By Hilary Nangle on September 30, 2012
Here are some upcoming concerts and musical events in Maine worth your attention. Suzanne Vega and Arlo Guthrie Headline the Strand Fall Concert Series Check out the lineup for the Strand Theatre’s fall concert series in Rockland, and purchase tix before they disappear. Ben Taylor: Sat. Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., $15 in advance, $18 day [...]
Posted in Activities, Entertainment, Greater Portland, Penobscot Bay, Where to go | Tagged Portland, Portland Symphony Orchestra, Rockland, Strand Theatre |
By Hilary Nangle on September 29, 2012
Maine artists are being showcased in exhibitions at both the Portland Museum of Art; the Farnsworth Museum, in Rockland; and the Colby Museum of Art, in Waterville. Weatherbeaten: Winslow Homer and Maine opens at the Portland Museum of Art In conjunction with the opening of the newly restored Winslow Homer Studio, the Portland Museum of [...]
Posted in Activities, Greater Portland, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Penobscot Bay, Sightseeing, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Colby College Museum of Art, Farnsworth Museum, Portland, Portland Museum of Art, Rockland, Waterville, Winslow Homer Studio |
By Hilary Nangle on September 28, 2012
This weekend, Sept. 28-30, 2012, is the second Great Maine Outdoor Weekend, with more than 70 outdoor activities scheduled statewide. Even better, most are free or are offered at greatly reduced rates to encourage neophytes to try new sports or engage in easy outdoor fun. The program is sponsored by the Maine Outdoor Coalition, which [...]
Posted in Acadia, Activities, Aroostook County, Birding/wildlife viewing, Blue Hill Peninsula & Deer Isle, Boating, Camping, Down East Coast, Events, Free Stuff, Greater Portland, Hiking, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Maine Highlands, Mid-Coast, Penobscot Bay, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go |
By Hilary Nangle on September 27, 2012
I’m back from 10 days without Internet access, and my inbox has filled with all kinds of Maine fun. Let’s start with what’s happening this week. Camden International Film Festival & Points North Documentary Forum: Sept 27-30, 2012 Recognized as one of the top 25 international film festivals for documentaries and one of the 12 [...]
Posted in Activities, Deals, Entertainment, Events, Free Stuff, Greater Portland, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Penobscot Bay, Sightseeing, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged Camden International Film Festival, Choral Art Society, Maine School Garden Open House, Maine State Museum, sultans of swing |
By Hilary Nangle on September 15, 2012
Two Maine inns in the Kennebunks are offering specialty dinners this fall. A Spirited Evening Harvest Dinner, Oct. 27 & 31 Ready to get spooked? Join psychic Vicki Monroe at the 200-year-old Kennebunk Inn in downtown Kennebunk’s for a three-course dinner, followed by an exploration of the inn’s paranormal activity. Monroe will act as the [...]
Posted in Events, Food, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Capt. Fairfield Inn, Kennebunk, Kennebunk Inn, Kennebunkport |
By Hilary Nangle on September 6, 2012
Cool evenings have you thinking skiing, you’re not alone. Need new skis? Saddleback is offering 50% off demos with bindings, including K2, Rossignol, Dynastar, Volkl, Salomon, Elan, and handcrafted Maine made Lucid skis (download PDF of list, here). The skis are currently on display at the Guest Service Office (2501 Main Street, Rangeley). Whatever hasn’t [...]
Posted in Activities, Deals, Events, Skiing/Riding, Trip Planning, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged Rangeley, Saddleback, Sugarloaf, Sunday River |
By Hilary Nangle on September 5, 2012
Here’s a delicious way to spend Friday: Maine Fare, a celebration of Maine Food and Farming, bought to you by the good folks at Maine Farmland Trust. The daylong event (Sept. 7) takes place in downtown Belfast and offers everything from nibbles and tastes to a gourmet lunch and local plates dinners. The Farmers’ Market [...]
Posted in Activities, Entertainment, Events, Food, Maine Made, Penobscot Bay, Resources, Shopping, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Belfast, Maine Fare |
By Hilary Nangle on September 5, 2012
I love September in Maine. The weather is gentle, the light is soft, the air is clear, and autumn is staging its annual fiery flash dance. Even better, it’s the height of fair season (my favorites is the Common Ground Fair). Here are a few interesting events that have crossed my desk: Light up your [...]
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