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home of the world class shipbuilder BathIronWorks and the 17th best smallcityinAmerica!In1608thefirst ship built in the New World was launched twelve miles down river and sincethattimeshipsofevery'classhave been built here. At the south end of thecityisthenationallyacclaimed MaineMaritimeMuseum oftenvisited by Tall Ships. Nearby are coastal beaches with beautiful expanses of sand, water, and sky. Downtown Bath has a unique mixofstores,restaurantsandservices. Dock at our Citypier, enjoyapicnicat our Kennebecriverfrontpark, and stay in one of our quaint B&B's. Bath's residentialandbusinessareasreflect threecenturiesofhistory'.Borthosewho enjoy old buildings and architectural variety,Bathoffersselfguidedwalking and driving tours. Come celebrate the artsatthe ChocolateChurch, and join 70,000 visitors during our 4thofJuly HeritageDays. Come and visit the new Wingfarm, Bath'sfirstbusinesspark.
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Bowdoin Summer Music Festival, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. This rears MusicTest con¬ certserieswillbeheldalSpan.onbridavsat Crooker Theater al Brunsw ick High School beginninginJulv.Foradditionalinformation about the Bowdoin College Music Festival and the‘’Upbeat!ConcertScries”(heldTuesday evenings at pan. at the Kresge Auditorium atBowdoin)call(207)"253222.lbordertickets,(207) 725-3895.
Freeport Summer Concert Series,L.L.BeanDiscovery Park, Freeport. Even Saturday fromJulv1toSeptember2, from7:30to9:15pan.,big name entertainers perform. Thissear’sscheduleincludes: John McCutcheon, singer andsongwriteronJuly1; SchoonerFare,Folk,onJulv 4;Fusion,phvsicalcomedy, onJulv4;BacktoBasics,tra¬ ditionalbluegrass,onJulvS; Charles Brown Organization, swing and Caribbean, on July 15;ChristineL^vin,singer and songwriter on Juh 22: Connac McCarthv, singer andsongwriter,onJuly29; Michael Menes and f riends, phvsical comedv. on August 5; CindyBullens,folkrock,on August 12; Gizmo Guvs, phvs¬ icalcomcdv.onAugust19; Buckw heat Zvdeco. Creole, on August 26; and Inanna, African percussion, on September 2.
Portland Svmphom Orchestra, 4"~ Congress Street Mezzanine, Box 3573, Portland, in Merrill Auditorium. On Thursday. June 29. ‘’Independence Pops,” the Portland Symphony Orchestra’sannualmusicalsaluteto IndependenceDav.willbeperformed.it":30 p.m.atFortWilliamsParkinCapeF.lizabcth. Program highlights include .Mron Copland’s "Lincoln Portrait..I he Red Ponv.” and "Fanfare for the Common Man.” as well as Tchaikovskv’s 1812 Overture andavarietyof Americanandpatrioticmusic.Afireworksdisplavwillconcludetheconcert.PSOwillper¬ form the "Independence Pops" concert through¬ outthe4thofJulvweekendalthefollowing limesandlocations:Fridav.June30atThornton AcademyFootballFieldinSacoat”:3()p.m.; Saturdav.Julv1.attheCentralMaine'Icchnical College Campus in Auburn at ":30 p.m.; Sundav.Julv2atSIrawncePeak,Bridgtonal 7:30 p.m.: and Mondav. July 3 at the Southern Maine'IcchnicalCollegeinSouthPortlandat4 p.m.(207) S42-0S00.
Hanilton House Concerts. Vaughan’s Cane. South Berwick. Summer concerts in an
Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ presents the 89thannualsummerrecitalseriesonthemighty Kotzschmar organ at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday
evenings(exceptAugust3and17.both Thursday evenings) in Merrill Auditorium. The 2000 summer series includes: Portland Municipal Organist Ray Comils on June 13; lx“wWilliamsofMesa,Arizona.June20; Thomas Murray of New Haven, Connecticut, June27;HaroldStoverofPortland,Maine, along with the Portland Community Chorus in anAll-AmericanFourthofJulySalute,July4; Ann Elise Smoot of Ixmdon. England, on July 11; Diane Meredith Belcher, of Memphis lennessee, on July IS; John Weaver of New York CitvonAugust3;LynIarsenonAugust8;Joyce Jones of Waco, lexas, on August 15; John Rose of1lartford,Connecticut,oiiAugust17;Fred Hohman of South Bend. Indiana, on August 22. performing the Kotzschmar Organ SSlb Birthday Concert:andChristaRakichofIlartford. Connecticut, on August 20. Admission is by donation, with 85 suggested. Informal demon¬ strationconcertsareheldat12noonon Thursdays:June22;Juh6:August10;and August 24. Fall concerts include Dame Gillian Weir of Ixmdon. England, performing a dedica¬ tion concert of the new 5-manual console on October24;onFridav.October27.the Halloween Silent Film Concert will be per¬ formed bv Dorothy Papadakos of New York City and Tuesday. December 19, "Christmas w ith
Comils” features Ray Cornils.Thc Kotzschmar FestivalBrassandtheParishRingers.(207)8839525.
'Hie I Mirk Societv for Chamber Music, P.O. Box 11, Portland. This summer the Portland StringQuartetwillperformattheShaker Society Meetinghouse in New Gloucester al 7 p.m.onJulv15th.Reservationsrequired.(207) 926-4597. '
First Parish Church, Maine StreetalBalliRoad,near Bowdoin College, Brunsw ick, presentsaseriesofsummer recitalsbyoutstandingNew Englandorganistsplavedon therestored1883llutchingsPlaistedorgan.Concertsper¬ formed from 12:10 p.m. to 12:50p.m.onTuesdays, include:StuartForsterof Christ Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Julv 11: Sean Fleming of St.Andrew’sEpiscopal Church in Newcastle, Maine, on July 18; Sharon SaundersofPleasantStreet United Methodist Church in W'atcrville.Maine.onJuly 25;RavCornils,FirstParish Church in Brunswick, Maine, on August 1; and IlaroldStoverofWoodfords Congregational Church in Portland, Maine, on August 8.Atourofthehistoricchurch willbeavailableaftereachconcert.(207)7297331 or (207) 443-6597.
Round Top Center for the Arts. Business Route 1.Damariscotta,presentsalargevarietyofcon¬ certsthroughoutthesummer,allbeginningat8 p.m.: June 17. Inanna Drummers, the popular women’s drumming and singing group from Maine,buttrainedinWestAfricanandCeltic music;June20,theSt.CeciliaTriowith Duncan Cumming, piano. Scott Esty, violin and Solen Dikencr. cello playing Mozart, Beethoven and Schoenfeld; July 11, the DaPonte Quartet Benefitperformanceoffersaprogramofstring quartetclassics;andAugust25and26, Chamberfest. (207) 563-1507.
NorthAtlanticBluesFestival,1larborPark. Rockland,offerssixteenhoursofmainstage musicalentertainment,rainorshine.Performing onSaturdav.July8willbe“alltheboys:”James Hninderbird Ford; Roy Gaines; Skeeter Brandon I lighwav 61: Eddie the Chief Clearwater; Melvin 1 avlor; Eddie Shaw and the Wolfgang; and Ixainic Brooks. On Sunday July 9"allthegirls"willentertain:Marv1avlor; RosieIxxlctandtheZydecoSweethearts;Big time Sarah; Debbie Davies; Duly Bianca; E.C. Scott; and Sapphire the Uppity Blues Wbman.
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latkes Region Community Theater. I atke RegionIlighSchool,Naples.“Turkey1lollow Consort Benefit Concert" with I dm Row e, Denns Breau, and Dave Row e performing to benefitBridgtonFriendsoftheArtsfundraising forrenovationofIakcRegionIlighSchool auditorium. <207) 539-2533.
Portland Parks and Recreation, Summer in the Parks Concerts. In Deering Oaks Park, summer concerts will include: Phil Rich Big Bandwithhitsfromthe1930sand1940sat ~:30 pan.. June 20; Mark Miller Blues Band at 7:30pan.,June27;Tangletoons,achildren's concertat12:30pan..July6;U.S.AnnyBand placingballadsandshowtunesat7:30pan.. Jul\11at7:30pan.;1lickmanMagicShow,for thekidinallofus.at12:30pan..July13;Five inTime,acappcllaQuintetonat7:30pan., JulsIS;JulieanilBrownie,children’sentertain¬ ers.at12:30pan..July20;MarcustheMusic Man,achildren'sconcertat12:30pan..July 27;IauraCoro,ReggaeandLatinrhythms,at 7:30p.m.,August1;Theled1leads,perfonningcampsongsandkidsmusic,at12:30pan.. August 3; The Piners, an American 1-olk band, at7pan..AugustS;SammieIlasneswithkids songsgaloreat12:30pan..August10;andJudy PancoastandkidPop!,aspecialeveningkids shosv.at7pan..August15.Concertsatthe WesternPromParkinclude:Markl-'arrington. CountryfolkatSpan.,June21;Sistermoon, contemporan acoustic folk duo. at S pan. Dan Merrill,acousticcontemporaryfolk,atSpan.. Juls5;ThePinersatSpan..July19:BeBob Jazzat7:15pan.,Juls25;SlaidCleaves. Americanafolk,at7:45pan..July26;I-Jizabetli RossBank,contemporanacousticfolk,at7:45 pan..August2:TheMcCarthy's,acoustic countn-folk.at7:30pan..August9;andAbi Tapia,contemporaryacousticfolk,at7:30pan.. August16.ConcertsatbortAllenParkinclude: Chandler'sBandConcertat”pan..July4.July 13.Juls20.andJuls27.withAugust3asarain date,ifneeded.AttheTaylorStreetParkwith Reiche Communits Center scheduled in case ofrain.s\illbe:MarcustheMusicMan.at 12:30pan..JulslS;andJulie&Brownie,pre¬ sentingakid'sconcertwithpiratesongsat 12:31)pan..AugustS.Specialesentsandfesti¬ valsinclude:agrandre-openingceremony andblockpartsonCongressStreetsvithmusic bsSchoonerFare.speeches,food,children’s paradeandtours,onSaturday.June10from10 to2pan.:BackCoseFamilyDayFestisal.with music,games,sportingesents.fixxl.firefighter’s foam,cardboardcanoerace,ssithBaxter Boulesardclosedtoschiculartraffic,on Sundas.June12from11am.to3pan.; Creator Portland Open at the Riserside Coif Course.June2StoJune30;andthe4thofJuly Festisal.withmusic,games,food,fireworkson Saturday.Juls-Ifrom6to10pan.
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Rockland-Thomaston z\rea Chamber of Commerce presents the Second Annual North AtlantichoikEestivalat1larborParkin Rockland on August Is from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Performers include Ron Block; David Wilcox; John Gorka;The Ncilds; lorn Rush; 1 .co Kottkc; Diuric Geltman; and Sister Moon. (207) 596-0376; w\vw.midcoast.com/~rtacc.
Arts Conservators Theater and Studio: I lank and Nancy Beebe 1’heater at Arts Conservatory Studio, 341 Cumberland Ave, Portland. Conservatory combining the efforts ofseasonedprofessionalssuchas1lank Beebe’s Embassv Players with independent artists. The 2000 season begins with Calvin? bvIlankBeebe,arousingmusicalstoryof Calvin Coolidge, who managed to gain nine¬ teen elected offices, including becoming the 30thPresidentoftheUnitedStates,allwhile savingvervlittle,throughMay21. How Uncivilized of You. bv Hank Beebe, a humor¬ ousandmusicallookatthelackofcivilitvin ourinstitutionsofhigherlearningwillbe performed from Julv 7 to Julv 23..A vibrant newplavaboutlifeinanurbanbarriofeatur¬ ing Latin rhvthms and dances. Dancing Dandelions, bv W illiam Schlottmann is scheduled for August IS-Septembcr 3. Dear Liar, bvJeromeKiltv,isabiographsintwo acts adapted from the correspondence of George Bernard Shaw and the English actress Mr. Patrick Campbell. Act I covers the period 1899-1914 and Act II covers 19141939. Muriel Kenderdine and John I lickson arc featured performers, with production planned for September S-24. (207) 761-2465.
rVnmdcl Barn Plavhouse at 53 Gid Post Rd. in zVundcl,justamileoffRouteOne.Enjoylive professional theater and New England hospitalitvintheSmithsisters’restored1888farm barn.Startthefunwith'TheAllNightStrut, classsassyageofbigbandsandballroomdanc¬ ing;thejazz,bluespopbebopandswingdance ofthes()sand40s,June17toJuly8.Next comes I Ixwc you. You’re Perfect. Now Change.CatchthisflavorfromJuly11toJuly 22.'Thisis“Seinfeldsettomusic,’’awilt)’musi¬ cal review about the mating dance presented “ofF-BroadwavandinArundel.”Annie,which bvspecialarrangementwiththeVinegarIlill YouthTheater,showsfromJuly25toz\ugust5. Beehive,the1960sIlairdo'ThatNeverDied comprisedofMusicofthe1960sinthetradi¬ tionof Forever Plaid andthelaffetascanbe seenfrom.August8toz\ugust19.Celebrate Tina Turner, Annette Euniccllo, Connie Erancis,JanisJoplin.DianaRoss.LeslieGore. PetulaClark,inAlwavs...PatsyClinefrom August 22 to September 2. Performances at 8p.m.mostewes,'lues-Sun:a2p.m.matinee on one Wednesday and Eriday for each show. Seasonalboxoffice:(207)985-5553.
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Maskers have cnjoxcd appearances by many luminariesintheir13vearsofperformances including Lix ('liman and Ali McGraw. The season opens with Communicating Doors, by Sir Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Chris Bates,fromJune1toIS. Pageant, ahistorical spoofabouttheall-Americanbeautypageant, bookandEricsbvBillRussellandIminkKelly, music bv Albert Iwans and conceived bv Robertlx>ngbottom.playsfromJulyB-SO. Don’t miss Svlvia, bv A.R. Gurney, a modern romantic comcdv about a triangle between a marriedcouple.Kaleand('reg.andthestreetsmartdog,Svhia,onzXugust16-27.Nextcomes Keely and Du, bvJaneMartinanddirectedby Reedlarrar.aharrowingexaminationofthe abortiondebate.Du.aradicalright-tolife activist,andKeely,apregnantrapevictim,tran¬ scendtheircircumstancesintheideological issuesthatseparatethem.September28to October 15. (207) 33S-9668.
Carousel Music Center, in Boothbay Harbor, is named for the movie Carousel which was filmedthere.Cometothecabaretwhereyou’ll bewinedanddinedandtreatedtoalittlebitof old time vaudeville, some old time Broadway andalotofoldtimeshowbizinaturnofthe centun atmosphere-all for only $23! Season beginsonMav20witharepealofthesuccess¬ ful 19W show. American bandstand, brom June26loJuh29.therollicking1950sshow PePop and All That Jazz issuretoentertain. Proadwav I tidies bringstogetherthreeof Broadwax’sfamousladies'inanoriginalexpo¬ sitionofsonganddance,fromJulv31toLibor Day. 120") 633-5297.
Deertrees Theater and Cultural Center. Nestled within the woods just outside IlarrisonCenter.Dccrtrcesislistedonboth Maine’s Register of 11 istoric Landmarks and theNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces. Designed in 193s, it was the drcam of b.mica Clav Dillon, a noted opera coach, singer, and director from New York's Metropolitan Opera Compam . Located on the site of a former deer run and rustically constructed of peeled rose hemlock cut on site, Dccrtrces takesvouintoareallifefantasylandscapeas itproffersavastvarietvofculturallyenrich¬ ing art forms surrounded b\ the spectacular landscape of w estern Maine. Some of Deertrecs’s original sponsors include Helen I laves, Rudv Vallee, and I lumphrey Bogart. AfterDillon’sdeaththetheaterpassed throughanumberofowners,finallyfalling into disrepair. In 1984 a community group began marathon restoration efforts. The more than 30 innovative events Dccrtrces will be hosting between June and Libor Day include performances by Rick Charette; Portland Opera; Susan Poulin; Dave Mallett; Don Doane; Don Campbell; Anne Clark and Dan Merrill; Tim Sample; Black bkiglc Jazz Band; Banjo Dan and the Midnight Plow box s; Likes Region Community Theatre; Manchester Brass; and August
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Ereeport Plavers. This year-round company, based out of Ereeport I ligh School, performs a musical each summer during the first three weekendsinAugust;thisyearit’sGuys and Dolls. Noreservations;7:30curtain.(207) 865-3379.
Grand Auditorium. Main Street. Dow ntow n Ellsworth. brom its landmark opening in July of 193S through its long-running role as the leadingtheaterofthesilverscreen,through fire and flood and almost certain abandon¬ ment to its rescue and return in the 1970s, this grand dame has alwavs beckoned. (207) 667-9500.
Hackmatack Plavhouse on Route 9 in Berwick. Enjoy dinner before the show at the Ritz Carleton Canopy Cafe at the Playhouse housed in the convert-d dairy barn - ftdl dinner theater packages - Eriday features a buffet of home cookin'; on Saturday get the ftdl New England lobster dinner, including chow da’ and clambake. Sas e room for Guptill's own famous farm-grown straw berry shortcake served at intermission! The 29th season of professional summer stock includes The Sound of Music. Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple, The Rodgers and Hammerstein clas¬ sic Oklahoma, the antic comedy The Foreigner. and those riotous nuns with Slunsense II (the Second Coming). (207) 698-1807.
Mad Horse Theater. 92 Oak Street. Portland. Don't miss What The Ruder Saw, a madcapsexfarcebvbadboyBritishwriter joeOrton,whoseribaldsatiricvisionwould make Oscar Wilde blush. June S - July 9. (207) 7“5-5103. www.madhorsc.com
Maine State Music Theatre, Inc. Returning this summer to the all-new Pickard Theater at Bowdoin College, MSMT begins its sea¬ son with Big River, Mark Twain's sprawling adventure of 1 lucklcberry Einn (June 13-24). followedbythefast-pacedfarce, X'ictor/X'ictoria (June27-July8). The Sound of Music, the last collaboration of Rodgers and 1lammcrstcin.willgracethestageinabig was from July 11-29. Next is the new musical Titanic, with a glorious Maury Ycston score and a detailed book by Peter Stone, both multiple Tony-Award w inners. The fifth pre¬ sentationwillbe Swingdmc Canteen, aninti¬ mate musical with a large score reminiscent of the music created for and during World War 11. This off-Broadway comedy hit cen¬ ters around the adventures of an all-girl USO troupe. (207) “25-8769 www.msmt.org
Maine Summer Dramatic Institute. MSDI’s Shakespeare in Deering Oaks Park is thelargestfreeculturaleventofferedbythe citv of Portland during the summer. This vear’sproduction. The Tempest, isthecuhni-
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Maritime Productions. ' The world's only complctelv nautical, entirch professional entertainment company, performing true tales of intrigue and horror from our mar¬ itime past and present featuring haunted lighthouses,shipwrecks,ghostships,canni¬ balism, women pirates, strange occurrences and much more.” This summer's offering performance. "Seafaring Legends. Haunts &• Folklore."is"entertain-mentwithabackdrop onh mother nature can supply...the sision, sound and scent of sky. sea and landscape." Iwo two-hour professional theater perfor¬ mances leas e from the Kennebunkport Marina on Ocean Avenue aboard the Deep Water eserv dav at 3:30 and 6:30 from June through September. Dress for an outdoor experience. 1207) 641-231 3 or I-877 SEASHOW. MaritimeprodtS cyhertours.com
Ogunquit Plavhouse is entering its 68th sea¬ son. Since opening in 1933. the 750-scat. whitewashed. restored barn has brought an outstanding,star-studded,performingarts compans to Ogunquit. earning it the title "America's Foremost Summer Theater.” The cast of performers partaking in Playhouse summers is endless and includes such lights as Lillian Gish. Mvrna Loy. Phyllis Thaxtcr. Basil Rathbone, lalhdah Bankhead. Bette Davis-well,vongetthepicture!Newartis¬ ticdirectorRoyRugosin'sseasonstartswith Art (June19-July1),followedby Accomplice ijuls3-15), The Will Kogers Dollies (July1729), I he Complete Works o/ William Shakespeare (Abridged) (July31-August12), and Grease (August 14-Septembcr 3). (20") 646-2402; (207) 646-5511. www.ogunquitplashouse.org
Penobscot Theatre Company. Bangor. Celebrating the seventh anniversary this year of the outdoor summer Maine Shakespeare Festival, Penobscot Theatre Company con¬ tinues to bring life to the Downtown Bangor waterfront. A unique Northern Maine experi¬ ence:feastonfareprovidedbyon-siteven¬ dors,whilefire-torchjugglers.Renaissance singers and dancers, and spirited swordplay entertainsouduringthepre-showactivities. Maine Shakespeare 2000 will feature Hamlet and The Comedy of lirrors by William
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Shakespeare. Koseiicrdntz and (diildcnxterii are Dead bv loin Stoppard in rotating reper¬ tory from Jul\ IS through August 12. Also, for six performances onh. on the indoor opera house stage, Chdrlotle's Web bvI,B. White adapted bv Joseph Robinette. In I99“. Penobscot Theatre Company acquired the beautiful historic (ISSS • Bangor Opera Ilouse.Ihisprovidesanothervenueforthe theatre and allows an expanded season, including special touring performances and community involvement, i 20”) 942-Bs> ww w. ma incguidc.com /plc
Portland Opera Rcpcrton Theater, Merrill Auditorium. Congress St.. Portland. Cel vour ticketscarbtowhatpromisestobesell-out performances of Portland Opera's three pro¬ ductions performed during one intense week inoneofthelines!facilitiesinthenorthcast. The Metropolitan Opera s John Check sang theroleofScarpiaintheP.O.RT.'s199“ production ol Taxed intheMerrill Auditorium. \\ hen asked w hat he thought ol the newh refurbished hall. Check said. “(Ian Itakeitwithme?’iOlListyear’sproduction. Ld Boheme. a Boxton Cdobc reviewstales: "This company is no longer a ragtag provin¬ cialoperation;withthisshowithasattained aconsiderablyhigherartisticstandardthan anything we have w itnessed recently in Boston.’’ Conducted by former Portland Symphony Orchestra Music Director and Conductor 1!9“6-l9SS i. Bruce I langcn. P.O.RI.returnsforitssixthseasonspreading itsefforts(andwings)overthreedistinct operaticforms.Thcvarc:VerdisRfgo/e//o. July2".29.>I;andMcnotti’s Ilie Medium and Mozart's Impresurio added as a doublebill.Julv2Sands().P.O.R.T,alsocontinues withitsdolingArtistProgramwhichwas started in the company’s second year. 1996. and has graduated 20 members. The pro¬ gram is designed to give younger singers on the verge ol professional careers pcrlormancc experience and coaching which thcv wouldn’tordinarilyreceive.AoungArtists participate in the main stage production in minorrolesandinthechorus;thcvalsoper¬ form in operatic recital concerts around the stateduringJulv.In2000.therewillbeIO such concerts in locations ranging from Damariscotta to York. (20”) 767-07“ V 207) S42-OSOO. www.portopcra.inaine.org.
Saco River (.range Hall. Salmon balls. Rd. BarMills.AIhiivcrsalistchurch,asilent movie house, and now . since 1990 when-the Packardfamilyboughtit.abright,intimate IISOscats)performingartscenterandthe¬ ater. Ihe /’ogg Brothers. knownfortheirpol¬ ished. fast-paced shows, performing bluestinged mountain songs, harmony yodcling. soulfulgospelquartets,livelyinstrumentals on guitar, banjo, mandolin and bass, arc back again in concert on Mav B. Ihe ITm neaxt I'iddle jamboree livensupthestage
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on Mav 19 with The Oki Grav Goose, the Ben Guillemettc l■anlil\. Gape Breton Step Dancers, and the acclaimed fiddle champi¬ on.lim"Lucky"I'arrell.1207i929-64'2.
I'he Theater At Monmouth, Designated by the Maine Slate Legislature in 1975 as '"I he Shakespearean I heater of Maine", the Theater at Monmouth performs in historic Cumston Hall, a cenlurv old A ictorian Opera 1 louse graced with a soaring tower, stainedglasswindows,rococoplasterand muraled ceilings. W ith onk 275 seats, no audience member is more than 12 rows away from the performers -no need for micro¬ phones here! iA pairofbinoculars,however, canbeseenifsoutillsourheadbackand gaze at the cherub on the ceiling staring down at sou through them!) A fine summer outing meandering along Route 2(12 through thehills,appleorchards,andlakestothethe¬ aterwherealovalcastofseasonedactors returns summer after summer from theaters in New York and the West Goast —this year celebratingtheir5Istseason!Performedin rotatingrepertors.theseasonbeginswith W illiam Shakespeare's Twelfth Sight on June 50,continuesssithOscarWilde"s The Importance o/Being Earnest, openingJuly.. W illiam Shakespeare's Macbeth opening July 21, Lugcuc O'X’eiH's Ah. Wilderness!, open¬ ing Julv 2S and Lucy Maude Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables opening August 6. 12071 955-9999. www.lheateralmonmouth.org
Waldo Theatre, 916 Main Street. Waldoboro. In 1956. Garroll I. Cooney, a Xew York lumber dealer w ith foresight and vision,decidedtobuildastate-of-the-art movie theatre in Waldoboro, hiring Xew York theater architect Bejamin Schlangcr. Schlangcr was rumored Io have designed Xew York's Radio Citv Music 1 lall. so the Waldo earned the title ol "Maine's Little Radio Citv". True or not. the Waldo was rec¬ ognized bv the Association of Motion Picture Ow ners of America as one ol the best designedsmalltheatersintheI’SClosed dow n in the mid 1950s, the theater suffered rearsofneglect,finallybeingrescuedin 19S1withdedicatedlocaleffort.TheWaldo's exteriorisGreekRevival;itsinterior,art deco, with 401) plush scats and wonderful acoustics.AllshowsareatSp.m. Pride o/ Maine Fiddling Festival is scheduled for May 20, and features 'The Old Grey Goose, fiddling Tim I 'arrell. The Guillmclte t'amilv. and others. The Swordsman, fea¬ tured in the movie Princess liride. willper¬ form on June 5. On June 10 Anni Clark. Dan Merrill, and Lvnn Deeres offer Ender the Song Tree. 'The Don Campbell Band appears on June 25. Oklahoma. America s faroritemusical,hitstheWaldoStagelorsix performances onlv. David Scheel. Australia’s
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VictorBorge,isheretotickleyourfunny bone with liis one man comedy Musically Maestro. Don’t miss this American premier. August 19! Laurel Masse and Vinnie Martucci join together on the Waldo Stage for one night only, August 26. brom the moment of her debut as a founding member of The Manhattan Transfer, Laurel Masse has enjoved the affection of audiences and therespectofcriticsworldwideandhasbeen referredtoasthe“bestfemalejazzvocalist thissideofEllaorSarah”.PianistVinnie Martucci came to public attention in the late 80s with his jazz-fusion group The Dolphins. (207) S62-6060. www.waldothcatrc.com
The Waterville Opera House at 93 Main Street,W'atcrville.Builtin1902itisthethird largesttheatervenueinthestate.Blessed with995plushred.velvetseats,notonewith abadviewofthestage,apitlargeenough fora30-pieceorchestra,rich,redvelvetcur¬ tain,stunninggoldleafplasterwork,excellent acousticsandstateoftheartequipment.
Restored in the 1970s, this Colonial Revival stvlebuilding(whichalsohousesthecity hall)islistedontheNationalRegisterof 11istoricPlaces.Ithasachievedareputation for excellence among performing arts presen¬ tersinthestate,includingtheincreasingly popular Maine International f ilm festival. (207) 873-5381; 207-873-7000. www.operahouse.com
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BatesDanceFestival,BatesCollege.Lewiston. The Bates Dance Festival, northern New England's leading contemporary dance present¬ ingandtrainingprogram,offersaseasonwhich includesthreeinternationallyrenowneddairce companies,aswellasconcertsfeaturingmod¬ ern,jazz,improvisationaltapdanceandmusic, and works bv established and emerging choreo¬ graphersfromaroundtheworld.TheFestival featurescriticallyacclaimedirewworksby modern masters David Dorfman Dance, Dendy Dance and Theater and the high-pow¬ ered contemporarv African-American company ofRonaldK.Brown/Evidence,aswellasper¬ formancesbyimprovisationaltapsensation IIcrbin“Tamano"VanCayseeleandinterdisci¬ plinaryperformanceartistsBill“Crutch” ShannonandCarlson.Inadditiontoitsmainstageperformanceseriesofthirteenconcerts, thefestivalofferstwointensivetrainingpro¬ grams.oneforadultsandoneforyounger dancers.Events,allatBatesCollege,arc:July 22, "Alone and Togcther/Faculty Concert,’ an evening of solos and ducts by modem choreog¬ rapher Chris Aiken. Cathy Young, Tamica Washington, Michael Foley, Jane W'eincr. and Richard Gonzalez; July 25. "Lecture and Demonstration : Ronald K. Brown/Evidence" offerstheMainepremiereof"Ili-Life,"a deeply moving journey alxnit migration and
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identity,and"UpsideDown,”settotheWest zkfrican music of Oumou Sangare and Fela Kuti; July 29. lecture by Suzanne Carbonncau and perfonnance by Ronald K. Brown/Evidencc; on August 5 tap sensation Ilerbin"lamango”\anCavseclcperformslyri¬ cal and complex rhythms dow n on top of some rockin’liresounds,andBill"Crutch"Shannon createselegantandfluidimagerywithcrutch¬ es,askateboardandvideo,withapost-perfor¬ mancediscussionwiththeartists:international¬ ly acclaimed choreographer David Dorfman Dance and his six-member company perform "ACureforGravity”tothepopularmusicof Joe Jackson on August 4; the David Dorfman Dance appears again on August 5; "Performance: The Composer's Concert," an annualfavoriteatthefestival,featuresmultiinstrumentalists Tigger Benford. Jessa Manno andMikeVargas,pianistClarkStiefelandper¬ cussionists Gilles Obcnnaver and Mauel Wandji in a program of original and impro¬ vised music on August S; on August 11 and 12, .MarkDenchandhistroupeofeightpersent "RockandRoll:ClassicSweet."settothe musicofthe60s.70s.aird80s:theperformance "Moving in the Moment." an evening of improvisational dance and music with contact improviser Karen Nelson and members of the festivaldanceandmusicfaculty;and"Different Voices,"aprogramofnewworksbyestablished and emerging dance artists from around the world, including Ann Carlson, David Neumann, l.isa Race, Mars Williford-Shade. Gabe Masson, Kim Itoh and others, on August 18followedbythestudentfinalecelebrationof diversedancetraditions.(207)786-6881.
Center for Cultural Exchange. One LongfellowSquare,presentsdanceparties evenFridaynightstartingat7pair.Admission variesandisalthedoorandscheduleissubject tochangesopleasecallahead,(207)”61-1545. DanceI'ridayscheduleforeachmonth throughouttheyearisasfollows:1stI'riday. Mediterranean(Greek,Italian.Balkan);2nd Fridav.Latin(Mexican,PuertoRican);3rd Friday,AfricanandAfro-Caribbean;4thI'riday, Celtic(Irish,French-Canadian)and5thFriday. Indian.OnJuly10theCenterissponsoringa concertwithI'heChieftainsattheMerrill Auditorium.
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Bates College Museum of Art, Andrews Road, Lewiston. Summer exhibitions include "Eloquent Objects: The Sense and Sensibilities ofStillLifePainting."openingonJuly8witha publicreceptionfortheartistsfrom~to9p.m. Artistsrepresentedare:LennartAnderson; James Aponovich; Joel Babb; Brett Bigbee; Emils Eveleth; Samuel Gelber: Robert Gibson; Alex Gnidiejko; Tina Ingraham; Janet Manyan; JamesMullen;JoeNicoletti;andSharonYates. Alsoonexhibitis"IlaroldGarde:Women
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I]attcd/lInhatted"andhighlightsfromthecol¬ lection.includingmaritimewatercolorsby \\ illiam Thon. The museum is free and open tothepublic.(2117(786-6158. wxyw.bates.edu/adm/muscum
Bowdoin College Museum of Art. Brunswick. Continuingexhibitsinclude''Portraitsfromthe PermanentCollection,''“ArtandLifeinthe Ancient Mediterranean." and Asian and European art from the permanent collection. Admission is free and the museum is open to thepublic.(207)725-3275.
Center for .Maine I liston. 489 Congress Street.Portland."E Nimbus Unum: Maine and the Making ol a Nation, shows through October31.Maine1listoricalSociety’srare imprintoftheDeclarationolIndependenceis thecenteqjieccofthismillennialexhibition andisoneofonlytwenty-fivecopiesknownto exist.Ilieshowalsoexploresthechanginglives andattitudesofMaineresidentsduringand aftertheRevolutionaryWarandshowcases Mainerswhoplacednationalrolesinthecre¬ ationoftheAmericanidentity.(207)879-0247.
The Chocolate Church Art Gallen , 79S WashingtonStreet.Bath.“TheJuriedfibers and'lextilesExhibit."juriedbyHalcyonBalke and Darch Ixnzgrindcn. through June 24.
Colbv College .Museum of Art. 7600 Mayflower1lill.Waterville.Ongoingexhibits are“TheArtofAlexKatz,"inthePaulJ. Schupf Callen and "Ancient Art." from Colbv'spermanentcollectionintheJette Gallen. “The Joan Wlntney Payson Collection" is on view through June 18. The museumisopentothepublicandisfreeof charge.(207)872-3228.
Davidson A Daughters Contemporary Art, 148IlighStreet.Portland.ThroughJune24. feastyoursensesontheexhibitsincluding worksbvPaulPlante,agroupexhibitcurated bvIlole-in-the-WallStudioworksand.inthe underground salon, works by D.C. Glendinning. Attend the opening reception on Saturday.July1andenjoythe.BruceMcColl paintings,agroupexhibitandGailPaige's acrylicsonpaper.July29offersanopening receptionfortheartistsNatashaMayers,M.R. Truclson and Noah Mayers, w hose work w ill bedisplacedthroughAugust26.(207)/800’66.
East Wind Inn. Route 131,Tenants Harbor. “Barbara Ernst Prey Annual Watercolor Exhibit,NineteenYearsofPaintingMaine,” watercolorsbyinternationallyrecognizedartist Barbara Ernst Prev, shows August 12 and August13from10a.m.to5pan.(207)3726366.
Street,Portland.“LisaDombcck:Paintingson Paper and Canvas,” continues through June 11. (207)““5-4234.
Farnsworth z\rt Museum, 352 Main Street, Rockland. The Farnsworth Ari Museum was foundedin1948bytheestateofLucy Copeland Farnsworth. The original Ceorgianstylcbrickmuseumandartlibraryhousesthe permanentcollectionofAmericanart,witha specialfocusonartrelatedtoMaine,including someS,0()0paintings,sculptures,prints,pho tographs, and works on paper. The museum campus encompasses the Wveth Center, and the W yeth Study Center, opened in 199S to studv and present works bv N.C., Andrew and James Wyeth. On June 25. the Jamicn Morehouse \\ ing opened, completing the museum’s Main Street facade between Elm and Museum Streets. The Farnsworth Art Museum also administers two historic house museums: the Farnsworth 1 lomestead, the Creek Revival home (1849-50) of the Farnsworthfamilv;andtheOlsonIlouse,site ofAndrew\\vethsChristina’sWorld(1948),in nearbv Cushing. The summer schedule is rich and varied. “Freeman A. Stanlev: Rockland Architect,’’showsthroughJuneIS.Bestknown for the bungalow houses found in Rockland. Stanley’sarchitecturaldrawingsforseveral Rockland residences arc on view in the Mary Louise Tmdv Cowan Librarv. “X.C. Wveth: PaintingtheElements.”showsthroughJuly30. “OnIsland:15Yearsof\inalhavenPress.” throughOctober8,isanintimateshowrecog¬ nizingtheoutstandingcontributionof Vinalhavcn Press to the contemporary print field.Startedin1985bvdirectorPatriciaNick, thePresswillclosethisyearafterfifteensuc¬ cessfulseasons.Oserthevears,theFarnsworth has added ten works from Vinalhavcn Press to itspermanentcollection,theseworksalong withseveralothersonloanfromthePressarc includedinthisexhibit.“Monhcgan:Paintings bvJamieWveth”throughAugust6,highlights overthirtyyearsofWyeth’sattemptstoshow howhisviewofthisoft-paintedislandhas evolvedfromearlyworkinthe1960s,suchas “RingBolt.”toworksdonerecently,suchas Wolfgang of Monhcgan." “Andrew Wyctrh Selections:TeelsIsland."throughAugust24, featurespaintingsoftheruggedislandandbar¬ renlandscapeoftheisland,whileofteninclud¬ ingWyeth’sfriends,1lenryledandWalter Anderson. The show also includes photographs of the island and of Andrew Wyeth taken by formerownersoftheislandandfamilyfriends, PatriciaandCarlDick."AlanBray:Recent Works," shows from June 18 to August 20. Usingthepainstakingprocessofcaseinon panel,AlanBraypaintsthelandscapeofhis nativeMainewiththeformalsimplicityand luminousclarityofalatemedievalartist,lliis exhibitpresentsnearlvtwodozenpaintings completedwithinthepastfiveyearsbythe Sangerville.Maine,artist,whohasbeencalled
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a “modern master.” Organized by Schmidt Bingham (.allcry. New York City, the show travelstotheUniversityofSouthernMainein Gorham, from October 20 to December 10. “On Island: A Century of Continuity and Change,” shows from June 25 to October 15 in the Jamien Morehouse Wing. The inaugural exhibition in the Museum’s new Jamien Morehouse Wing, named for the late w ife of Philip Conkling, cofounder and president of theIslandInstitute,surveysahundredyearsof painting on Maine islands, from the beginning ofthecenturyuntiltodav.Theshowincludes overeightv-fiveworksbymorethanfortv-five artistswithimagesfromfifteenMaineislands. Amongtheartistsrepresentedare:Childe 1lassam,JohnSingerSargent.WillardMetcalf, frankW.Benson,RobertIlenri,George Bellows, Rockwell Kent, Marsden Hartley, Edward I lopper, N.C.. Andrew and Jamie Wveth. Eairfield Porter, William Kienbusch andEricIlopkins.“OneNation:Patriotsand Pirates Portraved by N.C. Wyeth and James Wveth," August 12 to December 51, contains paintingsanddrawingschroniclingthechang¬ ingattitudeofthenationregarding“patriotism” fromthebeginningofthecenturytothepre¬ sent. Christina's World, perhaps the best known paintingintwentiethcenturyAmericanart, returnsto.Maineforthefirsttimeinfiftyyears, on special loan from New York’s Museum of Modern Art from September 2 to December 51.(207) 596-6457.
'IlieloreStreetGallery,566boreStreet, Portland.“BavsandBvwavs,”watercolorsbyK. Dana Nelson, continues through July 5, with a receptionfortheartistonkridav,June2from5 to7p.m.“AStillandAstir”presentswatercol¬ orsbvMarciaBakerandIazMessier,fromJulv 6toAugust15.’Hiepublicreceptionforthe artistisscheduledforbriday.July7,from5to7 p.m. (207) 874-7S68.
The Gallery on Chase Hill, 10 Chase Hill Road. Kennebunkport, opened in the spring of 1995 by owners Erancesca and John Spain after extensiverenovationsoftheCaptainChase house,thegalleryshowcasestheworksofmore thantwentvartistsinadditiontoofferinga seriesofshowsthroughoutthesummerseason. Thisyear’sshowsinclude:aninspiringcollec¬ tionoforiginalpaintingsbyNewEngland artistsSallvCaldwellb’ishcr,RandyEchard, Edward Gordon, Caro) Colletce. Barbara Jones Pcabodv. Carol Sebold and others, through June 28; the “Sixth Annual Show of New PaintingsbySallvCaldwellb’ishcr."withan online preview on Wednesday morning. June 28andtheartist’sreceptiononSaturdayJuly1; “Of Maine and the Maritimes.” a collection of paintingscreatedthroughinspirationsfrom Randv Eckard’s travels in Down East Maine and the Canadian Maritimes opens, with an online show beginning Wednesday , July 19; “Einc Miniature Quilts" by Kate Adams, an
‘‘lineMiniatureQuilts”bvKateAdamsopens online Wednesday. August 9. (20") 967-0049.
West Island Gallen. Bath. June 22-Aug. 5, “(errv Dav Mason.” Recent Paintings. August 1O-Sept.>0."WillRichard:Elemental Composition," photographs. 120") 442-9625.
1las(.alien.594CongressSt.’Artistsin Maine." a mammoth multi-photographer litework show bv Phil Rogers. (20") "80-0216.
I he Jones Museum of Glass & Ceramics. Sebago.Over”.000gorgeouspieces;gittshop, specialexhibits,library,tours.(207)7S7-55“O.
Irighton('.alien.Blue1fill.July16-Scpt.7: AlexandraBottinelli,CvnthiaBrantlcv,Wm. Ininc.FrederickLynch,JoanneWilson, 1lannahBorr.LvdiaCassatt.JacqueRochester, Cvnthia Stroud; Jim Zasoski. 1207) s“4-5001.
Maine Coast Artists. 162 Russell Avenue, Rockport. Icrn McElvev. Andrea Sulzer, Jon Imbcr. Ken Morgan. Danica Phelps. Lucv Sallick. Rudv Burkhardt; 22nd Annual Benefit ArtAuctionisAugust6.1207i256-2875.
Maine Maritime Museum. 245 Washington Street.Bath.1.xhibits.nuxlels,tours,visiting ships & archives. Cruises include the Summer
located in the historic Portland Company buildings(atSSboreStreetinPortland)where hundreds of steam locomotives, including Maine narrow gauge engines, were built. Open daily,It)a.m.-4p.m.withtrainridesonthe hourfrom11a.m.until4p.m.Seetheonly Mainetwofootgaugeparlorcar,builtin1901 for the Sandy River and Rangclcy Likes Railroad.WalkthroughthePondicherryand Mt.Pleasant,twocoachesbuiltforthe Bridgton&SacoRiserRailroadintheearls 1880’s.Therewillbeasteamlocomotiveon the4thofJulvwhentrainridescontinue throughthedusksothatriderscanwatchthe Portlandfireworks. i20j 828-0814.
Ogunquit Museum of American Art. 1 8s Shore Road. Ogunquit. A gem of a place; sim¬ plevisitingthebuildingandgroundsisa delight.Iliemuseumisnationallyrecognized foritscollection,preservation,interpretation, andexhibitionoftwentiethcenturyAmerican art.Thissummer,forthefirsttimeinalmost twodecades,theentiremuseumwillbegiven usertoselectionsfromitsrenownedpermanent collection.Theoser1,400piececollectionof paintings,sculptures,andgraphicsinclude works bv well-known carls 20th ccnhinAmericanartistssuchasThomasIlartBenton, Charles Burchfield. Charles Demuth. John B. Elannagan, Dorothea Greenbaum. Childe Ilassam,Marsden1lartlcy,Robert1lenri, Winslow1 lomer, Edward 1 lopper, Rockwell Kent.CastonLicliai.sc,GeorgeLuks,Reginald Marsh, and Marguerite and William Zorach. ContemporaryartistssuchasWilliamBailes. Will Barnet. Romare Bearden. Brett Bigbec. DozierBell.Ix>isDodd,haescsEriedman. Steve1lassies.JohnIleliker,JohnIlultberg. 1lughieIxx-Smith.AlexKatz.IxniisXesclson. EairfieldPorter,MargueriteRobichaux.and JosceWilliams,willalsobefeatured.The exhibitdatesarcfromJuly1toAugustS. "PaintedAir:AmericanImpressionism”featur¬ ing the works produced betw een 1880 and 1920b\'someofAmerica’sfinestImpressionists shows from August IS to October 1 5. Included in the show are works bv Edward D. Boit. John L. Breck. Dennis Bunker, Emil Carlson, ArthurDoss.J.J.Enncking.ChildeIlassam, Robert I lenri. John LaEargc. Chaunccr Rsder. Edmund Simmons, John Sloan, Anthons Thieme. John Twachtman. Luther san Corder, ErcdericPorterVinton.J.AldenWeir,and Jame A. McNeil Wliistler. (20") 646-4909.
Portland Harbor Museum, at Spring Point, Southern Maine lechnical College. Eort Road. SouthPortland.Asenspecialmaritimehistory museum of Portland 1 larbor and its communi¬ tiespluspermanentexhibitsontheclippership Snow Squall and Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse. In conjunction with Op Sail 2000. themuseum’sexhibit,"Ileroesofthe'Iall Ships:PortlandIlarborintheAgeolSail.” tellsthestonofmarinersofthenineteenth
centurv and the wooden ships thev sailed from PortlandIlarbortopointsaroundtheworld. DuringJune,themuseumisopen!•riday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 430 p.m. and in July and August even day from 10 a.m. to 430 p.m. Group tours and lunch available. (207)799-6357.
Portland Museum of Art, " Congress Square, Portland, hounded in 1SS2 the Portland MuseumofArtistheoldestandlargestart museuminthestate,featuringanextensive collectionofdecorativeandfineartsdating fromthe18thcenturvtothepresent,themuse¬ um is housed in an award-winning building erectedin19S3anddesignedbyIlenryX. Cobb of l.M. Pei Partners. The museum is home to the Joan Wlntncv Pavson Collection, featuringsuchartistsasRenoir.Degas,Money, Picasso,andothermasters.Otherhighlights includetheAmericanGalleries,withworksby W inslow I lomer and Andrew W veth. among other American notables. Several superb exhibits grace the PMA throughout the sum¬ mer. "X. C. Wvcth: Precious rime,” features morethan50worksfromWveth’searliest paintingsin1902tohistragicdeathinOctober of1945.lakeadvantageofthisrareopportuni¬ tytovicwpaintingsthatWyethcreatedoutof personalinspiration.Includedalsoarc14of theartist’sstrongestpaintingsforpublication such as dramatic scenes from Treasure Island, Kidnaped, and Westward Ho! Wyeth'sdilem¬ mainlifewasthathisextraordinarysuccessas anillustratormeantthathewasconstantly soughtbvpublishersandeditors,leavinglittle timetopursuehisforemostdesiretopaint landscapes and seascapes which captured the sublimity and emotion in nature which he so admired.Collectively,theworksfrom "Precious rime" represent Wyeth’s ardent effortstocapitalizewiselyandfullyuponwhat heperceivedashismostvaluableresource:the precioustimewhenhecouldliveentirelyasan artist. “Human Comedy: Lithographs by IlonoreDourmicr.’organizedbvtheUniversity ofCalifornia,BerkeleyArtMuseum,willbeon view through August 20. The 50 lithographs in thisexhibitshowcaseDaumier’ssatirical,often bemused, and sometimes scathing views of the indulgences,pretensions,andfallibilitiesofhis contemporaries in nineteenth centurv Prance. “AlbertoGiacometti"spotlightsthelateworkof the Swiss Modernist Alberto Giacometti, who isbestknownforhisdramatic,attenuatedfiguralsculptures.Theexhibitfeaturesthreesculp¬ tures.thirteendrawings,twopaintingsand morethanthirtvprints.“MaritimeArtfromthe Permanent Collection" features paintings and nauticalinstrumentsreceivedinabequestfrom a descendent of Captain Alfred T. Small (18261906) of Yarmouth. Maine. These works com¬ plementotherobjectsonviewintheperma¬ nentcollectiongalleries,includingpaintingsby Winslow Homer and lutz I high Lane, and will be on view in conjunction with OpSail 2000.
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I'rceadmissionEridaveveningsfrom5p.m.to 9 p.m. (207) 773-AR’IS or (800) 639-4067.
Seashore Trolley Museum. Lx>g Cabin Road, Kennebunkport, operated by the New England ElectricRailwayHistoricalSocietysir.ce1939, istheworld’soldestandlargestmuseumof masstransitvehiclesandishometothe ‘'NationalCollectionofIlistoricAmerican Streetcars." The museum houses trolleys and streetcarsthatoncepliedthestreetsof America'sgreatestcities,plusmanymorefrom aroundtheworld.\isitorscanexplorethe museums exhibit barn and even be a "Molorman"anddriveoneofthe20-tontrollevs.Namedasan"Editor'sPick"inthe1999 Yankee Travel Guide. thislivingmuseumoffers anostalgicjourneyintothepastandaliving memoryofthegrandtrolleyeraforallagesto enjoy. (207) 967-2712
SteinCallen,195MiddleStreet,Portland. “ElegantVesselsandartDecoEorms."featur¬ ingtimclcsslvelegantpatedeverrevesselsby DeannaClaxtonandbeautifulllystylizedcast vessels bv George Bucquet show through July 12.OpeningJuh13is"SensualAbstract Eorms"featuringadramaticnewseriesofcapti¬ vatingcastglasssculpturalformsbyKeith Claxton. "New Eacc/New Work" opens on August24showcasingnewgalleryartistPhilip Cook'sseriesofprovocativefigurativesculp¬ tures.PhilipSteinat120717*2-9072orsteinglassC"ime.net
Shaker Museum. 707 Shaker Road, New Gloucester. A number of workshops will be offered throughout the summer but the enroll¬ mentislimitedsomakehasteifinterestedin participating. Open Monday-Saturday. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Columbus Day. (207) 926-4597.
University of New England Art Gallery . 16 Stevens Avenue, Portland. “Rhythms of Creation: The Baxter Legacy.” a photography exhibition,isondisplayfromJune14toAugust 12.Illisexhibitionfeaturesphotographsby Jack Baxter, grand nephew of Governor PercivalBaxterandgreatgrandsonofPortland Mavor James Phinney Baxter, as well as pho¬ tographsbvJack’sdaughter,ConnieBaxter Marlow, and granddaughter, Ali Marlow. All
threehavefocusedupontheinrligenouspeo¬ plesoftheworld,andConnieisthephotogra¬ pher of the newk republished book. Greatest Mountain: Katahdin's Wilderness. Kxcnls con¬ nectedwiththeshowinclude:June20,gallery talksIntheartistsfrom4to5:40pan.:June2" at”;3(lpan..“TheBaslerVisioninaIlistorical PerspectivewilhVeilKoide.KarlShuttleworth, andIlerbAdamsonPercivalP.andJamesP. Basler;Julv14at — pan.. “Carrying the BaslerBegaevintotheEuture:ACasefor Expanded ILinking w ith Connie Basler Marlow and Natalie Angela and The Words. WorksandI,ifeolPereira]Basler,anoriginal music/theaterinterpretationwithSarahPletts and Lmra Campbell; and. on August 4. from 6 to 9 pan... “Wabanaki Wass and the Connection Io Katahdin in conjunction with theMaineEestival.withWabanakisingers, drummers,slurstellers,cidersandartists.i20.J “97-7261 ext. 4M7
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I lie Academs Antique Show . Ceorge Stevens Acadcms.UnionStreet.IRouteI.,).Blue Ilill.OnAugust2and3from10a.m.to6pan. andAugust4fromII)a.m.to5pan.,twenty twodealerstromaroundtheIniledSlateswill befeaturingcountrvandformalfurniture, ceramics,glass,paintings,silver.Native AmericanandAsianart.jewelry,textiles,books andprints.(20”I3“4-2452.
Center for Cultural Exchange. One IxmgfellowSquare.Portland.Vacationheritage workshops include five week-long summer campsforteens,directedbymasterartistswilh a focus on masters of ethnic dance and music traditions,lotsofhands-onparticipationin singing,dancing,andplavingisottereddaily from9a.m.IoSADpan.Programsare:"Celtic. Trench Canadian and New England Traditions.”fromJune26toJune>0:"Iatin American Music and Dance.” from July 10 to 14;"AfricanandAfrican-American1lerilage." fromJulv17to21;"SoutheastAsianCultures," fromJulv24to2S;and"Culturesofthe MiddleEast."fromjulvsitoAugust4.(20.) "61-0591.
Eriends of Portland Symphony Orchestra. P.O. Box 3573. Portland. The annual Decorator'sShowIlouseoccursthisyearin June,fromthe4lhtothe25th.Thehousecho¬ senthissearistheRectoryofSt.Albans Episcopal Church on shore Road in Cape Elizabeth.Thisturnolthecenturycottagehas been renovated and spectacularly decorated by nineteenareadesigners.Ihe"CafealWest IHITwillbeservingdailyspecialstrom Concert in the Kitchen, a cookbook recently published bv the Eriends of the Portland Symphony Orchestratocelebratetheorchestra's"5thsea¬ son.(2071""3-6128.
Maine Audubon Societv. Cilsland Earm
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Environmental('enter,Ealmouth.offersafine varietvofprogramsonMaine’snaturalhistory andotherconservation-relatedtopicswhich takeplaceatthecenterandonthesurrounding 65acresofrollingfields,woods,andmarsh alongside the Prcsumpscot Estuan in Ealmouth. i2071 “S1-2330.
Portland'Trails.Portland.Thisnon-profit urbanlandtrustdedicatedtomakingPortland ancvcr-morc-livahlccitvbvbuildingtrailsthat encouragewalkingandbicyclingaspractical alternativestotheautomobileoffersawidean variedselectionofeventsthroughouttheyear. ‘■NationalTrailsPax."onJune3,offersafree familvfunwalktocelebratethecompletionof the connector linking the Eastern Promenade TrailwiththeBackCoveTrailunderTukev’s bridge.Refreshments,trailsexhibits,musicand aceremonialribbontyingarcplanned.Enjoy, at1TOto2p.m.,thepublicunveilingofPat Plourde'sannillarvspheresculptureatthegate¬ way to the Eastern Promenade Trail, followed bvanhistoricEasternProm\\alkwith Portland’sownIlerbAdamsenlighteningpar¬ ticipantsonthehistonofPortland'sharboras he leads a walk along the Eastern Promenade Trail,startingattheentrancetothetrailbv Indi.iandCommercialStreets.Otherevents include: ’Teacher Workshop: Connecting Kids. Curriculum. Community and Trails.' from July 10toJulvIT“PortlandTrailsServiceDay.” July22from10a.m.to2p.m.;‘TxicalFlora Walk."August5from9to11a.m.;"11istoric Stroudwater1railwalk.'’September9from9to 10:30a.m.;andPortlandIrailsAnnualTukcv Trot.September24beginningatSa.m.(207) "”5-2411 or lanra^ 1trails.org.
Schooner Davs, I larbor Park. Rockland. The famoustallshipswillsailintoRockland1larbor theweekendot|uh”to9.bringingintheir wakeafireworksdisplay.concertbythe Schooner Earc Penobscot Valiev Crafts AssociationShow,maritimedisplaysand demonstrations,achildren'stent,ongoing entertainment,andopenhousetoursoflocal schooners.12071596-03~6. www.midcoast.com/-rtacc
MaineArts.5S2CongressStreet.Portland, sponsors a dazzling variety of EREE summer performances in Congress Square. I he popular noontimeconcertsreturnaswellasavarietyof expandedversionsofCongressSquarefavorites suchas“BlunttcstYouthTalentNights.’
“I Than Arts Dav..The Julv Third Country Jamboree,""PrctaPortland."!Portland’sfunki¬ est fashion show) and "One World Portland."
2>rd Annual Maine Festival. 1 homas Point Beach. Brunswick, produced bv Maine Arts. 5S2CongressStreet.Portland.Don’tmissthis mostpopular,uniqueartscelebration,afour davfestivalbeginningonAugust4andrunning throughSunday.August6.Ihiswar’sevent
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willfocusondrawingoutthecreativeenergies in audiences through hands-on workshops in dance,music,stontellingandvisualart.1’hcre willbeanarrayofperformancestagesoffering music,dance,literaryreadings,theater,and vaudeville,alongwithanextensivescheduleof children’sactivitiesandperformances. ExhibitiontentsfeaturingtraditionalMaine artisannincludingfiberartsandwoodworking willbeincludedaswellasajuriedArtand CraftMarketwithexhibitions,sales,and demonstrations of traditional and contemporary worksandtechniques.Asisthetradition,an amazingvarietyoftantalizingfoodandrefresh¬ mentwillbeavailablethroughoutthefestival, including the popular Maine Micro brews. On sitecamping.S20perdav.(207)772-9012or (800) 639-4212.
Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, 12 PleasantStreet,Brunswick.Eachseason, MWPAoffersworkshopsinfiction,poetry,cre¬ ativenonfiction,children’sliterature,andpub¬ lishing.(20 - )"29-6333.
University of Southern Maine Southworth Planetarium, 96 Falmouth Street, Portland, lakeatriptothestarswithoutleaving Portland’ Even -EridayandSaturdaynightat" p.m.there’sanastronomyshow,followedbya laserlightconcertat8:30p.m.;andon Saturdayafternoonsat3p.m.thereareFamily Astronomy Shows such as “Mr Man in the Moon..The Little Star That Could," and “SkyFriends.’’'Theexhibitarea,whichcon¬ tainsinteractivecomputers,spaceart,and videodisplays,isopentothepublicMondayFridavfrom9a.m.to5p.m.Forcurrentshow titles(theyrotateweekly),call780-4249;and forinformationonthenightsky,callthe UniversityofSouthernMaine’sSkvvvatch Hotlineat“80-4"19.
paintedwalldecorations,spectaculargaslight¬ ingfixtures,porcelain,andtextiles. Unparalleledinitscraftsmanshipandremark¬ ablestateofpreservation,VictoriaMansion allowsvisitorstostepbackintothe\ictorian eraforanafternoon.Specialeventsthissum¬ merincludethe"FirstTucsdav"seriesoffun and informative specialized workshops focusing onthemansionanditscollections.Alltalks beginatSAOp.m.thefirstTuesdavofeach month through October at the mansion. Ilie talksscheduledforthisseasonare:June6, "Seeking Ruggles Morse: A Case Studs in Genealogv with Arlene Palmer Schw ind. SeniorResearchbellow,VictoriaMansion:July 6"Perfecthbrained:VictoriaMansioninthe ContextofitsHistoricGrounds.”withRobert Wolterstorff.DirectorandArchitectural Historian. Victoria .Mansion: August 1/Iburof Evergreen Cemetery (burial place of both the MorsesandtheLibbys)withJanetMorelli, Eriends of Evergreen Cemcten; at Evergreen Cemetery: September 5, “A Ixiok at 19th Ccntun Photographv," with David Mishkin, photographyexpertatJustBlackandWhite: and. on October \ "A look at the Libbv Era andthe'1aleofaLittleBrowntownDress” withJacquelineField.Costumeand1cxtile Consultant,VictoriaMansion.Aspecialevent. "W'inslow I lomer and Victorian America, with WinslowIlomerscholarPaulProvost.Director of American Paintings and Sculpture for Christie’s,speakingonIlomcr’srelationshipto contcmporanVictorianpainting,willtake place on Thursdav, June S at 530 p.m. Guided toursoffered1uesdav-Saturdav.10-4.Sundav. 1-5.(207) -72-4S41.
PeansEagleIsland.CascoBav.Ilaqjswcll.is the site of Admiral Robert E. Pean s summer home and libran. June 1 5 through Libor Dav. from9a.m.tosunsetvoucanvisitthehouseof thefirstmantoreachtheNorthPole,walkthe woodsvislandtrails,beachcomb,andwatchlor seals,lbgetthere,bringyourownboat,orcall EagleIsland'loursinPortlandat(20714649SorAtlanticSealCruisesinSouthFreeport at(207)S65-6112whichofferstwothree-hour narratedtoursincludinglobsteringdemonstra¬ tions. Departure is from Freeport lbwn Wharf at 930 a.m. to 12 >0 and 130 p.m. to 430, withanoptiontotakethefirstboatinandthe lastoneout.givingyouanentiredaytorelax andexploretheexplorersdomain.Parkingin Freeportisprovidedandfree.Formoreinfor¬ mation,call(207)S46-1254.
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The Armory Restaurant in the Portland Regency Hotel. Spectacularcuisine,OldPortcharm,ftimpeccableser¬ viceinanelegantyetcasualatmospherew/freshdinner specialsfromlandftsea.Unforgettablehousespecial¬ ties—SeafoodFettuccinew/lobster,shrimp,crab,ft mussels;SteakDiane,ftBlackAngusSirloin.Alsoopen forbreakfastftlunch.Reservationsrecommended.7744200.
The Audubon Room at the Inn by the Sea on Route 77 inCapeElizabeth.BreathtakingviewsoftheAtlantic Oceanftculinarymasterpiecesfeaturingfreshlocalpro¬ duce,nativeseafoodspecialties,ftexceptionalhand¬ madebreadsftdesserts.Grilledcrabftmacadamia encrustedswordfishw/orangepepperbasilcoulisft sauteofMainelobsterftvealonfreshangelhairw/ roastedtomatobeurreblanc.Patiodiningftoffpremise cateringavailable.Servingbreakfast,lunchftdinner daily.767-0888.
Barbara's Kitchen and Cafe, 388 Cottage Road, South Portland,acrossfromthePortlandPlayersTheater,head¬ ingtoFortWilliams.Casual,creative,ftmodestlypriced cuisineforintimatediningbysunlightforbreakfast, candlelightfordinner.VegetarianscansavorourBlack BeanftHabaneroPepperRavioli.NYstylesteakw/ PortabelloMushroomsftdemi-glazeisafavoriteofcar¬ nivores.'Therosemaryfocacciaisreasonalonetopaya visit,"-Downeast. Selectedwinesavailable.Reservations 767-6313.
Bintliff'sAmericanCafe,Portland'sonlyall-day/every¬ dayBrunchHousefeaturingBenedict’sBelgianWaffles, Omelets, Homemade Granola, ft other fine American Cuisine-daily, 7am-2pm. Dinner served M-Sa, 5:30-9pm including Roasted Prime Rib, Sauteed Shrimp ftMusselssimmeredinatomato,garlicftfennelsaffron broth,ftRisottoofbutternutsquash.Homemadebreads, pastas,ftdeserts.Fullbar.Extensivewinelist;allin warmsurroundings.98PortlandSt.(acrossfrompost office).774-0005.
Dimitri'sisarestaurantownedbynative-bornGreeks who have brought their homeland here in food and music.SpecialtiesincludeSouvlaki(skeweredpork), Avgolemono (egg and lemon soup). Mousaka, Mama's Spanakopita,LambShanksMytilini,andwood-grilled fishoftheday.TheGreek-stylemusselsarefantastic andthegrilledbananadessertunique.Minutesfrom Portland at 185 Route One in Scarborough. Open 7 days, lunch 12-2:30 and dinner from 5 p.m. 883-9800.
chicken served along with salad, homemade bread and thechefschoiceofasidedishandvegetable.TheCasa Napolipridesitselfonanextravagantwinelistofwhites andreds,importedanddomestic.Lunchisservedfrom 11;30-2Mon.-Fri;dinnerfrom5-9Sun.-Thurs.,5-10Fri. andSat.
CafeStroudwater,specializesinaneclecticbistro-style cuisine with an emphasis on native Maine seafood and primecutsofbeef.Itisfive-starChefChristianStruck's creativetouchesthatmakethisdiningexperiencelike nootherinPortland.InadditiontoaspectacularGrand Sunday Brunch, Cafe Stroudwater serves breakfast, lunchanddinnerdaily.TheCafealsooffersPortland's onlyChefsTable.LocatedintheEmbassySuitesHotel, reservations suggested. 775-0032
David'sCreativeCuisineAfter15yearsasanacclaimed chef-owner in Plymouth, Boston, Newburyport and s' Middle Street in Portland, David Turin has opened .. David's Creative Cuisine at 22 Monument Square. The : menuincludessuchnewcreationsandoldfavoritesas: Crispy Herbed Goat Cheese Packets, Shitake Mushroom Ravioli and White Chocolate Mousse Almond Napoleon fordessert.Fullbar,openfordinner7nights.Lunch weekdays 11:30-4. For Reservations: 773-4340.
Youcan'tbeatthelocationofDiMillo'sFloating Restaurant at 25 Long Wharf off Commercial Street for fabulouswaterviewsofPortlandHarbor.Escapefrom thehustleftbustleofthecity.Watchtheboatsgoby. EnjoyfreshMainelobsteryear-round,steak,seafood dishes, ft more. Open 7 days a week from llam-llpm. Children’smenuavailable.Fordrinksftalightermenu, try our Portside Lounge. 772-2216. !
Empty Pockets Live Irish Music Pub showcases the best musicians from New England ft beyond featuring worldclassIrishmusicaswellaslivejazz,swing,ft blues. The menu includes homemade Irish Scones, Guinness Stew, ft Irish Soda Bread. See why the CBW J callsusPortland's"warm,comfyworld."27ForestAve,C Portland.ParkingacrossthestreetatGatewayGarage.. 207-774-1100. Tues.-Sat., 5pm-1am; Sun., 3pm-1am. Dinnerservednightlyuntil10p.m.
F.ParkerReidy's,siteoftheoriginalPortlandSavings Bankbuiltin1866at83ExchangeStreet.Establishedin 1976duringtherenaissanceoftheOldPortarea,F. ParkerReidy'sisaPortlandfinediningtradition,special¬ izinginsteaksftfreshseafood,butalsoofferingpasta, chicken,ftsalads,w/primeribfeaturedonweekends. Turn-of-the-centurydecor,personalizedservice,ftgreat food create a warm ft congenial atmosphere popular for bothbusinessftintimatedining.Lunch6days.Dinner Sun-Th4:30-10,FrftSat4:30-11.773-4731.
nantly from local micro-breweries. Accompanying them is an enormous menu w/ everything from soups, salads, ftsandwichestosteaksftribs,aswellasalargevege¬ tarianselectionftthebestnachosftbuffalowingsin town.Discoverwherethenativesgowhenthey'rerest¬ less! Serving from 11:30am-1l :30pm 7 days a week. 772-0300.Visituson-lineat:www.greatlostbear.com Hugo’sPortlandBistro,accessiblylocatedattheinter¬ sectionofMiddleStreetftFranklinArtery,wasPortland Dining Guide's 1996 Gold Medal Winner. The innovative menuchangesmonthlyftfeaturesfreshseafoodft interestingvegetariandishes.Crabcakesareahouse specialty,ftparkingisavailable!Servingdinneronly Tuesday-Saturday,w/livepianomusicnightly.Forreser¬ vationscall774-8538.
Jameson Tavern. Consists of two welcoming parts, a casualbarftloungeftamoreformaldiningroomeach offeringacomfortableplaceforeasydining.Thebuild¬ ingisthesiteofthesigningoftheconstitutionforthe state of Maine when it broke away from Massachusetts, theroombeingpreservedftavailableforviewingatthe Tavern.Classicpreparationsservedinagracefulftele¬ gantsettingmaketheJamesonTavernafineretreat fromfrenziedoutletshopping.115MainSt,Freeport, 865-4196.Creditcardsaccepted;reservationsrecom¬ mended. s, ■ .
It's “Mex to the Max!" at Margaritas Mexican RestaurantsftWateringHole!Twogreatlocationsin Portland,othersinLewiston,Augusta,Oronoft Portsmouth,Margaritasservesup“oversized"mealsft colossal-sizeddrinks!There'salwaysfreehotchipsft salsa,ftdownrightlegendarymargaritas,ftthehouse specialtyisthesizzlingfajita!HappyhourM-F,4-7pm, freehotappetizers.InPortlandat242StJohnSt,Union StationPlaza,874-6444ft11BrownStneartheCivic Center, 774-9398. Lunch at Brown St, W-E
atasteoftheoldcountry.M.E.CurlyofthePPHraves: "Ricetta'sisarguablythebestpizzawestofRome.” Dine-in,take-out,delivery,Etcateringareavailable.The all-you-can-eatgourmetlunchbuffetincludespizza, pasta,soup,Etsalad.KidseatFREEduringSundaylunch buffetEtMondaysfrom3pmuntilclosing.29Western Avenue, South Portland. 775-7400.
Saigon Thinh Thanh, 608 Congress Street, Portland. "Ofthe137restaurantslistedinthe1996-97edition, SaigonThinThanhisafour-starrestaurantranked firstinvalue.SaigonThinThanhisMaine's-and probably New England’s-finest Vietnamese restaurant."-PortlandDiningGuide.“Fourstarsforfood, service,Etvalueformoney.Withgood,healthy, flavorfulfoodEtquickserviceinapleasant,clean atmosphere,SaigonThinThanhisworthinvestigating."-PressHerold. 773-2932.
Sebago Brewing Company. A great raw bar, boating motifdecorEtitsownbeer(youcanwatchitbeing madehere)aresomeofthefeaturesofthisunique micro-breweryrestaurantnestledintheunlikelyenvi¬ ronsofMaineMallnexttoFilene'sBasement.Trythe LobsterQuesadilla,NativeMusselssteamedinhouse brewed ale or Maine's #1 Pastrami Sandwich. Entrees featuredailyfreshcatch,perfectlygrilledNYSirloin, chicken,heartypastasEtampleinventivesalads.Single malt scotch, good wines. Serving 11 am-1am, happy hour M-F, 4-7 Et 10-close. 879-ALES(2537). Silly's.Therestaurantthatdefiesdescription.Theyhave everythingfromcharbroiledburgersEtshishkabob,hand cutfries,BBQEtjerkchicken,toawildvarietyofpizza, vegetarianplates,milkshakes,desserts,Ettheirfamous rolledupabdullahs-allmadew/freshingredientsdaily. AlivelyEtfunkyatmospherew/apatiooutback.Beer, wineEtoccasionallylivemusic.FreedeliverytoPortland Et Rt 1 /Rt 88 Falmouth. M-Sa,l0am-10pm. 40 Wash¬ ingtonAve.,Portland.Creditcardsaccepted.772-0360.
Snow Squall, known for great Maine seafood Et lobster,alsoservessteaks,chicken,veal,filetofbeefEt vegetarianselections.Offeringcasualdiningaswellas fulldinners,luncheoninthepatioordiningroom, M-F, 11:30am-9:30pm. Happy hour daily 4-6, double drinkssinglepriced,wineEtbeerspecials,free munchies. Early dinners $7.95: M-Sa, 4:30-6 Et Su, 2-6. Famous Sunday brunch buffet, 11-2. Located in South Portland waterfront market at 18 Ocean Street, ample parking. 799-2232 or 800-568-3260.
Stone Coast Brewing Company is a major micro oper¬ ationofferingfullrestaurantfacilitiesaswellasfantas¬ ticbrewsonitssubstantialpremisesintheOldPortIts restaurant,openfrom11;30amdaily,offerseverything fromsteaktolobster,Etyoudon'tneedtoleavethe buildingtoenjoysomeofthebestlivemusicin Portland—it’sjustupstairs.At14York,thejunctionof Pleasant,YorkEtForeStreets,w/plentyoffreeparking. Call 773-BEER.
Tony Roma's "Famous For Ribs" is conveniently located attheendofExit7oftheMaineTurnpike,adjacentto theHowardJohnson'sinSouthPortlandftjustminutes from the Maine Mall. Tony Roma's across the country specializeinthebestbarbecueribsw/ouroriginal sauce.Thegrillisalwaysfiredupforafullmenuof chicken,primerib,steaks,seafood,Etsandwiches,Etour famousloafofonionrings.Breakfastbuffetopensat 7am.LunchEtdinner7daysaweek.Enjoythecasual atmosphere of Tony Roma's.
TortillaFlathasbeenservingNewEnglandersfine Mexicanfoodftdrinkfornearly30years.At1871 ForestAvenueinPortlandyoucanfindfavorites likenachos,fajitas,chimichangas,tamales, burritos,tacos,enchil-adas,Etfrozenmargaritas sevendaysaweek,aswellasseafood,steak, porkEtchickencookedw/aMexicanflair.With lunchspecialsstartingat$4.95,achildren's menu,nightlyspecials,aChiliHappyHour,a screened-indeck,Ettake-out.TortillaFlatisa memorable Mexican experience you can afford any time. 797-8729.
This W estern Promenade mansion, listed for SI.5 million, is considered the finest residential work of local architect Frederick Tomson.
MagnificentGeorgianColonialthatistrulyoneol'akind. Located on Portland's Western Promenade, this stately home is surrounded by award winning gardens in a neighborhood of otherhistoricandarchitecturallyconsistenthomes.Thishome otl'ersunusualprivacyandanelegantandspaciousfloorplan and interior. A John Cabin Stevens gem in mint, move-in condition! S985.000. Edie Hoothby/Judy Flaker 207-781-2216
WISCASSET
Thismagnificentbrickhomedatesbacktotheearly19thcen¬ turyandissituatedon5.7acresoflandwithhighviewsover theSheepscotRiverand220'offrontageonTucker’sCove,in “Maine’sPrettiestVillage”Includedaretenroomsincluding fivebedrooms,sixworkingfireplaces,hardwoodfloors,and small heated greenhouse. $395,000.
HARPSWELL
OnOrrsIsland,thisyear-roundcottage-stylehomefeaturesa living/dining room with fireplace, three bedrooms and two baths,allononefloor.Onanupperlevel,there’saglorious greatroomwhichtakesfulladvantageofthehigh,wideopen sunandmoonriseviewsoverthebay.The.73acreproperty alsoincludesawalkingright-of-waytothewater.$340,000
HARPSWELL
Pictureyourselfonthedeckenjoyingthelong,waterview south over Harpswell Sound and sunsets over Merrimans Cove. This attractive six room three season vacation home includesaliving/diningroomwithstonefireplace,kitchen withappliances,sunroom/familyroom,twobedrixims,bath andlaundry—asmalllotbutwith136’ofwaterfrontageand thepossibilityofadeepwaterdock.$215,000
Durham
Thissixroom185O’sCapehasbeenbeautifullyrestoredto complementitslovelysettingon11acresofrollingfieldsand woods. The house includes three bedrooms, two baths and a countrykitchen/diningroomwithwoodstove,slatesink,builtins,widepinefloorsandexposedbeams.Bytheway,ashort walkwilltakeyoutotheshoresofRunaroundPond.$295,000
240 Maine Street •Brunswick, ME 04011 (207) 729-1863
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•Nineroomhomewithbeautifulwaterviews.•Elevenacreswithseveralsitesoffering •Separate,charmingandrusticcottageatelevatedviews. waters’ edge. • New barn and additional building site, • 40' x 40' heavy duty dock. (foundation in place).
BrailsfordSchoolislocatedinruralNorth Yarmouth,andprovidesasettingwhere education,natureandthenurturingof plantsandanimalscometogetherto provideaunique,andwonderfullearning experienceforyourchild.Weoffera childcenteredapproachtoeducationthat treatschildrenwithdignityandrespect. To attend an Open House or for more information please call 207-829-8034.
Easterlyfacing,4bedroom contemporary' deck home with sweeping lawn and fieldto1,800’ofbeautifulDamariscottaRiverfrontage, offeringyourownbeachareaaswellasdeepwaterdock andfloat.Spacious2storygambrelbarn.Springfedpond.
Owls Head
Exquisiteocean¬ frontproperty withspacious10 room home. This spectacularhome isimmaculate andbuiltwithexceptionalqualityandgreatattentiontodetail. Someamenitiesincludeprivatepierwithwaterandpower, mooring, boathouse/RV storage and much more. $895,000
ThisclassicFederalstyle home has been completely renovatedandrestoredto peakconditionwithno detailsoverlooked.This homeoffersamixofcozy,casualspaceswithanelegantfor¬ maldiningandlivingrooms,modernkitchen,5bedroomsall withprivatebaths,stunningentryhallandgrandstaircase. CurrentlylicensedasaB&B.$495,000
Hardwood Hill Island Imagineowning363acres over13,924'-/-ofshorefrontage.Sandbeaches, matureforestswithgrovesofwhitebirchteeming withwildlife.Shoresideparcelfordockandparking. Whatmorecouldyouaskfor?Offeredat$304,000
Located on the tip of Ficketts Point offering southerly panoramic views over island studded Narraguagus Bay to open ocean is this wonderful quality crafted 9 room contemporary home. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, great room with vaulted ceilings and handsome floor to ceiling fireplace plus much, much more. All located on 2.5 well landscaped acres with unique rock walls, patio plantings and fruit trees over 800 feet of bold shore frontage including good size and very rare barefoot sand beach. 2 miles from charming sea coast village. Outstanding property. $495,000.
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Charming two story, brick cape circa 1829 with attached barn/garage. This well maintained property contains 12 rooms 5+ bedrooms, 1 Vs baths. Many of the original details have been maintained like pressed tin ceilings, fireplaces, etc. Rooms are bright and spacious. Converted barn offers excellent large space on 2nd level for studio. Located within walking distance to everything!! Fantastic property and unusual opportunity. $385,000.
FRANKLIN GEORGE’SPOND.
Eight acre Murch’s Island in its entirety. Well wooded with majestic pine, spruce and hardwood trees. Unique 30 year old, 2 bedroom log cabin plus guest cottage — main land lot 50 feet on town road—55 feet on lake. All on one of the area's most enjoyable freshwater lakes. Near coast and Schoodic-Acadia National Park. $97,500.
STONINGTON
£ Perched high above the quaint fishing village and harbor and offering outstanding views all the way to Isle Au Haut, is a well maintained 2 story Colonial home, circa 18OO's. Formerly used for apartments, but easily reconverted to a single family home for great coastal living. Also a
30' x 50' garage with a 3 room apartment offering many possibilities. Stonington, one of Maine's best kept secrets. $275,000.
This classic turn-of-the-century Bar Harbor-style cottage is in immaculate condition with many improvements and updating all with the finest materials and craftsmanship. Spacious rooms include six bedrooms, four and one-half baths, a formal dining room, a newly designed kitchen, a wonderfully large sun porch and seven fireplaces. Fantastic southerly views reach over Frenchmen's Bay to the mountains of Acadia National Park. Included are 250 feet of deep water shore frontage, a concrete pier and a large garage with stables. Strategically located 1 5 minutes to major shopping and less than one hour to Bangor International Airport. This is a most unique property on the great coast of Maine. $795,000.
THIS LONG SOUTHERLY VIEW DOWN THE ST. GEORGE RIVER can be vours in this new custom builthome.Featuringafireplacedlivingroom,formal diningareawithvaultedceiling,kitchenwithwaterside breaklastnook,studv/olfice.3bedrooms,laundrxand
Home of Kezar Lake, which was named by National Geographicasoneofthemostbeautifullakesinthe world.Thisearly1800’s3Bedroomcenterchimney capefeaturesnewlyrefinishedwidepinefloorsand manyotherperioddetails.Updatedandrenovated withoutlosingtheantiquecharm.Includesbarnand 2acres.5129,900.
situatedinaprimeresidential neighborhood on 5+ acres with mountainviews.Itfeaturesan open concept living/dining roomwithlotsofwindowsandastrikingsandstonehearth andchimnev,acustomdesignedandbuiltkitchen,master bedroomwithscreenedporchandbath,fullwalk-outbase¬ ment,wraparounddecksandingroundpool,2cargarage, lovelylandscapingandmore!Callfordetails!$269,000.
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Jim&SandySmyth'•Builder/Dealcr RRH Box 610 • Bobthbay, ME 04537 207-633-4422 • fax 207-633-2838 -e-mail:loghome@gvvi.net Ward Log Homes
FABULOUS GRAVEL BEACH WITH DEEP WATER FRON TAGE! Veryspecialyearroundhome,custombuilt.locatedonthe shoresofBlueHillBay.Thisarchitecturallydesignedhomeoffers fullcommandingoceanandislandviews.Highestqualitycrafts¬ manshipwithmanyexclusivefeaturesincludingtheatriumwith uniquebamboowaterfountain,Sohjiscreens,builtinsound speakersandmore.Propertyincludesaprivateyearroundguest housealsowithoceanviews.Offeredat$950,000(List#9S1)
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