Tuesday, February 21, 7pm

Care and Cultivation of Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth  

Part 1 of of the 4-part series: (Re) Designing the Greater Portland Landscape: Issues in Contemporary Design and Development. (Series Details here)

Fort Williams Park and  Portland Head Light

Join us to explore the changing landscape of Fort Williams Park. Stakeholders will describe efforts to find sustainable funding models for the park, preserve its history, character, and architecture, and provide appropriate visitor amenities. Moderator: Terrence DeWan, Landscape Architect. Panelists: Bill Brownell, Fort Williams Advisory Commission; Lynn Shaffer, Arboretum at Fort Williams; and Dick Gilbane, Friends of Goddard Mansion  More info. 

Saturday, February 25 - Two Events Celebrate Longfellow's Birthday

10am-12pm  Longfellow's Birthday Party

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1868

Join us for a family celebration of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 205th Birthday. MPBN's Irwin Gratz, former State Representative and historian Herb Adams, and artist and performer Deirdre Fulton will read Longfellow poems. We'll be joined by special musical guests, and have family friendly craft projects and games, and cake.  More info. 

Speaker: Charles Kaufmann, Artistic Director, The Longfellow Chorus 

Courtesy of Boston Athenaeum

Join us to learn about the fairy-tale life of 19th century violinist Ole Bull (1810-1880), and his friendship with Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Bull performed for the kings, queens, and presidents. His colorful personality inspired artists, writers, and poets around the world. Kaufmann will explore Bull's friendship with Longfellow, Bull's connection to Maine, and preview documentaries and music from the upcoming March 3, 4 and 5 Longfellow Choral Festival. More info.