May 2008

October 7 – May 17

Bay Chamber Concerts’ 2007-2008 Performing Arts Series. Camden, Rockport and Rockland. Join us from October, 2007 through May, 2008 for our Performing Arts Series featuring music and dance programs from around the world. Held in the beautiful backdrop of Midcoast Maine, concerts are held in a variety of venues in Rockport, Camden and Rockland. For more information, contact Chance Farago at 207-236-2823. Email: info@baychamberconcerts.org.

May 1

Lowe's Gift Card for Midcoast Habitat for Humanity. Lowe's Thomaston. Purchase a Lowe's gift card on Thursday, May 1st and you will help Midcoast Habitat for Humanity, Inc., build a new home for a deserving family. From 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 1st, Lowe's will match any cards purchased up to $5,000 to support Midcoast Habitat's next building project. For more information, contact Harvey Rudisaile at 207-230-0817.

May 1 – 8

Open House. 20 Gay Street Rockland Maine. WRFR invites the community to tour our studios, observe live shows and receive information about knox county's only locally owned and operated radio station. Thursday May 1 through Wednesday May 8 10am-6pm. For more information, contact Cathy McGuinness at (207)594-0721. Email: manager@wrfr.org.

May 1

This American Life LIVE in HD. Strand Theatre. 8:00 pm. Acclaimed radio and television host Ira Glass and his wildly popular show This American Life on the big screen for a one-night only LIVE event. For more information, contact Strand Theatre at 207-594-0070. Email: boxoffice@rocklandstrand.com.

May 3

Kentucky Derby Gala. Owls Head Transportation Museum. Buffet dinner, cash bar, Tony Boffa Band, professional ballroom performances, hat parade, live auction, raffles, dance contest, door prize, Kentucky Derby on big screen, Mint Juleps, and more to benefit PBMC eICU. For more information, contact Cyndi Clayton, Mtg. & Events Manager at 207-594-6799. Email: shallwedance@penbayhealthcare.org.

May 3

Kentucky Derby Party. Cabot Farm, Falmouth. The Maine Morgan Horse Club, is hosting a Kentucky Derby Extravaganza Fundraiser for friends to enjoy the race together in a horse environment. Visa and Mastercard accepted. $65 per person before April 15th. After April 15th, tickets are $75 per person. Group rate for 10 or more. For more information, contact Susan Oliver at 207-319-7554. Email: silverlake@suscom-maine.net.

May 5

Author Shannon Risk to Speak at the Bangor Public Library. Bangor Public Library. Local author Shannon M. Risk will appear at the “Meet the Author” series at the Bangor Public Library at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2008.
Risk, whose book, PIRATE SHIRT DOT COM, was showcased in this month’s ARTHRITIS TODAY MAGAZINE, will speak about the inspiration behind her romantic comedy. The story features three young women who run an Internet dating agency in Bangor. For more information, contact Shannon Risk at 845-661-9130. Email: shanrisk@hotmail.com.

May 10

Annual May Faire & Open House. Ashwood Waldorf School, 180 Park Street, Rockport. Open to the public and free of charge, the festival welcomes spring and new friends to the campus, with medieval pageantry, juggling, sack races, face painting, willow crown making, and Maypole dancing for children up through eighth grade. Sparked by lively music, delicious food, and lots of family fun, this event is sure to delight visitors of all ages. Along with the Early Childhood Center, all Ashwood classrooms will be open. For more information call the School. For more information, contact Ashwood Waldorf School at 207-236-8021. Email: info@ashwoodwaldorf.org.

May 10

Cellardoor Vineyard Spring Fling Festival. Cellardoor Vineyard - Youngtown Road, Lincolnville. Celebrate spring with fun-filled activities for the whole family:
-Make-overs by Spa Nordspa
-Ferris wheel
-Dunk tank
-Tri-plane stunt show
-Heirloom seed & bulb giveaway
-Boxed lunch, face painting and caterpillar crawl for the kids, and more!

If you missed our Fall Festival, you won't want to miss this! If you came to our Fall Festival, you know what we mean. Treat yourself and your family to a fun-filled day at Maine's Oldest Vineyard. Please visit www.MaineWine.com for details. For more information, contact John Tynan at 207-763-4478. Email: john@cellardoorvineyard.com.

May 10

DANCE. NORTHPORT GRANGE RT 1. NORTHPORT, MAINE- THE ''COUNTRY ACES'', A FIVE PIECE TRADITIONAL COUNTRY BAND WILL MAKE THEIR FIRST AREA APPEARANCE, SATURDAY , MAY 10, 2008, AT THE NORTHPORT GRANGE HALL ON ROUTE 1. MEMBERS: DONNA ALLEY(BASS), CLEO ALLEY (GUITAR), JARRED ALLEY (GUITAR), CHUCK SHERMAN (STEEL) AND EDDIE BODEEN (DRUMS) PLAN ON PERFORMING FROM 7 TO 10:30 PM. ADMISSION IS $7.00. For more information, contact EDDIE BODEEN at 207-872-5680.

May 12

Southern Utah University Ballroom Dance Company coming to Maine!. Strand Theater. Southern Utah University Ballroom Dance Company "That's Entertainment!", featuring 21 different ballroom dances ranging from the exciting Samba of Brazil to the Majestic Waltz of Vienna. The show is 90 min in length, has beautiful music, over 200 elaborate costumes, and incredible formation ballroom dancing by VERY talented dancers.
Tickets are $20 Call Swing & Sway Dancing to purchase.
Visit www.suu.edu/arts/ballroom for photos and dance company information.

For more information, contact Swing & Sway Dancing at 207-594-0940. Email: swingandsway@verizon.net.

May 14

Walk Through the Grades. Ashwood Waldorf School, 180 Park Street, Rockport. This is a wonderful opportunity for adults to experience Waldorf education first-hand by seeing Ashwood's grades school students and faculty in action. The morning includes an overview of the curriculum and a question and answer session. Space is limited, please call the office at (207) 236-8021 to register or visit www.ashwoodwaldorf.org for more information. For more information, contact Ashwood Waldorf School at 207-236-8021. Email: info@ashwoodwaldorf.org.

May 17 – 18

Designer’s Choice Home Expo Package. Knox Mill Complex Camden, Maine. Join us in Camden at the Captain Swift Inn and experience the Maine Home and Lifestyle Expo, May 17th and 18th. Exhibitors will be on hand to give you inspiration for your home projects. Book 2 nights at the Captain Swift Inn we will include Expo admission and a $50 gift certificate which you can redeem at our local home store, EBS Building Supply, or at Home Depot or Lowe’s. Includes a full breakfast each morning and home baked afternoon goodies. For more information, contact Norman Henthorn at 236-8113.

May 17

Glenn Miller Orchestra. Owls Head Transportation Museum. This year’s “Let it Snow Dance Party” with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra was such a hit that we’ve decided to bring it back next year. Everyone knows the music of Glenn Miller, the seminal Big Band leader. We’ll have food, a dance lesson and lots of energy on the dance floor among the cars and planes of the Owl’s Head Transportation Museum. Tickets: Adult $32; Youth $8 For more information, contact Chance Farago at 207-236-2823. Email: info@baychamberconcerts.org.

May 20

Film on Modern Childhood. Ashwood Waldorf School, 180 Park Street, Rockport. A screening of the documentary, Where Do the Children Play?, examines an issue of growing concern among pediatricians, mental health experts, educators, and environmentalists: children are growing up today with little or no opportunity for unstructured play. This free public screening will be at the Camden Public Library. This event is sponsored by Ashwood Waldorf School, with assistance from the U.S. Alliance for Childhood. For more information call the School. For more information, contact Ashwood Waldorf School at 207-236-8021. Email: info@ashwoodwaldorf.org.

May 25

Owls Head Spring Auto and Antique Aeroplane Show. Owls Head Transportation Museum. Old cars kick off the new event season. Pre-1988 vehicles, any make or model, are welcome to exhibit at this and any of our events. Recognized car clubs encouraged to attend. All exhibitors get in free. Vehicle demonstrations, free Model T rides, children's activities and more. Fun for the whole family. Museum planes fly early, weather permitting. For more information, contact Park Morrison at 207 594-4418. Email: pmorrison@ohtm.org.

May 31

Blade Runner Final Cut. Strand Theatre. 8:00 pm. Don't miss the area premiere of the new, "final cut" version of the cult-classic tech-noir masterpiece! Digitally restored and re-mastered! For more information, contact Strand Theatre at 207-594-0070. Email: boxoffice@rocklandstrand.com.

May 31 – June 1

Spring 2008 Feature Auction. Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Route 1, Thomaston. Thomaston Place Auction Galleries is pleased to announce a sensational Spring Auction, featuring nearly 2000 lots of Fine Art, including work by Joan Miro, Alexander Pope, and Emile Gruppe, plus Estate Antiques, Splendid Jewelry, Choice Silver, and Rare Coins. 11AM start both days. Preview: 9AM-5PM, May 27 thru May 30, and 9AM-11AM on Auction Days. Early Preview: May19th thru May 23 - please call for an appointment. For more information, contact Jessica Manbeck at 207-354-8141. Email: auction@kajav.com.