2010 Events

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2010 Cover Artist: Emily Bracale

ALL WEEK

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 – 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.

SUNDAY, JUNE 20

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 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.

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.

MONDAY, JUNE 21

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 – 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.

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.

TUESDAY, JUNE 22

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.

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.

7:30PM – FACULTY RECITAL, Bar Harbor Brass Week & Legacy Concert
St. Saviour's Episcopal Church, 41 Mt. Desert St.
Details will be coming. Suggested donation $5/$10

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23

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.

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 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.

7:00PM-8:30PM – CONCERT, Ned Ferm's Jazz Trio
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.

THURSDAY, JUNE 24

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

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 288-4214 for more information.

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.

Evening Show – 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
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.

FRIDAY, JUNE 25

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 deomonstrate their crafts and sell their handmade items. Demonstrations are in puppetmaking, beaded jewelry, felting and watercolors.
Note: Demonstrations are on-going.

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.

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. Suggested donation $8/$10.

SATURDAY, JUNE 26

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 deomonstrate their crafts and sell their handmade items. Demonstrations are in puppetmaking, beaded jewelry, felting and watercolors.
Note: Demonstrations are on-going.

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.

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.

SUNDAY, JUNE 27

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.