Maine Made Crafts

from Portland Monthly Magazine Summerguide 2023

by portlandmonthlymagazine

Surprisingly Cold

2023 ARTS & CRAFT SHOWS

Wells Jr. High 1470 Post Rd, Rt 1 Wells

June 24 & 25 | August 12 & 13

Wescustago Hall & Community Center 120 Memorial Highway, North Yarmouth

July 8 & 9 | Nov 4 & 5

Augusta Armory 179 Western Ave., Augusta

Oct 21 & 22 | Nov 11 & 12 | Dec 16 & 17

Fireside Inn & Suites 81 Riverside St. , Portland

Nov 18 & 19

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Augusta Civic Center 76 Community Drive, Augusta

Nov. 25 & 26 (Thanksgiving Weekend)

For more information or to join the Arts & Craft Fair season call Steven Taylor 207-946-7079 or Lois Taylor 706-843-9188 www.newenglandcraftfairs.com

Rendezvous

Life of Mary Tyler Jackson, Jun. 22; Castine Walking Tours, every Fri., Sat., & Mon. Jun. 23–Oct. 9; 2023 Season Open House, Jun. 24; Castine: Occupation, Accommodation, Collaboration, and Treason in the War of 1812, Jun. 29; Portland’s Abyssinian Meeting House and Its Ties to the Underground Railroad, Jul. 11; Cargos of Despair: Northern New England and the Slave Trade, Aug. 10. 326-4118.

Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Rd., South Paris. The Early Evening Show, Jun. 24 & Aug. 12; The Spectacular: Celebrate Juggling!, Jul. 29. 743-8452.

Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Rd., Harrison. Gong Show: Open Mic Night, Jun. 24; Lobster Roll Fundraiser, Aug. 11. 583-6747.

Denmark Arts Center, 50 W. Main St. Peter Boie, Jun. 30; Poets Gibson Fay-LeBlanc, Katherine Hagopian Berry, & Meghan Sterling, Jul. 16; Authors Series: Bill Roorbach & Amy Neswald, Jul. 23. 452-2412.

Fete Market, Après, 148 Anderson St. Enjoy live music, slam poetry, food, drinks, and the work of 30+ local artists and creatives at this free, curated, pop-up experience with a laid back, block party vibe, Jun. 18, Jul. 23, & Aug. 27. 303-9145.

Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Ln. Vicki Monroe, Jun. 29. 646-4777.

Lara O’Brien Writing Workshops & Retreats, East Boston Rd., Vinalhaven. Vinalhaven Writing Workshop, Jul. 24–27. laraobrien.com.

Longfellow Books, Monument Square, Red Hands: Book Reading with Colin Sargent, Aug. 24. 207-772-4045.

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Rendezvous

New England Craft Fairs, see website for locations. Jun. 24–25; Jul. 8–9; Aug. 12–13. newenglandcraftfairs.com.

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. I Paint My Life: Lecture by Victoria Browning Wyeth, Jul. 12; Magic Beyond Imagination, Aug. 8–9. 633-5159.

Pine Tree Quilters Guild, Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Dr., Augusta. Maine Quilts 2023 Show, Jul. 27–29. 216-7358.

Portland Bach Experience, see website for location. BachBends Yoga, Jun. 24. portlandbachexperience.com.

Portland Ovations, Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Circus Smirkus: A Midsummer Night’s Circus, Aug. 7–8. 842-0800.

Print: A Bookstore, various locations in Portland. Books & Beer: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, Jun. 27; Caitlin Shetterly discusses Pete and Alice in Maine with Joanna Rakoff, Jul. 6; Reading the Rainbow, Jul. 11; Andre Dubus III discusses Such Kindness with Richard Russo, Jul. 12; Eliza Minot discusses In the Orchard with Lily King, Jul. 17; Richard Russo presents Somebody’s Fool, Jul. 25; Books & Beer: Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine, Jul. 25; Kate Doyle discusses I Meant it Once with Lynn Steger Strong, Jul. 27. 536-4778. St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St. Project Dragology Finale, Jul. 8. 775-5568.

Stonington Opera House, 1 School St. Peter Boie, Jul. 19; Michael Cooper: Masked Marvels, Aug. 2; Bubblemania, Aug. 23; Enter the Fish Tank, Aug. 30. 367-2788.

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Everyone receives a participant kit ﬁlled with quality Maine gear and gift cards (valued at $100).

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Optional group activities include a family hike, a bike tour, and a paddle excursion.

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Rendezvous

Thomas Point Beach, 29 Meadow Rd., Brunswick. 2023 Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival, Aug. 19. 725-6009. Whoopie Pie Festival, downtown Dover-Foxcroft. Earn Your Whoopie Pie 3K Run/Walk, arts, foods, live music, games, whoopie pie eating contests, & more, Jun. 24. mainewhoopiepiefestival.com.

WW&F Railway, 97 Cross Rd., Alna. Ride the Rails to Hike the Trails, Jun. 24, Aug. 5, & 26; Lavender Pickin’ Train to SeaLyon Farm, Jul. 1, 8, 15, & 22. 882-4193.

Tasty

Denmark Arts Center, 50 W. Main St. DAC Strawberry Shortcake Booth & Town Holiday Celebration in the Park, Jul. 8. 452-2412.

Now You’re Cooking, 49 Front St., Bath. Facebook Live cooking demos with a rotating list of staff & local chefs, every Thu. 443-1402.

Portland Bach Experience, Bunker Brewing Company, 17 Westﬁeld St., Unit D. Bach & Beer, Jun. 23. portlandbachexperience.com.

Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownﬁeld. Big Barn Musical Dinner with Hot Fiddle, Jun. 23. 935-7292.

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Compiled by Bethany Palmer

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Discover our historic Victorian B&B on the waterfront in lovely Boothbay Harbor, one of Maine’s prettiest harbors. Steps away from acclaimed shops, galleries, boat trips, and restaurants, the Inn is an ideal launching point for several days of coastal exploration. Welcoming visitors with true Maine warmth and unique style for generations. Please call for seasonal rates & specials.

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