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Upcoming Events in Downtown Brunswick              August 22, 2012

Queen of Versailles - August 21-26

The Frontier presents The Queen of Versailles, a character-driven documentary about a billionaire family and their financial challenges in the wake of the economic crisis. "Laugh-out-loud funny, with elements of profound tragedy and allegory." - Andrew O'Hehir, Salon. $6 matinee, $6.50 students/seniors after 5pm, $7.50 adult evenings after 5pm. For showtimes and tickets, click here. 

Chamber After Hours - August 22

Meet new people and reconnect with others at the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber After Hours under a tent at Thornton Oaks' backyard, 25 Thornton Way, Wednesday, 5-7 pm. Enjoy music, tours, door prizes and delicious refreshments. FREE! Register no later than Tuesday, August 21. FMI call 725-8797 x 4 or email vicepresident@midcoastmaine.com.

The Cost of War, the Price of Peace - August 22

Join Kathy Kelly, peace activist and founder of Voices for Creative Non-Violence for this engaging talk focused on Hard Questions About the U.S. War in Afghanistan, Wednesday at 7 pm in the Morrell Room, Curtis Memorial Library. Kathy Kelly has just returned from her eighth visit to Afghanistan where she has met and talked with ordinary Afghan people to find out how the war has affected them. Sponsored by PeaceWorks, Occupy Bath/Brunswick, Bring Our War Dollars Home, Veterans for Peace, Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space, American Friends Service Committee, Maine. FMI call 725-7675 or visit www.peaceworksbrunswickme.org.

"Going Deeper with Kirtan: The Transformative Sound of Yoga" - August 25

This special workshop at Jai Yoga with Kevin Wicks and explore Kirtan, one of yoga's oldest and most highly regarded practices for creating bliss and deep states of meditation. In this workshop, you will 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. Saturday, 6:30-8:30 pm at Jai Yoga, #314 Fort Andross on Maine Street. $10 donation. FMI call 725-7874 or visit  www.jaiyogahome.com. Office hours: 1-3 pm Tuesday and Thursday.

Rally Protesting the Thunderbirds' Air Show - August 25

March leaves Chamberlain Statue for Brunswick Landing at 9 am. Rally until noon outside the gate of the former Navy Base to protest the Thunderbirds' Air Show, a recruitment tool that glamorizes the military and promotes false patriotism. War is not a family value! Sponsored by PeaceWorks; Maine Veterans for Peace; Episcopal Peace Fellowship, Maine; Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space; Maine Green Independent Party; Maine Campaign to Bring Our War $$ Home and Code Pink, Maine. FMI call 443-9502 or visit www.vfpmaine.org.

Painting Workshop in Ed McCartan's Studio - August 26

Sunday, 12-2 pm, learn how to begin a painting, how to rework a painting, and what to do when "it's not working" at this event hosted by Ed McCartan at Ft. Andross. Event will include demo, short talk, and individual help. Supply your own 2-d materials. Limited to 6 people. Cost $35. Advance registration required. FMI call 729-9497.

Dragonflies of the Cathance Preserve - August 28

Come see David Reed's amazing photographs and learn more about these amazing creatures 6:30 - 8 pm at the Topsham Public Library in this event sponsored by the Cathance River Education Alliance. Many of David's insect photos are featured on BugGuide and the Moth Photographer's Group. FMI contact Rick Wilson at 798-1913.

Samuel James - September 1

The Frontier will host the last of the great, black, American troubadours, Samuel James, a performer of stunning singularity. He has irreversibly changed what it means to be a solo act. He's been called, "...the Guardian of Lightning," by Rolling Stone, France. He has mastered the guitar, piano, harmonica, and the banjo. Saturday 8pm. $10 in advance, $12 day of show. FMI click here.  

To Rome With Love - September 4-16

To Rome With Love, shown at the Frontier, is a kaleidoscopic comedy set in one of the world's most enchanting cities and is about people having adventures that will change their lives forever. Directed by Woody Allen. Starring Woody Allen, Alec Baldwin, Robert Benigni, Penelope Cruz, Judy Davis, Jesse Eisenberg, Greta Gerwig, and Ellen Page. English and Italian with English subtitles. Rated R. $6 matinee, $6.50 students/seniors after 5pm, $7.50 adult evenings after 5pm. For showtimes and tickets, click here.   

Fall 2012 Mystery Author Series at Curtis Memorial Library - September 4

Enjoy a fascinating evening with the talented author Kate Flora as the 2012 Mystery Author Series is launched on Tuesday at 7 pm in the Morrell Meeting Room at Curtis Memorial Library. FREE refreshments provided by the Bohemian Coffee House. Gulf of Maine will have copies of Ms. Flora's books for sale. FMI call 725-5242, email sbrown@curtislibrary.com or visit www.curtislibrary.com.

Songwriters in the Round - September 5

Lisa Redfern brings three talented Maine songwriters to perform in an intimate, unplugged setting at Frontier for an evening of compelling songs and stories. At this season premiere Saturday at 8pm, she'll be joined by Martin Swinger, Lara Herscovitch, and Ed DesJardins. $10. FMI and tickets, click here. 

The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra Resumes Rehearsals - September 5

The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra 2012-13 concert season starts on Wednesday at 7 pm at the Orion Performing Arts Center, Mt. Ararat Middle School, Topsham. New inquiries are welcome with violins and double bass a priority! FMI call John at 371-2028.

Family Arts & Science Festival - September 9

On Sunday from 10 am - 4 pm, Five River Arts Alliance will present its 16th annual FREE Family Arts Festival on the Brunswick Mall. For the first time, the Five Rivers will join forces with Cornerstones of Science to energize the Festival and celebrate the merging flow of imagination and knowledge. The Festival will feature artists offering workshops and demonstrations related to the appreciation and concern for nature and the stars. Workshops will celebrate the intermingling of creative thought with academic roots. Drawing, painting, and crafting will reflect imagination of scientific principles. Cornerstones of Science will have astronomers with telescopes, rockets to launch, an exhibit by Astra-photographers and more. FMI contact 798-6964 or  5riversartsalliance@gmail.com.

Golf FORE! Health Tournament - September 12

Don't miss the chance to participate in the 19th Annual Mid Coast Hospital Classic at the beautiful Brunswick Golf Club. Full-color tee signs naming your business are available for only $150 (two for $250) and will be seen by 144 golfers playing in the tournament plus dozens of volunteers. Or consider donating an item to the raffle. All proceeds from this important fundraising event support health promotion and disease prevention programs that help to keep our communities well, a keystone of Mid Coast Hospital's vision for the future of healthcare. To sponsor a tee sign, or donate a raffle item, visit www.midcoasthealth.com/golf or call Michael Todd at 373-6065.

Maine Beer Series with Run of the Mill - September 13

Enjoy light refreshments, beer tasting, and a world of knowledge at the Frontier, Thursday at 8pm. Explore beer with Run of the Mill. Similar to Frontier in that they are based out of a revitalized mill space in Saco. This 14 barrel brew pub has been making their mark on Southern Maine, specializing in hand-crafted beer using only the finest of imported malts and domestic hops. $10. FMI and tickets, click here. 

10th Anniversary Open House Party - September 18

Come Celebrate Shear Body's 13th Birthday, Tuesday 3-7pm. Relax with a Head, Neck, Shoulder, Hand & Arm or Foot & Leg Massage. Be Energized with a Shampoo & Blow-dry. Enter to win a Shear Body Signature Package. Take home a special thank you gift. Pick & Pop Balloons with a surprise inside. Enjoy cake and refreshments. FMI call 721-9393.

Navigating Alaskan Waters: Natives, Science, and Politics - September 20

On Thursday from 4-5:30 pm in Kresge Auditorium, Visual Arts Center, Bowdoin College, The Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum will host a panel discussion featuring the leaders of the five Alaska animal commissions, charged with protecting relationships between Iñupiat and Yupik and the animals on which they rely. The discussion will center on the roles traditional knowledge, science, and policy play in stewarding marine mammal resources, protecting habitat, and ensuring availability and safety of country foods. FREE Sponsored by the Oak Foundation. FMI visit www.bowdoin.edu/arctic-museum or call 725-3062.

10 x 10 Benefit Art Exhibit & Sale - September 28

The watercolor Pisa, A Different View by Maine artist Tim Banks has been chosen to represent the fifth annual 10 X 10 Benefit Art Exhibit & Sale. This painting is among 325 works that will be on exhibit and for sale at the event Friday, 5-8 pm at the Curtis Memorial Library and St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Pleasant Street. All artwork priced at $200 is framed and ready to hang. A Public Preview will be held September 27, 5-8pm and September 28, 12-3 pm. Reception will feature fabulous food and drink by area restaurants. Proceeds benefit Arts Are Elementary. FMI visit www.10x10brunswick.org or call Nancy Senecal 522-1168

Maine State Music Theatre presents the last week of their critically acclaimed production of the tap-dancing spectacular, 42nd Street! Tickets are still available to this season finale. Contact the MSMT box office in Pickard Theater at 725-8769 or visit www.msmt.org for tickets today!

Little Dog Coffee Shop is hosting a Spindleworks Staff Show, September 2012. You may well know the artists of Spindleworks, but do you know the artists behind the artists? Come have a peak at what this talented group of Artist Mentors does when they are not working at the studios on Lincoln Street. FMI contact Liz McGhee 725-8820 or emcghee@iaofmaine.org.

At Last...Salon & Day Spa, 185 Park Row, 2nd Annual Silent Auction has started and will run throughout August. All proceeds from the Auction will benefit Coastal Humane Society. Goods and services were donated from area businesses. Close to 100 items are up for auction. They can be viewed and bid on at the salon and online at atlast2010.webstore.com. FMI call 373-0751 or visit www.atlastsalondayspa.com.

MidCoast Pilates offers a fun way to shape up. Explore Pilates, the fitness craze that's right for everyone! If you spend a good amount of time in front of a computer, you sit hunched and cramped; your shoulders and hips tighten as your belly muscles sag. Pilates combats these bad habits. The new fall classes start September 10th. They offer early morning hours as well as Saturday and Sundays. FMI call 373-0872 or visit midcoastpilates.com.

CHANS Home Health Care is offering FREE Hospice Volunteer training classes beginning September 6. The training classes will run for 10 consecutive weeks on Thursdays from 4 - 7 pm in the conference room at the Hospice Building at 45 Baribeau Drive. This free training prepares individuals to deal compassionately and sensitively with end-of-life issues in a volunteer capacity. A completed application and pre-training interview is required before being admitted to the program. FMI contact Margaret Zillioux, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator at 721-1271 or mzillioux@midcoasthealth.com.

Agren Appliance & Television, at 90 Maine Street, is Supporting the Troops, by collection donations for Troops serving overseas. Needed items include personal products like toothpaste/toothbrushes, different size batteries, toys and sportballs for the children in their areas of deployment and many other items. FMI click here, visit www.agrenappliance.com, or call 725-0644. 

The William Wegman Hello Nature exhibit will run through October 21 at The Bowdoin College Museum of Art. This comprehensive exhibition showcases over 30 years of work and features more than 100 pieces including photographs, videos, paintings and drawings - all of which were produced in or inspired by the state of Maine. FMI call 725-3275 or click here.  

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.

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Trattoria Athena, 25 Mill Street, will be hosting a Farmers' Dinner Series. Similar to their wine dinners, proprietors from the featured farms will come in to tell stories about the produce, trials & tribulations they have faced this growing season and the entire night's meal will be using that specific farm's produce (and meats when applicable). Each dinner will be five courses paired with wine. FMI about these events, call 721-0700 or email info@trattoriaathena.com.

• Monday, September 10, 6pm WEALDEN FARM, Freeport - $55/person
• Sunday, September 30, 2pm SIX RIVER FARM, Bowdoinham - $65/person *This dinner will be held outside at their farm in Bowdoinham*

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

• Friday, August 24, 9:30-10am, 36 Pejepscot Terrace, Brunswick
• Wednesdays, 10 am-noon, Mid Coast Hospital, Community Resource Room 

People Plus Looking Ahead to Fall. Free Classes and Much More! Two FREE yoga demonstration classes with Ann Kimmage on September 13. Pilates for grownups with Dennis Kimmage starting September 11, Beginning Tai Chi with Suzanne Neveux to start Friday, September 7, FREE demo Belly Dancing Class on September 17 and much more! Read about it all in the People Plus News or online at peopleplusmaine.org.

E Anne Carton Law Offices is offering a FREE half hour consult for the month of September. Mention this ad when making your appointment. FMI call 725-0600.  

Agren Appliance & Television, at 90 Maine Street, is having a MidSummer Sale on Serta Mattresses. Buy a Queen Perfect Sleeper mattress for just $299. Upgrade to Serta's i-Comfort or i-Series models and receive the boxspring FREE - buy a Queen or King and get up to $400 off an adjustable base. FMI visit www.agrenappliance.com or call 725-0644.

Toby Sifton, L.Ac., is offering a simple and relaxing treatment during Equinox for only $25. September 22 is the Autumnal Equinox. It is a traditional time of year for a preventative 'tune-up' with acupuncture and heat therapy to promote a healthy immune system, and chase out lingering injuries that might contract into chronic conditions during the transition to the winter months. He will also provide dietary advice to warm the digestive fire that forms the basis of protection from colds and flu. FMI visit www.siftonacupuncture.com  or call 841-0941.

Jai Yoga Fall Special for Bowdoin Students. Get a full semester of unlimited Yoga classes at Jai Yoga for only $250 with your student ID. Drop in to classes are available for all levels, anytime, and are offered days, evenings, and weekends. Just a 5 minute walk from the campus, Jai Yoga has two beautiful wood-floored studios in the Fort Andross building at the end of Maine Street. Let the calming strength of Yoga empower your back to school experience. Get healthy. Be strong. Stay calm with Jai Yoga. FMI call 725-7874, during our regular Tu/Th office hours (1-3 pm) or visit  www.jaiyogahome.com.

Arcadia Health Care & Staffing is offering a FREE assessment for home health services out of their Topsham office. Services include personal care, homemaking, grocery shopping, etc. They believe that all consumers need to stay in their own home as long as possible. Your services will be what you need and a staff person will come to your home to discuss your plan. Office hours are 8 am to 4 pm Monday-Friday. FMI contact Ashley at 729-6900. 

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 call 837- 6565 or visit www.innatbrunswickstation.com.

Pura Vida Day Spa August Special: Coconut-Lime Hand & Foot Treatment. Experience the tropics with a refreshing Coconut-Lime treatment for your hands and feet. This hour long total relaxation experience includes an invigorating exfoliation, leg & foot massage, hydrating warm paraffin mask on the hands plus a hand massage. Fresh limes in your water add zest to the experience. Party of 1 $60. Party of 2 $110. Party of 3 $160. Also offering an Aveda Product Sale. All 1 liter products are 25% off til the end of the month. Come in and do your part and be green...use less plastic and help save the environment. Supplies are limited. 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.