From October 2008 through May 2009, Bay Chamber Concerts will bring some of the world’s most exciting performers to the Midcoast area. Join them as they present the very best in classical, jazz, world music and dance! Most seats are just $20! Here at the Hartstone Inn, our 2 night Gourmet Getaway packages start at $280 per couple based on room selection, so plan an “artsy” escape and visit us in Camden.

Chamber Music All Stars Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Rockport Opera House. Our Columbus Day weekend tradition.
Russian Visions with Max Levinson Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. Rockport Opera House. A special all-Russian afternoon at the piano.
Boston Brass Jazz Workshop Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Camden Hills Regional High School. Bring your instrument along and we’ll make music together.
Boston Brass Big Band Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Strom Auditorium, Rockport. Celebrate the holidays with your favorite seasonal classics.
Odeon Strings Program Fall Concert Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. Rockport Opera House. Featuring youth and adults from our string orchestra programs.
Diavolo Monday, January 19, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. Strom Auditorium, Rockport. From Jacques Heim, choreographer of Cirque du Soleil’s Ka.
New Black Eagle Jazz Band Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Strand Theatre, Rockland. New Orleans and Chicago style jazz, ragtime, spirituals and gospel.
L’Histoire du Soldat Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Rockport Opera House. Curtis on Tour performs Stravinsky’s narrated The Soldier’s Tale.
Cantus Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Camden Opera House. One of America’s finest professional male a capella ensembles.
Ancient Mariners Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Rockport Opera House. Sea chanties, up-tempo jigs and maritime work songs.
Ancient Mariners Pub Sing Sunday, March 29, 4:00 p.m. Gilberts Public House, Camden. Raise your voice, and your glass, with the Ancient Mariners.
ABT II Dance Workshop Saturday, April 18, 1:00 p.m. Camden Hills Regional High School. A ballet workshop in technique and style.
ABT II Sunday, April 19, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. Strom Auditorium, Rockport. One of the world’s most revered and innovative ballet companies.
Doo-Wop & Oldies Spectacular Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Camden Opera House. Relive the nostalgia of the 50s & 60s – when music was fun!
Odeon Strings Program Spring Concert Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Rockport Opera House. Featuring youth and adults from our string orchestra programs.

We are very fortunate to have an active “Performing Arts Series” in the Camden/Rockport area organized by Bay Chamber Concerts. Below I have included a few highlights from their upcoming winter season, but the full schedule can be seen online at http://www.baychamberconcerts.org/. Tickets for all events are available online or we would be happy to make any arrangements for you. Whether you would like to add a concert to an upcoming visit to Camden, or you want to plan a trip to the Hartstone Inn to enjoy an upcoming concert, it would be our pleasure to assist you.

Libana – Saturday, February 09, 2008 7:30 PM Camden Opera House
Back by popular demand! The seven women who make up Libana perform an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary world music. In addition to their a cappella singing, they play an array of instruments including double bass, clarinet, dumbek, accordion, oud, charango, hammered dulcimer, and conga.
Visit Libana’s website.

Anne-Marie McDermott Saturday, March 29, 2008 2:30 PM Rockport Opera House McDermott is the 1995 winner of the Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award, and is a regular with the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society. Since winning the Wolf Award, she’s gone on to perform at some of the most prestigious venues around the world. Her program will include a Haydn sonata, Bach’s Chaconne and Schubert’s great last piano sonata.

Imani Winds Sunday, April 27, 2008 2:30 PM The Strand Theatre
Grammy-nominated Imani Winds has worked to create a new genre – “urban classical music.” It is a wind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, bassoon) comprised of African-American and Latino musicians who combine their rich cultural background with the classical tradition.
Visit Imani Winds’ website.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra Saturday, May 17, 2008 7:00 PM Owls Head Transportation Museum
Last year’s dance party was such a hit that we’ve decided to bring it back again! Everyone knows and loves the music of Glenn Miller, the seminal Big Band leader. We’ll have food, a dance lesson and lots of energy on the dance floor among the cars and planes of the Owls Head Transportation Museum. General admission, dancing encouraged!