Calendar of Events

Below is the Calendar of Events for 2010. Check back as we are working on the 2011 schedule now.

ALL WEEK

9:00AM-5:00PM - EXHIBIT - Celebration of MDI Artists
Queen Anne's Flower Shop, 140 Cottage St, Bar Harbor.
MDI Artists' work, including metal sculpture, Pressed Flowers, Pottery. Call 207-288-2860. M-F 9-5, Sat 9-2, closed Sun.

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. Call 207-288-2909.

10:00AM-5:00PM – ART EXHIBIT
Harbor House, 329 Main Street, Southwest Harbor
Mary Ellen Martel shares her unique perspective on MDI, New England and beyond. Call 207-244-3713 x102

10:00AM-5:00PM – 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 207-351-5450.

10:00AM-5:30PM – ART EXHIBIT
Northeast Harbor Library's Mellon Room, 1 Joy Road, Northeast Harbor
Enjoy an exhibit of 19th century botanical drawings and watercolors from the collection of Thuya Lodge. 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
Dayelle Swensson's paintings embody all the joy that comes from planning and building a garden and the endless pleasure of blooms and blossoms. 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. 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. Call 207-288-3519.

10:00AM-6:00PM – 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. Call 288-4229.

10:00AM – BIRDS OF ACADIA, show
Island Artisans, 99 Main Street, Bar Harbor
Maine artists have created new work in embossed paper, fiber, jewelry, blown glass, wood and pottery to celebrate this annual migration. Call 207-288-4214.

10:00AM – 6:00PM – EXHIBIT, Waponahki Student Art Show
Abbe Museum, 26 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
Over 30 students from three of the Native American communities in Maine are invited to display their works or art. Call 207-288-3519.

11:00AM-5:00PM – DEMONSTRATIONS, Custom-Made Bar Harbor Vacation Ornaments
Christmas Spirit® Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor
Demonstrations customized Bar Harbor vacation ornaments. Call 207-288-8168 or 800-242-2913.

2:00PM-4:00PM – DEMONSTRATIONS
Evergreen Gallery, 4 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
Potter, Scott Stevens, demonstrates wheel throwing. For more information call 207-288-3221.

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. Limited to 8. Call 288-4229 to register. $20 fee.

2:00PM—POETRY READING AND BOOK SIGNING
Shorepath Cottage, 24 Atlantic Avenue, Bar Harbor
Roberta Chester will read her poetry and from her work in "The Eloquent Edge: An Anthology of Maine Women Writers" (Acadia Press). Call 207-288-0643.

3:00PM-6:00PM - FINE ART SHOW AND RECEPTION
Galyn's Restaurant, 17 Main Street, 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. 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. The Annual Art Award is presented during the concert. Rain location: Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert St.

2:00PM-4:00PM – KIDS' WORKSHOP, Build Your Own Bar Harbor Ornament
Christmas Spirit® Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor
Children build their own Bar Harbor nautical ornament. Free. 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. Proceeds go to the Otter Creek Hall. For more information call 207-288-5103.

4:00PM-7:00PM – GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
Russell D'Alessio Gallery, 12 Mt. Desert St., Bar Harbor
Russell and Linda D'Alessio will celebrate the Grand Opening of their new gallery. Public welcomed.

5:00PM – RECEPTION, Meet the Artist
Harbor House, 329 Main Street, Southwest Harbor
Meet the artist behind "The Passionate Lens", Mary Ellen Martel. 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 perform. Concert is free, donations accepted! Call 207-276-5039.

7:00PM-8:30PM – CHUCK DONNELLY & EMMA WALSH
Village Green, Bar Harbor
Emma Walsh & Chuck Donnelly are a high-energy fiddle and guitar duo. Concert is free. Rain location: Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert St.

10:30AM – CHAMBER GROUPS, Bar Harbor Brass Week
Birch Bay Village, 25 Village Inn Road
Brass Week high school and college student chamber groups perform. Free.

11:00AM—HISTORIC TOUR-The Kedge
The Kedge, 112 West Street, Bar Harbor
Tour the oldest surviving summer cottage in Bar Harbor. Call 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 build their own Bar Harbor nautical ornament. Free. Call 207-288-8168 or 800-242-2913.

3:00PM – HISTORICAL TOUR
Bar Harbor Historical Society, 33 Ledgelawn Avenue, Bar Harbor
Take a 45 minute tour through Bar Harbor's history. Limited to 20. Call 207-288-0000.

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

2:00PM-3:15PM - TEA IN THE PARLOUR
Graycote Inn, 40 Holland Ave, Bar Harbor
A three-course tea to benefit the MDI YWCA. $15 donation. Please call for reservations 207-288-3044.

4:00PM – GARDEN TOUR
Mira Monte Inn, 69 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor
Tour Marian Burns' award winning gardens. Call 288-4263.

6:30PM – ImprovAcadia
Bayside Landing, 15 Cottage Street, 2nd Floor, Bar Harbor
Free improv comedy show. Appropriate for all ages, minors must be accompanied by an adult. Call 207-288-2503.

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. Concert is free. Rain location: Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert St.

11:00AM - 12:00PM—TOUR OF WAPONAHKI STUDENT ART
Abbe Museum, 26 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor
Raney Bench will lead a special tour of the Waponahki Student Art show. 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

2:00PM-3:00PM – MEET MAINE POTTER, JODY JOHNSTONE
Island Artisans, 99 Main Street, Bar Harbor
Anagama Fired stoneware. Call 207-288-4214.

2:00PM-4:00PM – KIDS' WORKSHOP, Build Your Own Bar Harbor Ornament
Christmas Spirit® Shop, 80 Main Street, Bar Harbor
Children build their own Bar Harbor nautical ornament. Call 207-288-8168 or 800-242-2913.

4:00PM-7:00PM – GALLERY OPENING
Salty Dog Gallery, 322 Main Street, Southwest Harbor
Opening for artist Philip S. Steel which will include demonstrations. 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 perform. Concert is free. Call 856-986-6801

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.

7:30PM-10:00PM – COCKTAIL RECEPTION & CONCERT
Bar Harbor Club, 111 West Street, Bar Harbor
Featuring performance by Bar Harbor Brass's faculty. Concert to start at 8:00PM. $10 suggested donation at door. Cash bar 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 puppet making, beaded jewelry, felting and watercolors. Call207-244-0463.

1:00PM – PLEIN AIR WATERCOLOR DEMONSTRATION
Smart Studio, 137 Main Street, Northeast Harbor
Join Gail Cleveland for an outdoor painting experience. Location is TBA. Limited to 12 participants. Free! 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 build their own Bar Harbor nautical ornament. Call 207-288-8168 or 800-242-2913.

5:00PM-7:00PM – FIORE ARTISAN OLIVE OILS & VINEGARS
Fiore, 8 Rodick Place, Bar Harbor
Taste and learn about the nuances of olive oil production and the aging of balsamic vinegars. Call 207-809-9710.

5:00PM-7:00PM – TALK & BOOK SIGNING BY CARL LITTLE
Sherman's 56 Main Street, Bar Harbor
Carl Little will sign his new book "The Art of Dahlov Ipcar" and talk on Ipcar's 70-year career as artist and book illustrator. 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. Suggested donation $8/$10. Call 856-986-6801.

9:00AM-5:00PM - ART SHOW - 60th Annual Art Show
Village Green, Bar Harbor
Painters and photographers display and sell their original works. 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 puppet making, beaded jewelry, felting and watercolors. Call 207-244-0463.
1:30PM – 3:30PM – WORKSHOP "Sun Prints"
House Wine, 227 Main Street, Bar Harbor
Come make photograms using the sun! Call 207-288-1200.

5:00PM-7:00PM – FIORE ARTISAN OLIVE OILS & VINEGARS
Fiore, 8 Rodick Place, Bar Harbor
Taste and learn about the nuances of olive oil production and the aging of balsamic vinegars. 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
Painters and photographers display and sell their original works. Call 207-288-5103.