CULTUREPASS EVENTS
CulturePass is your window into the artistic and cultural richness of the greater international Passamaquoddy region including Cobscook and Passamaquoddy Bays and the St. Croix River.
August 2018
Dance Dance Dance! (Open Dance Hour)
A weekly dance group will continue to meet at Eastport Arts Center on Wednesdays from 5-6 pm. All are invited to come and dance to great rhythmic music and move however they wish (there will be no instruction); the group’s motto is: “dance to release stress, and not to impress.” Attendees should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring water to drink. Music requests are encouraged; children are welcome to attend. Organizer Dagny Silins says, “Dance, because no one’s watching. Dance to relieve stress. Dance because it’s fun! When was the last time you danced? Bring a friend, make a friend. Laugh. It’s an hour of ‘me’ time’.” $3 suggested donation; music requests encouraged. Coming in June, the group will feature musical playlists by Dennis Schaefer. For more information please contact Dagny: (207) 853-7169 or dagnysilins@yahoo.com.
Find out more »Life Drawing Workshop
The Eastport Arts Center will resume its Life Drawing Workshop after a long winter's break, beginning on June 6. The group will meet each Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on the first floor of the Arts Center. Participants in the two hour weekly workshop will approach drawing the figure through a series of short exercises that lead to an hour long study, using the drawing medium of their choice. Learning to draw the figure has long been the foundation of learning how to draw. Through history it has been both an academic exercise and a demonstration of mastery. The Arts Center's emphasis is to offer a learning experience for beginners, and for more experienced artists an opportunity to hone their drawing skills. Instruction is offered when requested. Students and artists may sign up for four weeks at a time; however drop-ins are also welcome. For information about fees or other questions, please call or e-mail Joyce Weber at (207) 853-2358 or jpweber@roadrunner.com.
Find out more »International Dance
All Eastern European countries have at least some tradition of music and dance, usually celebrated by a Sunday Afternoon “Hora” (or dance) in the town square. Come learn these dances to exciting Greek, Romanian, Bulgarian and Israeli music. Everyone, including beginners, is welcome to come and explore this great tradition. By donation. For more information, please email info@eastportartscenter.org.
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Rehearsals begin for Passamaquoddy Bay Symphony Orchestra Fall 2018 Concert
The first rehearsal for the PBSO Fall Concert is Thursday, August 16, at 7 PM at the Eastport Arts Center. Concert dates are Friday, November 30, in Eastport; Saturday, December 1 at 3 PM in Machias; and Sunday, December 2 at 3 PM in Calais. The concert program consists of classical music featured in movies from composers including Tchaikovsky, Wagner, Strauss, and Delibes. New musicians are welcome! No auditions. If you are interested in joining us, please contact June Gregory at 213-9145 or june.gregory@gmail.com.
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Stage East presents ‘I Ought to Be in Pictures’
Stage East will present Neil Simon’s I Ought to Be in Pictures August 20-22 and 27-29, at Eastport Arts Center. Uniquely, the production features a single family as the cast, three members of the Bradbury Family: Will Bradbury as Herb; daughter Audrey Bradbury as Libby; and spouse, Lisa Bradbury, as Steffy. Brian Schuth will direct and produce. The play, which opened on Broadway in 1981, was described by the New York Post as “terrific … sweet … and touching … a mature, memorable play …”. The play deals with some adult topics and is considered appropriate for ‘PG-13’ audiences.
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EAC Summer Workshop Series: Pop-up Cards with Jo Smith
Eastport Arts Center’s Summer Workshop Series will conclude with Pop-up Cards from 1-3 pm on Tuesday, August 21. Instructor Jo Smith will teach participants to create beautiful pop-up cards that they can easily recreate later at home. Attendees will get to use their imaginations to add extra decorations to their cards. Smith, a retired K-12 art teacher, has presented workshops at local, state and national art conferences. Her interests include writing stories and poetry, and she is passionate about traveling.
Find out more »Stage East presents ‘I Ought to Be in Pictures’
Stage East will present Neil Simon’s I Ought to Be in Pictures August 20-22 and 27-29, at Eastport Arts Center. Uniquely, the production features a single family as the cast, three members of the Bradbury Family: Will Bradbury as Herb; daughter Audrey Bradbury as Libby; and spouse, Lisa Bradbury, as Steffy. Brian Schuth will direct and produce. The play, which opened on Broadway in 1981, was described by the New York Post as “terrific … sweet … and touching … a mature, memorable play …”. The play deals with some adult topics and is considered appropriate for ‘PG-13’ audiences.
Find out more »Dance Dance Dance! (Open Dance Hour)
A weekly dance group will continue to meet at Eastport Arts Center on Wednesdays from 5-6 pm. All are invited to come and dance to great rhythmic music and move however they wish (there will be no instruction); the group’s motto is: “dance to release stress, and not to impress.” Attendees should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring water to drink. Music requests are encouraged; children are welcome to attend. Organizer Dagny Silins says, “Dance, because no one’s watching. Dance to relieve stress. Dance because it’s fun! When was the last time you danced? Bring a friend, make a friend. Laugh. It’s an hour of ‘me’ time’.” $3 suggested donation; music requests encouraged. Coming in June, the group will feature musical playlists by Dennis Schaefer. For more information please contact Dagny: (207) 853-7169 or dagnysilins@yahoo.com.
Find out more »Life Drawing Workshop
The Eastport Arts Center will resume its Life Drawing Workshop after a long winter's break, beginning on June 6. The group will meet each Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on the first floor of the Arts Center. Participants in the two hour weekly workshop will approach drawing the figure through a series of short exercises that lead to an hour long study, using the drawing medium of their choice. Learning to draw the figure has long been the foundation of learning how to draw. Through history it has been both an academic exercise and a demonstration of mastery. The Arts Center's emphasis is to offer a learning experience for beginners, and for more experienced artists an opportunity to hone their drawing skills. Instruction is offered when requested. Students and artists may sign up for four weeks at a time; however drop-ins are also welcome. For information about fees or other questions, please call or e-mail Joyce Weber at (207) 853-2358 or jpweber@roadrunner.com.
Find out more »Stage East presents ‘I Ought to Be in Pictures’
Stage East will present Neil Simon’s I Ought to Be in Pictures August 20-22 and 27-29, at Eastport Arts Center. Uniquely, the production features a single family as the cast, three members of the Bradbury Family: Will Bradbury as Herb; daughter Audrey Bradbury as Libby; and spouse, Lisa Bradbury, as Steffy. Brian Schuth will direct and produce. The play, which opened on Broadway in 1981, was described by the New York Post as “terrific … sweet … and touching … a mature, memorable play …”. The play deals with some adult topics and is considered appropriate for ‘PG-13’ audiences.
Find out more »International Dance
All Eastern European countries have at least some tradition of music and dance, usually celebrated by a Sunday Afternoon “Hora” (or dance) in the town square. Come learn these dances to exciting Greek, Romanian, Bulgarian and Israeli music. Everyone, including beginners, is welcome to come and explore this great tradition. By donation. For more information, please email info@eastportartscenter.org.
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The Concert Series presents Mira Gill, pianist
The Eastport Arts Center’s concert series continues at 7 pm on Friday, August 24 with pianist Mira Gill, who will give a program spanning a century and including Ravel, Chopin, Liebermann and Barber. A reception sponsored by Moose Island Bakery will follow the performance. Gill describes the Ravel piece she’ll play, Jeux d’eau, as being “as near to a liquid state as music could ever achieve.”
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Eastport Strings presents a Public Session, ‘Breaking the Ice,’ with visiting artist Casey Murray
Join Eastport Strings and Boston area musician Casey Murray for a public session, “Breaking the Ice”, 3-4 pm on Saturday, August 25, downstairs at Eastport Arts Center (EAC). Players of all ages and abilities are welcome. Part of a day-long Creative Ability Development workshop led by guest artist Murray and Eastport violinist/teacher Alice St. Clair, the visit will conclude with a contra dance with caller Alba Briggs from 6:30-8:30 pm at EAC.
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Eastport Strings presents: ‘Contra Dance!’ with visiting artist Casey Murray
Join Eastport Strings and Boston area musician Casey Murray for a contra dance, with caller Alba Briggs, on August 25th from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Eastport Arts Center (EAC). The dance will conclude a day-long Creative Ability Development workshop led by guest artist Casey Murray and Eastport violinist/teacher Alice St. Clair. A public session, “Breaking the Ice”, will be held from 3-4 pm downstairs at the EAC. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome.
Find out more »Stage East presents ‘I Ought to Be in Pictures’
Stage East will present Neil Simon’s I Ought to Be in Pictures August 20-22 and 27-29, at Eastport Arts Center. Uniquely, the production features a single family as the cast, three members of the Bradbury Family: Will Bradbury as Herb; daughter Audrey Bradbury as Libby; and spouse, Lisa Bradbury, as Steffy. Brian Schuth will direct and produce. The play, which opened on Broadway in 1981, was described by the New York Post as “terrific … sweet … and touching … a mature, memorable play …”. The play deals with some adult topics and is considered appropriate for ‘PG-13’ audiences.
Find out more »Stage East presents ‘I Ought to Be in Pictures’
Stage East will present Neil Simon’s I Ought to Be in Pictures August 20-22 and 27-29, at Eastport Arts Center. Uniquely, the production features a single family as the cast, three members of the Bradbury Family: Will Bradbury as Herb; daughter Audrey Bradbury as Libby; and spouse, Lisa Bradbury, as Steffy. Brian Schuth will direct and produce. The play, which opened on Broadway in 1981, was described by the New York Post as “terrific … sweet … and touching … a mature, memorable play …”. The play deals with some adult topics and is considered appropriate for ‘PG-13’ audiences.
Find out more »Dance Dance Dance! (Open Dance Hour)
A weekly dance group will continue to meet at Eastport Arts Center on Wednesdays from 5-6 pm. All are invited to come and dance to great rhythmic music and move however they wish (there will be no instruction); the group’s motto is: “dance to release stress, and not to impress.” Attendees should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring water to drink. Music requests are encouraged; children are welcome to attend. Organizer Dagny Silins says, “Dance, because no one’s watching. Dance to relieve stress. Dance because it’s fun! When was the last time you danced? Bring a friend, make a friend. Laugh. It’s an hour of ‘me’ time’.” $3 suggested donation; music requests encouraged. Coming in June, the group will feature musical playlists by Dennis Schaefer. For more information please contact Dagny: (207) 853-7169 or dagnysilins@yahoo.com.
Find out more »Life Drawing Workshop
The Eastport Arts Center will resume its Life Drawing Workshop after a long winter's break, beginning on June 6. The group will meet each Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on the first floor of the Arts Center. Participants in the two hour weekly workshop will approach drawing the figure through a series of short exercises that lead to an hour long study, using the drawing medium of their choice. Learning to draw the figure has long been the foundation of learning how to draw. Through history it has been both an academic exercise and a demonstration of mastery. The Arts Center's emphasis is to offer a learning experience for beginners, and for more experienced artists an opportunity to hone their drawing skills. Instruction is offered when requested. Students and artists may sign up for four weeks at a time; however drop-ins are also welcome. For information about fees or other questions, please call or e-mail Joyce Weber at (207) 853-2358 or jpweber@roadrunner.com.
Find out more »Stage East presents ‘I Ought to Be in Pictures’
Stage East will present Neil Simon’s I Ought to Be in Pictures August 20-22 and 27-29, at Eastport Arts Center. Uniquely, the production features a single family as the cast, three members of the Bradbury Family: Will Bradbury as Herb; daughter Audrey Bradbury as Libby; and spouse, Lisa Bradbury, as Steffy. Brian Schuth will direct and produce. The play, which opened on Broadway in 1981, was described by the New York Post as “terrific … sweet … and touching … a mature, memorable play …”. The play deals with some adult topics and is considered appropriate for ‘PG-13’ audiences.
Find out more »International Dance
All Eastern European countries have at least some tradition of music and dance, usually celebrated by a Sunday Afternoon “Hora” (or dance) in the town square. Come learn these dances to exciting Greek, Romanian, Bulgarian and Israeli music. Everyone, including beginners, is welcome to come and explore this great tradition. By donation. For more information, please email info@eastportartscenter.org.
Find out more »September 2018
Dance Dance Dance! (Open Dance Hour)
A weekly dance group will continue to meet at Eastport Arts Center on Wednesdays from 5-6 pm. All are invited to come and dance to great rhythmic music and move however they wish (there will be no instruction); the group’s motto is: “dance to release stress, and not to impress.” Attendees should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring water to drink. Music requests are encouraged; children are welcome to attend. Organizer Dagny Silins says, “Dance, because no one’s watching. Dance to relieve stress. Dance because it’s fun! When was the last time you danced? Bring a friend, make a friend. Laugh. It’s an hour of ‘me’ time’.” $3 suggested donation; music requests encouraged. Coming in June, the group will feature musical playlists by Dennis Schaefer. For more information please contact Dagny: (207) 853-7169 or dagnysilins@yahoo.com.
Find out more »Dance Dance Dance! (Open Dance Hour)
A weekly dance group will continue to meet at Eastport Arts Center on Wednesdays from 5-6 pm. All are invited to come and dance to great rhythmic music and move however they wish (there will be no instruction); the group’s motto is: “dance to release stress, and not to impress.” Attendees should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring water to drink. Music requests are encouraged; children are welcome to attend. Organizer Dagny Silins says, “Dance, because no one’s watching. Dance to relieve stress. Dance because it’s fun! When was the last time you danced? Bring a friend, make a friend. Laugh. It’s an hour of ‘me’ time’.” $3 suggested donation; music requests encouraged. Coming in June, the group will feature musical playlists by Dennis Schaefer. For more information please contact Dagny: (207) 853-7169 or dagnysilins@yahoo.com.
Find out more »Dance Dance Dance! (Open Dance Hour)
A weekly dance group will continue to meet at Eastport Arts Center on Wednesdays from 5-6 pm. All are invited to come and dance to great rhythmic music and move however they wish (there will be no instruction); the group’s motto is: “dance to release stress, and not to impress.” Attendees should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring water to drink. Music requests are encouraged; children are welcome to attend. Organizer Dagny Silins says, “Dance, because no one’s watching. Dance to relieve stress. Dance because it’s fun! When was the last time you danced? Bring a friend, make a friend. Laugh. It’s an hour of ‘me’ time’.” $3 suggested donation; music requests encouraged. Coming in June, the group will feature musical playlists by Dennis Schaefer. For more information please contact Dagny: (207) 853-7169 or dagnysilins@yahoo.com.
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