Coastal Creativity Week in Rockland
The Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show has sparked a city-wide collaboration of fun events in Rockland, loosely called “Coastal Creativity Week.” Here's a guide to some of what's happening around the show:
ALL WEEKEND: Special Combo!
One $20 ticket gets you into both the Farnsworth Art Museum AND the MBH&H Show. These one-day passes are available for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. On sale at both the Farnsworth and at all MBH&H show gates. FMI: 207-596-6457 or www.farnsworthartmuseum.org
WEDNESDAY
Bay Chamber Concerts presents 20th Anniversary: Reunion Concert
Wednesday, August 5, 8:00 p.m.
Historic Strand Theater, Main Street
St. Lawrence String Quartet will perform Strauss’s Capriccio for String Sextet; Haydn’s String Quartet in F Major, Op. 77; and other works. FMI: 207-236-2823 or www.baychamberconcerts.org
Sponsored by Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors.
SATURDAY
Midcoast Fishermen’s Co-op Haddock Bake
Saturday, August 8, 4:00 p.m., Saint George Town Hall, Tenants Harbor
An event to support the Midcoast Fishermen’s Co-op: www.portclydefreshcatch.com or 207-372-8065
Paint the Town
Saturday, August 8, all day
The Farnsworth Art Museum’s annual event. Painters, photographers, sculptors, and poets hit the streets (including the waterfront and show grounds) and create artwork in various mediums throughout Rockland from 9 a.m. to dusk. All creations are then auctioned on the Farnsworth’s lawn from 4:00-6:00 p.m. to benefit the museum.
Rockland Art Walk
Saturday, August 8, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Select galleries will stay open late so visitors can enjoy a summer evening exploring the art of Rockland. For participating galleries: www.artsinrockland.com
Nautical Fashion and Variety Show
Saturday, August 8, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Historic Strand Theater, Main Street
This rollicking 70-minute variety show will feature the heights of nautical fashion through the ages, lively music by members of the Sweet Chariot Music Festival and ragtime pianist Glenn Jenks, and big-screen footage of vintage yachting. Jon Burstein (a.k.a. Slim Goodbody of Nickelodeon fame) will be the master of ceremonies. Tickets: $25 -$125. FMI: 207-548-2529 x216 or www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org
Presented by the Penobscot Marine Museum, sponsored by Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors.
Trolleys Tour the Town
Saturday, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Departures from Buoy Park Gate every 20 minutes.
All aboard to visit three nautical destinations! Riding this "trolleypalooza" is free. Visitors can hop on board the trolley at any stop.
First stop: The Rockland Windjammer Fleet’s new home on Tillson Ave. Open house celebration.
Second stop: Atlantic Challenge’s Apprenticeshop, one of the country’s oldest traditional wooden boatbuilding schools. Tours every half hour.
Third stop: Sharp’s Point South at historic Snow Shipyard, home to the Sail, Power & Steam Museum.
Fourth stop: return to Buoy Park Gate.
Thanks to our show sponsors:
Awlgrip
Bangor Savings Bank
Click here to download a map of downtown Rockland with gallery locations.
