Central Maine Egg Festival
July 20-24
Pittsfield
This annual festival celebrates the brown egg industry with a parade, scholarship pageant, breakfast, BBQ, street dance, “Egglympics,” craft fair, and more. Don’t forget to see the world’s largest frying pan.
http://eggfest.craftah.com
Friendship Sloop Days
July 22-24
Rockland
This 50th annual homecoming and regatta features sloop races, demonstrations, and visits to historic Friendship Sloops. Sponsored by the Friendship Sloop Society.
www.fss.org
Thoreau-Wabanaki Festival
July 22-24
Greenville
Held at the Center for Moosehead History, this annual event celebrates Thoreau and the Wabanaki people’s exploration and contribution to the cultural heritage of the Moosehead Lake region.
www.nrecmoosehead.org
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
July 22-August 1
Belfast
Hold on to your glass slippers! Rodgers and Hammerstein’s magical musical Cinderella appears under the stars by the Belfast Maskers.
www.belfastmaskers.com
Battle at Fort Knox
July 23
Prospect
Naval, infantry, and artillery forces are called into action on the west bank of the Penobscot River. It’s the reenactment of the battle at Fort Knox on the shore and in the water. Activities for civilians as well.
www.ftknox.mainemilitia.com
Bucksport Bay Festival
July 23 & 24
Bucksport
There’s plenty to see and do at the Bucksport Bay Festival, including live bands, a pie bake-off, a musical, a 5K fun run, fireworks, and much more. Parade starts at 9 am on Saturday.
www.bucksportchamber.org/bayfestival
Deer Isle Jazz Festival
July 23 & 24
Stonington
Friday features Detroit Brooks on banjo, Kerry Lewis on bass, Greg Stafford on trumpet, and Dr. Michael White on clarinet. On Saturday catch Mainer Paul Sullivan on piano.
www.operahousearts.org
Maine Lobster Ride & Roll
July 24
Rockland
It’s a bike race for lobster lovers. Cycle along the coast toward a fresh lobster roll. The race has four distance options: 16, 30, 50, or 100 miles. All proceeds go to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Registration at 7 am.
www.bikemaine.org
Hope4Jazz Festival
July 24
Camden
Featuring the John Jorgenson Quintet, the Steve Grover Band, and Primo Cubano. This is an outdoor event on the lawn surrounded by the Camden Hills under a nearly full moon. Bring blankets, chairs, the kids, your dancing shoes, and a picnic dinner. 4–10 pm. $20 adults; $10 students; free for children under 12.
www.hopejazzfestival.com
Downeast Country Fest 2010
July 24
Whitneyville
This event will feature country music star Michael Peterson and homegrown guitar legend Johnny Hiland. $18.
www.downeastcountryfest.com
Sea Kayaking to the Petroglyphs
July 24
Machias Bay
View the ancient petroglyphs etched into the eastern-facing rocks on Machias Bay. These glyphs are inaccessible by land and are a beautiful example of Washington County’s prehistory. Open to novice and proficient paddlers and includes all equipment needed. Bring your own lunch. $55.
www.sunrisecanoeandkayak.com
Gallery on the Green
July 24 & 25
Southwest Harbor
The Coastal Fine Art Alliance of Maine presents two days of outstanding juried art on the Pemetic School Green in Southwest Harbor. Rain or shine. Sat. 9 am–5 pm;
Sun. 10 am–5 pm.
www.acadiachamber.com
Bangor Summer Craft/Business Expo
July 24 & 25
Hollywood Slots, Bangor
There are all sorts of gifts and crafts to be found at the Bangor Summer Craft and Business Expo, from jewelry to original artwork, home décor to renovation ideas.
www.xtrapromotions.com
Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival
July 24 & 25
Grand Lake Stream
Where folk art meets the water, you’ll find the Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival. Features live music, canoe and boat builders, craftsmen, and folk artists.
796-8199
Wings & Wheels Spectacular & Aerobatics Airshow
July 24 & 25
Owls Head Transportation Museum
Come see all things wings and wheels featuring a world-class aerobatic airshow you’ll never forget.
www.ohtm.org
Central Maine Egg Festival
July 20-24
Pittsfield
This annual festival celebrates the brown egg industry with a parade, scholarship pageant, breakfast, BBQ, street dance, “Egglympics,” craft fair, and more. Don’t forget to see the world’s largest frying pan.
http://eggfest.craftah.com
Friendship Sloop Days
July 22-24
Rockland
This 50th annual homecoming and regatta features sloop races, demonstrations, and visits to historic Friendship Sloops. Sponsored by the Friendship Sloop Society.
www.fss.org
Thoreau-Wabanaki Festival
July 22-24
Greenville
Held at the Center for Moosehead History, this annual event celebrates Thoreau and the Wabanaki people’s exploration and contribution to the cultural heritage of the Moosehead Lake region.
www.nrecmoosehead.org
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
July 22-August 1
Belfast
Hold on to your glass slippers! Rodgers and Hammerstein’s magical musical Cinderella appears under the stars by the Belfast Maskers.
www.belfastmaskers.com
Battle at Fort Knox
July 23
Prospect
Naval, infantry, and artillery forces are called into action on the west bank of the Penobscot River. It’s the reenactment of the battle at Fort Knox on the shore and in the water. Activities for civilians as well.
www.ftknox.mainemilitia.com
Bucksport Bay Festival
July 23 & 24
Bucksport
There’s plenty to see and do at the Bucksport Bay Festival, including live bands, a pie bake-off, a musical, a 5K fun run, fireworks, and much more. Parade starts at 9 am on Saturday.
www.bucksportchamber.org/bayfestival
Deer Isle Jazz Festival
July 23 & 24
Stonington
Friday features Detroit Brooks on banjo, Kerry Lewis on bass, Greg Stafford on trumpet, and Dr. Michael White on clarinet. On Saturday catch Mainer Paul Sullivan on piano.
www.operahousearts.org
Maine Lobster Ride & Roll
July 24
Rockland
It’s a bike race for lobster lovers. Cycle along the coast toward a fresh lobster roll. The race has four distance options: 16, 30, 50, or 100 miles. All proceeds go to the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. Registration at 7 am.
www.bikemaine.org
Hope4Jazz Festival
July 24
Camden
Featuring the John Jorgenson Quintet, the Steve Grover Band, and Primo Cubano. This is an outdoor event on the lawn surrounded by the Camden Hills under a nearly full moon. Bring blankets, chairs, the kids, your dancing shoes, and a picnic dinner. 4–10 pm. $20 adults; $10 students; free for children under 12.
www.hopejazzfestival.com
Downeast Country Fest 2010
July 24
Whitneyville
This event will feature country music star Michael Peterson and homegrown guitar legend Johnny Hiland. $18.
www.downeastcountryfest.com
Sea Kayaking to the Petroglyphs
July 24
Machias Bay
View the ancient petroglyphs etched into the eastern-facing rocks on Machias Bay. These glyphs are inaccessible by land and are a beautiful example of Washington County’s prehistory. Open to novice and proficient paddlers and includes all equipment needed. Bring your own lunch. $55.
www.sunrisecanoeandkayak.com
Gallery on the Green
July 24 & 25
Southwest Harbor
The Coastal Fine Art Alliance of Maine presents two days of outstanding juried art on the Pemetic School Green in Southwest Harbor. Rain or shine. Sat. 9 am–5 pm;
Sun. 10 am–5 pm.
www.acadiachamber.com
Bangor Summer Craft/Business Expo
July 24 & 25
Hollywood Slots, Bangor
There are all sorts of gifts and crafts to be found at the Bangor Summer Craft and Business Expo, from jewelry to original artwork, home décor to renovation ideas.
www.xtrapromotions.com
Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival
July 24 & 25
Grand Lake Stream
Where folk art meets the water, you’ll find the Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival. Features live music, canoe and boat builders, craftsmen, and folk artists.
796-8199
Wings & Wheels Spectacular & Aerobatics Airshow
July 24 & 25
Owls Head Transportation Museum
Come see all things wings and wheels featuring a world-class aerobatic airshow you’ll never forget.
www.ohtm.org
Friday, July 16, 2010
Cool Sounds Concert Series: Teen Jamboree
By: Melinda Hart
This week’s Cool Sounds Concert Series showcased the Bangor area’s talented youth with the Teen Jamboree! Four acts shared the stage last night, each bringing their own unique sound.
This week’s Cool Sounds Concert Series showcased the Bangor area’s talented youth with the Teen Jamboree! Four acts shared the stage last night, each bringing their own unique sound.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
What's Happening This Weekend...
Holy cow! July is already half over. How did this happen?
Lincoln Homecoming Festival
July 15-18
Lincoln
This annual event boasts four days of family fun. Take in craft and food vendors, street dances, concerts, parades, antique car cruise-in, and some of the best fireworks around.
www.lincolnmaine.org
"Lighthouse: A Downeast Musical"
July 15-24
Camden Opera House
Lighthouse: A Down East Musical by Mainers Robert Richardson and John Chandler tells the tale of life off the coast of Maine during the last year of prohibition. Identify with the characters, enjoy a toe-tapping square dance number, and root for bootleggers at the Camden Opera House. 7:30 pm. $12–$16.
www.camdenoperahouse.com
Maine Celtic Celebration
July 16-18
Belfast
Come experience live Celtic music, storytelling, and dance along with sporting events including a rugby scrum. There will be various contests along with children’s activities.
www.mainecelticcelebration.com
Jackson Memorial Library Annual Book Fair
July 17
Tenants Harbor
An outstanding selection of old, new, and rare books. There will also be baked goods, perennials, art, and a silent auction.
372-8961
Cherryfield Historic House Tour
July 17
Cherryfield
Private homes, churches, and other historic buildings open their doors to the public.
1–4 pm. $20.
www.cherryfieldhistorical.com
Harbor Arts Juried Arts & Craft Show
July 17 & 18
Camden
Over 100 artists and craftspeople display their work in scenic Camden for the 24th year in a row.
www.visitcamden.com
Fishermen's Day
July 17 & 18
Stonington
This annual family fun day is celebrating its 20th year on the Stonington fish pier. There will be crafts, slippery cod contest, wacky boat races, and lots of great food. Sponsored by the Island Fishermen’s Wives Association.
www.deerisle.com
Trucks, Tractors, & Commercial Vehicles Show
July 17 & 18
Owls Head Transportation Museum
More than 250 antique pickups, delivery vans, tractor-trailers, military vehicles, and more will be on display.
www.ohtm.org
Lincoln Homecoming Festival
July 15-18
Lincoln
This annual event boasts four days of family fun. Take in craft and food vendors, street dances, concerts, parades, antique car cruise-in, and some of the best fireworks around.
www.lincolnmaine.org
"Lighthouse: A Downeast Musical"
July 15-24
Camden Opera House
Lighthouse: A Down East Musical by Mainers Robert Richardson and John Chandler tells the tale of life off the coast of Maine during the last year of prohibition. Identify with the characters, enjoy a toe-tapping square dance number, and root for bootleggers at the Camden Opera House. 7:30 pm. $12–$16.
www.camdenoperahouse.com
Maine Celtic Celebration
July 16-18
Belfast
Come experience live Celtic music, storytelling, and dance along with sporting events including a rugby scrum. There will be various contests along with children’s activities.
www.mainecelticcelebration.com
Jackson Memorial Library Annual Book Fair
July 17
Tenants Harbor
An outstanding selection of old, new, and rare books. There will also be baked goods, perennials, art, and a silent auction.
372-8961
Cherryfield Historic House Tour
July 17
Cherryfield
Private homes, churches, and other historic buildings open their doors to the public.
1–4 pm. $20.
www.cherryfieldhistorical.com
Harbor Arts Juried Arts & Craft Show
July 17 & 18
Camden
Over 100 artists and craftspeople display their work in scenic Camden for the 24th year in a row.
www.visitcamden.com
Fishermen's Day
July 17 & 18
Stonington
This annual family fun day is celebrating its 20th year on the Stonington fish pier. There will be crafts, slippery cod contest, wacky boat races, and lots of great food. Sponsored by the Island Fishermen’s Wives Association.
www.deerisle.com
Trucks, Tractors, & Commercial Vehicles Show
July 17 & 18
Owls Head Transportation Museum
More than 250 antique pickups, delivery vans, tractor-trailers, military vehicles, and more will be on display.
www.ohtm.org
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Bangor Greendrinks at the Sea Dog
Last night's Bangor Greendrinks was a success, thanks to the help of the Sea Dog staff. We had delicious appetizers to munch on, good music to listen to, and $2 drinks. Can't beat that! If you didn't make it this time, join us next month, August 10th, at the University of Maine Museum of Art. It's a beautiful venue that will be filled with great people. For more information, check out Bangor Greendrinks on Facebook. Read on to see photos from the event...
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