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2011 Events
2011 Cover Artist: Henry Isaacs
13th ANNUAL LEGACY OF THE ARTS FESTIVAL
JUNE 19-26, 2011
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Spring in Maine
Smart Studio, 137 Main St, Northeast Harbor, 207-276-5152
View new works by Wini Smart and Gail Cleveland featuring the glory of spring in Maine. Smart Studio is open Monday through Thursday.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—"Three Dozen Brooches…Made in Maine"
Alone Moose Gallery, 78 West St on the Waterfront, Bar Harbor, 207-288-4229
Alone Moose Gallery celebrates 36 years on the Bar Harbor Waterfront with wearable art brooches by Maine artist on display. Stop by and vote for your favorite. $100 stipend will be given to the favorite.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Baker Island: Timeless
The Gallery Upstairs, 78 West Street, Bar Harbor, 804-514-0462
Baker Island was homestead to generations of Gilleys, one of Mt. Desert Island's oldest families, and the Baker Island Lighthouse (built in 1855) was a beacon of welcome and safety for seafarers heading into Frenchman's Bay. Today, Acadia National Park counts Bakers Island among its many wondrous treasures. Join local artists for a special exhibit celebrating Baker Island's timeless presence in Acadia.
10:00AM-5:00PM—EXHIBIT—"Bar Harbor Sirens, Nymphs and Ladies"
D'Alessio Gallery, 12 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-351-5450
Artworks by Bar Harbor artist Russell D'Alessio.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Gala Auction Items
Abbe Museum Downtown, 26 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3519
Art items for the Abbe Museum Gala will be on display free in the orientation gallery. Art ranges from paintings and sculpture to baskets and jewelry.
10:00AM-8:00PM—Meet the Artist
Sagegrass Gallery, Bayside Landing, 207-288-9442
Connecticut Jewelry Artist, Amy Leiner, will celebrate the opening day of Legacy of the Arts Week with us. Her signature "Ladder Necklace" catapulted her in to the limelight resulting in custom designs for entertainment greats..Eartha Kitt, Gwenyth Paltrow, Carol Burnett, Goldie Hawn, Jane Seymor, Bea Arthur and many more Hollywood Icons. Her multi-colored pieces have been Featured in Bride Magazine, People, Elle, US Weekly, Essence, Vanity Fair, New York Magazine and Instyle.
We invite you to meet Amy at the Gallery from 10am - 8pm on June 19th with a special "Post Cruise Ship" reception from 5pm-8pm. Island Residents receive a 10% discount storewide, including Amy's sparkling T-Shirt Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings ranging in price from $45.00 upward. From the Sundance Film Festival and the Academy Awards to America's Jewel, Bar Harbor, we are thrilled to bring you Amy Leiner.
OPEN—Wild Gardens of Acadia
Sieur de Monts Nature Center, Route 3, Bar Harbor, Friends of Acadia-207-288-3340
The Wild Gardens of Acadia celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2011. Created and maintained by volunteers, the Gardens offer park visitor an award-winning microcosm of Acadia's uniquely varied plant communities in a serene brookside setting. Glacial effects and a fortuitous location gave Mount Desert Island a broad range of ecosystems—from subalpine to peat bog to saltwater—within a very small area. In addition, a number of plant species reach the northern or southern limit of their range within Acadia National Park. The Wild Gardens of Acadia include over 400 plant species, all indigenous, in twelve sections such as mountain, heath, and seaside, designed to represent natural habitats found within Acadia National Park. Volunteer docents and informational brochures are available to help visitors discover the Gardens.
11:00AM-5:00PM-DEMONSTRATONS—Custom-Made Bar Harbor Vacation Ornaments
Christmas Spirit Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-8168
Demonstration 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.
3:00-6:00PM—Art on Deck Reception
Galyn's Restaurant in conjunction w/Argosy Gallery, 17 Main St, Bar Harbor, 207-288-9706
"Art on Deck" presented in conjunction with Bar Harbor's Argosy Gallery. Galyn's Deck Room will be filled with fine art paintings by Maine artists. This is an opportunity to view paintings by nationally recognized artists while enjoying fine food and wine samples.
2:00-4:30PM—COOKING CLASS - An afternoon in Monet's Garden
Ambrosia Cooking School, 19 Rodick St, Bar Harbor, 207-288-4523
Add a French flair to your outdoor dining and head to Ambrosia Cooking School for a delectable cooking class. Menu includes Blueberry Champagne Soup, Artichoke with shrimp and Remoulade Sauce, Poulet en Pate Brisee, and Mousse au chocolat. Reservations at 288-4523 price $50.00.
3:00-6:00PM—WORKSHOP—Needle felting
Alone Moose Gallery, 78 West St on the Waterfront, Bar Harbor, 207-288-4229
Make a wearable art brooch. Fiber artist, Audra Christie uses fabric and thread like a painter uses paint. Students will learn techniques and finish a project. Needles, fiber and embellishments are included in the $25 fee.
5:00-8:00PM—FINE ART SHOW AND RECEPTION
D'Alessio Gallery, 12 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-351-5450
"Bar Harbor Sirens, Nymphs and Ladies" Artworks by Bar Harbor artist Russell D'Alessio.
7:00-11:00PM-PIANO MUSIC
The Bluenose Inn's Great Room, 90 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3348
Bill Trowell entertains with his inspiring musical renditions. His genuine warmth and charm as he interacts with the audience combined with his musical artistry, makes an evening in the Great Room a memorable experience. Mr. Trowell's extensive repertoire includes selections that are sure to delight people with a variety of musical preferences, from standards to show tunes, classical to contemporary.
7:30PM-9:00PM – FATHER'S DAY CONCERT-Flash in the Pans
Agamont Park, Bar Harbor, 207-288-5103
FLASH! is one of the largest community steelbands in the United States. Formed in 1990, members of FLASH! find as much joy in playing the steel drum (known as pan) as they do in sharing their music with enthusiastic audiences of all ages, from infants to centenarians. During the concert, help us honor the festival's 2011 Acadia Arts Award recipient. Rain location: Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert St.
OPEN—Wild Gardens of Acadia
Sieur de Monts Nature Center, Route 3, Bar Harbor, Friends of Acadia-207-288-3340
The Wild Gardens of Acadia celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2011. Created and maintained by volunteers, the Gardens offer park visitor an award-winning microcosm of Acadia's uniquely varied plant communities in a serene brookside setting. Glacial effects and a fortuitous location gave Mount Desert Island a broad range of ecosystems—from subalpine to peat bog to saltwater—within a very small area. In addition, a number of plant species reach the northern or southern limit of their range within Acadia National Park. The Wild Gardens of Acadia include over 400 plant species, all indigenous, in twelve sections such as mountain, heath, and seaside, designed to represent natural habitats found within Acadia National Park. Volunteer docents and informational brochures are available to help visitors discover the Gardens.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Spring in Maine
Smart Studio, 137 Main St, Northeast Harbor, 207-276-5152
View new works by Wini Smart and Gail Cleveland featuring the glory of spring in Maine. Smart Studio is open Monday through Thursday.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—"Three Dozen Brooches…Made in Maine"
Alone Moose Gallery, 78 West St on the Waterfront, Bar Harbor, 207-288-4229
Alone Moose Gallery celebrates 36 years on the Bar Harbor Waterfront with wearable art brooches by Maine artist on display. Stop by and vote for your favorite. $100 stipend will be given to the favorite.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Baker Island: Timeless
The Gallery Upstairs, 78 West Street, Bar Harbor, 804-514-0462
Baker Island was homestead to generations of Gilleys, one of Mt. Desert Island's oldest families, and the Baker Island Lighthouse (built in 1855) was a beacon of welcome and safety for seafarers heading into Frenchman's Bay. Today, Acadia National Park counts Bakers Island among its many wondrous treasures. Join local artists for a special exhibit celebrating Baker Island's timeless presence in Acadia.
10:00AM-5:00PM—EXHIBIT—"Bar Harbor Sirens, Nymphs and Ladies"
D'Alessio Gallery, 12 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-351-5450
Artworks by Bar Harbor artist Russell D'Alessio.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Gala Auction Items
Abbe Museum Downtown, 26 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3519
Art items for the Abbe Museum Gala will be on display free in the orientation gallery. Art ranges from paintings and sculpture to baskets and jewelry.
10:30AM-12:30PM-HISTORICAL TALK AND TOUR
Cleftstone Manor, 92 Eden St, Bar Harbor, 288-4951
Historical talk and tour of the Gilded Age of Bar Harbor. The Cleftstone Manor, originally a summer cottage, was built by the How family of Boston in 1880. Charles T. How was an attorney and became the first real estate developer of Bar Harbor. Drop in for a 20 minute tour and learn more of Bar Harbor's rich history.
11:00AM-5:00PM-DEMONSTRATONS—Custom-Made Bar Harbor Vacation Ornaments
Christmas Spirit Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-8168
Demonstration 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.
2:00-4:00PM-KIDS' WORKSHOP—Build Your Own Bar Harbor Ornament
Christmas Spirit Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-8168
Children are given seashells, driftwood, ribbon, etc. and assisted in building their own Bar Harbor nautical ornament, which they can take with them at no charge.
2:00-3:15PM—TEA IN THE PARLOR
Graycote Inn, 40 Holland Ave, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3044
Enjoy a traditional three-course afternoon tea in an historic inn, originally the home of Christopher Starr Leffingwell, first rector of St. Saviour's Episcopal Parish. Winter was long. Join us for a Spring at Last! Tea to benefit the Mount Desert Island YWCA. $18 donation. Space is limited. Please call for reservations.
7:00PM-8:30PM – NED FERM'S COMPLETELY BASELESS TRIO
Village Green, Bar Harbor, 207-288-5103
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, Beau Lisy & Mike Bennett. Concert is free. Rain location: Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert St
7:00-11:00PM-PIANO MUSIC
The Bluenose Inn's Great Room, 90 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3348
Bill Trowell entertains with his inspiring musical renditions. His genuine warmth and charm as he interacts with the audience combined with his musical artistry, makes an evening in the Great Room a memorable experience. Mr. Trowell's extensive repertoire includes selections that are sure to delight people with a variety of musical preferences, from standards to show tunes, classical to contemporary.
OPEN—Wild Gardens of Acadia
Sieur de Monts Nature Center, Route 3, Bar Harbor, Friends of Acadia-207-288-3340
The Wild Gardens of Acadia celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2011. Created and maintained by volunteers, the Gardens offer park visitor an award-winning microcosm of Acadia's uniquely varied plant communities in a serene brookside setting. Glacial effects and a fortuitous location gave Mount Desert Island a broad range of ecosystems—from subalpine to peat bog to saltwater—within a very small area. In addition, a number of plant species reach the northern or southern limit of their range within Acadia National Park. The Wild Gardens of Acadia include over 400 plant species, all indigenous, in twelve sections such as mountain, heath, and seaside, designed to represent natural habitats found within Acadia National Park. Volunteer docents and informational brochures are available to help visitors discover the Gardens.
9:00AM—SCULPTURE WALK
Alone Moose Gallery, 78 West St on the Waterfront, Bar Harbor, 207-288-4229
Alone Moose Gallery co-owner, Sherry Rasmussen will lead a walking tour to outdoor sculpture starting at the gallery's bronze otters by Maine sculpture David Smus and ending at the granite sculpture by Turkish sculptor Songul Telek. $10 donation to Sculpture Symposium.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Spring in Maine
Smart Studio, 137 Main St, Northeast Harbor, 207-276-5152
View new works by Wini Smart and Gail Cleveland featuring the glory of spring in Maine. Smart Studio is open Monday through Thursday.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—"Three Dozen Brooches…Made in Maine"
Alone Moose Gallery, 78 West St on the Waterfront, Bar Harbor, 207-288-4229
Alone Moose Gallery celebrates 36 years on the Bar Harbor Waterfront with wearable art brooches by Maine artist on display. Stop by and vote for your favorite. $100 stipend will be given to the favorite.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Baker Island: Timeless
The Gallery Upstairs, 78 West Street, Bar Harbor, 804-514-0462
Baker Island was homestead to generations of Gilleys, one of Mt. Desert Island's oldest families, and the Baker Island Lighthouse (built in 1855) was a beacon of welcome and safety for seafarers heading into Frenchman's Bay. Today, Acadia National Park counts Bakers Island among its many wondrous treasures. Join local artists for a special exhibit celebrating Baker Island's timeless presence in Acadia.
10:00AM-5:00PM—EXHIBIT—"Bar Harbor Sirens, Nymphs and Ladies"
D'Alessio Gallery, 12 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-351-5450
Artworks by Bar Harbor artist Russell D'Alessio.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Gala Auction Items
Abbe Museum Downtown, 26 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3519
Art items for the Abbe Museum Gala will be on display free in the orientation gallery. Art ranges from paintings and sculpture to baskets and jewelry.
11:00AM-5:00PM-DEMONSTRATONS—Custom-Made Bar Harbor Vacation Ornaments
Christmas Spirit Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-8168
Demonstration 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.
11:00AM—HISTORIC TOUR-The Kedge
The Kedge, 112 West Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3429
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.
2:00-4:00PM-KIDS' WORKSHOP—Build Your Own Bar Harbor Ornament
Christmas Spirit Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-8168
Children are given seashells, driftwood, ribbon, etc. and assisted in building their own Bar Harbor nautical ornament, which they can take with them at no charge.
4:00-5:00PM—HISTORICAL TOUR
Bar Harbor Historical Society, 33 Ledgelawn Ave, Bar Harbor, 207-288-0000
Learn a bit of Bar Harbor's history as curator, Deborah Dyer, leads you through the Historical Society on a 45 minute tour.
7:00-11:00PM-PIANO MUSIC
The Bluenose Inn's Great Room, 90 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3348
Bill Trowell entertains with his inspiring musical renditions. His genuine warmth and charm as he interacts with the audience combined with his musical artistry, makes an evening in the Great Room a memorable experience. Mr. Trowell's extensive repertoire includes selections that are sure to delight people with a variety of musical preferences, from standards to show tunes, classical to contemporary.
7:30PM-FACULTY RECITAL
St. Saviour's Parish, 41 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, www.BarHarborBrass.org
Bar Harbor Brass Week will celebrate 11 years in June! Bar Harbor Brass Week is a one-week intensive music camp for college and high school brass instrument players held each June on the campus of College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine. Suggested donation $5/$10. 856-986-6801.
OPEN—Wild Gardens of Acadia
Sieur de Monts Nature Center, Route 3, Bar Harbor, Friends of Acadia-207-288-3340
The Wild Gardens of Acadia celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2011. Created and maintained by volunteers, the Gardens offer park visitor an award-winning microcosm of Acadia's uniquely varied plant communities in a serene brookside setting. Glacial effects and a fortuitous location gave Mount Desert Island a broad range of ecosystems—from subalpine to peat bog to saltwater—within a very small area. In addition, a number of plant species reach the northern or southern limit of their range within Acadia National Park. The Wild Gardens of Acadia include over 400 plant species, all indigenous, in twelve sections such as mountain, heath, and seaside, designed to represent natural habitats found within Acadia National Park. Volunteer docents and informational brochures are available to help visitors discover the Gardens.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Spring in Maine
Smart Studio, 137 Main St, Northeast Harbor, 207-276-5152
View new works by Wini Smart and Gail Cleveland featuring the glory of spring in Maine. Smart Studio is open Monday through Thursday.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—"Three Dozen Brooches…Made in Maine"
Alone Moose Gallery, 78 West St on the Waterfront, Bar Harbor, 207-288-4229
Alone Moose Gallery celebrates 36 years on the Bar Harbor Waterfront with wearable art brooches by Maine artist on display. Stop by and vote for your favorite. $100 stipend will be given to the favorite.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Baker Island: Timeless
The Gallery Upstairs, 78 West Street, Bar Harbor, 804-514-0462
Baker Island was homestead to generations of Gilleys, one of Mt. Desert Island's oldest families, and the Baker Island Lighthouse (built in 1855) was a beacon of welcome and safety for seafarers heading into Frenchman's Bay. Today, Acadia National Park counts Bakers Island among its many wondrous treasures. Join local artists for a special exhibit celebrating Baker Island's timeless presence in Acadia.
10:00AM-5:00PM—EXHIBIT—"Bar Harbor Sirens, Nymphs and Ladies"
D'Alessio Gallery, 12 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-351-5450
Artworks by Bar Harbor artist Russell D'Alessio.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Gala Auction Items
Abbe Museum Downtown, 26 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3519
Art items for the Abbe Museum Gala will be on display free in the orientation gallery. Art ranges from paintings and sculpture to baskets and jewelry.
11:00AM-5:00PM-DEMONSTRATONS—Custom-Made Bar Harbor Vacation Ornaments
Christmas Spirit Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-8168
Demonstration 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.
2:00-4:00PM-KIDS' WORKSHOP—Build Your Own Bar Harbor Ornament
Christmas Spirit Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-8168
Children are given seashells, driftwood, ribbon, etc. and assisted in building their own Bar Harbor nautical ornament, which they can take with them at no charge.
2:00-4:30PM—COOKING CLASS - An afternoon in Monet's Garden
Ambrosia Cooking School, 19 Rodick St, Bar Harbor, 207-288-4523
Add a French flair to your outdoor dining and head to Ambrosia Cooking School for a delectable cooking class. Menu includes Blueberry Champagne Soup, Artichoke with shrimp and Remoulade Sauce, Poulet en Pate Brisee, and Mousse au chocolat. Reservations at 288-4523 price $50.00.
4:00-6:00PM-WORKSHOP—Card making
The Gallery Upstairs, 78 West Street, Bar Harbor, 804-514-0462
A rose is just a rose—or is it? Join Bar Harbor pressed flower artist, Lucy Tracy, for a card-making class. Make two of your own works of art, one structured where you will recreate a rose, and one unstructured, using the individual pieces of the rose to make your own design. Reservations required; class limited to 10. $8 fee covers materials.
6:30PM—Improv Comedy Show
ImprovAcadia, 15 Cottage St, 2nd Floor, Bar Harbor, 207-288-2503
Come to ImprovAcadia for a free 30 minute improvisational performance. We'll take your suggestions and create a hilarious customized family friendly show right in front of your eyes.
7:00-8:00PM-CONCERT—Swallowtail Fiddlers
Village Green, corner of Main and Mt. Desert Street, 207-288-5103
The Swallowtail Fiddlers, from the Conners Emerson School under the direction of Rebecca Edmondson, is comprised of multiage, self-motivated musicians who are dedicated to serving the community. Enjoy listening to their toe tapping jigs, hornpipes, reels, polkas, waltzes, slow airs and other ditties from Ireland, Scotland and America! Concert is free. Rain location: Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert St.
7:00-11:00PM-PIANO MUSIC
The Bluenose Inn's Great Room, 90 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3348
Bill Trowell entertains with his inspiring musical renditions. His genuine warmth and charm as he interacts with the audience combined with his musical artistry, makes an evening in the Great Room a memorable experience. Mr. Trowell's extensive repertoire includes selections that are sure to delight people with a variety of musical preferences, from standards to show tunes, classical to contemporary.
OPEN—Wild Gardens of Acadia
Sieur de Monts Nature Center, Route 3, Bar Harbor, Friends of Acadia-207-288-3340
The Wild Gardens of Acadia celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2011. Created and maintained by volunteers, the Gardens offer park visitor an award-winning microcosm of Acadia's uniquely varied plant communities in a serene brookside setting. Glacial effects and a fortuitous location gave Mount Desert Island a broad range of ecosystems—from subalpine to peat bog to saltwater—within a very small area. In addition, a number of plant species reach the northern or southern limit of their range within Acadia National Park. The Wild Gardens of Acadia include over 400 plant species, all indigenous, in twelve sections such as mountain, heath, and seaside, designed to represent natural habitats found within Acadia National Park. Volunteer docents and informational brochures are available to help visitors discover the Gardens.
10:00AM-Children's Concert
Jesup Memorial Library, 34 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, www.BarHarborBrass.org
Brass Week high school and college student chamber groups will perform. For more information call 856-986-6801.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Spring in Maine
Smart Studio, 137 Main St, Northeast Harbor, 207-276-5152
View new works by Wini Smart and Gail Cleveland featuring the glory of spring in Maine. Smart Studio is open Monday through Thursday.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—"Three Dozen Brooches…Made in Maine"
Alone Moose Gallery, 78 West St on the Waterfront, Bar Harbor, 207-288-4229
Alone Moose Gallery celebrates 36 years on the Bar Harbor Waterfront with wearable art brooches by Maine artist on display. Stop by and vote for your favorite. $100 stipend will be given to the favorite.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Baker Island: Timeless
The Gallery Upstairs, 78 West Street, Bar Harbor, 804-514-0462
Baker Island was homestead to generations of Gilleys, one of Mt. Desert Island's oldest families, and the Baker Island Lighthouse (built in 1855) was a beacon of welcome and safety for seafarers heading into Frenchman's Bay. Today, Acadia National Park counts Bakers Island among its many wondrous treasures. Join local artists for a special exhibit celebrating Baker Island's timeless presence in Acadia.
10:00AM-5:00PM—EXHIBIT—"Bar Harbor Sirens, Nymphs and Ladies"
D'Alessio Gallery, 12 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-351-5450
Artworks by Bar Harbor artist Russell D'Alessio.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Gala Auction Items
Abbe Museum Downtown, 26 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3519
Art items for the Abbe Museum Gala will be on display free in the orientation gallery. Art ranges from paintings and sculpture to baskets and jewelry.
11:00AM-5:00PM-DEMONSTRATONS—Custom-Made Bar Harbor Vacation Ornaments
Christmas Spirit Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-8168
Demonstration 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.
11:00AM—HISTORIC TOUR-The Kedge
The Kedge, 112 West Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3429
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.
1:00-3:00PM-Plein Air Painting Demonstration
Smart Studio, 137 Main St, Northeast Harbor, 207-276-5152
Gail Cleveland, artist and owner of Smart Studio will host up to 12 individuals in a demonstration of plein air painting. Meet at Smart Studio in Northeast Harbor; the outdoor location will be determined closer to the event. Chair, hat and sunscreen are recommended. Please register in advance.
2:00-4:00PM-KIDS' WORKSHOP—Build Your Own Bar Harbor Ornament
Christmas Spirit Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-8168
Children are given seashells, driftwood, ribbon, etc. and assisted in building their own Bar Harbor nautical ornament, which they can take with them at no charge.
3:00-5:00PM- Chamber Music in the Parlor
Mira Monte Inn, 69 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, www.sleepbarharbor.com, 207-288-8122
The Bar Harbor Bed and Breakfast Association presents An Afternoon of Chamber Music and Tea at the historic Mira Monte Inn in Bar Harbor. Savor afternoon tea and treats while enjoying a delightful concert of chamber music, performed by the Graebert Duo and Arthur Russell Strings program faculty. All proceeds of this concert will benefit Arthur Russell Strings, Mount Desert Island's chamber music program for young people. Ticket price $20.
The Graeber Duo are cellist Ryan Graebert and Bassoonist Marion Graebert. Ryan Graebert is originally from Bangor and holds music degrees from Oberlin Conservatory of Music and the Cleveland Institute of Music. He has performed numerous solo recitals, lecture recitals and chamber music performances. A faculty mentor at the Arthur Russell Strings program, he has also played cello with the Bar Harbor Summer Chorale Festival, as well as the Bangor Symphony Orchestra. Marion Craebert, bassoonist, holds a music degree from Oberlin Conservatory of Music and is presently in the Masters of Music Program at the Cleveland Institute of Music. She has performed in a wide variety of Music Festivals, including the Aspen Music Festival and the Festival de Musica de Santa Catarinain Jaragua do Sol, Brazil. Marion is also the Program Associate for the Arthur Russell Strings Camp. Violinist Nate Lesser will also be joining the faculty of Arthur Russell Strings this year as a violin mentor. Originally from Blue Hill, he is a three-time concert-master with the Maine All-State Orchestra. He also played with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra for 2 years and has toured to Los Angeles and Asia with the Oberlin Orchestra. He is currently a degree candidate at the Oberlin Conservatory.
7:00PM-CONCERT–TEMPO
Criterion Theater and Arts Center, 35 Cottage Street, tempo4ym@live.com
Enjoy this premiere performance of TEMPO: The Eastern Maine Pops Orchestra for Young Musicians, featuring Maine's talented orchestral students on state at the historical Criterion Theater. Enjoy the crowd pleasing renditions of TEMPO's varied repertoire from classical to pops! TEMPO is designed to keep the audience "up to speed!" Tickets: $10.
7:00PM-8:30PM – CONCERT-NEW RELM
Village Green, Bar Harbor, 207-288-5103
This country-rock, bluegrass trio offers a high energy, toe tapping and danceable show for all ages. Familiar songs are performed (often with the influences of new-country, bluegrass and blues) as well as catchy originals and spine-tingling love songs. Rain location: Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert St.
7:00-11:00PM-PIANO MUSIC
The Bluenose Inn's Great Room, 90 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3348
Bill Trowell entertains with his inspiring musical renditions. His genuine warmth and charm as he interacts with the audience combined with his musical artistry, makes an evening in the Great Room a memorable experience. Mr. Trowell's extensive repertoire includes selections that are sure to delight people with a variety of musical preferences, from standards to show tunes, classical to contemporary.
7:30PM-Chamber Recital
Gates Center at the College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, www.BarHarborBrass.org
Brass Week high school and college student chamber groups will perform. Concert is free. For more information call 856-986-6801.
OPEN—Wild Gardens of Acadia
Sieur de Monts Nature Center, Route 3, Bar Harbor, Friends of Acadia-207-288-3340
The Wild Gardens of Acadia celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2011. Created and maintained by volunteers, the Gardens offer park visitor an award-winning microcosm of Acadia's uniquely varied plant communities in a serene brookside setting. Glacial effects and a fortuitous location gave Mount Desert Island a broad range of ecosystems—from subalpine to peat bog to saltwater—within a very small area. In addition, a number of plant species reach the northern or southern limit of their range within Acadia National Park. The Wild Gardens of Acadia include over 400 plant species, all indigenous, in twelve sections such as mountain, heath, and seaside, designed to represent natural habitats found within Acadia National Park. Volunteer docents and informational brochures are available to help visitors discover the Gardens.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Spring in Maine
Smart Studio, 137 Main St, Northeast Harbor, 207-276-5152
View new works by Wini Smart and Gail Cleveland featuring the glory of spring in Maine. Smart Studio is open Monday through Thursday.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—"Three Dozen Brooches…Made in Maine"
Alone Moose Gallery, 78 West St on the Waterfront, Bar Harbor, 207-288-4229
Alone Moose Gallery celebrates 36 years on the Bar Harbor Waterfront with wearable art brooches by Maine artist on display. Stop by and vote for your favorite. $100 stipend will be given to the favorite.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Baker Island: Timeless
The Gallery Upstairs, 78 West Street, Bar Harbor, 804-514-0462
Baker Island was homestead to generations of Gilleys, one of Mt. Desert Island's oldest families, and the Baker Island Lighthouse (built in 1855) was a beacon of welcome and safety for seafarers heading into Frenchman's Bay. Today, Acadia National Park counts Bakers Island among its many wondrous treasures. Join local artists for a special exhibit celebrating Baker Island's timeless presence in Acadia.
10:00AM-5:00PM—EXHIBIT—"Bar Harbor Sirens, Nymphs and Ladies"
D'Alessio Gallery, 12 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-351-5450
Artworks by Bar Harbor artist Russell D'Alessio.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Gala Auction Items
Abbe Museum Downtown, 26 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3519
Art items for the Abbe Museum Gala will be on display free in the orientation gallery. Art ranges from paintings and sculpture to baskets and jewelry.
11:00AM-5:00PM-DEMONSTRATONS—Custom-Made Bar Harbor Vacation Ornaments
Christmas Spirit Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-8168
Demonstration 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.
2:00-4:00PM-DEMONSTRATION
Abbe Museum Downtown, 26 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3519
Passamaquoddy fashion designer Leon Sockbeson will be demonstrating traditional beading on peaked caps, a clothing style traditional to the native people of Maine.
5:00-8:00PM – ART WALK
Downtown Bar Harbor, 207-288-5103
Join us for a free self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues. Visit www.legacyartsfestival.com to download a map of participating venues.
7:00-9:00PM – DANCE LESSON AND DANCE
Argosy II, 6 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-288-0428
Argosy Dance offers a one-hour dance lesson with a one-hour dance to follow. Limited to 10 participants.
7:00-11:00PM-PIANO MUSIC
The Bluenose Inn's Great Room, 90 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3348
Bill Trowell entertains with his inspiring musical renditions. His genuine warmth and charm as he interacts with the audience combined with his musical artistry, makes an evening in the Great Room a memorable experience. Mr. Trowell's extensive repertoire includes selections that are sure to delight people with a variety of musical preferences, from standards to show tunes, classical to contemporary.
7:30PM-Mark Woolman Horner Memorial Concert
St. Saviour's Parish, 41 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, www.BarHarborBrass.org
A concert featuring a variety of music for large brass ensembles including faculty soloists. Suggested donation $8/$10. For more information call 856-986-6801.
9:30PM-1:00AM – CONCERT – The Larks
Thirsty Whale Tavern, 40 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, 207-288-9335
New wave country disco pop sung around the electric campfire. Songs you know and love. Dancing required. No cover charge.
9:00AM-5:00PM - ART SHOW – 61st Annual Art Show
Village Green, Bar Harbor
At the 61st annual Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce 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.
OPEN—Wild Gardens of Acadia
Sieur de Monts Nature Center, Route 3, Bar Harbor, Friends of Acadia-207-288-3340
The Wild Gardens of Acadia celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2011. Created and maintained by volunteers, the Gardens offer park visitor an award-winning microcosm of Acadia's uniquely varied plant communities in a serene brookside setting. Glacial effects and a fortuitous location gave Mount Desert Island a broad range of ecosystems—from subalpine to peat bog to saltwater—within a very small area. In addition, a number of plant species reach the northern or southern limit of their range within Acadia National Park. The Wild Gardens of Acadia include over 400 plant species, all indigenous, in twelve sections such as mountain, heath, and seaside, designed to represent natural habitats found within Acadia National Park. Volunteer docents and informational brochures are available to help visitors discover the Gardens.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Spring in Maine
Smart Studio, 137 Main St, Northeast Harbor, 207-276-5152
View new works by Wini Smart and Gail Cleveland featuring the glory of spring in Maine. Smart Studio is open Monday through Thursday.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—"Three Dozen Brooches…Made in Maine"
Alone Moose Gallery, 78 West St on the Waterfront, Bar Harbor, 207-288-4229
Alone Moose Gallery celebrates 36 years on the Bar Harbor Waterfront with wearable art brooches by Maine artist on display. Stop by and vote for your favorite. $100 stipend will be given to the favorite.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Baker Island: Timeless
The Gallery Upstairs, 78 West Street, Bar Harbor, 804-514-0462
Baker Island was homestead to generations of Gilleys, one of Mt. Desert Island's oldest families, and the Baker Island Lighthouse (built in 1855) was a beacon of welcome and safety for seafarers heading into Frenchman's Bay. Today, Acadia National Park counts Bakers Island among its many wondrous treasures. Join local artists for a special exhibit celebrating Baker Island's timeless presence in Acadia.
10:00AM-5:00PM—EXHIBIT—"Bar Harbor Sirens, Nymphs and Ladies"
D'Alessio Gallery, 12 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-351-5450
Artworks by Bar Harbor artist Russell D'Alessio.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Gala Auction Items
Abbe Museum Downtown, 26 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3519
Art items for the Abbe Museum Gala will be on display free in the orientation gallery. Art ranges from paintings and sculpture to baskets and jewelry.
11:00AM-5:00PM-DEMONSTRATONS—Custom-Made Bar Harbor Vacation Ornaments
Christmas Spirit Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-8168
Demonstration 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.
5:00PM-Brass Extravaganza!
Village Green, www.BarHarborBrass.org
A concert of great brass music and American favorites! Free.
7:00PM – BOOK READING AND SIGNING
Jesup Memorial Library, 34 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-288-4245
Author Stuart Woods to read and sign. A reception to follow.
7:00-11:00PM-PIANO MUSIC
The Bluenose Inn's Great Room, 90 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3348
Bill Trowell entertains with his inspiring musical renditions. His genuine warmth and charm as he interacts with the audience combined with his musical artistry, makes an evening in the Great Room a memorable experience. Mr. Trowell's extensive repertoire includes selections that are sure to delight people with a variety of musical preferences, from standards to show tunes, classical to contemporary.
9:30PM-1:00AM – CONCERT – Travis and Matt
Thirsty Whale Tavern, 40 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, 207-288-9335
Folk rock.
10:00AM-5:00PM - ART SHOW – 61st Annual Art Show
Village Green, Bar Harbor
At the 61st annual Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce 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.
OPEN—Wild Gardens of Acadia
Sieur de Monts Nature Center, Route 3, Bar Harbor, Friends of Acadia-207-288-3340
The Wild Gardens of Acadia celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2011. Created and maintained by volunteers, the Gardens offer park visitor an award-winning microcosm of Acadia's uniquely varied plant communities in a serene brookside setting. Glacial effects and a fortuitous location gave Mount Desert Island a broad range of ecosystems—from subalpine to peat bog to saltwater—within a very small area. In addition, a number of plant species reach the northern or southern limit of their range within Acadia National Park. The Wild Gardens of Acadia include over 400 plant species, all indigenous, in twelve sections such as mountain, heath, and seaside, designed to represent natural habitats found within Acadia National Park. Volunteer docents and informational brochures are available to help visitors discover the Gardens.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Spring in Maine
Smart Studio, 137 Main St, Northeast Harbor, 207-276-5152
View new works by Wini Smart and Gail Cleveland featuring the glory of spring in Maine. Smart Studio is open Monday through Thursday.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—"Three Dozen Brooches…Made in Maine"
Alone Moose Gallery, 78 West St on the Waterfront, Bar Harbor, 207-288-4229
Alone Moose Gallery celebrates 36 years on the Bar Harbor Waterfront with wearable art brooches by Maine artist on display. Stop by and vote for your favorite. $100 stipend will be given to the favorite.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Baker Island: Timeless
The Gallery Upstairs, 78 West Street, Bar Harbor, 804-514-0462
Baker Island was homestead to generations of Gilleys, one of Mt. Desert Island's oldest families, and the Baker Island Lighthouse (built in 1855) was a beacon of welcome and safety for seafarers heading into Frenchman's Bay. Today, Acadia National Park counts Bakers Island among its many wondrous treasures. Join local artists for a special exhibit celebrating Baker Island's timeless presence in Acadia.
10:00AM-5:00PM—EXHIBIT—"Bar Harbor Sirens, Nymphs and Ladies"
D'Alessio Gallery, 12 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-351-5450
Artworks by Bar Harbor artist Russell D'Alessio.
10:00AM-5:00PM-EXHIBIT—Gala Auction Items
Abbe Museum Downtown, 26 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3519
Art items for the Abbe Museum Gala will be on display free in the orientation gallery. Art ranges from paintings and sculpture to baskets and jewelry.
11:00AM-5:00PM-DEMONSTRATONS—Custom-Made Bar Harbor Vacation Ornaments
Christmas Spirit Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-8168
Demonstration 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.
4:00PM – BOOK READING AND SIGNING
Jesup Memorial Library, 34 Mt. Desert St, Bar Harbor, 207-288-4245
Author/artist, Emily Bracale to read and sign her book titled, In the Lyme-Light: Portraits of Illness and Healing. A reception to follow.
7:00-11:00PM-PIANO MUSIC
The Bluenose Inn's Great Room, 90 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, 207-288-3348
Bill Trowell entertains with his inspiring musical renditions. His genuine warmth and charm as he interacts with the audience combined with his musical artistry, makes an evening in the Great Room a memorable experience. Mr. Trowell's extensive repertoire includes selections that are sure to delight people with a variety of musical preferences, from standards to show tunes, classical to contemporary.
