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Wednesday Walkers Hike at Zak Preserve
Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 10:00 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to hike with Environmental Educator Tracey Hall and enjoy the woods and vies of the salt marsh. For more information, contact the Boothbay Region Land Trust at 207-633-4818
First Friday Art Walk
Friday, October 5, 2012
Explore the galleries and studios of a number of local artists! See what they have been working on and see what items for sale might catch your eye. For a complete list of participating artists, click here
"PHILIP FREY: New Paintings"
Opens Thursday, September 6 and runs through Saturday, October 13, 2012
Gleason Fine Art 31 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.
Opening reception is Saturday, September 8, from 5-7 pm. Public cordially invited. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5, and Sunday, 11-4, and anytime by appt. 207-633-6849.
BeadforLife Sale Event
Friday, October 5 2012 and Sunday, October 7, 2012 at the Fisherman's Wharf Inn
A BeadforLife Sale will take place in the Admiral Room at Fisherman's Wharf Inn on Friday, October 5th from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, October 7th from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. to raise awareness and funding for impoverished people living in Uganda. Beautiful bead jewelry made from recycled paper, and shea butter products made in Uganda will be available for purchase. Join us and help others a world away! Take a look at the beautiful handmade beads and jewelry made from colorful recycled paper, and wonderful shea butter products. Be inspired by the energy, struggle, hard work and hope of these amazing Ugandan women who are lifting themselves out of poverty. For more information contact Jayne Honey-Sullivan at (207) 323-2835 by email at jayne@uninets.net or call Fisherman's Wharf Inn (207) 633-5090.
 45th Annual Fall Foliage Fair
October 6-7, 2012 from 10:00-4:00 Boothbay Railway Village
On Saturday and Sunday October 6 & 7 from 10:00AM - 4:00PM the Boothbay Information Center and the Boothbay Railway Village are presenting the Annual Fall Foliage Craft Fair. The rain date is October 8. This is one of the premier events of the season and is always well received. This year the two day Fair will offer great handmade crafts and delicious homemade food. Crafters will be displaying art objects, dried flower arrangements, wreaths, sweaters, clothing and much more. Bring your appetite as there will be plenty of excellent food including fish chowder, fruit pies, apple cider, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, sea food, jellies & jams, cheeses, home baked goods and much more. In addition to the many craft booths and food offerings there will be ongoing entertainment. On Saturday starting at 11AM will be Fay Christy followed by Arthur Webster and lastly The Holy Mackerels. Sunday entertainment will include Gabe Tonan and then the Spaceheaters.
If that is not enough the Boothbay Railway Village exhibits are open and available for visitors to experience. Exhibits reside in 30 separate Village buildings such as the Model Railroad Exhibit, one room schoolhouse and the exceptional Antique Auto Exhibit housing over 50 vintage vehicles. Finally the narrow gauge steam train will be available for rides throughout the day. Train rides are available for a fee and admission to the fair is just two dollars for visitors over the age of twelve, all others are free. All proceeds benefit the Boothbay Information Center and the Museum. This is truly a traditional New England event. Don't miss the food, the fun or the foliage. For more information please contact the Boothbay Railway Village Route 27 Boothbay, Maine 04537, telephone 207-633-4727, or www.railwayvillage.org.
Damariscotta Pumpkinfest and Regatta
October 6-7, 2012
Visit Damariscotta and be amazed at how intrepid pumpkin growers have turned these giant gourds into works of art, derby cars, boats, and more. Enjoy live entertainment, a pumpkin regatta, a pumpkin derby, parade, pie eating contests, and more. Visit http://damariscottapumpkinfest.com/ for more information.
A bit of the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest has come to  Boothbay Harbor! This 564 pound pumpkin was grown by Sam Kaler of Kaler's Restaurant. It was dropped off at the Chamber office by Roy Benner and Hammond Lumber. The pumpkin is outside of the Chamber office waiting to be transformed into a work of art by John Vander of Gold/Smith Gallery. This pumpkin is truly a community effort! Check out the Chamber's Facebook page later this week to see the finished pumpkin!
Foreign Auto Festival
October 6-7, 2012, Owl's Head Transportation Museum
More than 150 antique automobiles from around the world will rally at the Owls Head Transportation Museum Saturday and Sunday, October 6 & 7, for the Museum's annual Foreign Auto Festival and Antique Aeroplane Show. As part of each day's activities the Museum will actively demonstrate a few of its turn-of-the-century automobiles as well as give free rides in Ford Model Ts. Special children's activities-including our popular plane-building activity-and Museum tours are planned. There will be plenty of fun for the whole family. Young children can practice their driving skills in the Kids Corral area, which features pedal cars and pedal planes. The antique aeroplane show will begin at 9:30 a.m., weather permitting. Gates open at 9:30 am. Event admission is $12 for adults. Children under 18 and Museum members are free. For more information call 207-594-4418 or email info@ohtm.org
Halloween Party Aboard the Harbor Princess
October 7, 2012, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Come aboard for three hours of fun aboard the Harbor Princess! Listen to the music of the Dani Tribesman Band and enjoy the splendor of being on the water in autumn. Full bar available, must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $20 through Friday, October 5th and will be $25 if purchased on the weekend. For more information and tickets, call the Boothbay Whale Watch at 207-633-3500.
Call for Entries for ArtinMe
Entries will be taken Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 12:00-7:00, and Wednesday, Oct. 10, 9:00-12:00.
ArtinMe is a state-wide juried exhibition; a fresh and selective look at the art being done by Maine artists today showing originality and skill in the painting, drawing and sculpture media. The ArtinMe Exhibition Committee has announced that Connie Hayes, the highly-regarded, award-winning artist and art educator, will be this year's show judge. Monetary and item prizes will be awarded. Limit of three entries. ArtinMe is produced and presented by the Boothbay Region Art Foundation. For more information go to ArtinMe at the BRAF website: www.boothbayartists.org or call 207-633-2703.
Pick up a Paintbrush to Help a Local Artist Fight Lyme Disease
October 14th , 2012, 5:00-9:00 p.m., The World is Mine Oyster
Join a group of business owners, artists, friends and family members to facilitate a multi-tiered fundraising effort, 'Pick up a Paintbrush to help a local artist fight Lyme Disease'. The groups' mission is to: raise awareness about the serious effects of Lyme disease, help a community member inflicted with the disease and help in the efforts to find a cure for the future health of our children. The October 14th event consists of a raffle, dinner, and silent auction. Tickets to the event are $20 per person and include dinner, entertainment, a live auction, raffle drawings and 50/50 raffle. The raffle offers a variety of Eat, Stay, Shop, & Play packages ranging in value from $250-$2,500. Raffle tickets can be purchased beginning Friday September 7th at the following locations: Casual Interiors, Coco Vivo and Calypso Boutique in Boothbay Harbor and On Board Fabrics in Edgecomb. Visit www.pickupapaintbrush.com for more information.
At the Opera House:
Dave Mallett
October 6, 2012, 8:00 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
The cool breezes of Maine's northlands have flowed through the songs of David Mallett for nearly four decades. In addition to being featured on his 14 albums, Mallett's pen has provided material for an eclectic list of artists that includes Pete Seeger, Alison Kraus, Emmylou Harris, Kathy Mattea, John Denver and the Muppets. His tune, The Garden Song, is one of America's most popular folk songs, having been recorded more than 150 times and sung around the world. He has toured consistently in folk clubs, concert halls and festivals for thirty years. Tickets for the concert are $20 in advance or $25 if purchased on the day of the concert.
The Kruger Brothers
October 12, 2012, 8:00 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Some call is jazz, some call it classical, some call it bluegrass. The music of the Kruger Brothers is all of that and more. Drawing on a rich cultural palette, theirs is a music that celebrates the best of what music can be: exciting, engaging, intelligent, and delightful. Those who listen to the Kruger Brothes can't help but be amazed by the sheer depth of their artistry. Originally from Switzerland, the brothers now live in North Carolina. They were first introduced to American audience in 1997 and quickly gained the attention of fans and the music industry. The Kruger Brothers are highly regarded within the world of acoustic music in North America and their visit to the Opera House this fall marks their first time performing at this historic venue. Specially priced advance purchase tickets are $15. Tickets purchased on the day of the performance are $20.
For a complete listing of upcoming events at the Opera House, click here
Call the Box Office at 207-633-5159 for tickets or visit www.boothbayoperahouse.com
At the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens: Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Leaf Peeper Concert: DaPonte String Quartet October 7, 2012, 2:30 p.m. Come to the Gardens to enjoy the vibrant colors of fall and beautiful music. Come here works by Franz Joseph Haydn, Fanny Mendelssohn, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. All tickets are $25.00 and are available in advance or at the door. Celebrating Silent Spring with Rachel Carson exhibit and a reception and film Exhibit: September 7-October 23, 2012 To commemorate the late Rachel Carson and the 50th anniversary of the publication of her groundbreaking book Silent Spring, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and other organizations and scholars are collaborating to present an exhibit in the Visitor Center at the Gardens.To learn more about the exhibit, click here. Family Fright Night Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. During this major event, kids can join in the costume parade and win prizes; make crafts, trick-or-treat, and find some "frightful" surprises in the Children's Garden; and savor fun "finger" foods, all with a ghoulish twist. The spooky decorations are amazing, and it's all scary (but not too scary) fun. Prices for members are $10 for adults and $7 for children; for non-members they're $15 and $12. For a complete listing of all of the events at the Gardens, click here To register for any of these events, call 207-633-4333, ext. 101; visit www.MaineGardens.org; or stop by the Visitor Center at the Gardens, off Barters Island Road in Boothbay.
At the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library:
CLICK's "Books to Screen" Begins!
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
"Books to Screen" is a new program being launched by CLICK (Connecting Lively Imaginative Creative Kids), a collaborative effort of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Opera House. Sign up soon, then go to the library anytime on or after October 2 to pick up your copy of our first book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl. You have a month to read the book before returning to watch the movie at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 26.Thanks to local support, this program will be free for its participants. For more information and to sign up, call the library at 633-3112 or email Barb House at barbh@bmpl.lib.me.us
Author George Daughan To Speak About 1812: The Navy's War
Friday, October 12, 2012
Perhaps no war in American history is as overlooked as the War of 1812. Yet with its 200th anniversary, historian and award-winning author George C. Daughan argues that this war changed the shape of the world. In "1812: The Navy's War", Daughan offers a comprehensive history of what has been called our Second War of Independence. Encompassing political, diplomatic, economic, as well as military history, he brings the battles to life, putting them in context with the larger war, and showing how the war couldn't have been won without America's foundling Navy. George Daughan plans to speak at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library's October 12 Literary Luncheon. The cost for lunch, provided by Red Cup, is $10. Registrations can be made at the library up until Thursday, October 11. For more information, call the library at 633-3112.
 October Artist of the Month
Jennifer Litchfield
Jen Litchfield has been living and painting in Maine for the past 16 years. Originally from Australia, where she pursued a medical career as a general practitioner in Sydney for 20 years, she moved to the United States in 1994 after meeting and marrying her American husband, Peter Felsenthal, with whom she lives on Barters Island. Jen will say that art has always been one of her great loves. Her subject matter includes the landscape of New England and Europe, still life, and portraits. Smaller landscapes are painted en plein air and the larger works are painted in the studio using sketches and her own digital photographic references. She would describe her style as bold and colorful - a mix of realism and impressionism. Jen Litchfield's art is represented by the Hunter Gallery of Fine Art in Grafton, Vermont, and this month by Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. If you would like to see her display, then go to the library any time during their business hours of 10:00 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday, excepting Wednesday when they close at 7:00 p.m.
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