2010

 

 

 

 

August 26 - 8:00pm - Bay Chamber Concert
Principal players from the Boston Symphony, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and the Pittsburgh Symphony perform works by Rossini and Beethoven, including the grand finale Septet, which concludes the 50th season. Location Address: Rockport Opera House Central St. Rockport, ME.
Contact Phone: 888-707-2770; 207-236-2823, Contact Website: http://www.baychamberconcerts.org

 

 

 

 

 

September 3 - 5 (All day) - Camden Windjammer Festival
Join us Labor Day weekend for a celebration of Camden's maritime heritage and living traditions. When it comes to a community party, the crews, captains, craftspeople, business owners, residents, neighbors, and visitors really know how to have a family-friendly time in one of the world's prettiest harbors. Location Address: Camden, ME. Contact Phone: 207-236-4404, Contact Website: http://www.camdenwindjammerfestival.com

 

September 4 ( 9:30am) - September 5 ( till 5:00pm) - Motorcycle Meet and Aeroplane Show
This annual gathering of antique and classic bikes of all makes and models also features demonstrations, tours, biplane rides, free Model T rides, and children's activities. Tickets: adults $12, children under 18 free. Location Address: Owls Head Transportation Museum Route 73 Owls Head, ME.
Contact Phone: 207-594-4418, Contact Website: http://www.owlshead.org

September 10 - 12 (till 5:00pm) - Country Roads Arts & Artisans Tour
On this 10th Country Roads Arts Tour, see accomplished artisans demonstrating their art, weaving, pottery, jewelry, and more. Follow the pink directional signs to more than 20 Midcoast studios. Contact Phone: 800-422-9623; 207-236-9616, Contact Website: http://www.artisantour.org

September 18 (7:00pm) - Windjammer Barbershop Chorus
The Chorus puts on its annual show. Location Address: Rockport Opera House 6 Central St. Rockport, ME.
Contact Phone: 207-236-2159

September 30 thru Oct. 3 (all day) - The 6th annual Camden International Film Festival
Highlights works that show dedication to craft and a unique approach to telling a good story. All films are selected because of their ability to arouse discussion about documentary film as an art form, a catalyst for change, and as an outlet for the independent voice. See the website for locations and other details. Location Address: Camden Opera House & Rockland Strand Theatre. Contact Website: http://www.camdenfilmfest.org

 

 

 

 

 

October 1 (5:30pm - 11:00pm) - Cellardoor Winery Vinfest Dinner
This magical weekend begins Friday night with a 4 course dinner-dance in the vineyard. Each course is prepared by a series of local star chefs and paired with Cellardoor wines. Dinner is followed by dessert and dancing to live music. Advanced ticket purchase required, call 207-763-4478. Tickets will be available for purchase on www.brownpapertickets.com prior to the event. Location Address: Cellardoor Winery 367 Youngtown Rd Lincolnville, ME. Contact Phone: 207-763-4478, Contact Email: info@cellardoorvineyard.com,
Contact Website: http://www.mainewine.com

October 2 (10:00am - 5:00pm) - Cellardoor Winery Vinfest
Saturday VinFest festivities include grape stomping, a home winemaking competition, food and wine pairings, live music, farm stands, hot air balloon rides, and many surprises. This is the time of the year to celebrate the harvest and Maine’s beautiful fall weather. A full schedule of events will be posted prior to the event. Please keep checking our website, www.mainewine.com, for more details! Location Address: Cellardoor Winery 367 Youngtown Rd. Lincolnville, ME. Contact Phone: 207-763-4478, Contact Email: info@cellardoorvineyard.com, Contact Website: http://www.mainewine.com

October 2- 3 (9:00 am - 5:00pm) - Harbor Arts & Crafts Show
Artists and craftspeople representing several states and media display and sell their work in this 24th annual juried show. Peak fall foliage provides a breathtaking backdrop! Presented by the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce. Location Address: Harbor Park Camden, ME. Contact Phone: 207-236-4404, Contact Website: http://www.visitcamden.com

October 7 (2 - 3 pm) - Putting your Garden to Bed
Nancy Brown will discuss taking care of some of the problems that have plagued you in this year's garden and how to prepare plants for colder weather while helping your autumn plants thrive. Refreshments follow. Free to the public. Sponsored by the Rockport Garden Club. Location Address: Rockport Opera House Central St. Rockport, ME. Contact Phone: 207-230-1260

October 9 (9:00am - 3:30pm) - Fall Fruits and Roots
Taught by Herbalist Deb Soule Learn the medicinal properties and how to grow, harvest, prepare and use elderberries, hawthorn berries, rose hips, astragalus root, codonopsis root, teasel root, elecampane root, and solomon's seal root. How to make medicinal soups from reishi, shitake and maitake mushrooms will be addressed along with herbal and nutritional guidelines for keeping the immune system healthy and vital as we go into fall and winter. Bring your own bag lunch; fresh herb tea will be provided. Please call to register for this class. Fee $65. Location Address: Avena Botanicals 219 Mill St. Rockport, ME. Contact Name: Jenn or Leslie, Contact Phone: 207-594-0694, Contact Email: info@avenabotanicals.com, Contact Website: http://www.avenabotanicals.com

October 9 - 11 (till 4:00pm) - Fall Harvest Weekend at Montpelier
Enjoy free mulled cider and donuts at this Columbus Day weekend event. Several rooms at Montpelier, the General Henry Knox mansion, are decorated in autumn colors. The museum charges its regular admission fee. Location Address: The General Henry Knox Museum Routes 1 & 131 Thomaston, ME. Contact Phone: 207-236-8062, Contact Website: http://www.knoxmuseum.org

October 9 (7:30pm) - Celtic Crossroads
High-energy Celtic group from Galway, Ireland, in a show that includes music and dance. Location Address: Camden Opera House 29 Elm St. Camden, ME. Contact Phone: 207-236-7963, Contact Website: http://www.camdenoperahouse.com

October 16 (7:30 - 10:30pm) Dave Mallett in concert
Singer-songwriter Dave Mallett appears in concert to benefit New Hope for Women. The event is sponsored by The First Bancorp. Tickets at $18 will be available by Labor Day at Northern Kingdom Music Store on Route 1 in Rockport, the Belfast Coop in Belfast, and Aboca Beads in Damariscotta. You can also order tickets through Glen E. Rainsley at New Hope (207-594-2128 or grainsley@newhopeforwomen.org). Make checks payable to New Hope for Women. Location Address: First Congregational Church 55 Elm St. Camden, ME. Contact Name: Glen Rainsley, Contact Phone: 207-594-2128, Contact Email: grainsley@newhopeforwomen.org, Contact Website: http://www.newhopeforwomen.org

October 21 - 24 (All day) - PopTech! Conference
World-changing people, projects, and ideas come together in Camden. This year's theme is "Brilliant Accidents, Necessary Failures, and Improbable Breakthroughs". Location Address: Camden Opera House 29 Elm St. Camden, ME. Contact Phone: 207-230-2425, Contact Website: http://www.poptech.org

October 22 (6:30- 8:00pm) - Photography Exhibition Opening
Going Forward - Looking Back: Practicing Historic Photographic Processes in the 21st Century. Location Address: Workshops Gallery Central St. Rockport, ME. Contact Phone: 207-236-8581, Contact Website: http://www.mainemedia.edu

October 31 (4:00pm) - All Hallow's Eve
Hosted by Merryspring Nature Center and Ashwood-Waldorf School, this event features a candlelit walk through the garden, twilight refreshments, fairytale vignettes, and spooky stories around a campfire for older children. Location Address: Merryspring Nature Center 30 Conway Rd. Camden, ME Contact Information Contact Phone: 207-236-2239 Contact Website: http://www.merryspring.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

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