Community News and Events
War of 1812 Exhibit Reception/Opening Dates
The announcement postcard for the upcoming War of 1812 exhibit that was recently mailed to Members and friends of the Museum contained the wrong dates for the opening reception and the public opening for the exhibit.
The opening reception for Subdue, Seize and Take: Maritime Maine in the Unwelcome Distraction of the War of 1812 will be on Friday, May 25 from 5 to 7 pm. The exhibit opens to the public the following day, Saturday, May 26.
While all exhibit openings are special and exciting, this opening seems to be generating a lot more interest and anticipation than normal. And for great reason. Artifacts and original archival documents from four Maine museums and numerous private collections have been brought together to present the story of how this often overlooked war impacted our state. Among these are a rarely-seen model of the privateer Dash, a cannon from HMS Boxer that was captured by the American brig Enterprise in a dramatic battle off the coast of Monhegan Island and two gowns worn at the 1815 Saco Peace Ball.
This is one opening you don’t want to miss – May 25, 5 to 7 pm.
Maine Maritime Museum preserves, studies, and celebrates Maine’s maritime heritage and culture to educate the community and a worldwide audience about the important role of Maine in regional and global maritime activities.
2012 -3rd Friday ArtWalk Bath
Five Rivers Arts Alliance Sponsors 2012 Bath Artwalks
June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19 from 5-8:00 pm
Bath’s ArtWalk 2012 will have over 32 artists and locations. Many new artists and retail locations are featured monthly as well as many past favorites. Artists in Maine’s “Cool Little City” welcome visitors to studios, receptions and exhibits, May – October.
Discover home studios and galleries a few minutes’ drive from downtown Bath and explore downtown art spaces on foot in this vibrant community on the Kennebec River. Live music and great company await. New openings are held each month. An information table and group art show are found at Bath City Hall. More than two dozen artists participate. Held on third Fridays, May – October. Download your Brochure Here.
Songwriters in the Round
Final Show before the summer hiatus. We’ll be again back on September 5th.
Wednesday, May 2nd
Frontier Theatre, Fort Andross, Brunswick
Ah, the Beautiful Month of May at the Maine Art Gallery!
The Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset are pleased to open the first exhibit of the season with a
“Meet the Artists” Reception on Thursday May 10th , from 5 to 7pm.
This exhibit is the place to see artwork from all over Maine in the subject of the artist’s own choosing. From gold to clay to paint to fabric – the high ceilings, natural light and spaciousness of this gallery enhance the widest possible range of media.
The Maine Art Gallery is located at the corner of Hodge and Warren Streets in Wiscasset, Maine. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 to 4:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 2:00.
We are on the web at www.maineartgallery.org, There is free parking at the gallery.
A Double Billing: The ALl Species Parade & A Natural Order
Where: The Brunswick Town Mall
Where: Frontier Café, 14 Maine Street, Brunswick
FREE
- No motorized vehicles,
- No banners or words and please:
- No live animals (leave Fido at home!).
SPRING FOCUS ON WEAVING IN TOPSHAM
Handwoven scarf by Emi Ito on display throughout May & June at Maine Fiberarts in Topsham.
- “Weaving with Twigs,” (May 1 and 2);
- ”Make a Warp and Start Warping,” (May 8);
- “Threading a Floor Loom,” (May 15);
- “Kitchen Table Garment Design,” (May 24 and June 7);
- “Cutting and Sewing Handwoven Fabrics,” (June 14); and
- ”Making a Simple Loom with Treadles and Heddles,” (June 21).
Weavers Sheila Shanti & Emi Ito examine ikat weavings at Maine Fiberarts in Topsham.
Maine Fiberarts supports fiber art, craft and farms through exhibitions, studio tours, residencies, and networking in Midcoast Maine. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10-4 and Saturdays, 11-2. To learn more about the Weave-In, visit www.mainefiberarts.org or phone 207-721-0678.
Five Rivers Arts Alliance has brought area artists together for the 2012 2nd Friday ArtWalks, May-October
Five Rivers Arts Alliance has brought area artists together for the 2012 2nd Friday ArtWalks, May-October
From assemblage to masks, oil paintings to photography, over 55 artists and 11 galleries will be offering their works in Ft. Andross and the downtown Brunswick area.
BRUNSWICK, ME – Every second Friday of the month, from May through October 2012 at 5-8pm, you are invited to review, enjoy and purchase art in downtown Brunswick.
For more than seven years, Five Rivers Arts Alliance has brought local Maine artists together. This year is sure to please artists and art enthusiasts alike, with over fifty-five artists showing their work at studios and galleries in Ft. Andross, downtown and uptown Brunswick. Area artists will also display in the community at pop up venues at 98 Maine Street, the Daniel Stone Inn and the Inn at Brunswick Station .
Brunswick’s Maine Street community is rallying in a spirit of support, staying open later and expanding their service. In addition to stopping in the open galleries and studios, enjoy live music and grab a bite to eat downtown. Bring friends and enjoy an evening out with great art, good food, and good fun. Artwork will vary from month to month allowing the visitor many opportunities to see multiple works from the talented pool of Midcoast Maine artists.
DOWNLOAD YOUR 2nd FRIDAY ARTWALK 2012 BROCHURE
Artwalk dates- May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12.
For more information contact Five Rivers Arts Alliance at 207-798-6964.
Bath celebrates “Mayfair” Saturday, May 5th
Bath celebrates “Mayfair” Saturday, May 5th
Bath will celebrate the Rites of Spring on Saturday, May 5th, during Main Street Bath’s 10th annual Mayfair event.
The day will begin with yard sales from 8am – noon in City Park on Washington Street and at private locations city-wide.
Participating yard sales will have flyers with address and item listings to help guide shoppers in their hunt for bargain.
The rain location for non-profits will be the Elks Club on Lambert Street.
Other deals can be found from 9am – 3pm in the Big Tent Sale in downtown’s municipal parking lot on Water Street, and at sidewalk sales at downtown shops all day long.
Free family activities include:
- sidewalk chalk art drawing with Bath’s Art Van from City Hall, and
- Maypole dancing with live music on the lawn of the Customs House from 11am – 2pm.
Bath’s new trolley will be unveiled at 10am in front of City Hall at 55 Front Street and offer free rides to the public from 10am-3pm.
At the Bath Train Station and Visitors Center, there will be a petting zoo of baby goats as well as Main Street Bath yard sale items.
Shoppers and families can take part in a Downtown Scavenger Hunt as they enjoy the festivities. Participants will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 Gift of Bath gift certificate.
Other downtown activities include:
- opening day of the outdoors Bath Farmers Market at Waterfront Park from 8:30am-noon;
- a 5-year anniversary celebration at The Library Bookstore on Front Street from 10am – 4pm, with a children’s story-hour at 10:30am, door-prizes, and refreshments;
- a Cinco de Mayo celebration with drink specials, free munchies, party favors and more from 4pm to 7pm on the Kennebec Tavern’s riverfront patio; and
- Enter the Haggis in concert at the Chocolate Church Arts Center at 7:30pm.
There will also be a 5-mile Trail Run, “The Murph” along Whiskeag Trail to help raise funds for Fields for Our Future, with registration from 8-9:30am at the Bath YMCA on Centre Street.
For more information or to download a list of yard-sale vendors, visit the Main Street Bath website at www.visitbath.com or call us at 442-7291.
Mayfair activities are generously supported by our event sponsors, Maine Hosting Solutions, MW Sewall, Key Bank, Café Crème, Edward Jones Investments, Now You’re Cooking and the Kennebec Company, and by our season event sponsor, Bath Savings Institution.
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