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Upcoming Events in Downtown Brunswick                  June 1, 2012

Voices in the Mirror - June 1 - 3

The Theater Project, 14 School Street, presents this Young Company production. Showtimes: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets Pay-What-You-Want (suggested $12). FMI call 729-8584 or visit www.theaterproject.com.

Bark for the Park Fido Festival - June 2

Sponsored by BARKMaine, this event will be held at the Topsham Fairgrounds (rain or shine) Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm. There will a fundraising Wag & Walk and showcases featuring dog activities, demos, races, clinics, vets, and pet-related products, services and community organizations. With live music, food concessions and plenty of action, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Indoor venues will be available in case of rain. FMI visit www.barkmaine.org.

Going Deeper: Mantra & KIrtan - June 2

Jai Yoga, #314 in Fort Andross, is hosting this transformative sound of Yoga event with Kevin Wicks Saturday, 3-5:30 pm. Kirtan and mantra are some of yoga's oldest and most highly regarded practices for creating bliss and deep states of meditation. Sing, laugh, hear stories, and have fun while connecting with others, and with universal energies, while invoking the qualities you would like to manifest in your life. No previous experience required. Cost $30. FMI visit  www.jaiyogahome.com or call 725-7874. Office hours: Tuesday/Thursday 1-3 pm.

2nd Annual Brunswick Fly-In - June 2 & 3

RE/MAX Riverside would like to invite you to join them between 8 am - 5 pm Saturday and Sunday at Brunswick Landing. Take a tethered ride on "Big MAX", RE/MAX's hot air balloon, Saturday, 8-10 am and 6-8 pm. Both days start with a pancake breakfast. Saturday will end with an outdoor movie. FMI call RE/MAX Riverside at 319-7816 or email info@remax-riverside-maine.com.

2nd Annual Make-up Event - June 7

Come enjoy a fun educational day learning about make-up and skincare Thursday, from 1-7 pm with Aveda professional make-up artist Terez, and the staff at Pura Vida Day Spa. Try some fantastic eye shadow colors, find your correct lip color and learn about Aveda's skin care line. New and prior guests welcome. Come alone or bring a friend. Space is limited. $25 deposit required, which can be applied toward make-up purchase. To pre-book a reservation call 725-1233.

Mt. Ararat (MTA) High School Art Display - June 7

Thursday, June 7 at 6:15 there will be an undergraduate art exhibit held in the high school lobby as well. Both exhibits will be extra special since Sheila Bohlin, the inspirational and beloved Head of the MTA Art Department for 38 years, will be retiring at the end of this academic year. Past MTA art students are encouraged to attend and share their memories with her. FMI call 729-2951.

Women's Networking Forum: "Effective Networking Strategies for Women" - June 7

Lost or tongue-tied in a room full of people? Attend this Southern Mid Coast Maine Chamber event at the Captain Daniel Stone Inn, 10 Water Street, Thursday, 5-7:30 pm, to get networking how-tos from Deb Neuman (Deputy Commissioner DECD). Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and cash bar and meet new people. Reserve online by clicking here. Sponsors: BEK Inc., Occupational Health Associates of Maine, Coastal Maine Pediatric Dentistry, Mid Coast Hospital and Welcome Home Realty.

Moroccan Oil Demos - June 7

MK Studio invites you to experience Moroccan Oil. Thursday, stop by between 2:30-5 pm for live demos of Moroccan Oil products and receive 20% off all Moroccan Oil purchases during the event! FMI call 319-8715 or email mkstudiobrunswick@gmail.com.

Second Friday ArtWalk - June 8

Every second Friday, May through October, from 5-8 pm, Five Rivers Art Alliance will host over 55 local Maine artists will be displaying their work at studios, galleries, and at pop up venues throughout Downtown Brunswick including Fort Andross, 98 Maine Street, the Captain Daniel Stone Inn and at the Inn at Brunswick Station. Spend a great evening Downtown, enjoying live music, beautiful artwork, as well as fabulous shopping, and restaurants. Volunteers Needed. FMI call 798-6964 or email 5raateam@gmail.com.

Points of View Art Gallery Artist Reception - June 8

Points of View Art Gallery, 18 Pleasant Street, is all about Collage and 3-D in June, exhibiting the patchwork artistry of collage, assemblage, and sculpture. Points of View artists will be joined by well-known artist Deb Arter, who contributes work that combines her "passion for collecting" with "storytelling and texture in a visual form." Artists' reception will take place Friday 5-8 pm. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. FMI visit povartistsmaine.com or call 373-9300.

Gallery Framing Artist Reception - June 8

Gallery Framing, 12 Pleasant Street, will be featuring affordable art from nine Points of View artists in June. Come see this eclectic collection and its novel display of ART ON A LINE. There is something here for everyone. All art is priced under $100. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 am - 5 pm, and Saturday 10 am - 2 pm. An artist reception will be held Friday, 5 - 8 pm. FMI call 729-9108 or visit www.galleryframinginc.com.

Thornton Oaks will host Town Matters - June 11

Monday, at 1:30 pm, at Thornton Oaks, Ryan Neale, Program Director of the Maine Development Foundation, will present Measures of Growth in Focus-a detailed look at current issues in the Maine economy and Maine's quality of life. This report is published annually and outlines performance measures and benchmarks to achieve a vibrant and sustainable economy for Maine. FMI call 373-4640, email dkniseley@midcoasthealth.com or visit www.thorntonoaks.com.

Decorating with Color Confidence at Timeless Cottage - June 15

This class will address white walls, fear of color failure, and help you discover the color combos perfect for you! It will take place Friday from 6-8 pm at Timeless Cottage, 66 Maine Street. FMI call 725-5057.

St. John's Bazaar - June 15 - 17

All Saints Parish will be hosting the annual St. John's Bazaar Father's Day Weekend, Friday from noon - 10 pm, Saturday from 11 am - 10 pm, and Sunday from noon - 5 pm. There will be plenty of food, games, music, and rides by Smokey's Greater Shows. A Horseshoe Tournament and Pig Roast will be held on Sunday. Advance ride tickets are $1 each. Tickets can be purchased at Hannaford's, Atlantic Federal Credit Union and at the All Saints Parish Office at 132 McKeen Street. FMI call 725-2624 or visit www.allsaintsmaine.com.

Northern New England Board Game Meet-up - June 16

Do you love board games? Join fellow strategy, war and family board game enthusiasts for this 2nd annual event Saturday from 9:30 am - 6:30 pm in the Morrell Meeting Room at the Curtis Memorial Library. FMI click here, visit www.facebook.com/nne.bgg.meetup or email mleaman@bowdoin.edu.

Retirement Celebration for Mrs. T - June 22

All Saint's Parish will be hosting a celebration for their school Principal Andree Tostevin (Mrs. T) in honor of her retirement, Friday, at St. Charles Church on McKeen Street. Mass will be held at 6 pm, reception at 7 pm. Come by and wish her well. FMI call 725-5507.

Curtis Friends Library Book Sale - June 22 - 24

With over 70,000 items, the Curtis Friends Book Sale is the largest in Northern New England! Join the fun and shop for great bargains at the Brunswick Junior High School gymnasium, 65 Columbia Avenue, Friday, 10 am - 7 pm (all books $3 or less), Saturday 10 am - 5 pm (all books $2 or less) and Sunday, 11 am - 3 pm ($3 for a grocery bag full of books). All proceeds benefit Curtis Memorial Library. FMI call 725-5242 or visit www.curtislibrary.com/booksale.

Tom Settlemire Community Garden Opening Celebration - June 23

The Brunswick Topsham Land Trust is hosting this celebration Saturday, from 1-3 pm, with a fun scarecrow contest, perennial plants and baked goods for sale, garden tours and plot awards, music and more. The garden is located on Maurice Drive, off Baribeau Drive in Brunswick. FMI visit www.btlt.org or call 729-7694.

The Little Schoolhouse on Maine Open House - June 28

The Little Schoolhouse on Maine Early Childhood Center will be having an Open House Thursday 6-7:30 pm. Tour the new center, meet the teachers, other families and make new friends! A quality early childhood center, they provide outstanding care in a safe and nurturing environment and offer Little Gourmet Chef Cooking classes, dance lessons, field trips and much more! FMI call 522-3151 or visit TheLittleSchoolhouseonMaine.com.

David G. Thistle Auctioneers Antiques & Estate Auction - June 30

Cabot Mill Antiques in Fort Andross will host this event on Saturday 2-5 pm preview, auction begins at 5 pm. 200 plus lots available. For full listing, view auctionzip.com/auctioneer/13650 or www.thistleantiques.com. FMI call 725-2855, email cabot@watefrontme.com, visit  www.cabotiques.com, or find them on Facebook.

Parkview Golf Classic - July 10

The Friends of Parkview Hospital Auxiliary's Eleventh Annual Golf Classic will take place Tuesday at the Brunswick Golf Club. It's a scramble with great prizes and raffles including a car from Lee Toyota and a tractor from Chad Little. In addition, great dine and stay packages, golf packages, restaurants, summer activities! The early bird special, $100 per golfer runs through June 15th. FMI contact Cheryl Monat at 353-6182 or Tory Ryden at 373-2160.

The Great Impasta now has three bike racks on the Mill Street side of the building (in the form of a spoon, fork and knife), which are available for anyone's use. FMI call 729-5858.

Cool As A Moose has tickets to the Saltwater Celtic Music Festival July 14-15 at Thomas Point Beach - 2 days of great music! Available for purchase at coolasamoose.com or at their Brunswick store at 128 Maine Street.

Beginning in June, All About Prevention will be sponsoring alternative classes to handle summer stress and anxiety Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm. Class topics will include: Meditation and Relaxation, Astrology, Reiki, Life Coaching, and a Spiritual Medium. Class sizes are limited. Cost is $30 each. FMI or to register call 725-4955, email pfaff@allaboutprevention.org, or visit www.allaboutprevention.org.

The Brunswick Farmers Market is now open Tuesdays and Fridays, on The Mall in Downtown Brunswick, 8 am - 2 pm rain or shine. FMI visit brunswickfarmersmarket.com. 

The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, located at 36 Old Portland Rd, just completed a major renovation! The Package is called "Green Tea Décor" and although it doesn't boast the same benefits as green tea, it does reinvigorate guests! Property tours are given from 12-3 pm daily or upon request. Visit, have a complimentary cup of coffee, and experience the invigorating new décor! FMI call 721-0300 or visit www.marriott.com/pwmbw.

Maine Fiberarts in Topsham will be hosting Fiber Fridays the first Friday of each month, 10 am-noon. Bring your spinning, knitting, quilting, or embroidery and join them as they share good ideas and happenings about town. A Weave-In will be hosted throughout May and June. FMI call 721-0678 or email fiberarts@gwi.net.

In 1996 the Village Improvement Association (VIA) planted Maine Street flowers in 4 median beds and 20 baskets, with a $2,300 budget. This summer the VIA will plant 11 beds - vibrant burgundy, orange, fuchsia and yellow - at a cost of $10,678. If you'd like to support the plantings, send a check to the Village Improvement Association, Russell Pierce, 59 Federal Street, Brunswick, ME 04011. FMI email crichp@myfairpoint.net.

What's New?                                                           

Tickets for Bowdoin International Music Festival summer tickets and subscriptions are now on sale. FMI visit www.bowdoinfestival.org/tickets.php or call 373-1414.

Brunswick Business Center has upgraded their conference room with an HDTV set up for presentations and video conferences. The new conference room seats 14 comfortably, at boardroom style tables, or up to 20 or so for general presentations. FMI call 373.9301 x104 or visit BrunswickBusinessCenter.com.

Maine State Music Theatre opens its 54th season with a musical phenomenon. Winner of 9 Tonys, 5 Drama Desk Awards & the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, A Chorus Line will win your heart! Directed and choreographed in the tradition of legendary Broadway director and choreographer Michael Bennett, MSMT's production is helmed by two members of the original Broadway production: Donna Drake and Michael Gorman. A Chorus Line runs at the Pickard Theater on the campus of Bowdoin College from June 6 - 23. Ticket prices range from $36 to $59. FMI call 725-8769 or visit www.msmt.org.

The Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum is proud to offer the work of two Maine artisans for purchase in the museum shop. Fancy Penobscot ash-splint and sweetgrass baskets by basketmaker Paula Love-Thorne and beautifully carved alabaster polar bears by Dr. Norman Rosenbaum are on sale now at the museum shop, located in Hubbard Hall on the Bowdoin College campus. Inuit art from Alaska, Canada, and Greenland is available as well. FMI call 725-3416 or email ahawkes@bowdoin.edu.

For the 9th consecutive season, The Maine Eastern Railroad will be offering passenger excursion service between Brunswick and Rockland. Usual destination and starting points are Rockland, Wiscasset, Bath and Brunswick. The 2012 Maine Eastern schedule currently offers Saturday service. Four-day service, Wednesday through Saturday, will beginning June 20, all with two round trips per day. Beginning September 12, the railroad will run its Fall Foliage trips 5 days per week, with two round trips Wednesday - Saturday, and one round trip on Sunday. There will be no train service on July 4. FMI call 596-6725, visit www.maineeasternrailroad.com, follow twitter.com/maineeastern, or like facebook.com/mainesrailroad.

Join People Plus in June for a song and dance benefit featuring the Merrymeeting Singers & Moving Spirit Dance Company on June 3 at 4 pm, Tips on Moving, Downsizing & Estate Sales on June 12 at 1:30 pm, Men's Breakfast on June 13 at 8 am, Walk the Walk-a Hike with History with guide Frank Connors on June 13 at 9:30 am, A Brown Bag Lunch to discuss Elder Scams on June 14 at noon, and free massages plus much more at our FREE Healing Clinic co-sponsored by Greater Brunswick Physical Therapy on June 15 from 11 am - 4:30 pm. FMI call 729-0757 or visit peopleplusmaine.org.

Frontier - For a full listing of current movies, music, and events, visit www.explorefrontier.com/schedule.

Luxe Salon is offering the perfect package for Dad or Grad! 1 hour massage and a men's cut or shampoo blow-dry for just $75! And summer's here, it's time for a change! Get a free haircut with any color service (of at least $40)! FMI email info-brunswick@luxehairnailsbody.com or call 729-2700.

Sing for your special at Cool As A Moose! They don't care if you sing or hum, or even if you're in tune. For details, check out the MSMT program all summer long off during its fabulous 2012 season.

Pura Vida Day Spa June Specials. Men's Sports Massage, an invigorating Sports Deep Tissue Massage using a special blend of arnica, eucalyptus and balsam fir needle oils to soothe and relax sore/strained muscles. 1 hour $75. Men's Sports Pedicure, foot soak in a tub of warm bubbly water while jets soothe aching feet. Includes nail trim and file, exfoliation, foot massage with lotion, and warm paraffin treatment. 1 hour $45. FMI call 725-1233.

Goodwin Chevrolet Mazda is offering a Facebook Special. Like them on Facebook and receive $10 off an oil change! FMI click here.

On May 24th, Maine State Music Theater (MSMT) and Cool As A Moose were recognized as outstanding contributors to the historic preservation of commercial properties in Downtown Brunswick. 

Maine State Music Theater (MSMT) transformed a Studebaker dealership, former bus depot, at Middle and Elm Streets into a functional office and production facility. A 'willing suspension of disbelief' on the part of the thespians, and designs by Douglas Richmond Architects, turned blight to bright spot. Separate buildings in yellow stucco and putty-colored cement are bridged in brick and pulled together with bright blue awnings. The MSMT complex is highly visible from Brunswick Station and Hannaford, and a fitting curtain call at the end of the Curtis Library block. Steve Peterson accepted the award for consolidating MSMT's rehearsal, set production, and office functions in Brunswick's hard-working Downtown core.

The Cool As A Moose flagship store and its wholesale production counterpart, Artforms, located at Town Hall Place and Maine Street, occupy a central location in Brunswick's past and present. Company founder, Kip Stone, was honored for bringing stylish sophistication to the dated 1960's Grand City building where Town Hall once stood and for including a safe and attractive passageway for pedestrians at the side of the building. Architect David Matero and other local partners brought the ambitious project through to completion. Artforms office and production staff will move in this fall, making it even more apparent that Life is Good in Downtown Brunswick.