JULY 2008 Community Activities

*All Events Are Free Unless Noted Otherwise*

 

July 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

 

 

Tuesday, July 1st

MCD Bingo

Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.

Time: 6:00 - 7:00p

Cost: $1.50

Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.

 

Brunswick Summer Concert Series

Where: Brunswick Community Center - Keyes Lane, Brunswick

Time: 7-9p

Cost: Free

Details: Concerts are held outdoors in the field at the Community Center. There are a number of picnic tables available; however, they go quickly so it is recommended that you bring your own chairs. Food vendors will be on site. Come early, choose a spot, have a bite to eat & relax! For more information please call 279-3461 ext. 104.

 

Wednesday, July 2nd

Portland Farmer's Market

Where: Monument Square (Across from Portland CWS office)

Time: 7a - 3p

Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets!

 

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

 

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2sices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

 

Kennebunk Summer Concert Series

Where: Rotary Park - Water Street, Kennebunk

Time: 6:30 - 7:30p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

S. Portland Summer Concert Series

Where: Mill Creek Park - located between Cottage Road, Hinckley Drive and Broadway in S. Portland

Time: 6:30 - 8p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather. Call South Portland Parks & Recreation at 767-7650 for weather-related cancellations. 

Postponed concerts will be scheduled on Thursdays, the following day of the concert, unless otherwise noted.

 

Thursday, July 3rd

Twenty-Second Annual Family Sand Sculpture Competition

Where: Ocean Park Beach (between Randall and Ancona Avenues), Old Orchard Beach

Time: 3 - 5p

Cost: Free to watch

For more information please contact the OPA Office at 934-9068, or email opa@oceanpark.org, or download the registration form at www.oceanpark.org.

 

Scarborough Summer Concert Series

Where: Memorial Park - Scarborough

Time: 6:30p

Cost: Free

Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

PORTopera: Village Romeo and Juliet

Where: Luther Bonney Auditorium located on Bedford Street on the USM Portland campus

Time: 7:00p

Cost: $5

Details: “Village Romeo and Juliet:” Written in 1900 by Frederick Delius in the English Impressionistic style, this 1990 film is by Peter Weigl. A brief video on the life of Delius will be shown first.

PORTopera and the Osher Lifetime Learning Institute are sponsoring a four-week film festival to coincide with PORTopera’s presentation of the opera Romeo et Juliette on July 24 and 26. Tickets are $5 each and available at the door. Call 207-879-7678 for additional information.

 

Friday, July 4th

L.L. Bean's 4th of July Celebration

Where: L.L. Bean Campus, Main Street, Freeport

Time: Various times throughout the day

Details: "Join us to experience a host of outdoor activities, live entertainment, and fireworks. Compete in a 10k race, try kayaking with L.L.Bean's Outdoor Discovery Schools, watch a parade march down Main Street and listen to concerts in Discovery Park." For more information please call 800-559-0747, ext. 37222.

 

Independence Day Festivities

Where: various locations, Ocean Park, Old Orchard Beach

Schedule:

9a - 4p - Art Show and Sale - Saco Bay Artists at the Memorial Library Lawn

10a - Independence Day Community Parade forming on Temple Avenue beginning at the Bell Tower

10:45 am Concert at The Bell Tower by the Ocean Park Band

7:30 pm Square Dance on the street in front of Jakeman Hall with caller Ray Hilton. (Arrive by 7:00 p.m. to enjoy an exhibition of square dancing presented by members of the Pepperell Squares Dance Club.) For more information please contact the OPA Office at 934-9068, or email opa@oceanpark.org, or download the registration form at www.oceanpark.org.

 

St. Lawrence Arts Center Yard Sale

Where: 76 Congress Street, Portland

Time: 10a - 4p

Cost: Free admission

For more details please call 207-775-5568.

 

4th of July Celebration at 19th Century Willowbrook Village

Where: Elm Street, about 1/3 mile off Route 11 in Newfield, Maine.

Time: 10a - 5p

Cost: Reduced admission day--only $3 per person!

Details: Celebrate Independence Day the old-fashioned way! Make "fire cracker" ice cream using a hand-cranked ice cream freezer, play lawns games and listen to patriotic music.

 

Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse Tours

Where: Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, South Portland

Time: 11a - 3p

Cost: $5 donation

Category: Special Events

Description: Spring Point Ledge is one of only 40 caisson-style lighthouses in the U.S. and the only one open to visitors; wear good shoes; must be over 55 inches tall. Cancelled in case of rain or fog.

 

1st Friday Art Walk

Where: Congress Street, Portland

Time: 5:00 – 8:00p

Cost: Free

Details: This event consists of Portland’s local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues opening their doors for a free self-guided tour. The Portland Museum of Art is included in this list and is free from 5:00 – 9:00p. Please click on the link below for more details and a map of the participating venues:

www.firstfridayartwalk.com

 

Portland Museum of Art

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: 5:00-9:00p

Cost: Free

 

American Wind Symphony Orchestra

Where: Eastern Promenade Gazebo, Portland

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Portland's Annual 4th of July Festival

Where: Eastern Promenade - Top of Munjoy Hill/congress Street, Portland

Time: dusk

Cost: Free

Details: Bring the chairs and blankets and enjoy the fireworks display at the Eastern Prom. Fireworks start after dusk. Food vendors on site. Please park off Munjoy Hill and walk up. Rain date: Saturday, July 5, 2008, please call the Cancellation line at 756-8130.

 

Saturday, July 5th

L.L. Bean's 4th of July Celebration

Where: L.L. Bean Campus, Main Street, Freeport

Time: Various times throughout the day

Details: "Join us to experience a host of outdoor activities, live entertainment, and fireworks. Compete in a 10k race, try kayaking with L.L.Bean's Outdoor Discovery Schools, watch a parade march down Main Street and listen to concerts in Discovery Park." For more information please call 800-559-0747, ext. 37222.

 

School Around Us Summer Craft Fair

Where: On the green at Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport

Time: 9a - 4p

Details: School Around Us 33rd Annual Summer Craft Fair will feature 80 juried artists and artisans, live music and food.
For more information please call 967-3143 or email saucraftfairs@yahoo.com. The rain date will be Sunday, July 6th.

 

Fortune's Rocks Assoc. Arts & Crafts Show

Where: Fortune's Rocks - Fortune's Rocks Road, off Rt. 9, Biddeford.

Time: 10a - 3p

Cost: Free admission

Details: The Annual Fourth of July Fortune's Rocks Assoc. Arts & Crafts Show features local artists and craftspeople, specializing in oil and watercolor paintings, fabric-inspired scenes, and other hand-crafted items. For more information please call 207-571-4475.

 

St. Lawrence Arts Center Yard Sale

Where: 76 Congress Street, Portland

Time: 10a - 4p

Cost: Free admission

For more details please call 207-775-5568.

 

Strawberry Festival

Where: Thompson Park , Rt 25 Main Street, Cornish

Time: 11a - 3p

Cost: Free

Details: the Strawberry Festival will feature fresh strawberry desserts, a craft show, activities for everyone, and live music. This event will go on rain or shine! For more information please contact the Saco River Festival Association  at 207-625-7116.

 

HART Cat Adoption Center and Shelter Open House

Where: 302 Range Road, Cumberland

Time: 11a – 3p

Cost: Free

Details: The shelter is open for drop-in visits.  

 

Radiance Arts & Culture Fest

Where: Lincoln Park - Intersection of Franklin Arterial and Congress Streets, Portland

Time: 12p - 6p

Cost: Free, though donations will be accepted to benefit Portland Arts & Rec. Park Fund.

Details: A community supported celebration of summer, independence and sustainability through an urban yet green lifestyle. Free music provided by live bands and djs plus creative goods, art, apparel and great local food and beverages. Auction, and raffle to benefit Arts & Rec Park in Portland. For more information please contact A.T.E. Enterprises  at 207-233-0742.

 

Night at the Movies

Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn

Time: Movie start at dusk, estimated time of 7:45p

Cost: Free

Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Sunday, July 6th

L.L. Bean's 4th of July Celebration

Where: L.L. Bean Campus, Main Street, Freeport

Time: Various times throughout the day

Details: "Join us to experience a host of outdoor activities, live entertainment, and fireworks. Compete in a 10k race, try kayaking with L.L.Bean's Outdoor Discovery Schools, watch a parade march down Main Street and listen to concerts in Discovery Park." For more information please call 800-559-0747, ext. 37222.

 

Fortune's Rocks Assoc. Arts & Crafts Show

Where: Fortune's Rocks - Fortune's Rocks Road, off Rt. 9, Biddeford.

Time: 10a - 3p

Cost: Free admission

Details: The Annual Fourth of July Fortune's Rocks Assoc. Arts & Crafts Show features local artists and craftspeople, specializing in oil and watercolor paintings, fabric-inspired scenes, and other hand-crafted items. For more information please call 207-571-4475.

 

Monday, July 7th

Swim Group hosted by JFM Homes

Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston

Time: 3:00 – 4:00p

Cost: $5

For more information please call 782-9268.

 

York County Swim Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses who have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

 

MEMIC's Movies in the Square

Where: Congress Square- At intersection of High St. and Congress St., Portland

Time: Dusk - Around 8p

Cost: Free
Details: Be sure to bring blankets/folding chairs, snacks/picnic dinner, bug spray, sunscreen, warm clothing, etc...For more information please call 207-772-6828.

 

Tuesday, July 8th

Summer Organ Concert Series

Where: First Parish Church - Maine Street at Bath Road (next to Bowdoin College) in Brunswick

Time: 12 - 1p

Cost: Free, though donations are appreciated.

Details: A tour of the historic building will follow each concert. For more information, please call 207-729-7331.

 

MCD Bingo

Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.

Time: 6:00 - 7:00p

Cost: $1.50

Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.

 

Deering Oaks Summer Concert Series

Where: Deering Oaks Park Bandstand - entrance is off Deering Ave in Portland

Time: 7:00p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Auburn Summer Concerts

Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn

Time: 7 - 8p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Brunswick Summer Concert Series

Where: Brunswick Community Center - Keyes Lane, Brunswick

Time: 7-9p

Cost: Free

Details: Concerts are held outdoors in the field at the Community Center. There are a number of picnic tables available; however, they go quickly so it is recommended that you bring your own chairs. Food vendors will be on site. Come early, choose a spot, have a bite to eat & relax! For more information please call 279-3461 ext. 104.

 

Wednesday, July 9th

Portland Farmer's Market

Where: Monument Square (Across from Portland CWS office)

Time: 7a - 3p

Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets!

 

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

 

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2sices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

 

Dance hosted by JFM Homes

Where: 130 East Ave, Lewiston - located at the YWCA

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $3

For more information please call 782-9268.

 

Kennebunk Summer Concert Series

Where: Rotary Park - Water Street, Kennebunk

Time: 6:30 - 7:30p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

S. Portland Summer Concert Series

Where: Mill Creek Park - located between Cottage Road, Hinckley Drive and Broadway in S. Portland

Time: 6:30 - 8p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather. Call South Portland Parks & Recreation at 767-7650 for weather-related cancellations. 

Postponed concerts will be scheduled on Thursdays, the following day of the concert, unless otherwise noted.

 

Auburn Community Band Summer Concerts

Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn

Time: 7:15 - 8:15p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Sunset Folk Series

Where: Western Prom Park- off of Western Promenade in Portland

Time: 7:30p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Thursday, July 10th

Lunchtime Music in the Park

Where: Fountain Park - Lewiston

Time: 12:00p

Cost: Free

Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Alive at Five Concert Series

Where: Monument Square - At intersection of Elm St. and Congress St., Portland

Time: 5-8p

Cost: Free
Details: Be sure to bring blankets/folding chairs, snacks/picnic dinner, bug spray, sunscreen, warm clothing, etc...For more information please call 207-772-6828.

Bates College Summer Concert Series

Where: Florence Keigwin Ampitheater at Lake Andrews - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 6:00p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather. For more information please call 7-786-6464.

Rain site: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall

 

Scarborough Summer Concert Series

Where: Memorial Park - Scarborough

Time: 6:30p

Cost: Free

Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Nostalgia Night at Fort Allen Park Gazebo

Where: Eastern Prom Park (top of Munjoy Hill, end of Congress St) Portland

Time: 7:00p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Friday, July 11th

Moxie Festival

Where: Main Street, Lisbon Falls

Time: Various times throughout the entire day

Cost: Free, though some events have a fee

 

Weekday Music Series Presented By the Maine Songwriters Association

Where: Middle Street between Exchange & Market, Portland

Time: 12-1p

Cost: Free

Details: Enjoy the sounds of local musicians while they entertain during lunchtime! For more information please call 207-772-6828.

 

Scarborough’s 350th Anniversary Celebration Weekend

Where: Various Scarborough locations

Time: 4 – 10p

Cost: Free

Events: Traditional Summerfest 5K Road race Scarborough 350th anniversary Celebration Pace at Scarborough Downs.
Post time:4:15pm Community Cook out at the park Scarborough High School All Class Reunion Entertainment and Park Dance Movies in the Park – Step back in time to remember the Drive-In Theater. For more information please call Judi Clancy at 207-838-2859.

 

2nd Friday Art Walk

Where: Maine Street, Brunswick

Time: 5:00p – 8:00p

Details: This event consists of Brunswick’s local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues opening their doors for a free self-guided tour.

 

Portland Museum of Art

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: 5:00-9:00p

Cost: Free

 

Greek Festival

Where: 186 Bradley Street, Saco

Time: 5-9p

Details: Live music, food, church tours, etc. For more information please contact Biddeford/Saco Chamber at 207-282-1567.

 

Saturday, July 12th

Moxie Festival

Where: Main Street, Lisbon Falls

Time: Various times throughout the entire day

Cost: Free, though some events have a fee

 

Scarborough's 350th Celebration Weekend

Where: Various locations

Time: 10a - 11p

Cost: Free

Events: 10:00am 350th Celebration Parade Parade Awards Presentation Antique Car Show with Antique Car rides Owascoag PowWow - Indian Village Civil War Encampment Centennial Brass Band in Memorial Park 350th Celebration Village - Historical Hands on presentations in the park including presentations by: Maine Audubon, Scarborough Marsh, Scarborough Fish and Game. Historical Vendors Show and Sale: Traditional Summerfest activities Wavelength Climbing Walls sponsored by National Guard on Athletic Fields Strolling entertainment by the Back Bay Four Facepainting Palooza the balloon man Castlebay in the Gazebo Mac Hale and Radio Gang in the Entertainment Tent Skateboard demos in the Skateboard park Dave Rowe Trio 6:30pm 350th Celebration Weekend Race at Beechridge Speedway Fireworks presented by Scarborough Community Services. For more information please call Judi Clancy at 207-838-2859.

 

Greek Festival

Where: 186 Bradley Street, Saco

Time: 11a - 10p

Details: Live music, food, church tours, etc. For more information please contact Biddeford/Saco Chamber at 207-282-1567.

 

New England Sound Summer Concert Series

Where: Thomas Knight Park - 1 Ocean Street, South Portland

Time: 11:30a - 1:30p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Chipped Enamel Concert

Where: Royal River Park  - East Elm Street, Yarmouth

Time: 5 - 7p

Cost: Free

Details: This concert is outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather. The concert is in honor of the Maine Women's Lobby's 30th Anniversary. For more information 207-846-2406.

 

L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series

Where: L.L. Bean Flagship Store – Main Street, Freeport

Time: 7:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Various musicians will be playing throughout the summer. The lawn fills up quickly so arrive early with a blanket/lawn chairs, bug spray, and appropriate clothing for the weather.

 

Night at the Movies

Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn

Time: Movie start at dusk, estimated time of 7:45p

Cost: Free

Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Sunday, July 13th

Moxie Festival

Where: Main Street, Lisbon Falls

Time: Various times throughout the entire day

Cost: Free, though some events have a fee

 

Greek Festival

Where: 186 Bradley Street, Saco

Time: 9a - 5p

Details: Live music, food, church tours, etc. For more information please contact Biddeford/Saco Chamber at 207-282-1567.

 

Scarborough's 350th Celebration Weekend

Where: Various locations

Time: 10a - 11p

Cost: Free

Events include: Guided Marsh Walk on Eastern Trail, Triathlon presented by Tri-Maine, Food tent in Memorial Park for athletes participating in Sprint Triathlon in Memorial Park, Traditional Summerfest Activities, Farmers' Market, Owascoag PowWow - Indian Village, Civil War Encampment, Family Paint Out - paint like a pro; supplies provided and inspiration from Winslow Homer prints, Children's Histroical Play - Fiddlehead Arts and Stages, King Memphis, Root Beer Float, Entertainment and Historical displays, Children's Instrumental Orchestra Group, Lobster Bake. For more information please call Judi Clancy at 207-838-2859.

 

Photographs, Fragility and the Story of a Life

Where: Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library  - 18 Maine Street, Kennebunk

Time: 2:00p

Cost: Free

Details: Cig Harvey, a native of England, teaches at the Maine Photographic Workshops in Rockland and at the Art Institute of Boston. Her fine art photography is on display in galleries and museums across the country and her commercial clients include folks like Bloomingdale's, Martha Stewart, and Ralph Lauren. Please join us to welcome Cig Harvey and listen to her discuss the central themes of her work, technique and process of photography. For more information please call (207) 967-2778.

 

Ocean Park Music Festival

Where: The Temple at Ocean Park  - 50 Temple Ave, Old Orchard Beach

Time: 7:30 - 9:30p

Cost: $10

Details: Enjoy Maine’s Emerging Artists, the talented stars of tomorrow, as they present the entertaining spoof "Too Many Sopranos" by Edwin Penhorwood. For more information please contact 207-934-9068.

 

Monday, July 14th

Swim Group hosted by JFM Homes

Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston

Time: 3:00 – 4:00p

Cost: $5

For more information please call 782-9268.

 

York County Swim Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses that have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

 

MEMIC's Movies in the Square

Where: Congress Square- At intersection of High St. and Congress St., Portland

Time: Dusk - Around 8p

Cost: Free
Details: Be sure to bring blankets/folding chairs, snacks/picnic dinner, bug spray, sunscreen, warm clothing, etc...For more information please call 207-772-6828.

 

Tuesday, July 15th

Summer Organ Concert Series

Where: First Parish Church - Maine Street at Bath Road (next to Bowdoin College) in Brunswick

Time: 12 - 1p

Cost: Free, though donations are appreciated.

Details: A tour of the historic building will follow each concert. For more information, please call 207-729-7331.

 

MCD Bingo

Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.

Time: 6:00 - 7:00p

Cost: $1.50

Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.

 

Line Dancing hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $3 to dance, $1.50 to watch

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

 

Deering Oaks Summer Concert Series

Where: Deering Oaks Park Bandstand - entrance is off Deering Ave in Portland

Time: 7:00p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Auburn Summer Concerts

Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn

Time: 7 - 8p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Brunswick Summer Concert Series

Where: Brunswick Community Center - Keyes Lane, Brunswick

Time: 7-9p

Cost: Free

Details: Concerts are held outdoors in the field at the Community Center. There are a number of picnic tables available; however, they go quickly so it is recommended that you bring your own chairs. Food vendors will be on site. Come early, choose a spot, have a bite to eat & relax! For more information please call 279-3461 ext. 104.

 

Wednesday, July 16th

Portland Farmer's Market

Where: Monument Square (Across from Portland CWS office)

Time: 7a - 3p

Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets!

 

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

 

Brown Bag Lecture Series

Where: Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library - 5 Monument Square, Portland

Time: 12:00 - 1:00p

Cost: Free!

Details: This series features best-selling authors from Maine and New England as well as from across the nation and world. Bring your lunch and enjoy...Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided. The Portland Public Library is fully accessible.

 

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2sices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

 

Kennebunk Summer Concert Series

Where: Rotary Park - Water Street, Kennebunk

Time: 6:30 - 7:30p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

S. Portland Summer Concert Series

Where: Mill Creek Park - located between Cottage Road, Hinckley Drive and Broadway in S. Portland

Time: 6:30 - 8p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather. Call South Portland Parks & Recreation at 767-7650 for weather-related cancellations. 

Postponed concerts will be scheduled on Thursdays, the following day of the concert, unless otherwise noted.

 

Auburn Community Band Summer Concerts

Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn

Time: 7:15 - 8:15p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Sunset Folk Series

Where: Western Prom Park- off of Western Promenade in Portland

Time: 7:30p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Thursday, July 17th

Lunchtime Music in the Park

Where: Fountain Park - Lewiston

Time: 12:00p

Cost: Free

Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Alive at Five Concert Series

Where: Monument Square - At intersection of Elm St. and Congress St., Portland

Time: 5-8p

Cost: Free
Details: Be sure to bring blankets/folding chairs, snacks/picnic dinner, bug spray, sunscreen, warm clothing, etc...For more information please call 207-772-6828.

 

Scarborough Summer Concert Series

Where: Memorial Park - Scarborough

Time: 6:30p

Cost: Free

Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Nostalgia Night at Fort Allen Park Gazebo

Where: Eastern Prom Park (top of Munjoy Hill, end of Congress St) Portland

Time: 7:00p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Friday, July 18th

Yarmouth Clam Festival

Where: Main Street, Yarmouth

Time: 10a - 11p

Cost: Free

Details: Maine's great summer family festival presents a weekend full of music, art, food, and contests. Enjoy the parade, fireworks, street dance, art and craft shows, entertainment on four stages, a diaper derby, firefighter's muster, clam shucking contest, and much more! For more information contact the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce at (207) 846-3984.

 

Weekday Music Series Presented By the Maine Songwriters Association

Where: Middle Street between Exchange & Market, Portland

Time: 12-1p

Cost: Free

Details: Enjoy the sounds of local musicians while they entertain during lunchtime! For more information please call 207-772-6828.

 

Portland Museum of Art

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: 5:00-9:00p

Cost: Free

 

Saturday, July 19th

Yarmouth Clam Festival

Where: Main Street, Yarmouth

Time: 7a - 11p

Cost: Free

Details: Maine's great summer family festival presents a weekend full of music, art, food, and contests. Enjoy the parade, fireworks, street dance, art and craft shows, entertainment on four stages, a diaper derby, firefighter's muster, clam shucking contest, and much more! For more information contact the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce at (207) 846-3984.

 

PRWC River Fest

Where: Riverbank Park - Main Street, Westbrook

Time: 9a - 1p

Cost: Free

Details: "Let’s Celebrate the Presumpscot River! The Presumpscot River Watershed Coalition (PRWC) River Fest will include live music, food, speakers, guided walks, children activities, educational booths, and an opportunity to launch boats. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors together to learn about what is going on in the surrounding area to promote the recovery and long term health of the Presumpscot River and its tributaries in a family oriented way." For more information please call 207-822-6331.

 

Music on Main Street

Where: The park adjacent to the bank at 254 Main Street, Biddeford

Time: 11:30a - 1p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather. You can either bring a brown bag lunch and simply enjoy the music in the warm sunshine - or for a mere $5 donation, you can enjoy a delicious Pit Boss BBQ lunch and help your favorite charity.

All shows start at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 286-1993 or email markrobinson@maine.rr.com .

 

New England Sound Summer Concert Series

Where: Thomas Knight Park - 1 Ocean Street, South Portland

Time: 11:30a - 1:30p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series

Where: L.L. Bean Flagship Store – Main Street, Freeport

Time: 7:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Various musicians will be playing throughout the summer. The lawn fills up quickly so arrive early with a blanket/lawn chairs, bug spray, and appropriate clothing for the weather.

 

Sunday, July 20th

Yarmouth Clam Festival

Where: Main Street, Yarmouth

Time: 10a - 5p

Cost: Free

Details: Maine's great summer family festival presents a weekend full of music, art, food, and contests. Enjoy the parade, fireworks, street dance, art and craft shows, entertainment on four stages, a diaper derby, firefighter's muster, clam shucking contest, and much more! For more information contact the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce at (207) 846-3984.

 

Monday, July 21st

Swim Group hosted by JFM Homes

Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston

Time: 3:00 – 4:00p

Cost: $5

For more information please call 782-9268.

 

York County Swim Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses who have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

 

Dreams from the Hardt Fundraiser

Where: O’Naturals – 83 Exchange Street, Portland

Time: 4 – 8p

Details: Come have a bite to eat at this great restaurant! 10% of the night’s proceeds will go toward Dreams from the Hardt! For more information please call Alison LePage at 879-1140.

 

MEMIC's Movies in the Square

Where: Congress Square- At intersection of High St. and Congress St., Portland

Time: Dusk - Around 8p

Cost: Free
Details: Be sure to bring blankets/folding chairs, snacks/picnic dinner, bug spray, sunscreen, warm clothing, etc...For more information please call 207-772-6828.

 

Tuesday, July 22nd

Summer Organ Concert Series

Where: First Parish Church - Maine Street at Bath Road (next to Bowdoin College) in Brunswick

Time: 12 - 1p

Cost: Free, though donations are appreciated.

Details: A tour of the historic building will follow each concert. For more information, please call 207-729-7331.

 

MCD Bingo

Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.

Time: 6:00 - 7:00p

Cost: $1.50

Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.

 

Scrapbooking hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $3

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

 

Deering Oaks Summer Concert Series

Where: Deering Oaks Park Bandstand - entrance is off Deering Ave in Portland

Time: 7:00p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Brunswick Summer Concert Series

Where: Brunswick Community Center - Keyes Lane, Brunswick

Time: 7-9p

Cost: Free

Details: Concerts are held outdoors in the field at the Community Center. There are a number of picnic tables available; however, they go quickly so it is recommended that you bring your own chairs. Food vendors will be on site. Come early, choose a spot, have a bite to eat & relax! For more information please call 279-3461 ext. 104.

 

Wednesday, July 23rd

Portland Farmer's Market

Where: Monument Square (Across from Portland CWS office)

Time: 7a - 3p

Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets!

 

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

 

Brown Bag Lecture Series

Where: Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library - 5 Monument Square, Portland

Time: 12:00 - 1:00p

Cost: Free!

Details: This series features best-selling authors from Maine and New England as well as from across the nation and world. Bring your lunch and enjoy...Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided.

The Portland Public Library is fully accessible.

 

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2sices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

 

Dance hosted by JFM Homes

Where: 130 East Ave, Lewiston - located at the YWCA

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $3

For more information please call 782-9268.

 

Kennebunk Summer Concert Series

Where: Rotary Park - Water Street, Kennebunk

Time: 6:30 - 7:30p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

S. Portland Summer Concert Series

Where: Mill Creek Park - located between Cottage Road, Hinckley Drive and Broadway in S. Portland

Time: 6:30 - 8p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather. Call South Portland Parks & Recreation at 767-7650 for weather-related cancellations. 

Postponed concerts will be scheduled on Thursdays, the following day of the concert, unless otherwise noted.

 

Auburn Community Band Summer Concerts

Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn

Time: 7:15 - 8:15p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Sunset Folk Series

Where: Western Prom Park- off of Western Promenade in Portland

Time: 7:30p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Thursday, July 24th

Lunchtime Music in the Park

Where: Fountain Park - Lewiston

Time: 12:00p

Cost: Free

Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Alive at Five Concert Series

Where: Monument Square - At intersection of Elm St. and Congress St., Portland

Time: 5-8p

Cost: Free
Details: Be sure to bring blankets/folding chairs, snacks/picnic dinner, bug spray, sunscreen, warm clothing, etc...For more information please call 207-772-6828.

 

Bingo hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

 

Scarborough Summer Concert Series

Where: Memorial Park - Scarborough

Time: 6:30p

Cost: Free

Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Nostalgia Night at Fort Allen Park Gazebo

Where: Eastern Prom Park (top of Munjoy Hill, end of Congress St) Portland

Time: 7:00p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Friday, July 25th

Weekday Music Series Presented By the Maine Songwriters Association

Where: Middle Street between Exchange & Market, Portland

Time: 12-1p

Cost: Free

Details: Enjoy the sounds of local musicians while they entertain during lunchtime! For more information please call 207-772-6828.

 

Portland Museum of Art

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: 5:00-9:00p

Cost: Free

 

Maine Shriner's - Lobster Classic All-Star Football Game

Where: Waterhouse Field - West Street, Biddeford, Maine

Time: Pre-Game Events at 6:30 p.m., Game at 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free, though donations are appreciated

Details: The Kora Temple will again be sponsoring the Annual Maine Shrine Lobster Classic All-Star high school football game. Every year eighty-eight student athletes and eighteen coaches volunteer their time and talents in support of helping to improve the lives of physically-challenged children. This game will be played for the benefit of Shriner's Hospitals for Children. To date, over one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars has been raised to help provide free orthopedic and burn injury care for Maine children. Currently, the Shrine is treating nearly sixteen hundred Maine residents at its Springfield and Boston, Massachusetts facilities.

 

Saturday, July 26th

Natural Foods Cook-Off

Where: Fare Share Coop Market  - 443 Main street, Norway

Time: 10a - 5p

Cost: Free to $5

Details: Sample locally organically grown vegetables, farm raised meats, baked goods, dairy products, maple syrup and taste and judge the best dish made from natural ingredients. For more information please call 207-743-9044.

 

Music on Main Street

Where: The park adjacent to the bank at 254 Main Street, Biddeford

Time: 11:30a - 1p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather. You can bring a brown bag lunch and simply enjoy the music in the warm sunshine - or for a mere $5 donation, you can enjoy a delicious Pit Boss BBQ lunch and help your favorite charity.

All shows start at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 286-1993 or email markrobinson@maine.rr.com .

 

New England Sound Summer Concert Series

Where: Thomas Knight Park - 1 Ocean Street, South Portland

Time: 11:30a - 1:30p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series

Where: L.L. Bean Flagship Store – Main Street, Freeport

Time: 7:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Various musicians will be playing throughout the summer. The lawn fills up quickly so arrive early with a blanket/lawn chairs, bug spray, and appropriate clothing for the weather.

 

Night at the Movies

Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn

Time: Movie start at dusk, estimated time of 7:45p

Cost: Free

Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Sunday, July 27th

Annual Open Farm Day - Buffet Picnic Lunch On The Land

Where: Harris Farm, 280 Buzzell Road, Dayton

Time: All day

Cost: Adults $8.00 Children $4.00

Details: Open Farm Day will feature our Annual Lunch on the Land. Hayrides will run continuously to the back meadow where a buffet picnic lunch featuring farm fresh foods, such as our own hamburgers, corn and milk, as well as homemade salads and desserts, will be offered. All proceeds will benefit Goodwin's Mills United Methodist Church. The dairy barn will be opened for viewing, and guided hayride tours of the farm will be available. Featuring Farm Fresh Products/Homemade Desserts *Hayrides *Antique Tractors *Fiddlers *Self-Guided Tours* Proceeds to benefit Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church For more information please call 207-499-2678 .

 

Monday, July 28th

Swim Group hosted by JFM Homes

Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston

Time: 3:00 – 4:00p

Cost: $5

For more information please call 782-9268.

 

York County Swim Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses who have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

 

MEMIC's Movies in the Square

Where: Congress Square- At intersection of High St. and Congress St., Portland

Time: Dusk - Around 8p

Cost: Free
Details: Be sure to bring blankets/folding chairs, snacks/picnic dinner, bug spray, sunscreen, warm clothing, etc...For more information please call 207-772-6828.

 

Tuesday, July 29th

Summer Organ Concert Series

Where: First Parish Church - Maine Street at Bath Road (next to Bowdoin College) in Brunswick

Time: 12 - 1p

Cost: Free, though donations are appreciated.

Details: A tour of the historic building will follow each concert. For more information, please call 207-729-7331.

 

MCD Bingo

Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.

Time: 6:00 - 7:00p

Cost: $1.50

Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.

 

Movie Night hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Start Time: 6:00p

Cost: $3 – popcorn and drinks will be provided.

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

 

Concert of Traditional Jazz

Where: Gorham Gazebo - Narragansett School Rt 25, Gorham

Time: 6:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band (cornet, clarinet, trombone, piano, banjo, and tuba) performs and sings selections in the traditional jazz style. The repertoire includes tunes from the ragtime era, early New Orleans, and mainstream early jazz. Please remember to dress for the weather and bring bug spray and something to sit on (chairs, blanket, etc.).For more information please call 207-222-1630.

 

Auburn Summer Concerts

Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn

Time: 7 - 8p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Deering Oaks Summer Concert Series

Where: Deering Oaks Park Bandstand - entrance is off Deering Ave in Portland

Time: 7:00p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Brunswick Summer Concert Series

Where: Brunswick Community Center - Keyes Lane, Brunswick

Time: 7-9p

Cost: Free

Details: Concerts are held outdoors in the field at the Community Center. There are a number of picnic tables available; however, they go quickly so it is recommended that you bring your own chairs. Food vendors will be on site. Come early, choose a spot, have a bite to eat & relax! For more information please call 279-3461 ext. 104.

 

Wednesday, July 30th

Portland Farmer's Market

Where: Monument Square (Across from Portland CWS office)

Time: 7a - 3p

Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets!

 

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

 

Brown Bag Lecture Series

Where: Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library - 5 Monument Square, Portland

Time: 12:00 - 1:00p

Cost: Free!

Details: This series features best-selling authors from Maine and New England as well as from across the nation and world. Bring your lunch and enjoy...Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided.

The Portland Public Library is fully accessible.

 

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2sices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

 

Kennebunk Summer Concert Series

Where: Rotary Park - Water Street, Kennebunk

Time: 6:30 - 7:30p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

S. Portland Summer Concert Series

Where: Mill Creek Park - located between Cottage Road, Hinckley Drive and Broadway in S. Portland

Time: 6:30 - 8p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather. Call South Portland Parks & Recreation at 767-7650 for weather-related cancellations. 

Postponed concerts will be scheduled on Thursdays, the following day of the concert, unless otherwise noted.

 

Auburn Community Band Summer Concerts

Where: Festival Plaza - Main Street, Auburn

Time: 7:15 - 8:15p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Sunset Folk Series

Where: Western Prom Park- off of Western Promenade in Portland

Time: 7:30p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Thursday, July 31st 

Lunchtime Music in the Park

Where: Fountain Park - Lewiston

Time: 12:00p

Cost: Free

Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Biddeford Art Walk

Where: Main Street, Biddeford

Time: 5:00 - 9:00p

Details: Come support local artists as they display their work!

 

Alive at Five Concert Series

Where: Monument Square - At intersection of Elm St. and Congress St., Portland

Time: 5-8p

Cost: Free
Details: Be sure to bring blankets/folding chairs, snacks/picnic dinner, bug spray, sunscreen, warm clothing, etc...For more information please call 207-772-6828.

 

Downtown Adult Cooking Club

Where: 208 Bates Street, Lewiston

Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

 

Bingo hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

 

Scarborough Summer Concert Series

Where: Memorial Park - Scarborough

Time: 6:30p

Cost: Free

Details: This event is outdoors so please remember to bring sunscreen, blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

Nostalgia Night at Fort Allen Park Gazebo

Where: Eastern Prom Park (top of Munjoy Hill, end of Congress St) Portland

Time: 7:00p

Cost: Free

Details: These concerts are outdoors so please remember to bring blankets, lawn chairs, bugspray, snacks, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

 

 

Ongoing Events To Explore

 

Lewis Gallery Exhibits
Exhibit: Carved Out of Light:  Portraits of Portland - Woodcut and tile mosaic by Blue Butterfield and photography by Stephanie Hatzenbuehler

Where: Portland Public Library – 5 Monument Square, Portland

Open Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 to 6, Tuesday and Thursday 12 to 9, and Saturday 9 to 5.

Cost: Free

Details: The Lewis Gallery hosts monthly exhibits of established and emerging artists from Maine and New England. Drawings, paintings, photography, tapestries, weavings, book arts and sculpture are among the media shown in recent months. The Gallery is located in the lower level of the Portland Public.

 

Bates College Museum of Art

Exhibit: The Kimono and Traditional Japanese Culture: Investigating Kimono through Ukiyo-e in the Bates College Art Museum Collection

Where: 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Open Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00a – 5:00p

Cost: Free

Details: For this entry in the museum’s Students in the Vault series, Hisa Abe ’08 has assembled woodblock prints in the “Ukiyo-e” genre that highlight the roles, variety and importance of kimono patterns in these widely distributed scenes of popular culture. Open April 4th – July 19th .

 

Portland Museum of Art

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

*Free on Fridays from 5:00 – 9:00p!*