THINGS TO DO ON MDI THIS WEEK
And in the near future.
THINGS TO DO
It’s our weekly round-up, and I may have missed some things, so apologies! If you have something you’d like in here, please let me know.
We hope you have some great adventures this week!
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ARTWAVES CLASSES AND EVENTS
ArtWaves often has classes, a variety every week. For the updated selection, check out its website here
A FEW OF THE FUTURE JESUP EVENTS
For a full list of Jesup Memorial Library events, click through to its calendar here.
EVENTS AT THE GILLEY
For a full list of Gilley events, click here.
EVENTS AT THE BAR HARBOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY
For a full list of Bar Harbor Historical Society events, click here.
EVENTS AT THE SEAL COVE AUTO MUSEUM
For a full list of these events, click here.
EVENTS AT ACADIA LIVE REPERTORY THEATRE
For a full list of performances by this professional theater, click here.
REEL PIZZA SCHEDULE
The movies currently playing are here.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE SCHEDULE
The calendar is here.
MDI YMCA
Events are here and the gym schedule is here. You can peruse its website for other schedules.
CRITERION SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST
MONDAY, AUGUST 12
EXERCISE AND AGING TALK
Fayeza Ahmed studies the roles that exercise, diet and biology play in healthy vs. abnormal aging. This is a hybrid event. Registration is required.
Fayeza Ahmed studies the roles that exercise, diet and biology play in healthy vs. abnormal aging. Dr. Ahmed’s research has looked at questions such as whether exercise in middle age helps to ward off Alzheimer’s Disease, or whether the Mediterranean diet improves blood pressure. She directs the Health, Aging and Lifestyle (HAL) Laboratory at the University of Maine’s Department of Psychology in Orono, where she and her students study the influence of lifestyle behaviors, such as exercise, diet, and sleep, on risk for cognitive decline. Research from the HAL lab focuses on middle age, a time when the pathological signatures of Alzheimer’s disease begin to form even though observable symptoms do not appear until decades later. The HAL lab is also examining cerebrovascular function (the brain’s blood supply system) using transcranial doppler ultrasound technology for early risk detection. Dr. Fayeza Ahmed earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Georgia in 2011, where she specialized in Clinical Neuropsychology, the study of brain and behavior and clinical assessment of neurologic and psychiatric populations. She joined the University of Maine’s Psychology Department faculty in 2017. Dr. Ahmed splits her time between teaching undergraduate and graduate course, while runnig the Maine Health, Aging, and Lifestyle (HAL) lab, where she trains undergraduate and doctoral students.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
MDI Biological Laboratory, 159 Old Bar Harbor Road, Bar Harbor
ARTWAVES
ArtWaves often has classes, a variety every week. For the updated selection, check out its website here.
Award-winning documentary-maker at Gilley Aug. 13
Film seeks to spark conservation movement
SOUTHWEST HARBOR—One of the world’s leading wildlife filmmakers will be at the Wendell Gilley Museum on Tuesday, Aug. 13 as the museum’s People-Nature-Art presenter for August.
Matt Aeberhard is an Emmy-nominated and award-winning wildlife cinematographer who has spent his professional life working in the planet’s most remote and wild places. His current project is a documentary-in-progress called “Birds of America: How Birds Save Us,” It is a feature film with an ambitious conservation agenda that seeks to fundamentally change the way that people look at – and engage with – the natural world in the face of climate change and habitat loss. He calls it a “film and conservation mission.”
“I’ve seen the best of the planet’s wildlife from the Arctic to the Antarctic and everything in between…Increasingly my job comes with a down side and that is I get to see the collapse of our planet’s biodiversity in ever-deepening ways, and on every filming trip. It’s a real curse,” Aeberhard says. He wants his new film to make people aware and get them involved.
Birds, and filming them, are a real passion for Aeberhard who thinks there are few scenes in wildlife films that are more uplifting than birds in flight. “They also give us a warning – where are we with the state of our planet?” He wants to use this film to build a powerful community of people agitating for change. “Change for the planet, for the birds, and for humanity. Because the deceptively simple question is this: Can we live on a planet without birds?” This project has the support of the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, among many others.
Learn more, meet the filmmaker and the film’s writer, Melanie Finn, and get a peek at some footage that has already been shot by attending this event at the Gilley. This will be an in-person event beginning at 7 p.m. and it will be simultaneously livecast. There is not fee, but in-person spots are limited and registration is required. Sign up at www.wendellgilleymuseum.org/calendar to reserve your seat. For in-person attendees there is a reception for Aeberhard and Finn that begins at 6pm. Please indicate when you sign up whether you will attend in person or online. There is no charge to attend.
People-Nature-Art is a free monthly series that brings artists, writers, carvers, and creative types of all kinds to the Gilley to explore how nature and art interact in their work, and how their art impacts their own approach to nature. It is sponsored by our friends at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.
NEW APPROACHES TO CANCER PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
Join Edward Benz, President/CEO Emeritus of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and an internationally recognized hematologist, for New Approaches to Cancer Prevention and Treatment. Live Q & A will follow.
Unlock the latest advancements in cancer prevention and treatment with one of the foremost experts in the field, Edward Benz, President/CEO Emeritus of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and a globally renowned hematologist. On August 12th, from 4:00 to 4:45 PM, gather at the Northeast Harbor Public Library for an enlightening session that promises to redefine our understanding of battling cancer. Dive deep into the realm of innovative approaches poised to transform the landscape of cancer care. From groundbreaking research to cutting-edge therapies, explore the frontier of science and its potential to revolutionize treatment outcomes. Join us for an engaging live Q&A session following the presentation, where you can interact directly with Dr. Benz and gain invaluable insights into the future of cancer medicine. Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of the fight against cancer and empower yourself with knowledge that can make a difference.
2024 Summer Concert Series
Band concerts on the Green: A Bar Harbor tradition since 1898. All concerts begin at 7:30 PM and are one hour in length, taking place on the Bar Harbor Village Green. Free and fun for all ages! Concerts will be held rain or shine! In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the neighboring Bar Harbor Congregational Church.
Divine Play Yoga at the Neighborhood House
Mon/Wed; 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Cost: $15/class
with Mike Bouscaren
Dear Yogis,
You’ll recall that our flow yoga classes progressively tease out more body aliveness and mental acuity in you. And they’re fun!
For one hour you alone as do others around you, return to the grounded center that is the unburdened original self. Freer in every way.
You’ll walk away feeling more open, calmer, and sharp. And mightily prepared for whatever the day throws at you.
Divine Play yoga invites you to shine, to be your best, to transform into a Beacon of Joy. It works!
Two Hands Together,
Mike Bouscaren
Register: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19801383
Monday events via the Bar Harbor Chamber:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13
THE SOLUTIONARY WAY
If you are feeling worried about the problems we face in our communities, nation, and world and are frustrated by the divisions that impede solutions, join us for a presentation by Zoe Weil, President of the Institute for Humane Education (IHE) and author of the new book "The Solutionary Way: Transform Your Life, Your Community, and the World for the Better", with a foreword by Dr. Jane Goodall. This is an in-person program with online viewing available. Zoe will share the path toward becoming a solutionary – someone who addresses the causes of problems and solves them in ways that do the most good and least harm for everyone. Expect to leave the presentation with a fortified sense of agency, a dose of evidence-based optimism, and a way forward that enriches your own life as you contribute to a better future for all.
2 - 6:00 PM
Southwest Harbor Public Library, 338 Main Street, Southwest Harbor
Mat Pilates at the Neighborhood House
Cost: $15/class
Tue/Thu/Sat at 9:15am; starts June 29
with Hillary Kennedy
Mat Pilates is perfect for anyone looking to build a strong and balanced body while improving flexibility and energy levels. All experience levels are welcomed and encouraged to participate in Hillary's classes. In addition to group classes, Hillary also is available for individual instruction including use of the reformer and other apparatuses in our lower level studio. For information on booking an individual session, please contact Hillary or our main office.
Unaccompanied: Stories of Brave Teenagers Seeking Asylum
BAR HARBOR — Cartoonist and teacher Tracy White speaks with COA literature professor Palak Taneja about her newest graphic novel, Unaccompanied: Stories of Brave Teenagers Seeking Asylum (Street Noise Books, 2023), at College of the Atlantic’s Coffee & Conversation series Aug. 13.
“Unaccompanied: Stories of Brave Teenagers Seeking Asylum” begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Davis Center for Human Ecology room 102 and will also be livestreamed. Registration is required for both options and can be accessed at coa.edu/coffeeandconversation.
White’s newest book, Unaccompanied: Stories of Brave Teenagers Seeking Asylum, tells the true experiences of brave teens fleeing their home countries to seek asylum in the U.S. Utilizing extensive interviews, White helps us understand why some young people would literally risk their lives to seek safety in the U.S. Each one of them has been backed into a corner where emigration to the U.S. seems like their only hope.
White’s first graphic novel, How I Made it to Eighteen: A Mostly True Story (Roaring Brook Press, 2010) was a Bank Street Book of the year, a Yalsa Great Graphic Novel, and a Texas Maverick Graphic Novel. Her webcomic TRACED was nominated twice for an Ignatz and was a TV series for Oxygen TV. When not making comics, she’s a mom, cat wrangler, and daily dark chocolate eater who enjoys nature walks even though she lives in a city.
Taneja teaches an array of courses at COA dealing with postcoloniality, identity, belonging, borders, and culture. One of the popular ones, “The World of Ms. Marvel,” is a writing seminar focusing on the Marvel comic book series Ms. Marvel, with Pakistan-American teenager Kamala Khan as its superhero. Her research interests include postcolonial literature and theory and digital humanities, with a particular focus on South Asia. She earned her B.A. and M.A. from the University of Delhi and her Ph.D. in English Literature with a graduate certificate in digital scholarship and media studies from Emory University. In her leisure time, she enjoys reading webtoons and watching soccer with her tuxedo lapcat, Syaah.
Coffee & Conversation is held every Tuesday morning in July and August on the COA campus, with options to participate virtually. Sessions are one hour long and include a Q&A. Coffee and pastries are served prior to each session. Coffee & Conversation events are free and open to the public, but registration is required for both in-person and online participation.
Tuesday events via the Chamber:
Nature’s Lessons on Life, Loss, Legacy, and Restorative Wonder with Margie Patlak
PEOPLE-NATURE-ART WITH MATT AEBERHARD, DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14
Free Artwaves Workshop: Needlefelted Coasters
via Jesup Memorial Library
Wednesday, August 14 at 6 p.m.
BAR HARBOR—Join us at the Jesup Memorial Library for a free workshop with Artwaves MDI! Learn how to needle felt coasters. Materials are provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Register here: https://www.jesuplibrary.org/events/artwaves-needlefelt
Building a Home to Last: Lessons from the Creative Process and Life with Gil Schafer at the Northeast Harbor Library – Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in person
Contact: Amy Wisehart, awisehart@nehlibrary.org, 276-3333
On Wednesday, August 14 at 5:30 pm, the Northeast Harbor Library will host a talk with award-winning architect Gil Schafer entitled Building a Home to Last: Lessons from the Creative Process and from Life. This event will be held in person at the library.
Schafer has designed houses for the past three decades that meet the demands of the current moment and that are also designed to endure. He is the winner of nearly every industry award and a regular on Architectural Digest’s AD100 list. In his new book, Home at Last: Enduring Design for the New American House, Schafer welcomes readers into a series of new residences across the country, sharing his design evolution.
In this illustrated talk, Schafer will offer practical advice on the ways craftsmanship, creativity, and the distinct stories of his clients come together for homes that will last for generations to come.
Gil Schafer is one the country’s leading practitioners of contemporary classical architecture. He is a winner of Veranda’s Art of Design Award, a recipient of the Arthur Ross Award for Architecture, and the subject of the recent PBS documentary Design in Mind: Unlocking the Mysteries of Place. Schafer holds a Master of Architecture from Yale and is the author of several books. He divides his time with his family between New York City, the Hudson Valley, and Maine.
For more information or to register, visit the library’s website at nehlibrary.org. Registration is recommended to ensure a spot. This event is free and open to the public. Copies of Schafer's book Home at Last will be available for sale and signing.
BAR HARBOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY GUIDED TOURS
LOBSTER TALES WITH DALLAS HODGKINS
Criterion Theatre, Cottage Street, Bar Harbor
Every Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Tickets: $15 for adults, $8 for children 5 and over - tickets available at concessions inside.
Join us for "Lobster Tales," a captivating weekly event hosted by third-generation fisherman Dallas Hodgkins. Dive into the fascinating world of Maine's lobster industry and discover the secrets behind this iconic New England tradition. Dallas will share his wealth of knowledge on the conservation of fishing in Maine, the intricacies of licensing, and the daily life of a lobster fisherman. Learn about the process of catching lobsters, how traps work, and much more. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this one-hour event promises to be an informative and engaging experience for all. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to hear first-hand stories and insights from a seasoned expert in the field.
MR DREW
Divine Play Yoga at the Neighborhood House
Mon/Wed; 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Cost: $15/class
with Mike Bouscaren
Dear Yogis,
You’ll recall that our flow yoga classes progressively tease out more body aliveness and mental acuity in you. And they’re fun!
For one hour you alone as do others around you, return to the grounded center that is the unburdened original self. Freer in every way.
You’ll walk away feeling more open, calmer, and sharp. And mightily prepared for whatever the day throws at you.
Divine Play yoga invites you to shine, to be your best, to transform into a Beacon of Joy. It works!
Two Hands Together,
Mike Bouscaren
Register: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19801383
Weekly Save Our Summits Hikes
Do you want to be a #SoilHero by hiking up a mountain AND helping Acadia’s efforts to restore summit vegetation? Friends of Acadia is partnering with the park and Schoodic Institute to host a weekly Save Our Summits Volunteer Program, every Wednesday from June through September. This program invites tenacious hikers to bring bags of soil to the summits of Penobscot and Sargent Mountains to help with restoration efforts. Hikes run from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., weather permitting. Advanced registration is required.
Register and learn more about how to prepare for the event here
Wednesday events via the Chamber:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
Melville Fuller: The Chief Justice from Maine You’ve Never Heard Of with Douglas Rooks
Thursday, August 15 at 7 p.m.
BAR HARBOR—Join us at the Jesup for an author talk with Douglas Rooks on his book Calm Command: U.S. Chief Justice Melville Fuller in His Times, 1888-1910.
Veteran Maine journalist Douglas Rooks, whose authoritative and widely read political column is published in four daily newspapers, takes on an intriguing historical question in his fourth book: Why is the most important judge Maine has ever produced so little known today?
Rooks delves into the U.S. Supreme Court archives, original letters and rare documents to produce a portrait of Melville Weston Fuller sharply varying from popular perceptions. Through the first full-length biography in three generations, Fuller emerges as a humane and disciplined figure. Full of fresh details and surprising facts, Calm Command depicts a strong progressive streak in our third-longest-serving Chief Justice, with concern for death row inmates, victims of lynching, and citizens of Spanish-speaking territories like Puerto Rico, who despite his best efforts are still condemned to second-class citizenship. Melville Fuller helped create the U.S. Courts of Appeal, pioneered American involvement in international arbitration, and as an attorney won the case establishing a “public trust” for America’s waterfronts, beaches and harbors.
The dramatic events of his times, including strikes, the rise of industrial capitalism and imperialistic wars are given extended treatment. Retired Maine Chief Justice Daniel Wathen calls it “comprehensive and balanced,” while historian Paul Mills says “Rooks has given us a great book.”
This event is free and open to the public. Register here: https://www.jesuplibrary.org/events/rooks
ARTIST TALK
Welcome Artist in Residence, Kat McClelland. In this Artist Talk, Kat will share her process and inspiration as well as answer questions from fellow artists and art lovers.
Kat has developed an impressive body of work in felting, her medium of choice for the last several years. Kat shared "There is something uniquely engaging about creating things using a process that has existed for thousands of years. I have found it is the perfect mix of painterly expression and physical process that satisfies me in a way that other mediums have not. Creating textile art with a social commentary feels appropriate and in line with a long tradition of women makers who used this discipline to have a voice in a world that would prefer their silence."
NICOLO WHIMSEY
Nick Newlin as "Nicolo Whimsey" will present a silly spectacle that combines juggling with music, poetry, storytelling, comedy, character acting and audience participation. For ages 4 and up.
5:00PM - 6:00PM
5 Main Street
Mount Desert
2024 Summer Concert Series
Band concerts on the Green: A Bar Harbor tradition since 1898. All concerts begin at 7:30 PM and are one hour in length, taking place on the Bar Harbor Village Green. Free and fun for all ages! Concerts will be held rain or shine! In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the neighboring Bar Harbor Congregational Church.
Book Sale at Northeast Harbor Library
Book Sale, 3:30-5 p.m.,
Northeast Harbor Library. Proceeds benefit the library. 276-3333.
Come discover the Northeast Harbor Library’s Book Sale Down Under, which is open year 'round. Well organized, there is something for everyone, including books, DVDs, audios, a children’s section and a collector’s shelf with all sorts of interesting offerings. The cost is by donation. The hours for the sale are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5 p.m. For more information, call the library at 276-3333.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Northeast Harbor Library, 1 Joy Road, Mount Desert
ROB REID LIVE
Mat Pilates at the Neighborhood House
Cost: $15/class
Tue/Thu/Sat at 9:15am; starts June 29
with Hillary Kennedy
Mat Pilates is perfect for anyone looking to build a strong and balanced body while improving flexibility and energy levels. All experience levels are welcomed and encouraged to participate in Hillary's classes. In addition to group classes, Hillary also is available for individual instruction including use of the reformer and other apparatuses in our lower level studio. For information on booking an individual session, please contact Hillary or our main office.
Thursday events via the Chamber:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
FELTED PATCHES
ArtWaves welcomes its next artist-in-residence, Kat McClelland. Over the last several years, Kat has developed an impressive talent working with felt.
She shares, “There is something uniquely engaging about creating things using a process that has existed for thousands of years. I have found it is the perfect mix of painterly expression and physical process that satisfies me in a way that other mediums have not. Creating textile art with a social commentary feels appropriate and in line with a long tradition of women makers who used this discipline to have a voice in a world that would prefer their silence.”
Kat will share her process and inspiration as well as answer questions from fellow artists and art lovers on Thursday August 15 from 6-7 pm at ArtWaves. Then on Friday August 16 from 10 am-2 pm, Kat will teach participants how to create their own one-of-a-kind felted patches using both needle and wet felting techniques.
BAR HARBOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY GUIDED TOURS
“Al Fresco” Tai Chi
Fridays; 10:15am; held outdoors on the lawn at the Neighborhood House
Cost: $10/class
with Andrea Lepcio
We will explore Tai Chi moves for strength, balance and flexibility. Andrea will introduce a number of forms to build your knowledge and repertoire. Class can be done standing and in a chair. Classes will be held OUTSIDE on the lawn, so please wear flat shoes.
Online registration not required.
Friday events via the Chamber:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
BAKING FOR BOOKS, PLUS!
BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Congregational Church UCC Connections group is hosting the Jesup Library Bake Sale on Saturday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. coinciding with the Jesup Memorial Library’s Annual Book Sale (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Come and help support our community’s library!
In the event of rain, the bake sale will be held inside the church building. Contact: Cas Dowden at (207) 812-6240 or casruell@gmail.com if you would like to contribute something to the bake sale. If you would like information about the book sale contact Ruth Eveland at ruth.eveland@gmail.com
The Jesup Memorial Library 54th Annual Book Sale
Saturday, August 17 from 10 am - 4 pm
BAR HARBOR—The Jesup Memorial Library invites the community to its 54th Annual Book Sale, a beloved event that supports the library while offering book enthusiasts an opportunity to explore a curated selection of literary treasures. This year’s sale will once again be hosted by our gracious neighbors at the Bar Harbor Congregational Church, located just across the street from the library.
The annual book sale is not just a fundraiser for the Jesup Memorial Library but also a cherished tradition that helps books find new homes and second (or even third or fourth) readers. Visitors can look forward to an impressive array of items, including high-end cookbooks, new fiction, and a variety of puzzles catering to all levels of complexity. Music lovers will appreciate trays of CDs sorted by genre, while mystery aficionados will enjoy the organized mystery section, arranged alphabetically to help them complete their favorite series.
Reel Pizza will be open for lunch starting at noon, offering a delicious break as you navigate the book tables. Additionally, the Bar Harbor Congregational Church will host a bake sale and coffee stand, yo keep your energy up as you browse.
All proceeds from the sale support the Jesup Memorial Library.
Books and Blueberries Sale at Somesville Library
Books and Blueberries Sale, 9-1 p.m., Somesville Library. 244-7404 or info@somesvillelibrary.org.
This year, books, fresh organic Maine blueberries, pies live music and more will be available. A raffle of treasures from the island's best retail establishments will round out our offerings. Browse a wide collection of used novels, children's books and non-fiction titles.
Somesville Library Association, 1116 Main Street, Mount Desert
Mat Pilates at the Neighborhood House
Cost: $15/class
Tue/Thu/Sat at 9:15am; starts June 29
with Hillary Kennedy
Mat Pilates is perfect for anyone looking to build a strong and balanced body while improving flexibility and energy levels. All experience levels are welcomed and encouraged to participate in Hillary's classes. In addition to group classes, Hillary also is available for individual instruction including use of the reformer and other apparatuses in our lower level studio. For information on booking an individual session, please contact Hillary or our main office.
MDI COMMUNITY MARKET!
Come see us at Mother’s Kitchen from 9 to 1 and find plenty of fresh food from your local farmers & harvesters
We’ll have veggies, mushrooms, seedlings, fish, mussels, vegan baked goods and art! Live music from 11 with Gus La Casse and Mathias Kamin! Community tent! You can purchase fresh food to donate to Common Good Soup Kitchen in Southwest Harbor! Mother’s Kitchen and Salsbury’s will both be open. Plenty to do and to see! And we’re still accepting vendors, so if you’re interested in joining come chat with us
FINBACK ALEHOUSE LIVE MUSIC!
There’s live music every Saturday night all summer long at the Finback Alehouse in Bar Harbor. Music starts at 9:30!
VIRTUAL WRITE ON! WRITING GROUP
Want support for your craft? The Write On! writer’s group has been meeting at the Jesup since 2014, and remotely during the pandemic. Each meeting, members may bring in up to 1200 words to read for feedback, and in turn offer feedback to others. Although each member doesn’t get to read work every time, the group shares the time fairly. The group meets on Zoom, and hold in confidence what is shared. This group welcomes adults 18 and up writing in many genres. There’s no homework–the only commitment is two hours on Saturday mornings.
Date and Time
SATURDAYS
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location
Zoom
How to Attend
Call the library, 207-288-4245, for more about us and how to join, or email info@jesuplibrary.org.
PRAYER SHAWL MISSION GROUP
Welcoming all knitters and would be knitters…and crocheters! The Welcome and Care Team at the Bar Harbor Congregational Church UCC is hosting a weekly Prayer Shawl Mission Group every Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon at the Bar Harbor Congregational Church UCC. The intention of the group is to create a sense of community and a flow of Prayer Shawls for distribution to those in need of comfort due to illness, loneliness, or loss. Supplies and instruction will be provided to those with skills for knitting and/or crocheting and for those with a desire to learn.
There are no costs to the participants.
For more information contact Pat by calling (203) 770-0063 or email: pgdizazzo@yahoo.com.
Saturday events Via the Chamber:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
SARA JONES!
6 p.m. start
Bar Harbor's Eden Farmer's Market
Maine grown, raised and value added delights in Bar Harbor.
Sundays, 9 am -12 noon, rain or shine, Park and Main Streets.
Sunday events via the Chamber:
FUTURE EVENTS:
via Criterion Theatre
BAR HARBOR—Join us for an unforgettable evening at The 1932 Criterion Theatre’s Annual Gala!
Date: August 22, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: The Bar Harbor Club
Indulge in an open bar, delectable hors d'oeuvres, and experience the thrill of our silent and live auctions. Enjoy live music and be mesmerized by a captivating illusionist.
Dress to impress in your finest cocktail attire and make memories with us at this glamorous event.
Tickets are $125 and can be purchased online at www.criteriontheatre.org/gala. Don’t miss out on the event of the season!
PRODUCE POP UP
WEEKEND ON THE WATER!
Sunset Cruise to benefit the SPCA of Hancock County
via SPCA of Hancock County
BAR HARBOR – Enjoy a two-hour sunset cruise while supporting the animals at the SPCA of Hancock County’s animal shelter.
The SPCA Critter Cruise will be held on Sunday, September 8, aboard Acadian Boat Tour’s 149-passenger vessel, the Acadia, and includes a Happy Hour hors d’oevres, raffles, and a cash bar, with all proceeds benefitting the animals. Tickets for the cruise are $60 each.
The cruise will depart at 5 p.m. sharp from the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel dock at 119 Eden St., Bar Harbor. Guests are encouraged to dress warmly and to arrive 20 to 30 minutes prior to departure to allow time to park and board the boat. Guests are required to check in at the ticket booth at 119 Eden St. to ensure the captain and crew have an accurate count of cruisers.
The Acadia will go along the shoreline of Bar Harbor and will include views of the summer mansions, Egg Rock Lighthouse, seals, harbor porpoise, and eagles. An Acadia Boat Tours experience naturalist will narrate the tour with history and anecdotes. The boat will stop in the bay during the last portion of the cruise to watch the sunset at 6:57 p.m.
The event will be postponed to Sunday, Sept. 15, at the captain’s discretion in the event of severe wind or fog. Pets are not allowed on the boat.
The event is made possible by Acadian Boat Tours and Atlantic Oceanside Hotel with support from Machias Savings Bank and Bar Harbor Bank and Trust.
“This will be a really fun and beautiful event. It will be a rare opportunity to see the Bar Harbor area from the water, enjoy some great food and drink while supporting the SPCA,” said Michelle Allvin, SPCA board president. “Please join us for this incredible excursion.”
Tickets may be purchased online at spcahancockcounty.org/donations/critter-cruise-tickets/
For more information, contact Jamie O’Keefe at (207) 299-8732 or jamieokeefe67@gmail.com
Blue Butterfly Artist and Author Talk
Wednesday, August 21 at 5:30 p.m. in person
via Northeast Harbor Library
NORTHEAST HARBOR—On Wednesday August 21 at 5:30pm, the Northeast Harbor Library will host a talk with artist and author Blue Butterfield about the inspiration and evolution of her new illustrated memoir, Maine: A Love Story. She will describe the process of creating reduction woodblock prints and also the magic of Acadia that inspired her love of adventure and nature.
Maine, A Love Story is a book of intimate essays illustrated with Butterfield’s evocative woodblock prints. She details life on a farm outside Bar Harbor with her single mom. They both find solace and joy in the beauty of Acadia National Park and in making art. This is a unique book about how you find inspiration and gratitude in attention: to nature, to loved ones, to ideas. From the peaks of Katahdin to the lakes of Mount Desert Island and the Casco Bay islands, Butterfield’s love of Maine shines from every page.
Blue Butterfield is a woodblock printmaker who grew up in Bar Harbor and found her footing on the trails of Acadia. She has works in permanent collections around New England, including Maine Medical Center, Maine General, and the New England Cancer Center. She illustrated Coloring Maine and Robert Tristam Coffin’s Christmas in Maine, published by Islandport Press. She issues a yearly calendar of woodcuts, A Year in Maine, currently in its 18th year of publication. Maine, A Love Story was published in 2023.
For more information or to register, visit the library’s website at nehlibrary.org. This event will be held in person, with a virtual attendance option. Registration is recommended. This event is free and open to the public. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing.
SECOND ANNUAL CLUNAN LECTURE
Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 5:30 PM
Neighborhood House, Northeast Harbor
via Acadia Senior College
NORTHEAST HARBOR—On September 19 at 5:30 PM former Ambassador to Lithuania Anne Hall will deliver the second in the annual Dorothy and Jim Clunan Lecture Series at the Neighborhood House in Northeast Harbor. Her topic is “Poland and the Baltics, U.S. Allies and Partners in an Uncertain European Landscape.”
Contributions may be made at acadiaseniorcollege.org/donate and checks may be mailed to ASC, PO Box 475, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679. Please indicate the donation is for the Clunan Lecture endowment.
Readings from "Rivers of Ink: Literary Reflections on the Penobscot"
Thursday, August 22 at 7 p.m.
via Jesup Memorial Library
BAR HARBOR—Join us at the Jesup for readings from “Rivers of Ink: Literary Reflections on the Penobscot.” Contributors Annaliese Jakimides, Catherine J.S. Lee, J.D. Mankowski, MC Moeller, and Ret Talbot read their own and other selections from the book.
Through its pages, “Rivers of Ink” offers a mosaic of voices from 61 Maine writers, each weaving a tale of the river’s indelible mark on the region’s history, culture, and daily life.
Copies of “Rivers of Ink” will be for sale the night of the event, courtesy of Sherman’s Maine Coast Bookshop. All sales that evening benefit the Jesup Memorial Library.
This event is in-person only at the Jesup Memorial Library. Register here: https://www.jesuplibrary.org/events/rivers-of-ink
What Makes a Memorable Story”
Conversation at the Causeway with ML Flynn, former NBC Nightly News producer, and Martin Fletcher, former NBC News foreign correspondent & Tel Aviv Bureau chief.
via Southwest Harbor Public Library
SOUTHWEST HARBOR—On Tuesday, August 20th at 5:30 p.m. at the Causeway Club Red Barn, the Southwest Harbor Public Library will host a Conversation at the Causeway with Mary Laurence, “ML” Flynn, former Senior Foreign Producer of NBC Nightly News, and Martin Fletcher, former NBC News Foreign Correspondent and Tel Aviv Bureau Chief. In this conversational setting, their discussion will touch on the current Middle East crisis, the journey of a foreign correspondent, and what makes a memorable story. Limited seating. Registration required.
Martin and ML first met in 1982, while covering the Israeli invasion to drive the Palestinian Liberation Organization out of Lebanon. They have teamed up for many stories over the decades, but perhaps teaching their acclaimed writing classes to the newest generation of NBC News correspondents and producers has been the most rewarding.
ML was the Senior Foreign Producer of NBC Nightly News for nearly twenty years. In that role she directed and managed the broadcast’s daily overseas and special event coverage including wars from Bosnia to Iraq, several Mideast Intifadas, coups in Russia and Haiti, genocide in Rwanda, environmental disasters, funerals for a princess, a saint and a pope, as well as producing marquee interviews with world leaders. From the Atlanta 1996 Games through London 2012, ML developed and managed the editorial story coverage for eight Olympics for NBC Nightly News.
Before she retired, ML was the Senior Producer of Editorial Strategy for NBC News and in that role, developed a range of projects from the network’s Opioid coverage, to a British Royal Wedding, and Town Halls on criminal justice reform, gun control and education, as well as, working on the 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate debates. ML has been honored with almost every award in TV journalism including a Peabody, several du Ponts, many Emmys, and much more.
Martin Fletcher is known to many as the long-time NBC News Mideast bureau chief and correspondent, based in Israel. He has won almost every award in TV journalism, including five Emmys, three for his work in Israel and Gaza, and others for his work in Rwanda and Kosovo. He won the du Pont, known as the TV Pulitzer, for his work in the West Bank and Gaza, several Overseas Press Club awards and the Edward R. Murrow award for excellence several times. Anderson Cooper called Martin Fletcher “For decades the gold standard of TV war correspondents.” He was the only reporter to enter the American embassy in Tehran when Iranians held American diplomats hostage for 444 days.
Since retiring Martin has worked as a Special Correspondent at NBC News and PBS Newshour, and devotes himself to writing books including his newest published in 2023 “Teachers: The Ones I Can’t Forget”. His second book “Walking Israel” won America’s National Jewish Book Award for non-fiction. His novel, “Promised Land”, was a finalist.
Register to attend at https://tinyurl.com/4fa8az3d. For questions or for more information, call the Library at 207-244-7065, visit www.swhplibrary.org, or email programs@swhplibrary.org.
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GET YOUR HERO ON!
BAR HARBOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
To check if Bar Harbor Fire Department is currently hiring, please go to the town’s jobs page.
But even if it isn’t, you can become a call member
Becoming a call force firefighter requires extensive training, hard work, and dedication to the community. We rely on call force firefighters to respond quickly to emergencies, to perform firefighting duties, and to provide assistance and support to career firefighters. To be a fall force firefighter is to have a chance to aid and serve the community, which is an extremely rewarding experience.
Get Your Knowledge On!
ASC Racial Justice Book Group
Are you interested in joining us? We are open to new members who want to share in the reading and the hard work that ensues as we examine the underpinnings of systemic racism and its effects on society and on each of us individually, in the ultimate hope that our studies can work toward change.
We have been meeting once a month on the second Tuesday of the month from 10:30- 12:15.
We started with the basic readings of How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi and The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee. We then spent many months delving deeply into The 1619 Project edited by Nikole Hannah-Jones.
Since then, we’ve read some James Baldwin, Colon Whitehead, Zora Neale Hurston, Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., Clint Smith and many others. We look forward in the next few months to reading some James McBride and Bryan Stevenson. We also share articles of interest that deal with the issues we’re facing.
If the truly hard, but most meaningful, work we are doing to examine our society, culture and ourselves sounds like something that interests you, please contact me at rjbg2021@gmail.com or 207-664-9954.
Read more about the book group
La Rochelle Mansion + Museum
Join the Bar Harbor Historical Society at Bar Harbor's Summer Cottage, La Rochelle, this season! See the exhibits and artifacts that helped shaped this storied town!
May 28 at 10:00 A.M. - Oct 26 at 2:00 P.M.
Bar Harbor Historical Society, 127 West Street
$15.00
GET YOUR VOLTA ON!
Volta, in Trenton, has a ton of things always going on. You can check that out here.
GET YOUR MOVIE ON!
REEL PIZZA
Reel Pizza is open! To check out what’s playing go here.
Tickets are on sale via its website.
Please note that for a while this winter, it will be closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
CRITERION THEATRE
The theater’s website is here, and click for the latest updates.
GET YOUR FITNESS, DANCE AND WELLNESS ON!
THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE!
The Neighborhood House has a slew of classes to help you get your fitness on. Descriptions are at its website.
MDI YMCA!
The MDI YMCA’s program guide is here.
DOWNEAST COMMUNITY DANCE
Downeast Community Dance
Free form dance, conscious or ecstatic, not facilitated. Come drop into your own joyful movement.
This is now held the first, third, and fifth Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. at ArtWaves Dance StudioFor more information, contact Susan at 288-8103 or cloudnine@gwi.net.
Location
Dance Studio at ArtWaves, 1345A State Highway 102, Bar Harbor
GET YOUR MUSIC ON!
THE FINBACK ALEHOUSE
The Finback has entertainment most nights. The schedule is posted every Tuesday.
THE NOR’EASTER
The Nor’Easter has music every Saturday night from 8-10 in the summer and 7-9 in the winter.
ONE OFF PUB
The One Off Pub often has music and is often open until midnight. The location? 119 Main Street.
HAVANA
Every Saturday night its open, at 6:30 p.m, you can come hear the maestro Bob Lombardi. Maestro isn’t something we put out there for everyone. Havana is on lower Main Street.
IVY MANOR INN
Every day out on the lawn, weather permitting, the music begins at 2!
“Things To Do” is mostly curated by me looking for things happening in the upcoming week, which takes a lot of time and I truly do not know all that is going on.
If there’s something in Bar Harbor (or MDI or Trenton or Ellsworth or even Bangor) that you’d like me to mention, please let me know, because I’m definitely always missing some events every week.
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