EVENTS – This week

Stage East opens their 30th anniversary season on October 15th with 30 plays—or rather, with 30 Neo-futurist Plays from Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes) by Greg Allen. This show originally ran in Chicago for 30 years, and has been chosen by Mark Macey as the first play of his inaugural season as Artistic Director. “The interminable title aside, it’s a fun, funky, fast-paced show. If you’re looking for something entertaining and lively, this is it,” says Macey.

The show is comprised of 30 plays that run from as short as 30 seconds to as long as a few minutes. The cast of six actors play many parts and must complete all 30 plays in 60 minutes while an onstage countdown timer keeps them honest. The audience will determine the order of the plays for each performance, so every show will be different.

The play will be presented at Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street in Eastport, on October 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 7 pm, with matinees on October 17 and 24 at 2 pm. CDC guidelines will be followed; masks required. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door and for advance purchase online here.

Join experienced instructor Julie Richard for aerobics at Woodland Elementary! Classes will be suitable for all levels with a goal of elevating heart rates and inspiring circulatory health as the cold weather approaches. Classes are tentatively set for Wednesdays at 6 pm and Sundays at 4 pm, with an option for Saturday mornings at 9 am if there is enough interest.

Contact Julie Richard on Facebook for more information.

Experience the healing of yoga in an outdoor atmosphere!

You can catch Ginny teaching all levels of outdoor classes at Stockford Park in Lubec on Sundays from 10-11 am, and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 pm. Outdoor classes run through the end of October.

Ginny Beisel is a 200 hour registered yoga teacher living in Lubec Maine. She discovered yoga while healing from a running injury and fell in love with yoga’s simple but powerful practices. She believes in helping her students discover and explore yoga’s dynamic nature in their own unique way. By leading classes that are accessible and affordable, Ginny strives to bring equity to the yoga community.

For more information, email Ginny at ginnybeisel@gmail.com.

Grand Manan Hiking Outings is for people to enjoy trails on Grand Manan together. The program coordinator will join hikers on the outings. The next outing will be on October 4 at 10 am at Castalia Marsh. Meet at the first of the dirt roads.

Disclaimer: The program coordinator is not a licensed tour guide. Hike at your own risk. There will be a liability form for hikers to fill out upon arrival.

Lauren Luloff will be the featured artist at the Mulholland Gallery in Lubec from September 9 - 28. Opening reception will be on September 11 from 5 - 7 pm.

Part of the McCurdy Smokehouse complex is the former Mulholland Market. It was the first building restored by Lubec Landmarks and now serves as the organization's non-profit gallery (The Mulholland Gallery).

Lubec Landmarks encourages and supports local artists and craftspeople with seasonal shows of their works at the gallery. Purchases made at the gallery and donations made at the museum go to the preservation of the McCurdy Smokehouse complex so that future generations may be educated of the history of the fishing industry in the region.

If you have a yen for reading, and want to share your enjoyment with others, come by the Grand Manan Arena Mezzanine on October 18 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm to attend the first meeting of the Grand Manan book club. Attendees will choose the book they'd like to read (in the thriller genre) as a group.

Click here to see the timeline of meetings thereafter.

We will be hosting virtual Monday Night Music Circles via Zoom. A cornerstone of Cobscook Institute events, bring an instrument, or your voice, or just come to listen. You’re sure to have a great time. Donations warmly accepted.

Join the event on a computer or smartphone by clicking here, or by phone: +1 (646) 876-9923 with the Meeting ID: 885 9692 5274.

Watch previous Monday Night Music Circles here.

Come to the Lubec Community Outreach Center on Mondays and Wednesdays evenings to get some hands-on instruction in ceramics with Gina Brown-Delnicki of Country by Design.

Sit and paint or classes are $5 a night; this does not include your bisque project, lighting kits, extra firing if needed, etc. There will be brushes to use, as well as others to purchase and information on where to buy more.

There are a limited number of seats available, so please contact Gina Brown-Delnick on Facebook if you are interested. These classes are adults only, but classes for children 10 and up may be starting later in the fall if there is enough interest.

In the Place Where You Live is a collection of oil paintings depicting local wildlife at night. Theresa MacKnight lives in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. She works mainly in oil and encaustic, both in her studio and plein air. MacKnight was trained in Fine Art at Mount Allison University and Nova Scotia College of Art and Design.

Theresa exhibits her work in public and private galleries throughout New Brunswick. She has been the recipient of Arts NB grants and several residencies in venues such as KIRA International Residency for the Arts, The River Arts Centre, Florenceville and Sunbury Shores Arts & Nature Centre.

Theresa is active in the New Brunswick arts community including service on the board of Sunbury Shores Arts & Nature Centre. She is a retired high School Visual Art Specialist and continues to teach adult and children’s workshops.

Opening reception Friday, October 8, 5 – 7 PM

This is one of the first free little art galleries (FLAGs) in Maine, located at 76 High Street a few blocks from downtown.
This little gallery was built by local artisans to house the works of local artists, hobbyists, craftspeople - we welcome small works of any form, in any medium.

Join DLLT Education and Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Cote, every Tuesday from 10 am – 12 pm, for the Little Wild Ones Club! Geared for ages 0-5, the Little Wild Ones will go on nature adventures in the Downeast Lakes Community Forest. Hiking, stream exploration, games, activities, and more! This program is free for everyone, and no commitment or reservations are needed – come when it’s convenient and stay as long as you’d like! Be prepared for outdoor weather. The Little Wild Ones Club will meet at the Grand Lake Stream School Building, and the first meeting is on October 19th.

For more information, please contact Sarah at scantwell@downeastlakes.org, or call (207) 796-2100.

Bring your toddlers (5 and under) to the Huntsman Marine Science Centre for a fun morning of exploration and learning at the Aquarium! Programs may include stories, songs, interactions with live animals, and easy crafts and games. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a two hour program, with the first hour consisting of activities and the second hour consisting of self-guided aquarium exploration. 2021 dates are as follows: October 19, November 9, and December 14. Register here.

If you're a fan of coffee, donuts, or conversation - or all three - you're in luck! Come on down to the American Legion in Pembroke (92 Front Street) every Wednesday from 8:00 am to 10 a.m. to join the community in sharing a morning get-together. Bring a friend!

Contact Muriel Lincoln Leighton on Facebook for more information.

The Lubec Memorial Library will be featuring artwork from the children's book Putep's Tale by Rhonda Welcome and Chuck Kniffen through September and October. The exhibit includes whale bones and “trash from the sea” puppets. To see an example page from the book, click here.

The library is open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 10 - 4 pm, Wednesdays from 10 - 8 pm, and Saturdays from 10 - 2 pm.

“In the Loop/Beyond the Hoop” is a showcase of rugs and rug sculptures by talented fibre artists from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick! Works that depict a whimsical feel with love and admiration for locations, brands and moments that influenced each artist.

Laura Kenney brings technically skillful rug work with messages of climate change and natural life. Logan Milne brings a piece that is a love letter to a farm that influenced her life as a person and artist. Lucie Quintal’s “Pillow Talk Series” expresses her experience as an Artist in Residence at Sunbury Shores; telling the story of the people she met and the connections she made during her time in St Andrews. Finally, Larry Weyand’s sculptural work is almost an homage to the ’90s era and brings forth a sense of nostalgia and humour.

Families of children between 0-6 years old are invited to join Family Resource Centre for a Walk N' Talk along the walking trail in St. George on Wednesdays. The goal is to get some fresh air together and chat with friends new and old.

Please call 464-8181 or message the Family Resource Centre on Facebook to preregister. The group will meet at the Day Adventure Centre by the walking path by 1:30 every Wednesday.

This event is weather permitting. A minimum of three families are needed for this program to take place.

Join experienced instructor Julie Richard for aerobics at Woodland Elementary! Classes will be suitable for all levels with a goal of elevating heart rates and inspiring circulatory health as the cold weather approaches. Classes are tentatively set for Wednesdays at 6 pm and Sundays at 4 pm, with an option for Saturday mornings at 9 am if there is enough interest.

Contact Julie Richard on Facebook for more information.

Come to the Lubec Community Outreach Center on Mondays and Wednesdays evenings to get some hands-on instruction in ceramics with Gina Brown-Delnicki of Country by Design.

Sit and paint or classes are $5 a night; this does not include your bisque project, lighting kits, extra firing if needed, etc. There will be brushes to use, as well as others to purchase and information on where to buy more.

There are a limited number of seats available, so please contact Gina Brown-Delnick on Facebook if you are interested. These classes are adults only, but classes for children 10 and up may be starting later in the fall if there is enough interest.

Lauren Luloff will be the featured artist at the Mulholland Gallery in Lubec from September 9 - 28. Opening reception will be on September 11 from 5 - 7 pm.

Part of the McCurdy Smokehouse complex is the former Mulholland Market. It was the first building restored by Lubec Landmarks and now serves as the organization's non-profit gallery (The Mulholland Gallery).

Lubec Landmarks encourages and supports local artists and craftspeople with seasonal shows of their works at the gallery. Purchases made at the gallery and donations made at the museum go to the preservation of the McCurdy Smokehouse complex so that future generations may be educated of the history of the fishing industry in the region.

Watercolor classes given in Calais, beginning September 30 and continuing through the fall.
Classes are for beginners, emerging or experienced painters. All materials for the class will be provided.

Classes are given by Helen Messemer, an awarding winning artist, and member of "Made in Maine, America's Best"

Fee: $35 per class. For registration call 207-904-9496. Space is limited.

Join co-hosts Maria Girouard and Esther Anne as they engage in critical conversations of truth, healing, and change in the Dawnland with special guests on October 21, 2021 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM.

This month marks 41 years since President Jimmy Carter signed the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act, more commonly known as the land claims. Please join us as we talk with Kate Russell, Wabanaki REACH Project Coordinator and Stephanie Bailey, Passamaquoddy from Motahkmihkuk about our new truth telling project, Beyond the Claims: Stories from the Land and the Heart.

Dawnland Signals highlights indigenous topics not immediately represented in mainstream media and is meant to share, inspire, and inform. Tune into the show on WERU 89.9 FM or stream live at www.weru.org

Experience the healing of yoga in an outdoor atmosphere!

You can catch Ginny teaching all levels of outdoor classes at Stockford Park in Lubec on Sundays from 10-11 am, and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 pm. Outdoor classes run through the end of October.

Ginny Beisel is a 200 hour registered yoga teacher living in Lubec Maine. She discovered yoga while healing from a running injury and fell in love with yoga’s simple but powerful practices. She believes in helping her students discover and explore yoga’s dynamic nature in their own unique way. By leading classes that are accessible and affordable, Ginny strives to bring equity to the yoga community.

For more information, email Ginny at ginnybeisel@gmail.com.

In the Place Where You Live is a collection of oil paintings depicting local wildlife at night. Theresa MacKnight lives in St. Andrews, New Brunswick. She works mainly in oil and encaustic, both in her studio and plein air. MacKnight was trained in Fine Art at Mount Allison University and Nova Scotia College of Art and Design.

Theresa exhibits her work in public and private galleries throughout New Brunswick. She has been the recipient of Arts NB grants and several residencies in venues such as KIRA International Residency for the Arts, The River Arts Centre, Florenceville and Sunbury Shores Arts & Nature Centre.

Theresa is active in the New Brunswick arts community including service on the board of Sunbury Shores Arts & Nature Centre. She is a retired high School Visual Art Specialist and continues to teach adult and children’s workshops.

Opening reception Friday, October 8, 5 – 7 PM

This is one of the first free little art galleries (FLAGs) in Maine, located at 76 High Street a few blocks from downtown.
This little gallery was built by local artisans to house the works of local artists, hobbyists, craftspeople - we welcome small works of any form, in any medium.

Join wellness coach Heather Brown for Anchorage Wellness Walks to help support the Anchorage Provincial Park trails upgrade project and promote personal wellness. Walks will be conducted regularly on Fridays at 7 pm and Saturdays at 4 pm.

Tickets are $5 per adult, $3 per child, or $14 for a family. Contact Heather Brown for tickets at 506-662-4246 or visit the Anchorage office.

Stage East opens their 30th anniversary season on October 15th with 30 plays—or rather, with 30 Neo-futurist Plays from Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes) by Greg Allen. This show originally ran in Chicago for 30 years, and has been chosen by Mark Macey as the first play of his inaugural season as Artistic Director. “The interminable title aside, it’s a fun, funky, fast-paced show. If you’re looking for something entertaining and lively, this is it,” says Macey.

The show is comprised of 30 plays that run from as short as 30 seconds to as long as a few minutes. The cast of six actors play many parts and must complete all 30 plays in 60 minutes while an onstage countdown timer keeps them honest. The audience will determine the order of the plays for each performance, so every show will be different.

The play will be presented at Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street in Eastport, on October 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 7 pm, with matinees on October 17 and 24 at 2 pm. CDC guidelines will be followed; masks required. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door and for advance purchase online here.

DownEast Wreathmakers is hosting a free wreath making workshop for adults wanting to learn the trade of making Christmas wreaths. The workshop will take place on October 23 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at 7 The Acre Lane in Trescott.

For more information and to RSVP, please call Mike at 207-263-6855.

If you have a child between grades 1-5 who's buzzing with energy on Saturday, come on down to the Hive with Bee Me Kidz! Now at Milltown Elementary School every Saturday, the program teaches positive reinforcement, collaboration, and social and emotional skills development with dedicated childhood educators! Siblings and parents are welcome to come.

For grades 1 and 3, the session runs 8:50 to 11:00 am; for grades 2, 4, and 5, it will run from 11:30 to 1:40 pm. This is a free program and parents can register any time.

Call or text 506-271-1626 to register.

The Cherryfield Academy Community Center will be the scene of the CACC Fall Market on Saturday October 23rd from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Featuring artisans, home-based vendors, and flea market wares from around the area, this event is open to everyone at no cost. A chowder lunch and desserts will be available for purchase. There will be three door prizes drawn at 10:00 am, 12,00 pm and 2:00 pm.

This is a fundraiser for the Cherryfield Academy Community Center. For more information, click here.

Watercolor classes given in Calais, beginning September 30 and continuing through the fall.
Classes are for beginners, emerging or experienced painters. All materials for the class will be provided.

Classes are given by Helen Messemer, an awarding winning artist, and member of "Made in Maine, America's Best"

Fee: $35 per class. For registration call 207-904-9496. Space is limited.

The Lubec Memorial Library will be featuring artwork from the children's book Putep's Tale by Rhonda Welcome and Chuck Kniffen through September and October. The exhibit includes whale bones and “trash from the sea” puppets. To see an example page from the book, click here.

The library is open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 10 - 4 pm, Wednesdays from 10 - 8 pm, and Saturdays from 10 - 2 pm.

“In the Loop/Beyond the Hoop” is a showcase of rugs and rug sculptures by talented fibre artists from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick! Works that depict a whimsical feel with love and admiration for locations, brands and moments that influenced each artist.

Laura Kenney brings technically skillful rug work with messages of climate change and natural life. Logan Milne brings a piece that is a love letter to a farm that influenced her life as a person and artist. Lucie Quintal’s “Pillow Talk Series” expresses her experience as an Artist in Residence at Sunbury Shores; telling the story of the people she met and the connections she made during her time in St Andrews. Finally, Larry Weyand’s sculptural work is almost an homage to the ’90s era and brings forth a sense of nostalgia and humour.

Auditions for Stage East’s upcoming production of Almost, Maine by John Cariani will be held October 23rd from 1-4 pm at Eastport Arts Center. The show, which has become an American theater staple, revolves around the romantic lives of the inhabitants of a fictional town in northern Maine. The casting is flexible with room for actors of all sorts. Adults of any age and skill level are encouraged to audition.

Each actor will be given a 15-minute audition slot to meet with the production team, chat about the play, and read sides (small excerpts from the script). Reading the play beforehand is encouraged but not necessary. Resumes and headshots are not expected but welcomed. CDC guidelines will be followed in auditions; masks required.

Sign up here.

Email mark@eastportartscenter.org for more info.

The Cobscook Center invites you to an outdoor music circle at the bandstand on October 23 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm! This will be an open and encouraging space for people of all ages and levels to gather and play, share, or simply enjoy music.

Cider Pressing and yard games will be on hand for folks who want to move around while listening. Bring your own apples & cider vessels please. Ages 10 and up recommended.

Organizers are being mindful of COVID: The circle will be spaced out, masking are optional outside and required indoors.

Join wellness coach Heather Brown for Anchorage Wellness Walks to help support the Anchorage Provincial Park trails upgrade project and promote personal wellness. Walks will be conducted regularly on Fridays at 7 pm and Saturdays at 4 pm.

Tickets are $5 per adult, $3 per child, or $14 for a family. Contact Heather Brown for tickets at 506-662-4246 or visit the Anchorage office.

If the best part of the holidays for you is the lights, rejoice: The Dennysville Snowmobile & ATV Club Light It Up Ride! will take place on October 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

The event will see the Dennysville Snowmobile & ATV Club traveling through the neighborhoods of Dennysville, starting with the King Street loop and heading to downtown Pembroke before looping back around.

All proceeds will be going to buying gifts for Our Local Christmas Kids List from Karen, benefiting children ages from 1 day to 17 years old in the area. Entry fee for each ATV is $10; additional donations accepted on site.

Charlotte County Christian Academy in St. George will be holding a Trunk or Treat for the community on Saturday, October 23rd at 6:00 pm. Bring your little ones for a well-organized, safe event to celebrate and share in seasonal confections.

The Eastport Senior Center on Boynton Street invites you to a Harvest Social on Saturday, October 23 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Come join in the fun and share in the season with the community! Light refreshments will be served.

Crumbs is kicking off a season of sip and paint events with a scream on Saturday October 23 with a Halloween themed event. All paint supplies will be provided, as will a glass of wine. Local instructor Krystal will help you with your masterpiece!

Stop by Crumbs to reserve your spot with a prepayment of $35 for the class.

Stage East opens their 30th anniversary season on October 15th with 30 plays—or rather, with 30 Neo-futurist Plays from Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes) by Greg Allen. This show originally ran in Chicago for 30 years, and has been chosen by Mark Macey as the first play of his inaugural season as Artistic Director. “The interminable title aside, it’s a fun, funky, fast-paced show. If you’re looking for something entertaining and lively, this is it,” says Macey.

The show is comprised of 30 plays that run from as short as 30 seconds to as long as a few minutes. The cast of six actors play many parts and must complete all 30 plays in 60 minutes while an onstage countdown timer keeps them honest. The audience will determine the order of the plays for each performance, so every show will be different.

The play will be presented at Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington Street in Eastport, on October 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 7 pm, with matinees on October 17 and 24 at 2 pm. CDC guidelines will be followed; masks required. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door and for advance purchase online here.