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Enjoy the unusual with a restful stop at this fine example of a New England sea captain’s mansion, listed in the Historic Register. This elegant home of Dr. and Mrs. George Johnson, appointed with period antiques and family heirlooms, has been open to the public in the bed-and-breakfast traditionsince1978.Homeportinvitesyoutohighlightyourvacationasitsguest,andenjoythe many midcoast attractions such as nearby Acadia National Park, sailing, cruises, local museums andgalleries,antiqueshops,golf,andtheMainecoastwiththehospitalityof“HomePort.”
The only Afghan Restaurant in Maine is conveniently located downtown at 419 Congress Street, where the Habibzai family brings traditional Afghan cuisine to Portland using ingredients such as Basmati rice, lamb, chicken, beef, spinach, eggplant, green beans, and pumpkin. The results—including many vegetarian dishes—are delicious but not too spicy, and attract patrons from as far away as Boston and Bangor Bring your own wine and beer to complement meals that have earned 31/2 stars out of four and the “Best Ethnic Food" award from CBW Catering and take-out are available, and most major credit cards are accepted. 773-3431
Aubergine Bistro-Wine Bar is a true Parisian bistro in the heart of Portland at 555 Congress Street. In a casually elegant atmosphere, cuisinier David Grant prepares French bistro dishes such as Sweetbreads with Madeira and Cepes and Panfried Oysters with Tomato Sabayon. Savor a piece of France with the area's only traditional French cheese course. Charming and affordable. Aubergine is truly Portland's answer for a new dining experience. Dinner served Tuesday-Saturday, 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; French Sunday brunch 11 a m.-2 p.m Closed Mondays. 874-0680.
The Audubon Room at the Inn by-the Sea on Route 77 in Cape Elizabeth combines breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean with culinary masterpieces that feature fresh local produce, naVve seafood specialties, and exceptional homemade breads and desserts prepared on the premises Some house favorites include Grilled Salmon with an Orange Basil Vinaigrette, Sauteed Oysters with Porcini and Champagne, and Lemon Custard Tart with Maine Blueberries Patio dining and carry-out available. 767-0888.
Situated in an historic stone and brick building designed by Frederick Law Olmsted of Central Park fame, the Barking Squirrel Cafe offers patrons a warm fire and a relaxing setting by the fountain in Portland's Deering Oaks Park, inviting comparison to New Yoik’s renowned Tavern on the Green Open Tuesday-Sunday and holidays for lunch and dinner, with brunch served on Saturday and Sunday, the Barking Squirrel serves a broad variety of traditional, vegetarian, seafood, and world cuisine at very affordable prices ($1.50 on up). Enjoy the huge outdoor barbecue pit for lobster and clam bakes in summertime. Take-out also available. 774-5514.
The “melting pot" New American Cuisine featured at Cafe Always is heavily influenced by Nouvelle Cuisine, but without the Tess is more’ approach. Some favorite menu items are a Maine lobster and goat cheese burrito with tomatillo sauce and mango salsa; grilled filet mignon over oven-roasted red potatoes with a parmesan crisp and vintage port demi-glace; and fresh native tuna wrapped in sun-dned tomato pesto and Italian prosciutto with a basil buerre blanc. Their Bellini cocktail is the highlight of a unique selection of wines and liquors, with parking and terrace dining available at 42 Middle Street. Open Tuesday-Sunday at 5 p.m for dinner 774-9399.
Cafe Stroudwater. located in the Embassy Suites Hotel at the Portland Jetport, specializes in American bistro cuisine with an emphasis on native seafood and prime cuts of meat, but it is Chef William Boutwell's creative toucheslike shrimp and lobster Napoleon with grilled eggplant, goat cheese, and red peppers served over a tomato coulis—that make this dining experience like no other in Portland. In addition to a spectacular Sunday brunch, the Cafe also offers wine dinners, Portland's only Chef’s Table, and a fine selection of locaHy brewed beers. For
reservations call 775-0032.
At David’s Restaurant you can sample four-star entries featuring farm-fresh produce and native products like seafood sausage, sesame and coriander crusted tuna, or goat cheese packets with grilled vegetables (773-4340). David’s at the Oyster Club, set in a converted open-air market building, boasts an abundant raw bar, 20 varieties of seafood, lobster, fresh pasta, microbrews, and Maine’s largest single malt scotches list (773-4340). Torino’s Stone Oven Pizzeria combines wild mushrooms, prosciutto, artichoke hearts, and fresh herbs to create authentic gourmet pizza from old Naples (780-6600). All three restaurants are located at 164 Middle Street.
You can't beat the location of DIMillo's Floating Restaurant at 25 Long Wharf off Commercial Street for fabulous water views of Portland Harbor. Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city by watching the boats go by as you enjoy fresh Maine lobster served year-round, steak, seafood dishes, and more. Open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with a children’s menu available. For drinks and a lighter menu, try their Portside Lounge. 772-2216.
Welcome to F. Parker Reidy’s, site of the original Portland Savings Bank built in 1866 at 83 Exchange Street. Established in 1976 during the renaissance of the Old Port area. F. Parker Reidy's has become a Portland fine dining tradition, specializing in steaks and fresh seafood, but also offering pasta, chicken, and salads, with prime rib featured on weekends. Turn-of-the-century decor, personalized service, and great food create a warm and congenial atmosphere popular for both business and intimate dining 773-4731.
Deep in the heart of the mysterious Woodfords area at 540 Forest Avenue is the Great Lost Bear, where you'll find a full bar featuring over 50 (that’s right, five-o) draught beers, predominantly from local micro-breweries. Accompanying them is an enormous menu with everything from soups, salads, and sandwiches to steaks and ribs, as well as a large vegetarian selection and the best nachos and buffalo wings in town. Discover where the natives go when they're restless! Serving from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. seven days a week 772-0300. Visit us on-line at: http://www.ime.net/bear/
Hugo's Portland Bistro, accessibly located at the intersection of Middle Street and Franklin Artery, was PortlandDiningGuide's 1996 Gold Medal Winner. The innovative menu changes monthly and features fresh seafood and interesting vegetarian dishes. Crab cakes are a house specialty, and parking is available! Serving dinner only Tuesday-Saturday, with live piano music nightly. For reservations call 774-8538.
Iguana Bay Mexican restaurant is the area's newest source of contemporary Tex-Mex southwestern cuisine. Conveniently located only minutes north of Portland in the Portland Athletic Club at 196 Route 1 in the beautiful coastal town of Falmouth, Iguana Bay is open seven days a week from 11 a m. to 11 p.m., with brunch from 11 a m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. House specialties include chili rellenos, shredded beef burritos, margaritas, micro-brews, and specialty tequilas. Happy Hour is 4-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 781-5308.
At the Market Street Grille in the Portland Regency Hotel, spectacular cuisine, Old Port charm, and impeccable service come together in an elegant yet casual environment. Along with daily fresh specials featuring
foods from land and sea, the Grille's chef prepares unforgettable feasts like Seafood Fettucine with lobster, shrimp, and mussels; Baked Lobster with seafood stuffing; Steak Diane Tenderloin, and Black Angus sirloin. Visit 31 Market Street for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations accepted. 774-4200.
The Pepperclub is a prize-winning restaurant (“Best Vegetarian" and "Best Value" in Fromm's Guide) featuring creative world cuisine. Its blackboard menu typically lists five vegetarian, three fish, and three meat entries, including a superb organic beef burger Pepperclub offers relaxed, colorful, unusually affordable dining on the edge of the Old Port with easy, free parking and good wines and beers. Open nightly at 5; payment by cash or personal check 78 Middle Street, near Franklin Artery. 772-0531.
Voted “Best Pizza in Maine’ since 1990 by the PPH and CBW, Ricetta's Brick Oven Pizzeria is truly a taste of the Old Country. M. E. Curly of the PPH raves: “Ricetta's is arguably the best pizza west of Rome." Dine-in, take-out, delivery, and catering are available, and the all-you-caneat gourmet lunch buffet includes pizzas, pastas, soups, and salads. A full selection of beer and wine is available, and kids eat FREE on Mondays from 3 p.m. till closing Located at 29 Western Avenue, South Portland. 775-7400.
Saigon Thinh Thanh, 608 Congress Street. Portland. Just across Congress Square from the State Theatre and the Portland Museum of Art is Maine’s—end probably New England's—finest Vietnamese restaurant. Four-star, spicy, exotic tastes jump from the delicious fish, pork, shrimp, and scallop dishes that include Vegetable Sate Rice Vermicelli, Bean Curd with Garlic Rice Vermicelli, Scallops with Snow Peas, and extraordinary curries and specials. 773-2932.
Fresh lobsters, shellfish, salmon, and local fish have been specialties at the historic Seamen’s Club for over three generations, while aged beef, prime rib. quiches, fresh pasta, vegetarian and southwestern selections, homebaked breads and desserts, and fresh fruits and vegetables round out the menu. The best weekend brunches on the planet include soups, turkey sandwiches, and salads, and a full bar is always available. The Lunch and “Lite" menus are served from 11 a m. to 11 p.m. in a comfortable setting overlooking the harbor at 1 Exchange Street and 375 Fore Street in the hub of the Old Port. Call 772-7311. Fax orders: 761-4444 No room charges ever for banquets and meetings: 773-3333.
Tabitha Jean's Restaurant at 94 Free Street offers you zesty American regional cuisine in a casual setting that is handicapped accessible and convenient to the State Theatre, the Civic Center, and the downtown arts district. Their fresh seafood, pasta, vegetarian dishes, grilled entries, homemade desserts, and extensive wine selection received an enthusiastic four-and-a-half-star rating from MaineSundayTelegram. Validated parking is available. 780-8966.
Tortilla Flat has been serving New Englanders fine Mexican food and dnnk for over 25 years. At 1871 Forest Avenue in Portland you can find favorites like nachos, fajitas, chimichangas, tamales, burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and frozen margaritas seven days a week, as well as seafood, steak, pork, and chicken cooked with a Mexican flair. With lunch specials starting at $3.95, a children’s menu, nightly specials, a Chili Happy Hour, a screened-in deck, and take-out. Tortilla Flat is a memorable Mexican experience you can afford any time. 797-8729.
RangeleyLakesRegionLoggingMuseinnFestival, Rangeley.Forloggingenthusiasts,thefestivitiesbegin onFriday,July25,withequipmentdisplaysand exhibitions.Themorningalsoincludestheburyingof thebeans,andabiscuitbakeforthosewhowantfood. '1’he evening will buzz with the “Little Miss Woodchip’’Contestfrom7-9p.m.followedbythe MaineAttractionCloggcrsandinductionsintothe logger’sIkillofFame,andconcludewithlivemusic fromlocalbands.OnSaturday,Julv26,from10:30 a.m.to4p.m.,theRangeleyDikeRegionlogging Museumwilllx*openwithheavyequipmentdisplays andexhibitions,craftsales,andgamesforchildren. AlongwiththeBeanDinnerat12p.m.therewilllx* music, clogging, and a chain-saw cutting dcmonstrationbyRodney“’IlieMadWhittier”Richard Sr./\t12:30p.m.,visitorswilllookonasloggers competeinanaxthrowingcontestanda“stick” throwing competition. But don’t be fooled. Contestantswillbetossingfourfootsticksweighing over40pounds.Doorprizesandaraffledrawingwill beheldonSaturdayat3:30p.m.'HieBeanDinneron SaturdaywillcostS5foradultsand$2.50forchildren. EntranceintotheDiggingMuseumcosts$2.8645571.(86-1-5595).
Blue Hill Fair, East Blue Hill. Country Music sensationDiamondRiowillhitthestageattheBlue HillFairSeptember1.Buttheyaren’ttheonlygreat entertainmenttomakethelist.Thefairrunsfrom August28throughLiborDay.Duringthattimethe BlueIlillfairwillalsofeatureCindyPhillipswithher tribute to Patsy Cline, Johnny Paycheck, Joie Chitwood’sAuto'HirillShow,andmuchmore.While you’rethere,visittheLlamadisplay,theBearexhibit, thepettingzoo,SheepDigtrials,andtheMaineState PoliceK-9demonstration.Admissionis$5adults,$3 forseniors,under12arcfree./August28special admissionpriceisS3generaladmission.374-3701.
MaineQuilts’97,ColbyCollege,Waterville.In 1977,asmallgroupofwomenastoundedCamden, Maine,withaquiltshowinthehomeofInezDaniel whereover60quiltslinedhallways,thedinningroom, stairway,livingroom,andtwobcdnxnns.Admission wasa$.75donationandtheturnoutwasgreat.Asa resultoftheirhardwork,thePineTreeQuiltersGuild wasestablishedoneyearlater.Twentyyearsafterthat firstshow,thetraditionlivesoninquiltslikeWeaver Fever, Mariner’s Compass, Attic Window, Trip Around the World, Card Trick, and Court House Steps.Alongwiththetradition,thiscraftersarthas wonitswayintotheheartsofvotingandoldalikeas theguildhasgrowntoover1600membersstatewide with61cliapters.Thissummer,fromJuly25-27,the
Bates Dance Festival, Lewiston. 1’his five week extravaganza,locatedontheBatesCollegeCampus, celebratesthebeautyandartofdance.FromJuly19 throughAugust16students,faculty,choreographers, andperformerswillfocusonexpandingtheirdancing horizons,andlettingtheircreativityflowtothemusic., 'lliisextensiveprogramwillfeatureperformancesfrom RinniIlarrisPureMovement,PaulaJosaJoncs,David DorfmanDance,andmanymore.RennieHarrisPure Movement will perform new works created out of personalexperiences,prisonlife,andcontemporary blackcultureonFridayandSaturday,July25-26at8 p.m.atSchaeffer'llicatre(S14adults/$8studentsand seniorcitizens).PaulaJosa-JoncswillperformJuly29al 8p.m.intheSchaeffer'Theatre(S12/S8).Thenon August1comeandseeDavidDorfmanIDanccinthe SchaefferTheaterat8p.m.performthreeofhisnew worksfollowedwithadiscussion($H/$8).OnAugust2 traveltoFalmouth,Maine,withthekidsandvisitthe CilslandFannEnvironmentalCenterfrom1030a.m.noon, where children ages 8-12 will work with choreographers Sara Pearson/Patrick Widrig for “DancingOut-of-Doors”todiscoverinspirationfor movementandstories(S6Audulxmmembers/$8nonmembers). 'This will be followed bv a lecturedemonstration by Pearson and Widrig and Company from1-230p.m.(S6/S8).NextonSunday,August3,at Olin(ConcertHallinstrumentalistsTiggerBenfordand PeterJones,pianistRobertKaplan,singerPhilip Hamilton,andpercussionistGilesObermavcrpresent “'TheComposersConcert”highlightingoriginaland improvisedmusic.OlinConcertHallwillalsohosta lectureon“TheResurgenceofPercussiveDance"bv SuzanneCarlxmneauonAugust4at8p.m.and“East MeetsWest”-aninformalperformancebyJapanese choreographer Kota Yamazaki, Javanese dancer, Sukarji,BejingchoreographerWenHui,andcontact
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25th Annual East Fiddler’s Convention, Shirley Lichfield’sFarm,EastBenton.Comeandjointhe crowdonSunday,July27from11a.m.todusk,asthey swing to the music of Yodeling Slim Clark, 'The NorthernValleyBoys,OldGrayGoose,EastBenton JogBand,andmanymoreattheEastBentonFiddler’s Convention.'Thenpulloutyourfiddleandplaywith thebesttowinprizesintheadultfiddlcingcontest ($300first,$150second,$75third,$50fourth,and$25 fifth).Thenkids14yearsandoldergettojamwitha chancetowin$35.Admissionis$7foradultsand childrenunder12getinfree.NodogsorIxittlesplease.
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FestivaldeJoie,Ix'wiston.FixeyearsagotheFestivalde JoiecameintoexistencetocelebratetheFrancoAmerican Heritage of Maine. Over 6,000 people attendedthatfirstfcslival.Infiveyearsthemmilx-rshave increasedtoover30,000peopleandthefestivalhas expandedtoincludeethnicgroupsincludingScottish, Filipino, Creeks, Finnish Heritage Society, and membersfromtheIsraeliCouncilinBoston.'11lisyear's festivalwillbeheldJuly3]throughAugust3andwill includeadelegationof22Native/Xmericansfrom Vermontwhowillteachbeading,buildinglonghouses, Indianfrybread,basketweaving,etc.Toaddtothe excitementstepbackintotimeasyouwatchacivilwar reenactmentwithmenwearingauthenticuniformsand sleepingintentsovernight.Andforthekidstherewillbe alargechildren’sareawith16ridesandgames, entertainment, clowns, Donald Duck, and Mickey Mouse.TherewillbeanOpeningCeremonyonJuly 31todedicateamonumenttotheFranco-American heritage.ThenonSaturday,therewillbea5Kroad race.SundaywillbeLumberman'sDayandanAntique CarShow.'Thecostis$7fortheweekendor$5atthe door. Children 12 and under are free when accompaniedbyanadult.782-6231
21st/XnnualMaineFestival,Brunswick.Since1976, theMaineFestivalhasprovidedtouristsandMainers alikethechancetoexperiencetheartistictalentsof Maine.FromJuly31toAugust3,themasseswillcon¬ vergeon'ThomasPointBeachinBrunswick,Maine,to perusetheworksofartistssuchasWallyWarren,Burt 1,ibby,CcorgeYak,andmanymore,aswellasenjoying themusicofthe GixkI RfX’kin’Daddies,PaulSullivan, 'ThePiners,&theCommunityOrchestraofPortland Svmphonv.Forthekidstherearcclowns&jugglers, puppettheater,authorsofchildren’sliterature,andart workshops.Visitorscanalsosamplemainpnxhictsfrom theMicro-BrewsFestivalandtheversatilityoffrxxlson theFestivalFrxxlway.'Ikkctsarc$12foradults,$6for children under 12, or $30 for a family of five. DiscountedticketscanbepurchasedatShop’nSave Supermarkets.(800)639-4212.
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50thAnnualMainelobsterFestival,Rockland.July 51throughAugust5willmarkthe50thAnniversary’of theMainelobsterFestivalatRockland’sHarlxirPark. Thepinnacleofthisexplosivecelebrationwilloccur SaturdaynightwhenRocklandisvisitedbythesoulful soundsofMotown’s'HieTemptations.However,this isonlyoneofamyriadofactivitiesforthewhole family. Come and welcome King Neptune and His CourtastheyarrivefromthebrinydeeponBEATI.EMANIA!asapreludetotheGiant50thAnniversary FireworksShou.Ifonedayoffunisn’tenoughforthe family,comebackfortherestofthefestivalandenjoy seafoodcookingcontests,children’sparades,lobster preparation demonstrations, water safety dem¬ onstrations,thecoronationofthe1997SeaGrxldess, BuddyHollytributeshow,“ClausofRed,Memories of Cold” anniversary parade, and much more. AdmissionisS3forThursday,Friday,andSunday, Childrenunder12free.OnSaturday,admissionwill lx?$5duetotheentertainment.(800)LOB-CIAW.
MaineAntiquesFestival,Union,willbeginFriday, August8attheUnionFairgroundswithearlybuying at4p.m.whiledealersarcsettingupuntil8p.m.Over >85dealerswilllx*sellinganythingfrom16tlicentury itemsuptoearly20thcentury’.SaturdayAugust9from 8a.m.-6p.m.and9a.m.-4p.m.ofSundayAugust10. There is a $25 premium for all who want to participate.563-1013
Annual Transportation Spectacular & Airshow, Owl’s Head. The Owl’s Head 'Transportation Mu¬ seumwillhostthistwodayeventAugust9-10.From 10a.m.to5p.m.andseehundredsofengines,bi¬ cycles,aircraftandautos.MaineAntiquePower Associationwillpresentanengineexhibit,andthe Wheelmanuilldohighwheelbicycling.Therewill alsobeanairshowbothdayswithheartpounding acrobatics.Adults-$8,Childrenunder12-$6, Under5arefree.Families-S23.59-1-4418.
Wild Blueberry Festival, Machias. If you love blueberriesthenyouwillcravethechancetoattend thisfestivalAugust15-17.For22yearspeoplehave beencelebratingtheblueberry.Nowyoucanjoinin thefunandattendtheblueberry’pancakebreakfast, watchanoriginalblueberrymusical,anddomuch more,lbaddthefestivitiestherewillbeacraftfair from9a.m.to5p.m.onSaturday,August16.800377-9748or255-4402
Sidewalk Art Festival, Portland. On August 16 downtownPortlandwillbeemersedwithpeoplefrom 1CongressSquaretoMonumentSquareforthis32nd /Mutualjuriedartshow.From9a.m.to5p.m.visit withover350artistsastheyselltheiroriginalartwork andcompeteformoney.Theraindaleisscheduled forSunday,August17.828-6666
InternationalSeaplaneFly-In,Greenville.Seaplane pilotsarctreatedtoaweekendoffunandgamesatthe 24thannualInternationalSeaplaneFly-in.Butifyou’re notaseaplanepilot,that’sokay,comeanywayandwatch aspilotsfromCanada,theU.S.,andfromalloverthe worldparticipateinorganizedeventsforprizesand awards.Thursdaynight,September4,cruisearound IleadLikeandenjoyalobsterdinnerbutlx?earlyorcall toreserveaspace.'Lakealeisurelystrollaround Greenvilleandwatchasover80pilotslandtheir seaplanesandregisterfortheweekend’sevents.Thenstay for the barbecue, dance, and even a speaker. On Saturdav,feeltheexcitementaswellasthecooloceanair whilepilotscompeteinseveralorganizedeventsfollowed byanawardsbanquetanddance.'IlienonSunday,sec thelastoftheeventsthatweremissedduetoweatheror time.Forspectatorsthiseventisfree.695-2821.
World’s Fair, North Waterford. This agriculture extravaganza,heldJuly25-27,willboasteverythingfrom SteerandOxpullingtoLadiesSkilletThrowingContest and4-H.CatesopenFriday,July25,at10a.m.forSenior Citizen’sDavwhereallseniorscandisplay*theirprojects inthedancehall.Cardgames-cribbageandcheckerswillbeavailableaswellasmusicbyNorm&Betty Dccotcaufordancing.OnSaturdayandSunday,thegate willopenat7a.m.withanimalweigh-insat8a.m. Throughout the fair, visitors can enjoy several horticulturaldemonstrations/lccturcs-EnglishCardens, PlantsforWildlife,landscapeDesign,Cornposting, Harvcsting/StoringHerbs,etc.-watchtheCalforPig Scramble,orenjoythesoundsof“Maine’sOwn”195th AnnyBand,MalindaLibert)’,IlillsmansChoms,andhe MollyockcttChorus.'Picketsare$3.583-4054.
75 Market Street, Portland, Maine 04101. The Old Port’s premier art gallery' and framing shop, specializing in original paintings and sculpturebyMaineartists,anextensivecollection of prints—both limited and open editions, and posters.Thegalleryoffersanimpressivearrayof framingmaterialstomeetthediscriminatingtaste ofitsclientele.Gallery'hoursare9:30-5:30,daily. (207) 773-3007.
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7 Exchange Street, Portland, Maine 04101. Exhibiting exclusively' the paintings and limited editions of Portland artist R.N. Cohen. Drop by the gallery and sec Portland’s “Union Station Remembered ", the latest limited edition in the Portland Remembered series and rhe newest releaseintheOldOrchardBeachseries,paintings and prints of coastal Maine, Portland, and the nostalgic.(207)772-0633.
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42 Exchange Street, Portland, Maine 04101. Custom framing. Choose from a large selection of mouldings and mats. Limited edition prints and posters, many by local artists. Panoramiclighthouse photographs. For all your decorating and framing needs. (207) 772-8766.
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August7-10.Thetraditionalactivitieslikethe International Friendship Handshake Ceremony and theFestivalPagcntsstillliveonbut,streetdances,craft fairs.InternationalBasketballCame,CowPattieBingo, Moosehcad Stead Feed and Scramble, and the Measured Road Race, which passes through two internationalIxirdercrossings,havebeenaddedtothe fun.454-2561.
ActonEair,Acton,(xnnctozXctonastheycelebratethe B2ndzXnnualKaironz\ugust21-24.Enjoythesight andsoundsofMcKinnon’sWildRoseBand,theMiss Acton Fair Pageant, magician/vcntriloquist Dana Perking,CountrysingerandguitaristMikePreston (performingFridayat12:30p.m.),theaward-winning ductMe-Ca,the('lassAhorseshow.Fireman’sMuster, andatnoononSundaythePigScramble,where6-8 year-oldkidsgettochase10smallpigsinafenced-in area and attempt to put them in a burlap sack. Tlmrsday/Fridayadmissionis54,children11yearsand underarcfree.SeniorscangetintothefaironFriday for$2until4p.m.AdmissionforSaturdayis$5and$4 onSunday(children11yearsandunderarefree). Parkingis81.636-2026.
Windsor Fair, Windsor. Visit one of the oldest agriculturefairsfromAugust24throughSeptember1at theWindsorFairgrounds.SeeJoie('hitwood'sAuto/ ThrillShow,Ace&Eights,JaneeFrickct,andmore. Andifsoulikethethrillofagoodhorseraceyouwxm’t wanttomissthedailyraces.Admissionis$3foradults 16andoxer,childrenunder16arcfree,/khnissionis$5 foradultsduringtheLiborDayweekend.549-7121.
147th/AnnualSpringfieldFair.Springfield.Haveyou seenElvislately?Ifnot,hecanbefoundatthe SpringfieldFair,August29throughSeptember1.But don’tstayjusttoseeElvis.'Hiefairisofferingfunand excitementfortheentirefamily.Watchascarscrashin thedemolitionderby,testjourseedspittingskillsatthe Ladies Seed Spitting Contest, or take out your frustrationsintheCastIronFryingPanToss.Don’t forgettopleasethekidswithallofthechildren’sday activities,andpleasetheirparentswiththeeducational booths. Admission price is $6 per person which includesallmechanicalrides.738-2165.
Maine Shakespeare Festival, Bangor. If you love Shakespeare, then experience Penobscot Theatre Companyastheyperform Much Ado About Nothing, TwelfthNight, andjulius(.AiesarfromJuly31through August16.Comeearlyandenjoythepre-showactivities beginningat6p.m.withRenaissancedancing,mad¬ rigalsinging,juggling,swordplay,children’schorus,
Riverfest’97,Kennebunkport.Cumecelebratetheriver onzXugust16inKennebunkport,Mainefrom10a.m. to4p.m.ontheSouthCongregationalChurchGreen. Bringpurswimsuitandhavefuninthewaterwhere an)thinggoeswithfamilycanoeraces,anddecorated duckraces.Thenletalittleduckgiveyouachanceto win$1,000inthelittleduckrace-buyalittleduckfor $5andifitwinsthenyouwin.Therewillbelive entertainment,fcxxl,andbeveragesthroughouttheday andplentyofgamesforthekids(ever)'childwinsa prize).Next,youcanhot-foot-itovertotheHeartwood SchoolofArt’sCraftFairontheGreenonOcean Avenue,wherefrom9a.m.to4p.m.,youcansee60of Maine’smostgiftedcraftersinajuriedcraftfair.Craft demonstrationsandmusicalperformanceswillalso occurthroughouttheday.At7p.m.,MarthaIlucstis andFRIENDSpresent“RiverMusic,”featuringfolk music,ontheSouthCongregationalChurchGreen. Riverfest and River Music - 967-1232. Heartwood SchoolofArt’s('raftFair-967-8444.
l^udhohnNatureCraftsFestival,Wells.Seenature presentedatitsbestattheWellsReserveatlaudholm FannSaturdayandSunday,September6and7from 10a.m.to4p.m.Comeandseehowmanandnature cometogethertocapturetheessenceoftheearth throughart.zXdmissionis$3perperson,children12 andunderarcfree.Allproceedsbenefittheresearch and education programs of the Wells National EstuarineResearchReserve.646-1555.
18thAnnualMaineHealingArtsFestival,Freedom. Come “Celebrate Harmony" as pu mend body, mind, and soul at the 18th Annual Maine Healing Arts Festival.ForfourdaysandthreenightsattheHidden
ValleyCampinFreedom,Maine,emergeyourselfinto Holistic medicine through workshops such as Vibrational Heeling, z\ngclic Connections, Shamanism, Mind/Body Medicine, Transformational Breathwork,TaiChi,MusicfortheSoul,andmuch more.Eachclassistaughtbyamasterorprofessionalin hisorherfield.'Hieprogramalsoincludesanevening concertwithLauraCampbell,VegetarianCuisine, children and teen programs. Cost for the entire weekendis$265peradult(includesmeals),children614arc$70,children3-5are$60,andunder3free.3362065.
OxfordCount)Fair,Oxford.Oxpulling,livestock events,4-11exhibitions,parade,babyshow,andnightly entertainmentwillalllxapartoftheexciting152nd Oxford County Fair September 10-13. For a $5 admissionpucanhaveallthatplustheOxfordCounty pageant, a demolition derby on Wednesday, a woodsmaneveningonFriday,a4x4truckpullboth ThursdayandFriday,andamidwaycarnival.Seniors cangetintothefairfor$2onThursday.674-2694.
Franklin County Fair, Farmington, where, from September14-20,kidsyoungandoldcanenjoythis downhomeAgriculturefairwith4-11,HorseandOx pulls,Ilarnessracing,anddemolitionderby.Formore informationcallthefairgroundsat778-6083.
NewfieFunDay,Eliot.z\groupofNewfoundlanddog ownerswhometatobedienceschool(withtheirdogsof course)lastyeardecidedtogettogetherforapicnic.z\s aresult454dogsand80peoplearrivedforadayoffun. 'HiisyearNewfieFunDayiscatchingonasdogsand theirownersgatheratEliotStateParkSeptember20-21 forapicnic,aswellasagrandmarchwithabagpiper, andgamesfordogs(andtheirowners)./Xnvonewho would like to come and camp for the weekend can arriveasearlyasIp.m.onSeptember19.439-2853.
Gadabout Caddis Fly-in, Bingham. This amazing acrobaticsAirshowandflyingcompetitionisanannual eventtohonorthememoryof"'I’heMyingFisherman,” RoscoeVernon“Gadabout”Gaddis.Scptcmlxr26-28. 6724100.
Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg. The Continentals, Mas¬ querade. B.J. Thomas, Regina Regina, and Mark Lindsayrepresentonlyaportionofthegreaten¬ tertainmentatthisyear’sFryeburgfair,Scptcmlxr28 throughOctober5.'Iliequalityoftheexhibits,aswell asthefair'simmaculategrounds,helptomakethe Fryeburgfair.Butwhatreallymakesitbigarcallthe people who come to enjoy the museum, the flower show,harnessracing,oxandhorsepull,thegiant midway,alongwitheverythingelse.Admissionis$4 Monday through Thursday and $5 Friday through Sunday.935-3268.
26thAnnualFallFoliageFestival,Boothbay.Visitthe Boothbay Village Railway Museum Columbus Day
Common Ground Country Fair, Windsor. Hiis fair isanythingbut“common”withit’smanuretoss,pig¬ callingcontest,internationalcuisine,worldmusicand muchmore.Comecelebratetheruralwayofliving September19,20,and21altheWindsorFairgrounds. Admissionis$5foradults,$2forchildrenandseniors. 623-5115.
GreatAdventuresAuction,Wells.Arcyoudreaming ofthatvacationyourdyingtotake?Ifso,thentakea triptotheWellsReserveatLindholmFannsonJuly 26andparticipateintheGreatAdventuresAuction. IaudholmTnistwilllx?auctioningoffvacationsfrom FloridatoanAlaskancruisetobenefittheresearch and education programs of the Wells National EstuarineResearchReserve.Asilentauctionwill beginat5p.m,,followedbyaliveauctionat6:30. TicketsarcS25perpersonandincludehorsd’oeuvres byseveralfinerestaurants,alightsupper,andwinesby Banfi.646-4521.
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FriendsoftheKotzschinarOrgan,P.O.Box7455, Portland,re-commcnccstheirannualsummerseries of7:30p.m.Tuesdayeveningorganconcertsonthe mightier-than-ever,newlyrestoredKotzschinarorgan inthenewMerrillAuditoriuminCitvHall.This year’sorganistsarcBcrjZamkcxrhianonJulv22;Walt StronyonJuly29;JohnWeaveronAugust5;Michael StairsonAugust12;Gordon'lurkon.August19;and Alan Morrison on August 26. (Admission is by suggested$5donationatthedoor.)Therewillalsolx? aseriesoffree,hour-longorgandemonstrationsand toursstartingatnoonon'IbursdaysAugust7and21. Forfurtherinformation,call774-3427.
PortlandOjxrraRepertoryTheatre,P.O.Box7733, Portland, presents a fully staged and costumed productionofPuccini’sToscawithliveorchestraand organinthenewlyrenovatedandair-conditioned Merrill/AuditoriuminCityIlallonThursday,July24 andSaturday,July26at8p.m.(ticketsS17-S44). PORT’S apprentices will perform in recital on Wednesday,July23atalocationstillTBA.Call PortTixat842-0800fortickets;call774-4536for additionalinfonnation.
Ilie IvARK Society for Chamber Music, P.O. Box 11,Portland.TheannualPortlandStringQuartet FestivalencompassestwoPSQconcertsinIxirimer ChapelatColbyCollegeinWatervilleat7p.m.on Tuesday,July29andat7p.m.onTuesday,August5 (ticketsare510foradultsand$7forstudents),aswell astwoLorimerChapelconcertsbyStringQuartet Instituteparticipantsat2:30p.m.and7:30p.m.on Saturday,August9(free).Call872-3368.
Portland Expo, 239 Park Avenue, Portland. John Hiattperformsat8p.m.onFriday,August8(tickets $20), followed by Pam Tillis with guest Don Campbellat8p.m.onSaturday,August23(tickets $24.50).CallPortTixat842-OSOO.
Portland’sDowntownDistrict,400CongressStreet, isonceagainsjxmsoringaweekdayseriesofFREE noontimeconcertsinPortland’sdowntownparksand plazas.'11nsyear’sJulylineupincludes:LynnDeeses’ originalfolkrockonJuly21(PO);gospelduoAs PromisedonJuly22(TP);children’sentertainmentby SpoofGabblingCircusonJuly23(TP);teensfrom the Maine Summer Dramatic Institute performing Shakespeare scenes on July 24 (CS); Freefall a cappcllaquintetonJuly25(TP);flutistAnthonyAllen onJuly28(PO);IrishmusicbyRakishPaddyonJuly 29 (TP); original acoustic music by the Scharf BrothersonJulv30(TP);andtheNamesProject MaineAIDSQuiltexhibitonJuly31(CS).In/August, don’tmissacousticpoweredrockbytheBrotherhood DogsonAugust1(MS);GalsandPalsacappclla quartetonAugust4fTP);worldrhjthmtrioSisTAA onAugust5(’TP);Children’sDaywithmascots, stories,andicecreamonAugust6(TP);Actorfactor performing“'HieAA'izardofOdds"onAugust7(CS); the Tim Janis Ensemble on August 8 (MS); Winterwood’sfolk,jazz,andblueson/August11('IT); TomPinozzoli’sacousticfolkrockonAugust12(PO); aStressReductionLunchHouronAugust13(TP); lightrockduolake2onAugust14(CS);jazzduo CharlieandClaudiaonAugust15(MS);showtimes
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bytheScatCatsonAugust18(MS);/\nniClark’s originalfolkandbluesonAugust19(TP);Eiddlin’ MarkMolinari’smusicalfunforkidsonAugust20 (TP);improvtheaterbyInstantComedyonAugust21 (CS);lufinishandEnmco-Amcricandancemusicby l‘‘au\,Swegart,andTheriaultonAugust22(TP); young dancers from Ram Island Dance performing “Summer in the Old Port” as choreographed by BetseyDunphyonAugust25(IX));BarneyMartin’s acousticrockonAugust26(TP);AimegretBaier’s AfricandrummingforkidsonAugust27(TP);Artin theParklocalartsales,exhibits,andworkshopson August28(CS);andoriginalrockbytheDanMerrill BandonAugust29(MS).Inaddition,everyTlmrsday from6to8p.m.theStateStreetTraditionalJazzBand and Ericnds will play in Tommy’s Park (through Octolxcr17).Call772-6828fordetails.
Arts Conservatory Theater & Studio, 341 Cumberland Avenue, Portland. 'The Bernard TshimangolavBandperformsmusicfromZaireat8 p.m.onJulv27andAugust9and27.Ticketscost$10 foradultsandS8forstudentsandseniors.Pbrmore infonnation,call761-2465.
Saco River Grange Hall, Salmon Ealls Road, Bar Mills.NortheastWinds,NewEngland’sfavoriteIrish minstrels,takethestageat7:30p.m.onEriday,August 22(S8/S6).'111011animatedpianistAllanBarkerplapa lyricalprograminhonorofAndrewWyeth’s80th birthdayandthepastoralspiritofhispaintingsat7:30 p.m.onSaturday,August30(S8/S6).(bll929-6472.
DecrtreesTheatreandCulturalCenter,P.O.Box 577,Harrison.'TheinternationallyrenownedNew BlackEagleJazzBandreturnstoDecrtreesonJuly25; followed by a Pops concert by the Community OrchestraofthePortlandSymphonyonJuly27;and IncaSon'sauthenticmusicanddancefromtheAndes onAugust2.'HicncellistPeterIcwvandbaroqueand jazzharpsichordistAudlevGreenexploredifferent stylesofmusiconAugust8;followedbyafolk,]X)p, andbluesextravaganzastarringAnniClark,Lisa ('allant-Seal,andDanMerrillonAugust9;andabig bandjazzconcertbythestudentsandfacultyof(Limp Encore-CodainSwedenonAugust13.'TheChoral Art Camcrata presents a program of a cappclla classicalmusicandnegrospiritualsonAugust16;and MainejazzmusiciansSteveGrover(drums)andBrad Tem1(clarinet)performonAugust23.Theseason endswithtwoconcertsby('ampEncore-Qxlaguest artists:pianistVirginiaEskinonAugust28;and sopranoPamelaIVlIalperformingworksofSchubert and Schumann with pianist Michael Manning on September 3. Meanwhile, the Sebago-Long Like
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Bowdoin Summer iMusic Festival, 6300 College Station,Brunswick.T’hisyeartheEridaynight MusicEcstconcertseriesat8p.m.inBrunswick1ligh School’sCrooker'HicaterwillfeatureBrahms’Piano 'InoNo.2inC.MajorOp.87,MarioCastclnuoxoTcdcsco’sSonatinaforHuteandGuitar,andBach’s BrandenburgConcertoNo.4inCMajoronJuly25; andBarber’sSummer Music,Mozart’sPianoConcerto No. 23 in A Major K. 488, and Schubert’s Piano Quintetinz\Major"Trout’’onAugust1.MusicEcst ticketscost$17.50foradultsand$10forchildren.The WednesdayeveningUpbeat!scriesofinformaland eclecticconcertsat7:30p.m.inKresgeAuditorium willincludeSchubert’sStringTrioinBbD.581, DivertimentoNo.4byElliottSchwartz,excerptsfrom Schubert’sWinterrei.se,andSonnetstoOrpheus,BookI by Richard Danielpour on July 23; and Scrcnatc Concertante Op. 105 by Anton Diabelli, Six Melodies—Nocturne by John Cage,FedericosLittle SongsforChildren by George Crumb,Mountingfor the Queen of Sunday by Warren Benson, and Bernstein’sWestSideStar)'arrangedforpercussion andpianosbyJeffMilarskyonJuly30.Upbeat!tickets cost$8.IlieCalaPerformanceat8p.m.onThursday, July22inCrooker3'heatcrwillincludeBach’s ConcertoforViolin,Oboe,andStringsincminor, Brahms’(>clloSonataNo.2inEMajor,andMozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major K. 467 “Ehira Madigan”(tickets$22.50).TheCamperFestivalof ContemporaryMusicwillfeatureworksbyresident composersPeterAskim,RobertBcascr,Sebastian Currier,DavidLcisncr,ElliottSchwartz,andthe FestivalsstudentcomposersJuly24,26,and27at7:30 p.m.inKresgeAuditorium(tickets$8).BoxOffice: 725-3895.
BatesCollege,141NicholsStreet,Lewiston.The MidsummerlakesideConcertScriesoffreeoutdoor concertsonthetcnaceoverlookingDike/Xndrcwsat6 p.m.on3'hursdayeveningsbeginswithjazzstandards and original compositions played by the Orion EnsembleonJuly17,followedbythe125thAnny BandoftheMaineAnnyNationalGuardperforming popularandpatrioticstandardsonJuly24;klezmcr music from the Casco Bay Tnmmlers on July 31; BenoitBorcpicandEricndsentertainingwithFrancoAmcricansongsonAugust7;andWaketheNeighbors playingCelticmusicwithajazzyedgeonAugust14 (feelfreetobringblankets,lawnchairs,andpicnic suppers;therainsiteistheOlinArts(.enterconcert hall).31icsummerchamlx*rmusicscriestakesplace intheOlinArtsCenterconcerthallat8p.m., beginningonEridav,August1withcellistSolen DikenerandpianistYasinDikenerplayingworksof Boccherini, Othmar Schoeck, l-'aurd, and Paul 3’orlelicr.Next,onWednesday,August6pianists Erank Glazer and Duncan Cumming ’93 perform Mozart,Schubert,andBrahms.3’hcn,onSaturdav, /Xugust9violinistScottEsty’92joinstheDikcnersfor music by Haydn, Brahms, and Ives. Lastly, on Wedncsdav. August 13 Cumming and Estv present threeBrahmssonatasforviolinandpiano.Ticketsare $5foradultsand$2forstudentsandseniors.Call7866135forticketsor7864)077formoreinformation.
Chocolate Church /Vts Center, 804 Waslunglon Street,Bath.PrindallFamilyBluegrass—recent inducteesintotheMaineBluegrassHallofFame— willblendtraditionalbluegrasssongswithsilkvsmoothharmoniesat7:30p.m.on3’uesday,Julv22. Then Maine’s own Devonsquarc brings their distinctivemixtureoffolk,rock,jazz,andbeat
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ColbyCollege,Waterville.'HieNewEnglandMusic Camp Pops Concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 2 in Wadsworth Gymnasium ($12.50).RobertEdwardSmithwillgiveaharpsichord recital on Wednesday, August 13 in Given Auditorium;followedbyanorganrecitalbyJohnRose andJohnWalkeronThursday,August14atalocation stillTBA;andtheChurchMusicInstituteClosing RecitalonThursday,August15inIxirimcrChapel (allthreearcat7:30p.m.withfreeadmission).Eor moreinformation,call872-3276.
Bay Chamber Concerts, P.O. Box 191, Camden, presentsascriesof8p.m.ThursdayandEriday eveningclassicalandjazzconcerts,withfreepre¬ concerttalksat7p.m.TheVermeerQuartetwillplay musicbyBeethoven,Tchaikovsky,andMendelssohn July24-25;andJuly31andAugust1theywillperfonn works of Kuhlau, Bartok, and Schumann. Next, violinistShmuel/Vshkcnasi,cellistMarcJohnson,and pianistIxxmardHokansonplaymusicbyBeethoven, Schubert,andDvorakAugust7-8.Followingthat, violinistKatherineWinkler,violistAtarArad,cellist MarcJohnson,bassistTimothyPitts,andpianist EvelyneBrancartperfonnSchubert’s“'I’rout”Quintet andotherfavoriteworksbyBeethovenandBarricrc August14-15.ThentheIxmisianaJazzRepertory EnsembleplaysNewOrleansjazzAugust21-22.'Ilie seasonfinalefeaturesflutistThomasWolf,violinist RoyMalan,violistScottWoolwcaver,cellistMichael Mermagcn, and pianist Robin Sutherland playing music by Reicha, Zimbalist, and Chausson on 'Iliursday,August28.AllconcertstakeplaceintheairconditionedRockportOperaHouse,andticketscost $17foradultsand$7forstudents.Gall(888)707-2770 or236-2823.
ByeByeBirdie,Rigoletto,SouthPacific, andPollies performedbytheMOKchorusandsoloistsat8p.m. onFriday,AugustIandat5p.m.onSunday,August 3inIlancock;andat7p.m.onSaturday,August2at the I'irst Congregational Church of Blue Hill ($13615).Ei•Hawingthatisacomicdoublebillof Mcnotti’sThe TelephoneandRavel’sThe Spanish HourbothfullystagedandsunginEnglishat8p.m. onSaturday,August9andat5p.m.onSunday, August10($13615).’I’hcnextproductionisKirke Mcchem’s celebrated operaTarluffe, based on Moliere’sclassiccomedyandsunginEnglishat8 p.m.onEriday,August15andSaturday,August16, andat5p.m.onSunday,August17($13615).Then “'I'heThreeBaritones”—RossDarlington,Terry Morris, and John Murclle —make a refreshing antidotetoyou-know-whoat8p.m.onWednesday, August6($667).lastly,Impromptu!,Maine’sowna cappellasingers,presentaprogramofmadrigals,part songs,andstandardsat8p.m.onWednesday,August 20($667).Therewillalsobeaspecial,45-minutc young people’s performance ofI'he Telephoneincludinganopportunit}’tomeettheartistsandtour theset—at10a.m.onTuesday,August5($3),anda “sneakpreview’’operadiscover}’ofTartuffewiththe directorsandperformersaimedatfirst-timers,young people, and anyone else who wants to know more aboutoperaat7p.m.onMonday,August11($5). Call5464495fortickets.
MUSEUMS
Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland.“DiamondCove:Lmdscapeandleisurein 19th-CenturyAmerica”showcasestheidyllicbeautyof Portland’sdefinitiveVictorianpicnicspotasseen throughtheeyesofCharlesCodman,EdwardHenry Seager, and John Greenleaf Cloudman (through August17).AlexKatzUndertheStars:American landscapes1951-1995”isthefirstretrospectiveexhibit ofKatz’sacclaimedpaintingsrangingfromwoodland andbeachscenesinMainetourbanscenesinNew’ York City (through September 14). “Seurat to Scverini:EuropeanMasterworksfromtheRobertand MaurineRothschildEamilyCollection”featuresmore than30drawingsandprintsbyEdgarDegas,Sonia Delaunay,PaulGauguin,JulioGonzalez,Natalia Gontcharova,JuanGris,PaulKlee,GustavKlimt, ErancisKupka,HanriLmrens,FernandIZger,Henri Matisse,JoanMiro,PictMondrian,PabloPicasso, OlgaRozanova,GeorgesRouault,GeorgesSeurat, Gino Scverini, and Edouard Vuillard (through October13).“AndrewWyethat80:ACelebration" focusesontheartist’sworkinMaineandfeatures morethan20watercolors,dnbmshes,andtemperasof landscapes,interiors,andportraits(throughOctober 13).Themuseumisopen10a.m.to5p.m.TuesdaySaturday,10a.m.to9p.m.Thursday-Friday,and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. From July through Columbus Day the museum is also open 10-5 on Mondays.Admissionis$6foradults,$5forseniors andstudents,and$1forchildren6-12,withfree admissionforeveryoneEridayeveningsfrom5p.m.to 9p.rn.Call773-AR'ISor(800)639-4067.
MaineHistoricalSocietyGallery,489Congress Street,Portland.“'IlieWayIafeShouldBe:Tourism, Romance, and Reality in Early Modern Maine” explores how state leaders, tourism promoters, residents, Native Americans, newly arrived immigrants,andenthusiastictouristsallhelpedcreate, inthe1920s,auniquebutoftencontradictor}'image ofMaineasaplaceoftime-honoredvirtuesand modemprogress(throughNovember8).TTicCaller}' isopenWednesday-Saturdayfromnoonto4p.m. Admissionis$2foradultsand$1forchildrenunder 12.Forfurtherinfonnation,call879-0427.
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