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Andrea Peters: Four Seasons

Thursday, September 4-Tuesday, October 14, 2014, Gleason Fine Art, 31 Townsend Avenue,

Boothbay Harbor

The East Boothbay artist is the veteran of many shows at the gallery. Her bold, brushy landscapes mark her as one of the gallery's most recognizable artists. Peters is a keen observer of the landscape around her. From her cove in East Boothbay, she paints the views surrounding her home in each season: her flower gardens, the shore's edge, and her beloved spruce trees. Peters's paintings are composed for maximum expression. "I push beyond the obvious," Peters say. When she does so, she creates a seismic shift in the way we see the landscape. The result is a visual extravaganza. The public is most cordially invited to share a glass of wine with Andrea and discuss her remarkable paintings on September 12 from 5:00-7:00. For more information, call the gallery at 207-633-6849, email the gallery at info@gleasonfineart.com, and check out Andrea Peters's show, and the gallery's entire inventory, at www.gleasonfineart.com.

Boothbay During the Revolution

Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 4:00 p.m., Boothbay Region Historical Society

Interpretive historian Mike Dekker will provide a narrative depicting the Boothbay region experience during the War for American Independence. Mike's presentation will use period clothing and equipment and will focus on the people of Boothbay and the events that shaped their lives during the Revolution. This presentation will be at the BRHS museum located at 72 Oak Street in Boothbay Harbor. The talk is free and open to the public. Because seating is limited, you are encouraged to call the museum at 633-0820 to reserve seats. If leaving a message, please give your name, number of seats desired, and a phone number. Reserved seats will be held until 3:45 pm but thereafter will be given to those who are waiting for seats.

This week at the Harbor Theatre:

The historic Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta has something for everyone: current feature films for the movie buff, sporting events on the big screen for the sports fan, live broadcasts from the MET in HD for the opera aficionado, live broadcasts from the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company for the theater-goer, concerts for the music lover, and so much more!

Friday 19th Jehovah Stover and the Mackerels  

Saturday 20th Jehovah Stover and the Mackerels   

Friday 26th The Boneheads   

Saturday 27th The Boneheads  

At Mine Oyster

At the Opera House:      

The Opera House Presents John Doyle with Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O'Leary touring as The Alt

Friday, September 19, 2014, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

John Doyle, long considered one of the most important guitarists in Irish and acoustic music worldwide, is now increasingly lauded for his singing and songwriting talents. On Friday, September 19, this celebrated musician, joined by the talented Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O'Leary, touring as The Alt, will perform at the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. John Doyle will be joined on stage by the internationally renowned musicians Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O'Leary. Kennedy is an Irish singer and flute player with hauntingly beautiful vocals, adventurous instrumentation, and an imaginative mix of influences. Eamon O'Leary, the third member of this remarkable trio, on their inaugural tour, started playing Irish music while growing up in Dublin through his friendship with the Mayock family, traditional musicians from County Mayo. Advance purchase tickets are $20. Tickets purchased on the day of the performance are $25.

The Opera House Presents Suzy Bogguss

Saturday, October 4, 2014, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Suzy Bogguss is one of country music's most pristine and evocative vocalists. With the release of her 1989 album, Somewhere Between, Suzy quickly became one of the key artists that defined '90s country. She scored a string of Top 10 singles with country radio staples including "Outbound Plane," "Drive South," "Hey Cinderella," Letting Go," and "Aces" and her 1991 album of that name went platinum. Along the way she minted 3 gold albums and sold more than 3 million records. Her most recent album, released in February 2014, is considered "remarkable in its freshness. Its acoustic-based arrangements, while sparse, crackle with vibrancy. Each song is driven by the perfect marriage of Suzy's delicate voice and the adventurous, yet tasteful, playing of the band. "Advance purchase tickets are $25. Tickets purchased on the day of the concert are $30.

Call the Box Office at 207.633.5159 for tickets or visit www.boothbayoperahouse.com   

 

At the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

 

Children's Activities at the Gardens

Saturdays and Sundays, September 6 - October 26, 2014, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bibby and Harold Alfond Children's Garden  Storytime-10 a.m.
Garden Puppet Theater- 11 a.m.
Chicken Feeding-12:30 p.m.
Nature Investigations-1 p.m. (Saturdays only Sept. 21 - Oct. 19) 

Free with Gardens Admission. 

 

Sheepscot River Cruises

Located at the Landing at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Sheepscot River Cruises, with the first fully electric Coast Guard certified vessel in Maine, will inspire you on the river waterways. With a licensed, local captain as your guide, you will see what our beautiful area has to offer. Join us as we glide through the water in the Beagle, a seven passenger fully electric vessel. You'll see picturesque coastlines with seagulls on outcroppings or cruise past iconic Maine images - lobstermen hauling their catch, bridges to small islands, osprey and their young in nests. You'll have a relaxing and delightful time in the comfort of our canopy-covered Beagle while you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Admission to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is an additional fee. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Price per person is $25 with a minimum of 1 person for a cruise. Private charters are available. Please call 207.633.6598.  

   

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 of the Month: Mary Lou Newstead Mary Lou Newstead has been quilting in some way or another for the past forty years.  Her passion  began while making a large patch work skirt in college, and the craft quickly  turned into much more. After seeing a quilt Newstead made for her first son; her grandmother gave her a box of unused quilt squares from the 1930s. These turned into a quilt for her second child. The quilting became a passion; a way to tell a story. In times where most quilts are made with new fabrics and sewn by a machine; Newstead continues to hand sew quilts with squares from old quilts and vintage fabrics. Newstead says the hand quilting connects her to the women who created the original squares, and lets her spend time with her creation. She gives many quilts away to her friends and family. er quilts will be displayed at the library for the month of September. The library is open until at least 4 o'clock Tuesdays - Saturdays, so feel free to stop by to see Mary Lou's work! If you have any questions, you can always call the library at 633-3112.

 

Literary Luncheon with Cathy Billings

Friday, September 19, 2014, 11:45 a.m., Boothbay Harbor Town Hall 

Author Cathy Billings, the associate director for communications and development for the Lobster Institute at the University of Maine, chronicles Maine's 400+ year history hauling lobster in her book"The Maine Lobster Industry: A History of Culture, Conservation and Commerce". She is planning to speak about her book at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library's first-of-the-season literary luncheon, the morning after the third annual Claw Down - chef's "lobster bite" competition, where she will be an esteemed industry renowned judge. The luncheon begins at 11:45 on September 19th at the Boothbay Harbor Town Hall. Cost is $10 for lunch, including lobster bisque from the East Boothbay General Store. Please register and prepay at the library by Thursday, September 18. For more information, call 633-3112.

 

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