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2010 Cover Artist: Emily Bracale
12th ANNUAL LEGACY OF THE ARTS FESTIVAL
JUNE 20-27, 2010
9:00AM-5:00PM - EXHIBIT - Celebration of MDI Artists
Queen Anne's Flower Shop, 140 Cottage St, Bar Harbor.
An outdoor and indoor celebration of MDI Artists' work, including: Fine floral arrangements by Queen Anne's designers, as well as local floral designers; metal sculpture, fine pottery, etc. For more information call 207-288-2860 or email queenannesflowershop@yahoo.com. M-F 9-5, Sat. 9-2, closed Sunday.
9:00AM-9:00PM – EXHIBIT – American Artists
Sagegrass Gallery, Bayside Landing behind Testa's (formerly Pretty Marsh Gallery)
The gallery will feature select American Artists throughout the week. Schedule of events will be displayed on their signs each day. American Art…American Style. For more information call 207-288-2909.
10:00AM-5:00PM – ART EXHIBIT
Harbor House, 329 Main Street, Southwest Harbor
"The Passionate Lens" by Mary Ellen Martel offering a collection that encompasses a wide range of subject matter. Mary Ellen shares her unique perspective on MDI, New England and beyond. For more information call, 207-244-3713 x102
10:00AM-6:00PM – Grand Opening Celebration
Russell D'Alessio Gallery, 12 Mt. Desert St., Bar Harbor
Visit the new gallery premiering Russell D'Alessio's new coffee table book and works "Artlook". Call 351-5450.
10:00AM-5:30PM – ART EXHIBIT
Northeast Harbor Library's Mellon Room, 1 Joy Road, Northeast Harbor
The Mount Desert Land & Garden Preserve invite you to view an exhibit of 19th century botanical drawings and watercolors from the collection of Thuya Lodge. For more information call, 207-276-3333 or 207-276-3727.
10:00AM-5:00PM –EXHIBIT-Garden Portraits by Dayelle Swensson
Art & Soul Gallery, 112 Main Street, Bar Harbor
Come and view some remarkable garden portraits of beautiful, private gardens. Dayelle Swensson's commissioned paintings embody all the joy that comes from planning and building a garden and the endless pleasure of blooms and blossoms. All flowering timelessly on canvas. For more information call 207-288-8338.
10:00AM-5:00PM –EXHIBIT, Mary Ellen Martel's Photographs
Evergreen Pottery, 4 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
View select images of Mary Ellen Martel's sea theme photographs. Mary Ellen is a Mount Desert Island photographer. For more information call 207-288-3221.
10:00AM – 6:00PM – EXHIBIT
Abbe Museum, 26 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
Headline News: Wabanaki Sovereignty in the 21st Century is a ground breaking exhibit inspired by news headlines of the past twenty years. Through a combination of actual news headlines and first person voice of Wabanaki leaders, the exhibit will explore eight topics frequently covered in the news. A wide array of objects will compliment the story and foster greater understanding of Wabanaki issues. For more information call 207-288-3519.
10:00AM-6:00PM – EXHIBIT, Loons in Maine
Alone Moose Gallery, under the ART sign, 78 West Street, Bar Harbor
"Loons in Maine", a mixed media show celebrating fine Maine art and craft. The show will feature loons in watercolor, silk, clay, wood, bronze, silver and more. Owners Ivan and Sherry Rasmussen celebrate their 35 years on the Bar Harbor Waterfront. Call 288-4229 for more information.
10:00AM – BIRDS OF ACADIA, show
Island Artisans, 99 Main Street, Bar Harbor
Many birds arrive each spring to Mount Desert Island. Maine artists have created new work in embossed paper, fiber, jewelry, blown glass, wood and pottery to celebrate this annual migration. See display in Island Artisans' window with photos of artists at work. Call 288-4214 for more information.
10:00AM – 6:00PM – EXHIBIT, Waponahki Student Art Show
Abbe Museum, 26 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
This exhibit is an annual favorite for locals and visitors alike. Over 30 students from three of the Native American communities in Maine are invited to display their works or art. The thoughts each student has about his or her work is shared with the visitor in the exhibit, and through a colorful catalog that accompanies the show. For more information call (207) 288-3519.
11:00AM-5:00PM – DEMONSTRATIONS, Custom-Made Bar Harbor Vacation Ornaments
Christmas Spirit® Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor
Demonstrations of how we custom make and personalize your family's own Bar Harbor vacation ornament. Pick your own pieces for whale watching, kayaking, sailing, hiking, biking, camping sightseeing, etc. For more information call 207-288-8168 or 800-242-2913.
2:00PM-4:00PM – ART OF MONO-GELATIN PRINTS
Alone Moose Gallery, under the ART sign, 78 West Street, Bar Harbor
Learn the art of mono-gelatin prints and make a Father's Day card to wrap up the day. Bar Harbor artist Meri Fox-Szauter majored in printmaking at Georgia Southern University. Learn a simple method of printmaking and make several prints before wrapping up the class with a card for your favorite father. Class is limited to 8 students. Call 207-288-4229 to register. The $20 fee covers all supplies.
2:00PM—POETRY READING AND BOOK SIGNING
Shorepath Cottage, 24 Atlantic Avenue, Bar Harbor
Roberta Chester, owner, will read her own poetry of recent selections and form her work in "The Eloquent Edge: An Anthology of Maine Women Writers" (Acadia Press). She will also sign the books.
For more information call 207-288-0643.
2:00PM-4:00PM – DEMONSTRATIONS
Evergreen Gallery, 4 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
Join us at the Gallery and watch potter, Scott Stevens, demonstrate wheel throwing. For more information call 207-288-3221.
3:00PM-6:00PM - FINE ART SHOW AND RECEPTION
Galyn's Restaurant, 17 Main St, Bar Harbor
"Art on Deck" Join us for art, wine and hors d'oeuvres in our upstairs Deck Room. Fine art paintings from Bar Harbor's Argosy Gallery will be on display. For more information call 207-288-9706.
7:30PM-9:00PM – FATHER'S DAY CONCERT, Fletcher's Landing Philharmonic Orchestra
Agamont Park, Bar Harbor
The Fletcher's Landing Philharmonic Orchestra specializes in ragtime and music composed primarily before 1920. During the concert, help us honor the festival's 2010 Acadia Arts Award recipient. Rain location: Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert St. For more information call 207-288-5103.
2:00PM-4:00PM – KIDS' WORKSHOP, Build Your Own Bar Harbor Ornament
Christmas Spirit® Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor
Children are given seashells, driftwood, ribbon, etc. and instructed on how to build their own Bar Harbor nautical ornament, which they can then take with them at no charge. For more information, call 207-288-8168 or 800-242-2913.
2:00PM-4:00PM – WORKSHOP, Flower Pressing
Otter Creek Hall, Route 3 Otter Creek
Learn the basics of flower pressing and make your own card. Class limited to 15. Cost is $10 and the proceeds go to the Otter Creek Hall.
2:00PM-4:00PM – DEMONSTRATIONS
Evergreen Gallery, 4 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
Join us at the Gallery and watch potter, Scott Stevens, demonstrate wheel throwing. For more information call 207-288-3221.
4:00PM-7:00PM – Grand Opening Reception
Russell D'Alessio Gallery, 12 Mt. Desert St., Bar Harbor
Russell and Linda D'Alessio will celebrate the Grand Opening of their new gallery, Russell D'Alessio Gallery. The Gallery will premier D'Alessio's new coffee table book and works "Artlook". The public is welcome to join the Reception.
5:00PM – RECEPTION, Meet the Artist
Harbor House, 329 Main Street, Southwest Harbor
Meet the artist behind "The Passionate Lens". The Harbor House is hosting a reception for artist/photographer Mary Ellen Martel. Mary Ellen shares her unique perspective on MDI, New England and beyond in her latest collection. For more information call, 207-244-3713 x102
7:00PM – CHAMBER GROUPS, Bar Harbor Brass Week
Northeast Harbor Neighborhood House, 1 Kimball Road, Northeast Harbor
Brass Week high school and college student chamber groups will perform. Concert is free, donations accepted! For more information call 207-276-5039.
7:00PM-8:30PM – CHUCK DONNELLY & EMMA WALSH, guitar/fiddle duo
Village Green, Bar Harbor
Emma Walsh & Chuck Donnelly are a high-energy fiddle and guitar duo who wowing audiences with their unique brand of Celtic, Old Time, and Folk music. In concert, they fuse folk music with the tunes of Ireland and Scotland and the rich musical traditions of New England and Appalachia weaving a new musical fabric that is familiar, yet somehow different. Concert is free. Rain location: Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert St. For more information call 207-288-5103.
10:30AM – CHAMBER GROUPS, Bar Harbor Brass Week
Birch Bay Village, 25 Village Inn Road
Brass Week high school and college student chamber groups will perform. Free. For more information call 207-288-8014.
11:00AMb—HISTORIC TOUR-The Kedge
The Kedge, 112 West Street, Bar Harbor
The Kedge, originally known as the Veazie Cottage, was built in 1870 by Doane of Boston for one of Maine's wealthiest families and is the oldest surviving summer cottage in Bar Harbor. In the Golden Age that saw the rise of the town to international prominence, it served as the clubhouse for the Mount Desert Reading Room, and in its rooms drank and dined some of the foremost men of the era - names like Vanderbilt, Astor, Morgan and Roosevelt can be found in its journals, along with two tycoons who later went down on the Titanic. Purchased in 1894 by Emily Robeson Price of Philadelphia, sister of President Grant's Secretary of the Navy, it remained in her family for seventy years. Her niece Ethel retained noted architect Fred Savage to apply his magic touches to the house in 1916; it was one of his final residential projects and his work is notable throughout. The house remains essentially a combination of the fine Doane and Savage designs, with very little modernization. The drawing room floor, with its original multi-colored floor, is particularly memorable. For more information contact Steven Raab, 207-288-3429.
2:00PM-4:00PM – KIDS' WORKSHOP, Build Your Own Bar Harbor Ornament
Christmas Spirit® Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor
Children are given seashells, driftwood, ribbon, etc. and instructed on how to build their own Bar Harbor nautical ornament, which they can then take with them at no charge. For more information, call 207-288-8168 or 800-242-2913.
2:00PM-4:00PM – DEMONSTRATIONS
Evergreen Gallery, 4 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
Join us at the Gallery and watch potter, Scott Stevens, demonstrate wheel throwing. For more information call 207-288-3221.
3:00PM – HISTORICAL TOUR
Bar Harbor Historical Society, 33 Ledgelawn Avenue, Bar Harbor
Learn a bit of Bar Harbor's history as curator, Deborah Dyer, leads you through the Historical Society on a 45 minute tour. Limit 20 participants. For more information call 207-288-0000.
7:30PM – FACULTY RECITAL, Bar Harbor Brass Week
St. Saviour's Episcopal Church, 41 Mt. Desert St.
Faculty Recital: Wayne du Maine, Trumpet, Manhattan Brass Quintet; Adam Unsworth, Horn, University of Michigan; Joy Branagan, Horn, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra; Matthew Vaughn, Trombone, The Philadelphia Orchestra; Blair Bollinger, Bass Trombone, The Philadelphia Orchestra; Andrew Bove, Tuba, Extension Ensemble. Suggested donation $5/$10. For more information call 856-986-6801.
1:00PM – CHAMBER GROUPS, Bar Harbor Brass Week
Bar Harbor Inn, 1 Newport Drive
Brass Week high school and college student chamber groups will perform. Concert is free. For more information call 207-288-3351.
2:00PM-4:00PM – DEMONSTRATIONS
Evergreen Gallery, 4 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
Join us at the Gallery and watch potter, Scott Stevens, demonstrate wheel throwing. For more information call 207-288-3221.
2:00PM-3:15PM - TEA IN THE PARLOUR
Graycote Inn, 40 Holland Ave, Bar Harbor
A RoseTea for June is this year's theme; a three-course tea at the historic Graycote Inn will benefit the Mount Desert Island YWCA. $15 donation. Space is limited to 18. Please call for reservations 207-288-3044.
4:00PM – GARDEN TOUR
Mira Monte Inn, 69 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor
Lemonade on the terrace then walk through the gardens with Marian—an emphasis on invasive plants. For more information call 207-288-4263.
6:30PM – ImprovAcadia
Bayside Landing, 15 Cottage Street, 2nd Floor, Bar Harbor
ImprovAcadia offers a free improve comedy show from 6:30-7:00 p.m. See the improvisers of ImprovAcadia create a hilarious show using only your suggestions and their quick wits! ImprovAcadia features a cast of professional improvisers from Chicago. The show is appropriate for all ages but minors must be accompanied by an adult. Seating is first come first served. Show is free. Air conditioned. Handicap accessible. For more information call 207-288-2503.
7:00PM-8:30PM – CONCERT, Ned Ferm's Jazz Trio brought to you by Rupununi Restaurant
Agamont Park, Bar Harbor
Ned Ferm's music is a soulful and unique blend of sounds from around the world. African rhythms, church hymns, free jazz, and country music can all be heard in his compositions. A diverse and creative cocktail of powerful songs naturally bound together by the internationally acclaimed performers: Ned Ferm, Kim Cass & Mike Bennett. Concert is free. Rain location: Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert St. For more information call 207-288-5103.
11:00AM - 12:00PM—TOUR OF WAPONAHKI STUDENT ART
Abbe Museum, 26 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
Raney Bench, Abbe Museum Curator of Education, will lead a special tour of the Waponahki Student Art show. Over 30 students from three of the Native American communities in Maine are invited to display their works or art. The thoughts each student has about his or her work is shared with the visitor in the exhibit, and through a colorful catalog that accompanies the show. For more information call (207) 288-3519.
1:00PM – "BRASS AND THE BEACH", Bar Harbor Brass Week
Jesup Memorial Library, 34 Mt. Desert St.
Join them for a children's concert. Free. For more information call 207-288-4245.
2:00PM-3:00PM – MEET MAINE POTTER, JODY JOHNSTONE
Island Artisans, 99 Main Street, Bar Harbor
After two years as an apprentice to a master potter in Japan, Jody Johnstone moved to Swanville, Maine, in 1997 to build her anagama wood fired kiln. Twice each year, she and a group of potters fire 800 of their own handmade pots continually over 8 days, each taking a shift. After 6 cords of wood are carefully stoked, the kiln cools for 5 days. The unique beauty of wood fired stoneware is in the touch of the fire and the hand of the potter. Anagama Fired stoneware. Call 207-288-4214 for more information.
2:00PM-4:00PM – DEMONSTRATIONS
Evergreen Gallery, 4 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
Join us at the Gallery and watch potter, Scott Stevens, demonstrate wheel throwing. For more information call 207-288-3221.
2:00PM-4:00PM – KIDS' WORKSHOP, Build Your Own Bar Harbor Ornament
Christmas Spirit® Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor
Children are given seashells, driftwood, ribbon, etc. and instructed on how to build their own Bar Harbor nautical ornament, which they can then take with them at no charge. For more information, call 207-288-8168 or 800-242-2913.
4:00PM-7:00PM – GALLERY OPENING
Salty Dog Gallery, 322 Main Street, Southwest Harbor
Salty Dog Gallery will host an opening for artist Philip S. Steel, for whom the gallery was named. Phil, who will be giving demonstrations at the opening, paints in both watercolor and oil. His paintings reflect a lifelong love of the sea and the people whose lives are affected by it. For more information call 207-244-5918.
6:00PM – CHAMBER CONCERT, Bar Harbor Brass Week
College of the Atlantic, Gates Center, 105 Eden St., Bar Harbor
Brass Week high school and college student chamber groups will perform. Concert is free.
7:00PM-8:30PM – CONCERT, Spirited Folk brought to you by The Thirsty Whale Tavern
Village Green, Bar Harbor
Spirited Folk sings music in the Pete Seeger tradition and get audiences singing and stomping! Concert is free. Rain location: Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert St. For more information call 207-288-5103.
7:30PM-10:00PM – COCKTAIL RECEPTION & CONCERT
Bar Harbor Club, 111 West Street, Bar Harbor
Featuring performances by Bar Harbor Brass's faculty. The concert will start at 8:00PM. For more information call 856-986-6801.
12:00PM - 7:00PM - ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS & SALES
Linden O'Ryan Gallery
92 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor
3 Artists (Christina Heiniger, Jackie Haines and Linden O'Ryan) will demonstrate their crafts and sell their handmade items. Demonstrations are in puppetmaking, beaded jewelry, felting and watercolors.
Note: Demonstrations are on-going. For more information call 207-244-0463.
1:00PM – PLEIN AIR WATERCOLOR DEMONSTRATON
Smart Studio, 137 Main Street, Northeast Harbor
Join Gail Cleveland for an outdoor painting experience. Location is To Be Announced. Limited to 12 participants. Free! For more information, call 207-276-5152.
1:00PM-1:30PM – PREVIEW CONCERT, Bar Harbor Brass Week
Village Green, Bar Harbor
Mini-concert featuring music from Friday evening's program. Free.
2:00PM-4:00PM – KIDS' WORKSHOP, Build Your Own Bar Harbor Ornament
Christmas Spirit® Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor
Children are given seashells, driftwood, ribbon, etc. and instructed on how to build their own Bar Harbor nautical ornament, which they can then take with them at no charge. For more information, call 207-288-8168 or 800-242-2913.
2:00PM-4:00PM – DEMONSTRATIONS
Evergreen Gallery, 4 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
Join us at the Gallery and watch potter, Scott Stevens, demonstrate wheel throwing. For more information call 207-288-3221.
5:00PM-7:00PM – FIORE ARTISAN OLIVE OILS & VINEGARS
Fiore, 8 Rodick Place, Bar Harbor
Fiore Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars invites you to taste Extra Virgin Olive Oils from around the world and Balsamic Vinegars from Modean Italy. Taste and learn about the nuances of olive oil production and the aging of balsamic vinegars. Tasting is believing—make your selection and watch as it is bottled fresh for you. Foire is an experience you will not forget. For more information call 207-809-9710.
5:00PM-7:00PM – TALK & BOOK SIGNING BY CARL LITTLE
Sherman's 56 Main Street, Bar Harbor
Sherman's Books & Stationery will host Carl Little for a book signing of his new book "The Art of Dahlov Ipcar" and an informal talk on Ipcar's 70-year career as artist and book illustrator. For more information call 207-288-3161.
7:30PM – MARK WOOLMAN HORNER MEMORIAL CONCERT, Bar Harbor Brass Week
St. Saviour's Episcopal Church, 41 Mt. Desert St.
A concert featuring a variety of music for large brass ensembles including faculty soloists. Blair Bollinger and Matt Vaughn, directors. Suggested donation $8/$10. For more information call 856-986-6801.
9:00AM-5:00PM - ART SHOW - 60th Annual Art Show
Village Green, Bar Harbor
At the 60th annual Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce juried Art Show, more than 30 artists will display and sell their original works in oils, watercolors, acrylics, photography and other media. Rain or shine. For more information call 207-288-5103.
10:00AM - 3:00PM - ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS & SALES
Linden O'Ryan Gallery
92 Herrick Road, Southwest Harbor
3 Artists (Christina Heiniger, Jackie Haines and Linden O'Ryan) will demonstrate their crafts and sell their handmade items. Demonstrations are in puppetmaking, beaded jewelry, felting and watercolors.
Note: Demonstrations are on-going. For more information call 207-244-0463.
1:30PM – 3:30PM – WORKSHOP "Sun Prints"
House Wine, 227 Main Street, Bar Harbor
Come make photograms using the sun! Learn how to make cyanotypes-one of the earliest photographic processes. Materials provided to make a print to keep. The workshop is led by Josh Winer, photographer and educator at the Art Institute of Boston and College of the Atlantic. For more information call 288-1200.
2:00PM-4:00PM – DEMONSTRATIONS
Evergreen Gallery, 4 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
Join us at the Gallery and watch potter, Scott Stevens, demonstrate wheel throwing. For more information call 207-288-3221.
5:00PM-7:00PM – FIORE ARTISAN OLIVE OILS & VINEGARS
Fiore, 8 Rodick Place, Bar Harbor
Fiore Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars invites you to taste Extra Virgin Olive Oils from around the world and Balsamic Vinegars from Modean Italy. Taste and learn about the nuances of olive oil production and the aging of balsamic vinegars. Tasting is believing—make your selection and watch as it is bottled fresh for you. Foire is an experience you will not forget. For more information call 207-809-9710.
5:00PM –BRASS EXTRAVAGANZA, Bar Harbor Brass Week
Village Green, Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Brass Week Brass Choirs
A concert of great brass music and American favorites! Free. Rain location: St. Saviour's Episcopal Church, 41 Mt. Desert St.
10:00AM-5:00PM - ART SHOW - 60th Annual Art Show
Village Green, Bar Harbor
At the 60th annual Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce juried Art Show, more than 30 artists will display and sell their original works in oils, watercolors, acrylics, photography and other media. Rain or shine. For more information call 207-288-5103.
2:00PM-4:00PM – DEMONSTRATIONS
Evergreen Gallery, 4 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
Join us at the Gallery and watch potter, Scott Stevens, demonstrate wheel throwing. For more information call 207-288-3221.
