 Weaving Demonstration and Stories
Saturday, July 13, 2013, 2:00-5:00 p.m., Studio 53 Fine Art
In conjunction with the "Weaving In Beauty" exhibition of Priscilla Alden's handwoven tapestries and a collection of contemporary Navajo rugs, Master Weaver Jennie Slick and Mary Walker, interpreter and story teller of Navajo weavers, rugs and culture will come to the gallery for a wonderful afternoon of weaving demonstrations and stories about the rugs and weavers represented in this exciting show. Mary and Jennie have been teaching together since 1998. Jennie Slick's weaving heritage goes back four plus generations, and Mary's goal is to increase the awareness of Navajo weaving and to help weavers find ways to expand their access to marketing opportunities. For more information, call Priscilla Alden at (207) 441-6081 or Studio 53 Fine Art Gallery at (207) 633-2755.
Orne's Candy Store 10th Annual Rock Skipping Contest
Saturday, July 13, 2013, Footbridge Parking Lot
The contest is organized and run by Orne's Candy Store to benefit the Boothbay Region Food Pantry, and to provide fun for all the rock skippers from near and far. Sign-up begins at 9:30 a.m. on July 13, and the first rock will be skipped at 10:30 a.m. at the traditional place - next to the Footbridge in the Boothbay Harbor parking lot.
Books in Boothbay
July 13, 2013, Boothbay Railway Village
Plans are underway for the 9th edition of BOOKS IN BOOTHBAY to be held at the Railway Village on Saturday, July 13th, of 2013. This is the largest one day book fair in the state of Maine and draws avid readers from all over New England to meet and have books signed by at least 40 Maine authors. It is organized by the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library who, along with the Railway Village, benefits from sales of books by Sherman's Books and Stationery.
CLICK's "Dig Into Reading" Summer Programs for the week of July 13-19 CLICK (Connecting Lively Imaginative Creative Kids) will be offering a wide variety of free programs for children during the week of July 13-19. Programs include tidepooling at the Maine State Aquarium, a scavenger hunt, and an ice cream social. All programs are sponsored by CLICK and are free to the participants, so sign up now! CLICK is a collaborative effort of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Opera House. For a complete list of this week's programs, click here. "Jane Dahmen: Through the Trees,"and "Carole Hanson: Small Kingdom," Thursday, July 18 through Saturday, August 17, 2013, at 31 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor Opening reception with the artists is Thursday, July 18, from 5-7 pm. Public cordially invited. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 10-5, and Sunday, 11-4. 207-633-6849; www.gleasonfineart.com
5th Annual Nautical Auction: A Sale for Sail
Friday, July 19, 2013, Boothbay Region Shipyard, 120 Commercial St., Boothbay Harbor
This event is sponsored by the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, and all auction proceeds will benefit the new non-profit Boothbay Sea and Science Center. The auction begins at 4:00 PM with a pre-view of the live auction items, a cash and carry, and bidding for the silent auction. At 5:30 the silent auction will close and the live auction will begin. Some of the auction items donated so far range from whole and half models, marine art, rare nautical charts of the 19th and early 20th century, gift certificates to B&Bs and a stay at a magnificent waterfront cottage. This annual summer event is educational, entertaining, rewarding (when you find your treasure) and a lot of fun. Classic Sailboat Race July 19 and August 23, 2013, Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club This race is open to traditional full keel or heavy cruising vessels 25 years and older. The races will be held on July 19 and Aug 23 and will include a pursuit start and---- spinnakers are not allowed! The Commodore Cup July 20 and August 17, 2013, Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club The Commodores Cup is a three race series, June 30, July 20 and Aug 17. Race in one or all three races. There will be multiple divisions based on PHRF handicap plus a separate division for BHOD boats. Pre-registration is required and can be done via the web site at www.bhyc.net/racing, then click on "register online". The "Notice of Race" and "Sailing Instructions" for each race are also available online or at the yacht club. You must pre-register. Need crew? Contact us and we will arrange crew. For further registration information contact: Geoff McCuskey Adult Sailing and Racing Director at adultsailing@bhyc.net 207-633-5750 ext. 102 49th Annual Antique Auto Days Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21, Boothbay Railway Village On Saturday and Sunday July 20 & 21 the Boothbay Railway Village will host the 49th Antique Auto Days. The event attracts cars from early era of motoring in the 1900s to special interest cars of the sixties. Antique, classic and vintage automobiles and their owners will offer a fascinating experience in the context of the museum exhibits of early rural Maine life. On Saturday starting at 2:00PM a fund raising auction will take place in the Town Hall at the Village. Sunday includes a glorious antique auto parade through Boothbay Harbor starting at 1:30PM. The Parade route will be Route 27 to Oak Street past the Fire Station then up Townsend Avenue and back to Route 27. For more information please contact the Village at 633-4727, or visit our web site at www.railwayvillage.org. Lincoln Arts Festival Jazz Weekend July 20-21, 2013 Thomas Snowe Trio Saturday, July 20, 2013, 7:30 p.m., Sprucewold Lodge Come to this historic lodge for an evening of exceptional jazz. Tickets are $12 for adults and free for students. There will also be a shuttle from the YMCA parking lot, and if you need driving directions to Sprucewold, click here. Barney Balch and Novel Jazz Quintet at the Ned Freeman Jazz Church Service
Sunday, July 21, 2013, 10:00 a.m., Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor This popular jazz church service is free and open to the public. Moose Mountain Jazz Sunday, July 21, 2013, 2:00 p/m., St. Andrews Village Come listen to the Dixieland Jazz sounds of this great band! For more information about Jazz Weekend, call (207) 633-3913 or email laf@wiscasset.net Living on the Edge: Microbial Communities in the Ocean's Extreme Environments Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 6:00 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Bigelow marine microbial ecologist Dr. Pete Countway will discuss new findings that are emerging about the role of deep-sea microbial life in the world's ocean. This is the fourth in the series of nine Café Scientifique events scheduled for this summer. The Laboratory's Café Scientifique talks are free and open to the public, with beer, wine, and sodas available for purchase. The complete 2013 summer Café Scientifique program is available on the Laboratory's website www.bigelow.org At the Opera House: Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo Thursday, July 18, 2013, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. On Thursday, July 18 he will be joined by Vinny Raniolo, one of the country's elite guitarists, in concert at the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. The two return to the Opera House stage by audience demand, having performed an unforgettable show in 2012. Tickets are still available for this extraordinary evening with two greats of the guitar, and tickets purchased prior to the day of the concert are discounted and sold at $16. Tickets purchased on the day of the show are $20. Jimmy Webb Saturday, July 21, 2013, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor The critical acclaim composer Jimmy Webb has received during his more than 40 years of success is as remarkable as the accomplishments they honor: he is a member of the National Academy of Popular Music Songwriter's Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame, and his songs "By The Time I Get To Phoenix," "Up, Up and Away," and "Wichita Lineman" are some of the most performed music in the country. Though best known for the instant classics he provided for such artists as Glen Campbell, Richard Harris, the Fifth Dimension , The Brooklyn Bridge, Art Garfunkel, Linda Ronstadt, and Joe Cocker, Jimmy Webb continues to write songs that are as carefully crafted and magical as the earlier ones. This special summer concert is presented thanks to generous sponsorship from The Boothbay Register. Advance, discounted tickets are $22 and tickets purchased on the day of the performance are $27. Call the Box Office at 207-633-5159 for tickets or visit www.boothbayoperahouse.com Click here for the most up-to-date list of shows coming to the Opera House
At the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Workshops with Artist-in-Residence Hillary Parker
Painting Poetry and Nature - Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
The group will gather natural objects on the Gardens grounds and then paint them. Parker will highlight Maine poets to provide inspiration for the artwork, and participants may bring in favorite poems to share and inspire. Everyone should wear walking shoes and dress for the weather with lots of pockets or a bag to collect objects from Nature's floor. The painting segment of the class will be in a studio setting in the Bosarge Family Education Center. Some prior drawing/painting experience will be helpful but is not necessary. The fees for this program are $120 for members and $150 for nonmembers
Edible Art, Thursday, July 18, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This workshop is for artists and gourmands who want to tempt their palates while using their palettes. Guided by recipes for delicious dishes provided by Gardens Chef Laura Francis, the group will select plants from the Kitchen Garden and then hone their drawing and watercolor techniques in the Education Center as they create illustrations using the organic foods grown at the Gardens as models. They may nibble on some edible art as well. Fees for this class are $120 for members and $150 for nonmembers.
Wine and Watercolors, Friday, July 19, 2013, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
An evening of artistic play accompanied by liquid refreshment. In the tranquil setting of the Education Center, the group will explore the world of watercolors, creating one-of-a-kind note cards. No prior art experience is necessary. Fees for this program are $45 for members and $55 for nonmembers.
Sogetsu Ikebana (Japanese Flower Arranging) Workshop and Demonstration
Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
From 9:30-11:30 a.m., "Create with Flowers - Summer Ikebana," Kaye Vosburgh will explore the possibilities of working with summer flowers to create unexpected and unusual beauty. She'll also introduce the use of Japanese flower arranging insights and techniques and make contemporary designs. The fees for this program are $35 for members and $42 for nonmembers.
From 1:00-4:00 p.m., there will be a hands-on-workshop, "Designing an Ikebana Table Arrangement." Vosburgh will lead the class in creating refreshing, useful arrangements that combine branches and flowers. A black container, kenzan, and plant materials will be provided. Participants are asked to bring flower stem clippers or scissors and garden pruners. Fees for this class are $80 for members, $95 for nonmembers
The Botany of Beer
Thursday, July 25, 2013, 5:00-8:00 p.m. , Kitchen Garden Cafe
Great beers are the stuff of which legends are made, and an essential factor in creating beers that stand apart from the crowd is the plants used in brewing them. Plant scientist Tim Boland and Scott Arboretum educator Julie Jenney will discuss the many fascinating facets of one of the world's oldest prepared beverages - from the controversy over beer styles to the rise of craft beers and ancient brews. They'll introduce the botanical components of beer - plants from the grass family such as wheat and barley - but also the fruits, spices, and, of course, hops, that go into the mix. They'll explore unique characteristics of different beers and suggest the best foods and glassware to pair with various brews. Tastings of several craft beers will help participants discover for themselves the differences among beers and what factors might influence the taste, color, and other features of each selection. Sandwiches and snacks are included in the admission fee of $60 for members and $72 for nonmembers.
Click here for a complete list of activities happening at the Gardens this July
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:
July Artist of the Month: Davr Cleaveland
 Dave Cleaveland is a self-taught photographer, who started taking pictures with a Kodak 110 Instamatic when he was in high school. He studied videography in college, working for a local TV station when he graduated. He made the jump to professional photographer when he took a job as a resort photographer in South Carolina. After a little "prodding" from his wife, Dave joined the digital revolution, and has been capturing scenes from above and around the state of Maine and New England ever since. Visit the Library on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to see his work. Hallowell Band Concert Thursday Evenings in July and August, 7:30 p.m. This is the first of many Hallowell Band Concerts on the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library lawn this summer. If you'd like, bring your own comfy chair and enjoy the sounds that have been resonating in the Harbor for several years. If there is rain, the concert will be cancelled - call for updated information: (207) 633-3112. Book Talk by Medieval Historian Paula de Fougerolles Friday, July 19, 2013, 3:00 p.m., Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Paula de Fougerolles is the recipient of the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship and has a doctorate in Medieval History from the University of Cambridge. Exile, the first book in her acclaimed historical-fiction series The Chronicles of Iona, begins the story of the two men who laid the foundations of Scotland, the Irish monk Saint Columba of Iona and the Scottish warlord Aedan mac Gabran - a real-life 6th-century Merlin and King Arthur. Paula will give a book talk at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library at 3:00 p.m. Feel free to drop in and listen. Click here for a complete schedule of events at the Library in July and August
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