August 20, 2015

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BDA Events

Music on the Mall Wednesday Aug. 26
The Music on the Mall summer concert series comes to a close on August 26 with 
North of Nashville"Contemporary     Country with an Outlaw Attitude."
Grab a blanket, bring your family and friends, order a picnic dinner or dine at a local Brunswick restaurant, then relax and enjoy great music in a beautiful setting. Don't miss it!
Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival - Award Winners
Best of Show is awarded to Margeret Ford, landscape artist.

Painting:        1st Place:  Kathleen Perelka 
          2nd Place:  Richard Morin
Photography: 1stPlace:  Tom Kretsch
   2nd Place:  Debby Stubbs
Mixed Media:  1st Place:  Catherine Worthington
                  2nd Place:  Spindleworks
Jewelry:          1st Place: Janet Moller  
                  2nd Place:  Brendan Davidson

Thank you ... to all the artists who participated in the day and the volunteers who made the event happen! The support of the Brunswick Downtown Association staff, board and volunteers makes the event possible. Thanks to our judges, who had the challenging job of selecting award winners from so many talented artistis!  And a big thank you to the Town of Brunswick, the Town Council, Brunswick Police & the Parks & Recreation Department for their support. Check out some art festival photos on our website: www.brunswickdowntown.org
Downtown Sidewalk Sale - August 29
Get ready to hit the streets for the hottest deals in town! The end of summer Downtown Sidewalk Sale is Saturday, August 29th! Find sizzling deals on fabulous merchandise in downtown Brunswick! Click here for participating businesses.
Support Brunswick Holiday Lighting!   
The Brunswick Downtown Association needs your support as we expand our plans for holiday lighting along Maine Street and the Town Mall. The trees on either side of our iconic gazebo will be brightly lit and special attention will be paid to the trees surrounding the veterans memorial. All of the lamp posts along Maine Street will be adorned with live wreaths and wrapped with white lights. Stop in to Wilbur's Chocolate Confections on Maine Street where every donation of $10 or more receives a free chocolate! FMI or to donate, click here.

Brunswick 2nd Friday ArtWalk - September 11

Downtown Brunswick's 2nd Friday ArtWalk is Friday, September 11! Sponsored by Five Rivers Arts Alliance & the BDA. Over 10 galleries and churches in the Maine Street area will be participating from 5 to 8 PM.
Free transportation on Brunswick Explorer buses!  Find more information at:  www.fiveriversart.org
Download the brochure here
Boost Brunswick! and join the Brunswick Downtown Association! Businesses and residents are invited to join our organization. Click here for more information about BDA membership benefits.
Downtown Brunswick Events

Movies in the Park: Big Hero 6 - TONIGHT
Free Family Fun! At dusk - FREE!  Nathaniel Davis Park (entrance next to Tess' Market on Pleasant Street). Last movie of the season.

Summer Organ Concerts at First Parish Church
Guest artists perform on our 1883 Hutchings/Plaisted organ in our sanctuary at First Parish Church each Tuesday at 12:10. Come and enjoy some quiet time during a busy day.   Read more

Showing of the movie Wall-E - August 21
WALL-E, short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class, is the last robot left on Earth. He spends his days tidying up the planet, one piece of garbage at a time. But during 700 years, WALL-E ...  Read more

Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein at Maine State Music Theatre - through Aug. 22
Tickets on sale for Young Frankenstein at www.msmt.org or 207-725-8769. 

Paws for a Cause 5K + 1-Mile Walk - August 22
Join us for a fun and exciting event that celebrates the Dog Days of Summer!  Now in its 10th year, Paws for a Cause raises money and awareness for homeless and neglected animals along Maine's mid-coast communities. ...  Read more

An Evening of Comedy at Frontier - August 22
An evening of late summer comedy with some of New England's funniest standup comedians:  Kate Ghiloni (Boston Comedy Festival, People Magazine), Karen Morgan & their very funny ... Read more

Open House at the Highlands - August  27
Don't spend another winter season worrying about heating costs, shoveling, plowing and treacherous roads. Find your perfect home at The Highlands. Stop at the Welcome Center to pick up a map.  more

Beer vs. Wine Dinner - August 27
We're thrilled to welcome Breakwater Vineyards and Boothbay Craft Brewery to our next Beer vs. Wine Dinner in the Tavern. Guests will be treated to four courses prepared by Chef David .... Read more

The Great State of Maine Air Show - September 5 & 6
Gates open at 8:00 AM, Flying begins at Noon, Flying ends at 4:30 PM. FMI: click here. Phone: 207-613-8710. Toll-Free: 866-631-777. Tickets are available online here.

The Big Swing Charity Golf Tournament - September 11
TEAMS ARE NEEDED- Friday, September 11th, 9:00 AM Shotgun Start at Brunswick Golf Club for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick's annual charity golf tournament, "The Big Swing".. Read more

Bark For Life of Brunswick - September 19
The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a noncompetitive walk for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness of the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer. Read more

UUCB Concerts for a Cause: BILL STAINES - September 26
One of the best-known and beloved singer-songwriters from the American folk music scene is making his way to Brunswick. Bill Staines will perform a concert fundraiser for the UU Church of .... Read more

Atlantic Regional has announced the "Hundred Hole Challenge" - October 5 
This is an opportunity for those who love to golf to try to play 100 holes, in one day and raise money for the Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger.  The event will be at the  ....  Read more

Beatles For Sale - November 6
The hugely-popular Beatles tribute band committed to re-creating the sounds of the Beatles live, is returning to Maine. Sponsored by the Fairfield Inn, where band members will be staying ...Read more
 
Jason St. Pierre Jazz Trio at The Tavern - Monday Nights
Enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz in the Tavern with the Jason St. Pierre Jazz Trio. The trio has been a Tavern favorite for five years, incorporating jazz and pop standards into each performance.

Live in the Lounge at Frontier - Wednesdays
Join us Frontier Wednesday nights for live music in our lounge.  Featured acts include Micromasse, Dos Canosos, RJ Miller, v i n y l j u n k y, and OC & the Offbeats and others. Sit back, unwind and enjoy the best in food, drink and live music. 8 PM
 
Live Music! at The Coast Bar & Bistro - Thursday & Friday Evenings
Thursdays: 6 to 9 PM, Fridays: 7 to 10 PM. FMIwww.thedanielhotel.com 
 
Lee Sykes in The Tavern - Tuesday & Thursday Nights
Lee Sykes has been singing and playing guitar professionally since 1990. Specializing in Easy Listening music of many genres, he has entertained ... Read more

Katie Daggett in The Tavern - Friday Nights
Singer/songwriter Katie Daggett, a Maine native, has been performing her unique blend of adult contemporary music in coffeehouses, clubs , House concerts and restaurants...  Read more
Art & Culture

The 100 Year Old Man... at Frontier - August 20 to 23
Powered by the antics of a mischievous centenarian on the run, comic fable The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed out the Window and Disappeared abounds with irreverent charm. Starring beloved ..Read more

Love and Mercy at Frontier - August 25 to 30
LOVE & MERCY presents an unconventional portrait of Brian Wilson, the mercurial singer, songwriter and leader of The Beach Boys. Set against the era defining catalog of Wilson's music, the film ... Read more

Dress Exhibit at Pejepscot Historical Museum - through October 2
DRESS: a selection of 19th- and early-20th-century dresses from the Pejepscot collection. View a gorgeous display of women's dresses from the second half of the nineteenth century ... Read more

10x10 Benefit Art Exhibit & Sale - September 25
At Curtis Memorial Library and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Pleasant Street, Brunswick. 300 works of art by 150 Maine artists. All artwork priced at $200. Public Previews: September 24 ... Read more
Health & Fitness

Igenex, leading tickborne laboratory, to speak at Lyme Support Meeting! - August 25
On Tuesday, August 25th, the Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education (MLDSE) will be holding their Wiscasset Lyme support meeting at the Wiscasset Municipal Building in the Community ...  Read more

Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education (MLDSE) - September 2
A nonprofit organization, is pleased to host their Brunswick, Maine Lyme Disease support group, which meets at Midcoast Hospital in conference rooms 1 & 2 from ...  Read more

Mid Coast Center For Weight & Lifestyle Change - Beginning September 17
For those struggling with weight loss, diets by themselves do not ensure long lasting change. Those looking for a better solution can join this comprehensive program that focuses on weight ... Read more

Maine Cancer Advocacy Committee Meeting - September 21 & 22
Do you want to make sure the VOICES of cancer patients and their families are heard in Augusta and Washington? Come join us to fight back against cancer! Join the American Cancer Society ... Read more

Adult Tennis 123
Summer is a great time to learn the lifetime sport of tennis! Tennis 123 includes 3 lessons, free weekend court time, free use of fitness and yoga classes/rooms, free. Read more
Presentation & Instruction

Mystery Author Series: Kathy Lynn Emerson - September 6 

Once again, Curtis Friends, Sisters in Crime, and Maine Crime Writers are working together to bring some very talented mystery authors to Curtis Memorial Library on Tuesdays this fall. Each talk ... Read more

 

For Kids

Candy Art at Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections 

Every Tuesday this summer from 11 AM - 2 PM.  Come down and enjoy some delicious fun only $3 per person. For more info call or stop by 143 Maine Street, Brunswick 207-729-4462


Kid's Tennis at Maine Pines!

Maine Pines is offering Tennis for Kids throughout the summer! It's a great time to learn this lifetime sport! Kids ages 4-7 meet on Mon and/or Wed from 4-5. Kids ages 8-11 meet on  ... Read more
Business News

FREE Sample Day at Edible Arrangements - Wednesdays
Join us each Wednesday during August for our in-store free sample days.  We will be offering a different free sample each Wednesday.  In addition to the free sample, we will have an in-store-only..  Read more
Public Notice

Solarize Brunswick is here! 

On Monday 7/20/15, the Town Council approved an easy and affordable way for Brunswick residents and businesses to get their electricity from solar energy. In essence, Solarize Brunswick is a ... Read more
 

Notice!

For non-emergent medical needs, Parkview Adventist Medical Center's Walk-In Clinic is available to treat common, non-life-threatening conditions. Open daily 8 AM - 8 PM, the Walk-In Clinic at Parkview Adventist Medical Center is located at 329 Maine Street in Brunswick. Call (207) 373-2220 for more information. If you have a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 or visit Mid Coast Hospital immediately. Mid Coast Hospital is located at 123 Medical Center Drive, near Cooks Corner in Brunswick.


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