BDA Happenings                                                      

Upcoming Events in Downtown Brunswick                June 15, 2012

Bowdoin International Music Festival - June 23 - August 4th

Distinguished classical musicians from renowned chamber groups, orchestras, conservatories, and extraordinary young musicians will be featured in a wide array of concerts over six weeks. Music of Johann Sebastian Bach, including a two-concert appearance by Midori, who will perform all of Bach's unaccompanied Sonatas and Partitas; and Claude Debussy, on the 150th anniversary of his birth. Festival Fridays, Wednesday Upbeat! and Monday Sonatas concerts include works by many other great composers. Concerts range in price from FREE to $40. Tickets for Bowdoin International Music Festival are on sale. FMI visit www.bowdoinfestival.org/tickets.php or call 373-1414.

Porch Envy II Yard Sale - June 30

Timeless Cottage, 66 Maine Street, is offering Porch Rockers and Wicker at 15% off. Other selected items will also be on sale. NEW and VINTAGE furniture and accessories for your home or cottage, custom furniture and painting, plus personal shopping are available. Gayle and Patricia are happy to offer design and decorating advice in the store or in your home! Open 10 am - 5 pm, Monday - Saturday. FMI call 725-5057.

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.

Joe Gallant with special guest Jay Biddy of This Way - June 30

Saturday at 8 pm the Frontier presents this 25 year old singer/guitarist, who has been compared to the likes of John Mayer, Dave Matthews and Jason Mraz. Gallant delivers a "full-bodied whisper of a voice" (Sam Pfeifle, Portland Phoenix) paired with a strikingly hopeful tone to his guitars. Gallant's debut EP, My Own Divide, was released October 28, 2011 and is now available at Bull Moose locations. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 day of show. FMI click here. 

Welcome to Lee Maine - July 3

Welcome to Lee Maine is a film about a small close-knit community in rural Maine that must deal with devastating news that it has become the smallest community in America to lose two sons in the Iraqi War. Lee, Maine is a town with strong Christian, patriotic and traditional values that struggles to overcome its heartbreak. While many have very different views of the war, they are united in their support of the families and each other in their loss. The film will be shown at the Frontier, Tuesday at 7 pm. A Q&A session with director Bill Perna will follow the film. Tickets are $10. FMI or to Buy Tickets click here.

Fiber Friday - July 6

Maine Fiberarts in Topsham will be showing Architectural Elements: Hooked Rugs by Roslyn Logsdon starting July 6 through September 29. An opening reception and gallery talk will take place on both Sunday, August 5th from, 2-5 pm and Thursday, August 9th from 5-7 pm. They'll be open for Fiber Friday, July 6, 10 am - noon. Bring your projects and stitch with them. FMI call 721-0678 or visit www.mainefiberarts.org.

Thornton Oaks/Bowdoin International Music Festival Mini Concerts - July 6, 13 & 20

Thornton Oaks welcomes you to a Bowdoin International Music Festival series of concerts beginning at 1:30 pm on Fridays, July 6, 13, and 20. Thornton Oaks sponsors and hosts the Community Concerts. Enjoy excellent music in these 60 minute "mini-concerts". FMI call Marlise Swartz at 729-8033.

Baby Sitting and Home Alone Safety Class - July 7

Mid Coast Hospital's Baby Sitting and Home Alone Safety Class will be held on Saturday, from 8 am to 1 pm. This fun and interactive one-day class, for ages 11 and older, provides safety and first aid training, fire safety, choking prevention, safe discipline, household safety, and more. Space is limited to ten students. Cost is $50. Pre-registration is required. FMI call 373-6585.

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! FMI contact Cheryl Monat at 353-6182 or Tory Ryden at 373-2160.

Book Discussion with Author - July 12

Medea Benjamin will speak on her new book Drone Warfare: Killing By Remote Control on Thursday at 7 pm in the Morrell Room at the Curtis Memorial Library. FMI call 443-9502 or visit www.peaceworksbrunswickme.org.

Maine Beer Series with Baxter Brewing - July 12

The Frontier July Beer Series welcomes Baxter Brewing from Lewiston, Thursday at 6 pm. Taste four of their beers and chat with one of their brewers about their creative and technical process. Baxter was America's fastest growing craft brewery and the first Maine brewery to roll out with can-only beers. They are leading the way to removing the stigma surrounding canned beer. Get your tickets in advance (cost $20), as this tasting is sure to sell out! FMI click here.

Second Friday ArtWalk - July 13 

Friday Night Lights - July 13

A complement to the Second Friday ArtWalks, this event will feature a conglomeration of artists, crafters, vendors, and performers on Station Avenue in Downtown Brunswick. Come out, bring friends, celebrate the creativity and excitement in our community! FMI visit FridayNightLightsMaine.wordpress.com, email Amanda@MaineStreetEvents.com, or call 751-9452.   

Apres ArtWalk Concert with Arborea with special guest Greg Jamie - July 13

The Frontier will host Arborea, a husband and wife musical duo, Friday 8 pm. Buck Curran plays guitar, slide guitars, bowed strings, flutes, banjo, and vocals. Shanti Curran provides lead vocals, banjo, ukulele, bowed strings, harmonium, and percussion. Check them out on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert here. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 day of show. FMI click here. 

Hello Nature - July 13 - October 21

The Bowdoin College Museum of Art will host Hello Nature, a comprehensive exhibition showcasing more than 30 years of work from William Wegman, including photographs, videos, paintings and drawings - all of which were produced in or inspired by the state of Maine. To mark the opening of this major exhibition, the artist will deliver a keynote talk Saturday, July 14 at 5 pm, followed by a public reception at the Museum. FMI call 725-3275 or click here. 

Rhythm 'n Blue Artist Reception - July 13

Rhythm 'n Blue is the topic at Points of View Art Gallery during July. Got rhythm? Intrigued by patterns? Feeling blue? Or maybe you just like the color. Join them to see how rhythm and blue co-exist in the artists' world. The Garret Gallery on the third floor hosts an exhibit of collages by Alan Mast and Beth Heron. An artist reception will be held Friday, 5-8 pm. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, 18 Pleasant Street. FMI visit povartistsmaine.com or call 373-9300.

Spindleworks ArtWalk Reception - July 13

Spindleworks, 7 Lincoln Street, will be hosting an ArtWalk reception Friday from 5-8 pm. FMI call 725-8820 or visit www.spindleworks.org.

Charity Golf Tournament at Brunswick Golf Course - July 16

The Odd Fellows' Home of Maine will be holding a charity golf tournament at the Brunswick Golf Club on July 16th. Player spots are still available and there are discounted advertising/sponsorship opportunities for local Brunswick businesses. FMI email John Bolduc at jbolduc@ioofme.org or call 786-4616.

Bach, The Composer for All Times - July 28

Thornton Oaks, 25 Thornton Way, will host composer Samuel Adler from the Bowdoin International Music Festival on Saturday at 1:30 pm. Mr. Adler will discuss Bach's influence on composers from 1835 to the present and will provide recorded illustrations. In addition, student musicians will perform his transcription of the Bach Prelude Chorale and Fugue for eight cellos. All are welcome! FMI call Marlise Swartz at 729-8033.

Moving Downtown Forward - July 30

The Master Plan Implementation Committee invites you to "Moving Downtown Forward: a public forum on improving walking, biking, driving, and parking in downtown Brunswick," Monday, 5:30-7:30 pm at the Hawthorne School Meeting Room. Provide your input on plans for Maine and Pleasant streets to calm traffic and make it more pleasant for bicyclists and pedestrians. These plans include lane changes on Pleasant and Maine, bike lanes, raised crosswalks, and roundabouts. Help to move Downtown forward. Come, learn more, and share your thoughts. FMI contact Margo Knight at 798-4600 or mhknight@brunswickme.org.

The Music Center, 149 Maine Street, has some exciting classes in July. Learn how to make a great home recording or how to build your own fuzz/distortion pedal! They have 8 teachers that can teach you how to play ANY instrument. In addition to instruction, they also offer sales, rentals, and repairs. Make Some Noise, Have Some Fun!! FMI call 725-6161 or visit www.themusiccenter.net.

CHANS Home Health Care will be offering FREE community-based blood pressure clinics at the following times and locations. FMI call 729-6782.

• Monday, July 9, 11 am-12 noon at the Westrum House, 22 Union Street, Topsham
• Wednesday, July 18, 10-11:30 am at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention, 84A Union Street, Brunswick
• Thursday, July 19, 11:30 am-1 pm at People Plus, 35 Union Street, Brunswick
• Friday, July 27, 9:30-10:30 am at 36 Pejepscot Terrace, Brunswick

Bowling Bowl's Summer Hours are Monday 6-9 pm, Wednesday 6-9 pm and Thursday - Saturday 6-10 pm. They are closed Tuesdays and Sundays. They will open on request for private parties or special events. FMI visit Bowling-Bowl.com or call 725-5241. 

The Harpswell Business Association's all new 2012 Map & Guide is now available at the Brunswick Train Station, SMMC's offices at Border Trust, Harpswell Town Office, the Bath Train Station, all State of Maine Visitor Centers and at most Harpswell Businesses. To request larger volumes contact Richard Moseley at 833-5509, reservations@harpswellinn.com or Gail Kass at 833-6004, gail@ashcovepottery.com.

CD Rates are Looking Up at Androscoggin Bank! With some of the best short- and long-term rates from any Maine-based Bank, Androscoggin Bank offers security (all Certificates of Deposit are FDIC-insured) AND return. Click here for rates and to open a CD online. Androscoggin Bank Member FDIC. FMI call Torri Nolan, Retail Manager, at 729-1661.

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.

Paintings by Ed McCartan are on display at Luxe Hair Salon on Maine Street, and can be seen at his studio in Ft Andross, as well as in the July 13 ArtWalk at the Lincoln Building, 98 Maine St. FMI call 729-9497, email edwardmccartan@gmail.com, or visit www.artists-in-residence.com/edsart/.

What's New?                                                         

At Last...Salon & Day Spa, 185 Park Row, is asking for donations of items or gift certificates from local businesses or individuals to be included in their 2nd Annual Silent Auction going on throughout the month of August. This year all proceeds from the Auction will benefit Coastal Humane Society. Last year over $1600 was raised for Meals on Wheels. Thank you to Big Top Deli, Agren Appliance, What's Up, The Gelato Fiasco, Nordica Theater, Skillins Greenhouse and others who have donated toward this event. FMI call 373-0751 or www.atlastsalondayspa.com.

Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber seeks nominations for its Annual Awards: Business of the Year - Large, Small, and Non Profit; New Business Venture; Rising Star - Young Professional; Educator of the Year; Mid Coast Creative Economy Champion; Workplace Wellness Champion; Joshua L. Chamberlain Award (presented November 7), Citizen of the Year and Harry C. Crooker Lifetime Achievement. Please submit nominations by 5 pm, August 10. Awards will be presented at the 9th Annual Awards Gala, September 20. FMI visit www.midcoastmaine.com or call 725-8797.  

Spindleworks has a variety of artwork that will be displayed in several locations throughout July including the Baker's Dozen Exhibit at the Whatnot Gallery, 7 Lincoln Street in Brunswick from July 5-31. Studio Selection 1 will be displayed at Little Dog Coffee Shop, 87 Maine Street, from July 1-31. Studio Selection 2 will be displayed at the Topsham Library, 25 Foreside Road from July 2-31 during library hours. FMI call 725-8820 or visit www.spindleworks.org.

Mid Coast Hospital will open a new care practice, Mid Coast Medical Group-Gastroenterology on July 2, to provide gastroenterology and digestive health services to the Mid Coast community. The new practice of Dr. Gary Zartarian and Dr. Alroy Chow, will be located at the Mid Coast Medical Office Building, 121 Medical Center Drive, Suite 3400, Brunswick, in the same space as the former Brunswick Gastroenterology Associates. FMI call 406-7300.

Byrnes Irish Pub in Brunswick offers Happy Hour Specials 3-6 pm with $3.50 Draft Specials and $1 off all appetizers. The kitchen is open until 10 pm Wednesdays-Thursdays, 11 pm Fridays-Saturday, and 9 pm Sundays-Tuesdays. Burger Mondays - $5 Burgers all day every Monday. Trivia Night - Wednesdays 7:30 pm. Karaoke, Thursdays 8:30 pm. Live Music Friday - Irish-American Sing-Along with "Bitter Brew" 5:30-7:30 pm & Jud Caswell 9-Midnight. Saturday, catch the Red Sox vs. the Mariners at the Pub Starting at 10 pm with $1 Cracker Jacks and $3 Bud & Bud Light Drafts during the game! Now Open at 9 am Sundays serving Pub Breakfast Menu until 2 pm! Regular Lunch Menu is available after 11 am. FMI call 729-9400, visit www.ByrnesIrishPub.com, or Like them on Facebook.  

The Inn at Brunswick Station is offering the following specials Sunday through Thursday from 4-6 pm for Happy Hour and again from 8-10 pm for Late Night. Sunday - Crab Dip ½ off. Monday - Mussels ½ off and Live Jazz from 5-8pm on the Patio. Tuesday - ½ off Buffalo Tenders. Wednesday - FREE Buffalo Wings in the Tavern (while supplies last). Thursday - ½ price Mussels and Crab Dip. They also offer daily drink specials, featured wines and $3 drafts. FMI visit www.innatbrunswickstation.com or call 837-6565.

Cool As A Moose is offering 40% off discontinued styles and overstocks, including Life is good merchandise. Come in and enter your name for a complimentary pair of tickets to the Saltwater Celtic Music Festival July 14-15 at Thomas Point Beach. One name will be drawn from the Brunswick store and another from Cool As A Moose in Freeport. Winners will be contacted July 9; no purchase necessary; must be 18 to enter. Open daily at 9 am. FMI call 373-9920 or visit www.coolasamoose.com.

Pura Vida Day Spa June Specials. Orange Facial. With the summer heat comes refreshing ice-cold popsicles and our facial special for this month has giant Orange Creamsicles in mind! Your skin will be moisturized with one of nature's remedies for dry sun-kissed skin. Along with a Vitamin-C infusion of orange essential oils and champagne grapes to tighten and detoxify the skin, leaving you with a brighter, younger looking complexion. This hydrating facial provides immediate results as it reduces redness and smoothes the skin. 1 hour $75. 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.