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Atop Wreck, Pastel, 15"x21" by Michele Corbeil
October 5th – October 30th
“Islands and Treetops”, Pastel Landscapes by Michele Corbeil
A collection of pastel landscapes by Michele Corbeil, will be on display at the Grand Auditorium in Ellsworth. There will be an artist’s reception Friday, October 5th from 4pm to 6pm, in the lobby of the Grand. This exhibit includes many scenes of Bear Island and Great Spruce Head Island, where Corbeil has spent time painting. The exhibit will run through October 30th. FMI: contact Michele at 207-359-4651
September 14, 2007 – November 22, 2007: Rockport
Far From the Tree: A Visual History of Woodturning
This exhibition features the work of influential contemporary wood artists who have expanded the language of simple vessel forms. The works on display feature a broad range of sensibilities yet are related through their use of wood, lathe and a shared history and takes a fresh look at the field’s roots and the steady expansion of woodturning that has resulted in a bold new approach to contemporary art. Messler Gallery, Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Rockport, Maine. Opening reception on Friday, September 14th, from 5 - 7 p.m. Exhibition opening from Sept 14th – Nov 22nd, 2007. FMI: www.woodschool.org [1]
October 3, 2007: Salem, Massachusetts
Gundalows on the Piscataqua River
Molly Bolster of the nonprofit Gundalow Company will speak on her work with Gundalows, which were the traditional sailing barges used to transport goods and people up and down the tricky, tide-wracked Piscataqua and its tributaries. The Gundalow Company's mission is to promote awareness of the maritime heritage and the contemporary coastal environment in the Piscataqua Region (in New Hampshire and Maine) using a replica gundalow. Bolster has been involved with the replica gundalow off and on for the past 15 years - first as a board member and volunteer educator and now executive director for the past four years. Prior to that, she worked with the Living Classrooms Foundation in Baltimore as an educator onboard the pungy schooner Lady Maryland and spent a year on the building crew of the Pride of Baltimore II. Having had sailing experience on various other sailing school ships including Ernestina, Westward, Brilliant and Te Vega as well as spending four years working at Mystic Seaport Museum, she is a strong supporter of the value of educational programs aboard traditional vessels. The presentation will take place at 7 p.m., at St. Joseph Hall, 160 Derby St., Salem, Massachusetts. This is a free program, and the Hall is handicapped accessible. FMI: 978-729-7600 or 978-740-1660.
September 30 – October 7, 2007: Fryeburg
Fryeburg Fair
One of the state’s last fairs of the year and largest, “Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic” will entertain with the usual country fair delights including a week of concerts (Haven Quint, Jenny Paquette, and Vince Vance & the Valiants appearing), Whoopie Pie contest, Christmas Tree exhibit, Flower Show, Friday night fireworks display, and harness races.
207-935-3268; www.fryeburgfair.com [2]
October 4-8: Annapolis, MD
38th Annual U.S. Sailboat Show
Touted as the largest in the world, this show features new racing and cruising boats from U.S. and foreign builders, the world's largest multihull displays courtesy of Multihulls magazine, seminars Thursday through Sunday, sponsored by the publishers of Cruising World and Sailing World magazines. Smaller boats from one designs and trailerables to sailing dinghies and inflatables. Plus a vast array of sailing equipment, rigging and accessories, maintenance products and services, as well as information on cruising/vacation charters.
410-268-8828 ; www.usboat.com/us_sailboat_show.html [3]
October 6, 2007: Southwest Harbor
The Twelfth Annual Mount Desert Island Fall Celebration-
Acadia's Oktoberfest & International Food Festival
This yearly event held at Smugglers Den Campground, on Rte. 102 features 23 Maine Brewmasters, wines by Blacksmith's Winery, Maine artisans and craft booths, an international food court, music and entertainment. 11:30am to 6:00 pm.
207-244-9264; www.acadiachamber.com/oktoberfest.html [4]
October 3 – November 11, 2007: Rockport
Contours Benefit Art Exhibition
An unprecedented collaboration between leading Maine artists and a land conservation organization, this exhibition will display the works of more than 70 artists of state and national prominence. A portion of the proceeds from all sales will be donated to Coastal Mountains Land Trust, helping to shape conservation of the landscape of the western Penobscot Bay region. The exhibition will begin with an Opening Reception at 5:00 pm on Friday, October 5, at Élan Fine Arts, 86 Pascal Avenue. 207-236-4401; www.contours-art.com [5]
October 6-7, 2007: Bethel
Sunday River Fall Festival Weekend
A peak foliage weekend filled with a variety of events and activities including the North American Wife Carrying Championships, Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts Festival, free chairlift rides, chain saw sculpture demonstrations, kids games, horse drawn wagon rides and a free outdoor concert featuring Jonah Smith.
www.sundayriver.com/summer/fallfestival.html [6]
October 6-7, 2007: Bradley
Living History Days
Step back in time to the 1790s at Leonard’s Mills as their sawmill and logging village come alive with volunteers in period dress, performing tasks typical of the season. Bagpipers and fiddlers roam while visitors sample beanhole beans, reflector oven biscuits, and cider. Demonstrations by spinners and weavers, blacksmiths, basket makers, and other crafters. Children can dip candles, press apples for cider, split cedar shakes, row a bateau, and take a ride in a horse-drawn wagon. 10 am to 4 pm, Rte. 178.
207-581-2871; www.leonardsmills.com/livinghist.html [7]
October 7, 2007: Bar Harbor
SPCA of Hancock County "Fur Ball"
The SPCA of Hancock County will host the first annual "Fur Ball" at the Bar Harbor Club. This will be an annual fundraising event with cocktails, dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions! Seating will be limited and tickets must be purchased in advance.
207-667-2199; Click here for more information [8]
October 7, 2007: Owls Head
Foreign Auto Festival & Antique Aeroplane Show
More than 150 antique automobiles from around the world will rally at the Owls Head Transportation Museum this Sunday for the Museum's annual Foreign Auto Festival and Antique Aeroplane Show. In addition to owners of pre-1987 foreign automobiles, all Volvo owners—of any year—are invited to exhibit their vehicles free of charge. Gates open at 9:30 am. 207-594-4418; Click here for more information [9]
October 11-14: Annapolis, MD
36th Annual U.S. Powerboat Show
Experience the exciting world of powerboats, from luxurious motoryachts to high performance boats and more. New "TrawlerPort" section, all new power catamaran section, with boats from 16' to 64', the latest technology in navigation equipment and information, and thousands of boating products, powerboat accessories, equipment and gear. Services, including; marinas, insurance and repairs.
410-268-8828 ; www.usboat.com/us_powerboat_show.html [10]
October 13, 2007: Lincolnville
Harvest Fest at Cellardoor Vineyard
Food, fun, grape-stomping, live music, hot air balloon rides and hay rides for the kids. Enjoy the scenic vineyard and restored, 1790's barn that offers free tastings of handcrafted wines, and a wine & gift shop. 11 am to 5 pm at 367 Youngstown Road.
207-763-4478; www.mainewine.com [11]
October 17-20, 2007: Camden
Pop!Tech 2007: The Human Impact
This one-of-a-kind annual conference brings together 600 visionaries and leaders in their field and thousands more together online. Held in the beautifully restored, 19th-century Camden Opera House, this inspiring three-day summit explores major trends shaping our future, the social impact of new technologies, and new approaches to addressing the world’s most significant challenges.
207-230-2425; www.poptech.com [12]
October 19, 2007: Boothbay Harbor
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Harvest Celebration Dinner with Chef Anne Mahle
In this enticing dinner to be served in the beautiful Kitchen Garden Café in the Gardens Visitor Center, chef Anne Mahle will cook up a creamy autumn squash soup with sage and bacon croutons, followed by roasted chicken breast with rhubarb pear chutney, rosti potatoes and roasted kale. The grand finale will be apple crisp with a pecan crust and ginger-cinnamon ice cream. Anne is a columnist for Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine and the Portland Press Herald. She is also author of At Home, At Sea: Recipes from the Maine Windjammer J&E Riggin. This dinner is part of the Kitchen Garden Series co-sponsored by Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine. Click here to book online [13] or call: 207-633-4333
October 19, 2007: Woolwich
Gulf Of Maine Ocean Racing Association Awards Banquet
Skippers and crews are cordially invited to the GMORA Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting at The Taste of Maine on Route 1. Cocktails at 6 pm, dinner and awards to follow. Enjoy live entertainment and share memories from the season. Reserve tickets now by e-mailing maineyachtracing@verizon.net [14]. More information: www.gmora.org [15]
October 20, 2007: Portland
Tales of Terror at Victoria Mansion
Victoria Mansion hosts a spectacular performance of the stories of Edgar Allan Poe and Bram Stocker by Portland storyteller Lynne Cullen. The evening begins with tours of the house dimly lit at gas lighting levels complemented by chilling, nineteenth-century music. Ghoulish guides grant you passage through the dark halls of the Mansion. Faint of heart beware! 6 pm – 8 pm. Book in advance. 207-772-4841 ext.10; www.victoriamansion.org [16]
October 25 - 29, 2007: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale International Boatshow
The 48th edition of the world's largest boat show featuring more than 1.6 billion dollars worth of boats, yachts, superyachts, electronics, engines and thousands of accessories from every major marine manufacturer and builder worldwide. The show encompasses more than 3 million square feet of space, both on land and in water, at six sites, all connected by the Show Transportation Network. Boats from every major manufacturer worldwide including runabouts, sportfishers, high performance boats, center consoles, cabin cruisers, express cruisers, sailing yachts, motor yachts, bowriders, catamarans, trawlers, inflatables, canoes, and extraordinary superyachts. 800-940-7642; Click here for information [17]
October 26-27, 2007: Bethel
Shipyard’s 2nd Annual Pumpkinhead Festival and Hike the River for a Cure
Come for the day or stay for the weekend and take advantage of two nights for $79 per person rates (both nights!) at the Summit Hotel. Live music Friday and a Saturday-night sneak peak of Warren Miller’s “Playground”, all at Shipyard’s Brewhaus at the White Cap Lodge. Join “Hike the River” on Saturday to benefit the Maine Cancer Foundation, Halloween fun for the entire family with activities by Mahoosuc Kids Association (11 am-2 pm). Free tubing and early season ski ticket to every registered guest, to book lodging call 800-207-2365. More info at www.shipyardbrewhaus.com [18] and Hike the River: 207-773-2533; Click here for the Hike The River Website [18]
October 27-28, 2007: Owls Head
The Great Fall Auction at Owls Head Transportation Museum
Don’t miss the opportunity to bid on more than 700 great items—everything from auto parts to get-away weekends. This auction is made up of new and used items, donated by businesses and individuals. The Museum will hold an Auction Preview and Silent Auction all day Saturday. Bidding for the Silent Auction runs through 11 am on Sunday.
207-594-4418; Click here for more information [19]
October 31, 2007: Camden
All Hallow’s Eve at Merryspring Nature Center
As an alternative to traditional Halloween events, the Ashwood Waldorf faculty at the Merryspring Nature Center hosts an enchanting, fright-free early evening candlelit walk for families. Call 207-236-8021 for more information.