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Come celebrate Father's Day weekend and America's passion for cool cars with its annual Hot Rods, Customs, Muscle Cars & Antique Aeroplane Show. From hot rods to rat rods, motorcycles and bicycles, join us to show off your custom ride or muscle car. In addition to an assortment of hot rods, custom vehicles and muscle cars, an array of family activities will include vehicle demonstrations, dirt track racers, free Model T rides and (weather permitting) antique aeroplane demonstrations. Admission is $12 for adults and, as always, children under 18 are admitted to the Museum and show free of charge. For more information please contact Owls Head Transportation Museum Public Relations Director Jenna Lookner at (207) 594-4418.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013, Boothbay Harbor Congregational Church Fellowship Hall (corner of Townsend and Eastern Avenue),  2:00-4:00 p.m.

International Employees in the region are welcome. We hope you will join us for refreshments and entertainment! Call (207) 633-4757 for more information.

Beginning Thursday, June 20, landscape painter Kevin Beers joins ceramicist Tim Christensen for two new shows at Gleason Fine Art's Boothbay Harbor gallery. For Beers, this will be his 12th solo show at the Gleason gallery, and for Christensen, his second solo show in Boothbay Harbor. A public reception for both artists will be held at the Townsend Avenue gallery from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2013.

Salt Bay Chamberfest Benefit Concert

For more information and to order tickets, either access the Salt Bay Chamberfest website at www.saltbaychamberfest.org or call their offices at (207) 552-3749.  

At the Opera House:     

Ellis Paul

Saturday, June 15, 2013, 8:00 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

A veteran, constantly touring troubadour, Ellis Paul is one of the most respected artists in the folk genre. Since even before the song 'The World Ain't Slowin Down" came out as the title track to Jim Carrey's blockbuster film, "Me, Myself and Irene", singer-songwriter Ellis Paul has been impressing audiences and earning loyal fans around the world with his meticulously written songs and compelling live shows.  Ellis Paul is a native of Aroostook County, and lived in the midcoast before moving to Virginia, so performances at the Opera House are a coming home for his local fans and friends. Tickets are $17 in advance or $20 the day of the show.   

John Ford Coley

Friday, June 21, 2013, 8:00 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Classically trained on piano and an avid guitarist, the double platinum winning musician says "he loves every audience he encounters." Some of his hits include "Love is the Answer," "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight," "We'll Never Have to Say Goodbye Again," and "Sad to Belong." Over the years he has shared the stage with Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Chicago, Carole King, Loggins and Messina, Led Zepplin, Carly Simon, the Steve Miller Band, Orleans and Gordon Lightfoot to name a few. With no other appearances in Maine this summer, the Opera House is the place to hear this legendary singer-songwriter. Advance discounted tickets are $20, tickets purchased on the day of the concert are $25.   

Lyn Dillies

Saturday, June 22, 2013, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor 

For more than 25 years she has been taking the magic world by storm, earning rave reviews wherever she stages her powerful brand of mystery and illusion. Dillies has been named America's Premier Female Illusionist by the Society of American Magicians and is a pioneer in her field. Her talent ignites each show with Las Vegas glitz while being family friendly. She has shared the stage with Marvin Hamlisch, Crystal Gayle and Mikhail Baryshnikov and appeared with the Portland Symphony during this past year's holiday performances. Dillies has even made two live Asian elephants appear on stage along the way. This is a show for all ages with specially priced $12 advance purchase tickets for students under age 18 and $20 advance purchase tickets for adults. Tickets are $25 for all on the day of the performance.   

Paul Sullivan, Suzanne Nance, Gordon Gottlieb, and Sam Schwehm 

Sunday, June 23, 2013, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor  

Grammy winning pianist Paul Sullivan, appearing with vocalist and MPBN host Suzanne Nance and acclaimed New York Philarmonic percussionist Gordon Gottlieb. Boothbay resident Sam Schwehm, a member of the 2013 high school graduating class, has been invited to join this extraordinary group of musicians in a performance entitled P.S. I Love Music. The evening will include performances by each of the musicians and conversations lead by Paul Sullivan with all of them. This special performance is a joint production of OperaHouse Arts and River Music. Advance tickets are $20. Tickets purchased on the day of the concert are $25.   

Call the Box Office at 207-633-5159 for tickets or visit www.boothbayoperahouse.com  

At the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

 

Ikebana Demo with Lee LaPointe

Monday, June 17, 2013, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Bosarge Family Education Center 

"Do You See What I See?" is the entertaining and educational demonstration by expert floral designer Lee LaPointe. She'll show the all-important principles and elements of design as they pertain to floral art. Prices are $35 for members and $42 for nonmembers.  

Free-Style Flower Arranging with Lee LaPointe

Monday, June 17, 2013, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Bosarge Family Education Center

After a brief overview of ikebana principles by expert floral designer Lee LaPointe, participants in this "Design FUNdamentals" workshop at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens will receive all the materials necessary and create a beautiful design of their own to take home. Prices are $80 for members and $95 for nonmembers.

 

Creating a New England Cottage Garden: Adapting a Classic Garden Style to the Northeast

Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Bosarge Family Education Center

Exuberant, colorful and adaptable, the cottage-garden style is suitable for almost any property. But home gardeners are often puzzled as to how to make and maintain one. In a richly illustrated presentation at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens on Tuesday, June 18, Amy Ziffer will share practical advice on everything from planning and design to ongoing care of residential cottage gardens. In this 1-3 p.m. presentation in the Bosarge Family Education Center at the Gardens, she'll focus on what makes a cottage garden and how to adapt a style we associate with the English gardening tradition to our more challenging climate and environment.

 

Vertical Gardening: Growing at Eye Level 

Friday, June 21, 2013, 9:30-12:30, Bosarge Family Education Center  

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens horticulturist Dick Zieg will present an eye-opening class on how to create gorgeous vertical gardens at home that rival those in the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses at the Gardens. Zieg will explain what goes into planning, planting and caring for the "living walls" at the Gardens. He'll present ideas for use at home and will share sources for materials. He'll even bring examples of containers. The fee for this class is $30 for members and $37 for nonmembers.

 

 

  

Registration is required for these events; call 207-633-4333, ext. 101, or visit www.mainegardens.org. The Gardens is off Barters Island Road in Boothbay.

  

At the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library:

Artist Consuelo Eames Hanks to Display at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Born in Boothbay Harbor, Consuelo Eames Hanks spent much of her life far from home. Her intricate drawing and detailed painting style is influenced by the work of her father John Heagan Eames, a member of the National Academy of Design and a senior member of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers in England. Consuelo's interest in painting began in Japan while studying the art of traditional Japanese ink wash painting, called sumi-e, with Takashitasan of Nagasaki. Consuelo is mostly a self-taught artist, deriving inspiration from many sources. Undoubtedly, her favorite subjects come from sailing cruises along the Maine coast in the family's Friendship Sloop.Her drawings and watercolors are in permanent collections in the U.S. and Europe and high-quality limited edition prints of many of her drawings and watercolors are available in galleries and fine gift shops around New England. To see the works of Consuelo Eames Hanks, go to the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library this month during their business hours of Tuesday and Friday from 10-4:30, Wednesday and Thursday from 10-7 and Saturday from 10-1:30.

 

Literary Luncheon Extra with Author Jack Perkins

Friday, June 14, 2013 at 11:45 a.m.Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

For twenty-five years, millions of Americans watched Jack Perkins on NBC News as a correspondent, commentator, and anchorman. People were familiar with his face, his bearing, and his rich, reassuring bass. Yet at the age of fifty-two and at the height of his career, Jack Perkins disappeared from the public eye and moved with his wife, Mary Jo, to a bare-necessities cabin on an uninhabited island off the coast of Maine. This isolated home they came to call Moosewood was the setting for Jack and Mary Jo's spiritual awakening. Jack Perkins is on a book tour through the Northeast and is planning to speak at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library's EXTRA Literary Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. on Friday, June 14. Cost of the lunch is $10 and is catered by Red Cup. Please sign up early at the library as space is limited. For more information, call the library at 633-3112 or email Barb at barbh@bmpl.lib.me.us  

 

DIG INTO READING

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Summer Reading Program

Program starts June 21, 2013

This program is designed for children to explore their world through books. It will allow for an opportunity to meet new characters and animals and learn about their habits, diets, and much more. The summer reading program is open to young people, preschool through grade 6.  This year's program will be supported again by both the Seaside Lodge and Bay View Lodge of Masons, as well as the Crescent Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. The children are encouraged to read and enter often ....the more you read, the better your chances of winning a bike. June 26. For more information, call the library at 633-3112 and ask for Mary or Barb.  

"The Sea Around Us" Home and Garden Tour

Friday, July 26, 2013, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

   

The Boothbay Region Garden Club proudly presents "The Birches" for your enjoyment.  Enjoy the grotto and dahlia gardens. Nestled on 5 acres of land this newly renovated home will please your eyes and imagination.  The home is on three levels, two of which we are invited to view. Tickets are $20 before tour, $25 day of tour.  To get tickets call Irene Gerny at 633-5052,  Pat McMurry 633-7405 or at the Boothbay Region Chamber of Commerce.  They will be on sale at the Chamber office the day of tour.  Mark it on your calendar.  There are five other homes and an estate that are not to be missed.  

56th Annual Benefit Auction and Flea Market

Saturday, August 3, 2013, Boothbay Common 

This popular event is a fundraiser for the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club and is the place to find amazing deals and incredible treasures!

A Day Out With Thomas™
August 2-4 and 9-11 2013, Boothbay Railway Village

First Annual Wings Over Wiscasset VOICES OF FREEDOM Family Fun Festival  

and Fundraiser

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 (rain date; August 7), Wiscasset Airport

This fun family festival includes activities for children and adults, food, entertainment, airshow, and fireworks. 

Don't Miss Salt Bay Chamberfest This Summer!

Now in its 19th year, the Festival's 2013 theme is "Music of the People."  Artistic Director and founder Wilhelmina Smith writes: "Pulsing drums of Native Americans, ancient calls of Scandinavian shepherds, peasant songs from the fields of Hungary, progressive rap and jazz music of our time . . .Composers like Bartok, Stravinsky, Schubert and Dvorak were moved to write music inspired by the rhythms and songs they heard in the world around them.   We will explore this rich variety of music alongside the original jazz, folk and popular music of its inspiration. Our musicians represent the very finest classical solo artists to the leading performers of jazz, rap, folk and native drumming."

Salt Bay Chamberfest is a summer music festival with six intriguing parts:

Evening Concerts, August 6, 9, 13, and 16, Darrows Barn, Damariscotta

Pre-Concert Talks, 6:30,  Darrows Barn, Damariscotta

Masterclasses, August 9 and 16, Damariscotta

Music and Nature Camp, August 5-16, 9:00 - 4:00, DRA Camp Mummichog, Damariscotta

Free Family Concert, August 17, 11:00 AM, Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta

Boothbay Region Community Resources - "Back To School, Set For Success"

August 18, 2013, Boothbay Region YMCA