February 18, 2015

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Longfellow Days continues through Feb. 27

Longfellow Days, in it's 11th year, is Brunswick's month-long celebration of the great American poet, who lived here while he was a student and, later, a faculty member at Bowdoin College. Check out and 'Like' the Longfellow Days Facebook Page and visit our website for complete details on all planned events:  www.brunswickdowntown.org/longfellowdays.

Celebrate Your Inner Diva - March 27th! 
Gather your girlfriends for an evening of Fashion, Fun, Food and Frolic! Celebrate Your Inner Diva during a fabulous evening of pampering with diva-licious cocktails and appetizers, music and entertainment and much more! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.brunswickdowntown.org.

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Poet Ted Bookey celebrates Longfellow Days at Thornton Oaks

In observance of Longfellow Days, Thornton Oaks will host local poet Ted Bookey as part of a month-long celebration honoring Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. You are invited to bring a poem to share. More

 

History Happy Hour - February 19

Join Pejepscot Historical Society for our second HISTORY HAPPY HOUR at The Brunswick Inn on Thursday, February 19, from 5 to 7 PM! This week our theme is TRUE GLAM: VINTAGE FASHIONS AND COSMOPOLITANS. Special guests will be members of Maine State Music ...  Read more

2015 Maine Short Film Festival at Frontier - February 19

The 2015 Maine Short Film Festival sponsored by the Maine Film & Video Association is starting a theatrical tour of Maine theaters. Featuring nine short fiction and non-fiction films from  ... Read more

Cool Science! Family Day at the Arctic Museum - February 22
Come learn about the very cool science behind snow, ice, and the animals that live in it. Come make cool art. 10 AM to 12:30 PM. All activities will take place in Hubbard Hall on Bowdoin ...Read more

Fort Andross Winter Antique Show! February 22

Please join us! 50 antique dealers from across New England. Located in the Fort Andross Event Center,14 Maine Street, Brunswick. Early Buying 8 to 10 AM, $6 admission fee, $5 with ad.  Read more

 

Sunday Suppah!!

Three course Sunday Supper for $20 bucks! Every Sunday at The Coast Bar & Bistro/The Daniel Hotel. Changes every week, but always 3 courses and always $20 bucks. Sunday ...  Read more 

 

Public Breakfast - March 8

Knights of Columbus Public Breakfast - 2 Columbus Drive, Breakfast from 7:30 to 10:00 AM $7.00 adults, $3.00 children 7 and under. 

 

Live in the Lounge at Frontier - Wednesdays

Frontier's new entertainment hat, set in the "Lounge" on various Wednesday nights. We invite you to come in, grab a drink from the bar, and enjoy yourself. Wednesdays, 8 PM , FREE  Read more 

 

Live Music! at The Coast Bar & Bistro - Thursday & Friday Evenings

Thursdays: 6 to 9 PM, Fridays: 7 to 10 PM. FMIwww.thedanielhotel.com

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kids' Sake Teams Needed! March 21 & 28

Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking teams of 4 bowlers to raise pledge donations in the community and join us for our Bowl For Kids' Sake fundraiser on March 21st at The Bowling Bowl ...  Read more

 

Aztec Two-Step "Classic Duos" Concert - April 24

Friday, April 24, 8 PM. Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick. One of acoustic music's most popular and enduring acts, Aztec Two-Step continues to impress audiences with ... Read more 

Art & Culture

Oscar Nominated Film: Whiplash at Frontier - February 17 to 22

A first-year music student (Miles Teller) wins a seat behind the drums in a jazz band led by a teacher (J.K. Simmons) who uses fear and intimidation to push his students to perfection. FMI:  Read more

Five Rivers Arts Alliance Class "How to Get Your Art Into a Gallery" - February 26
Presented by Susan Starr and Robert Colburn, of Bayview Gallery, Thursday, February 26, 6 to 7:30 PM. Pre-registration available. FRAA members free; non-members $10 at the door ...  Read more

Cyrus Chestnut Trio Performance - February 27

Virtuosic and playful, pianist Cyrus Chestnut's hard swinging, soulful sounds have become a staple in the jazz community. Blending contemporary jazz, traditional jazz and gospel, plus the ... Read more

Oscar Nominated Film: Boyhood at Frontier - Feb 24 to March 1

Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, Richard Linklater's BOYHOOD is a groundbreaking story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a child named Mason (a breakthrough ...  Read more


An Evening of Music and Oratory in Celebration of Black History Month - Feb 28

Singing actress to portray 19th century black opera divas at Unitarian Universalist Church. 7 PM, Free. Acclaimed performer Goldee Greene will breathe new life into three largely ...  Read More

 

DaPonte String Quartet Winter Series II: Viennese Confections - March 14 & 15

The DaPonte String Quartet will play the second program in their 2014-2015 Winter Series. "Viennese Confections" will include works by Webern (5 Satzes), Kreisler (Quartet in A Minor), and ...  Read more


Maine State Music Theatre has created a history committee to organize documents and mementos from its 57-year history and preserve these relics so they will be accessible for future generations. If you possess items that you think may be of interest to the committee, drop it off or mail to us at our Administrative Offices at 22 Elm Street, Brunswick, Maine. 04011.

Health & Fitness

A healthier heart is a healthier you!

It's American Heart Month! Stop by the Wellness & Chiropractic Care office to learn how to have a healthier heart and to learn more about our featured supplements; Cardio-Plus, Symplex F and Symplex M. Now through the end of February: Purchase a gift card and get an extra 10% bonus!

 

Dementia Caregiver's Support Group, Understanding Sundowning - February 19

Join Lynne Wolfe, RN - BC, Mental Health Team Leader for CHANS Home Health Care, for a presentation on "Understanding Sundowning," as part of a free community support ... Read more 

 

FREE Family Fun Tennis Extravaganza! March 13

Come join us at Maine Pines for our FREE Family Fun Tennis Extravaganza! Join our pros on the court to learn the sport of a lifetime. All ages and levels of kids and adults are welcome!   Read more

 

Learn to Play Tennis!

Calling all adults! Have you always wanted to learn to play tennis, or wanted to get back into the game? Maine Pines Tennis 1-2-3 is the perfect program for you! Sign up for a 3 week session ... Read more.
Presentation & Instruction

Midcoast Senior College, Winter Wisdom - January 7 to February 18

The WINTER WISDOM series of lectures for 2015, sponsored by The Highlands, will be held at the Curtis Memorial Library in the Morrell Room from 12:15 to 1:45 every Wednesday  ....   Read more

 

Ash Wednesday Worship - February 18

Brunswick United Methodist Church will be offered February 18th at 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM in the sanctuary. This traditionally begins the season of Lent with remembering our humanity and the great scope of God's forgiveness. Learn more here. 320 Church Rd., Brunswick, 207-725-2185.

 

Lecture: The American Passage to the North Pole: Ice, Oceans, Glaciers, and Climates of Nares Strait - February 19

Andreas Muenchow, associate professor of physical ocean science and engineering at the University of Delaware's College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment, is a sea-going oceanographer...  More 

Town Matters with speaker Steve Levesque, Executive Director, MRRA - February 19

Guest speaker at Thornton Oaks is Steve Levesque, Executive Director of Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority. MRRA's task is to convert the Naval Air Station to civilian ... Read more

 

Lunch and Learn, Aging Well series: Walk the Talk! February 23

People Plus, Brunswick, continues its new Aging Well series with a Lunch and Learn with Don Miskill, a member of the Harpswell Recreation Committee, on Monday, 2/23 at noon.  Read more
For Kids

Learn to Rally Tennis Camp Maine Pines: 

Maine Pines is offering a Red Ball Learn to Rally Tennis Camp for kids ages 4-7 from July 13-July 16! Kids will play tennis through game situations and fun drills, following USTA guidelines for development. Tennis is a lifelong sport, and our staff will ensure your kids have a great time learning it!  Read more

 

Maine Pines is offering an Orange Ball Learn to Rally Tennis Camp for kids ages 8-11 from August 3-August 6! Kids will play tennis through game situations and fun drills, following USTA  ... Read more

 

Tennis for Kids!

Come learn the lifetime sport of TENNIS! Maine Pines has a great kids program for all ages. Kids will learn to play tennis through games and fun drills. We offer programs on Mondays and/or Wednesdays, and a four week session on Saturdays. The Monday and/or Wednesday program is ... Read more
Business News

All Aboard Brunswick is a citizen group that supports more frequent Downeaster service to Brunswick, endorses the construction of the Brunswick Layover Facility. On February 10, the Maine legislature Joint Standing Standing Transportation Committee heard briefings from Debora King, Executive Director of the BDA, Sande Updegraph, Executive Director of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce along with NNEPRA Pan-Am Rail officials during a fact finding trip aboard the train from Brunswick to ... Read more.

Help Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program in February
During the month of February you have two opportunities to help Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program win up to $7,000! All you have to do is take one minute to vote for MCHPP through the Bangor Savings Bank Community Matters More competition and the Masonic Charitable Foundation competition. Please visit our website  www.mchpp.org for more information. Thank you for your support!

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