Events - May 1 18

Winter Wisdom – Johannes Brahms, “The Young Eagle”*
Mr. George Lopez is the Beckwith Artist-in-Residence at Bowdoin College and a familiar performer/lecturer in the Bath/Brunswick Community. He has received local and international acclaim for his artistry at the piano as well as his insight and depth of context for the works of many composers. He will perform excerpts by Brahms and discuss the conflicted relationship between the composer and his contemporary, Robert Schumann. Mr. Lopez is a graduate of the Hartt School of Music and received his Master’s Degree from the Sweelinck Conservatory, Amsterdam.
*At Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Middle St., Brunswick, across from Curtis Memorial Library

Free event is sponsored by The Highlands, Topsham, ME. For more information, visit: https://midcoastseniorcollege.org/winter-wisdom/

Come have some fun, a little friendly competition on the track, and meet a new group of friends.  Our second race series is about to begin.  All ages and experience levels welcome!  Stop in for more information or call us at (207) 729-9545.

Take charge of your career and create an action plan to achieve success. In this free, month-long, online class with New Ventures Maine, you will learn how your current skills connect to future careers, identify high-growth job fields, explore education and training options, and strengthen your resume for a targeted job search.

Facilitated by New Ventures Maine staff through assignments and online forums, this online class can be completed on your own schedule during the weeks of the class. Graduates of My Next Career Move are eligible to apply for the University of Maine at Augusta GEN Scholarship, to be used at any UMA location.

Please register by Friday, March 30. For more information contact Sherrie Brann at 621-3436 or sherrie.brann@maine.edu.
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For more information about New Ventures Maine classes and services in Brunswick, online, and around the state, visit newventuresmaine.org.

Looking to learn the sport of a lifetime? Played before but haven’t picked up a racket in awhile? Adult Tennis 123 is perfect for you!

You will learn all tennis strokes over the course of a month. Session start the beginning of each month; choose from one of the following: Tues. 9-10am, Wed. 6-7pm, or Sat. 10-11am. Cost is $55 and includes free court time on the weekends, a free cardio tennis class, a free social tennis mixer, and more! There is an option to join fitness and yoga as well.

Right now there is a half price Groupon for Maine Pines Tennis 123: www.groupon.com/deals/maine-pines-racquet-fitness-1-3. Call 729-8433 or email jason.terry718@gmail.com. See you on the courts.

Gallery talk: “Immateriality & Infinity: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Richard Pousette-Dart’s Paintings”

Jennifer Taback, professor of mathematics, Bowdoin College; Anna A. Golovkova, Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Religion, Bowdoin College; and Peggy Wang, Assistant Professor of Art History and Asian Studies, Bowdoin College, discuss the conceptual and spiritual underpinnings of Richard Pousette-Dart’s paintings from the 1960s and 1970s.

Presented by the Bowdoin College Museum of Art in conjunction with the exhibition, Richard Pousette-Dart: Painting/Light/Space.

Free and open to the public.

Illustration: Presence, Amaranth Garden #1, 1974, detail, oil on linen, by Richard Pousette-Dart. © 2017 Estate of Richard Pousette-Dart / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photograph by Kerry Ryan McFate, courtesy of Pace Gallery.

During the month of May,  join Bangor Savings Bank in the fight against hunger by donating peanut butter and jelly. All donations will be distributed to local food pantries. Drop off your donation at any Bangor Savings Bank branch. Take a photo of yourself donating and send to socialmedia@bangor.com and we will upload to our Facebook page.

For every #SelflessSelfie we receive, Bangor Savings Bank will donate 2 additional jars of peanut butter to the drive!

Points of View Artists open their 2018 gallery season with Then and Now, showing artwork that reflects the artistic development each artist has experienced over the years.  With works by 14 artists – each of whom has shifted in technique and approach – the exhibit presents an abundance of artistic diversity. 

Reception:  Friday, May 11, 5-7 pm.   Gallery location and hours:  18 Pleasant Street;  9 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday.   FMI:  povartistsmaine.com; 373-9300

Junior Tennis at Maine Pines offers a complete developmental progression for all levels! Jr. High players meet from 4-5 pm on Tues, Thurs and Fri. High School players meet from 3-4 pm same days. Pricing is $69/month and includes free court time for all players. Call 729-8433 or email jason.terry718@gmail.com FMI.

 

Studio 48 Performing Arts Center is launching a new program for Toddlers starting the week of November 6, 2017.

• Mondays- Twinkle Star Dance 2-3 pm,  Tumble Tots  3-4 pm  Petite Ballet (ages 5-8) 4-5 pm

• Tuesdays- Creative Movement   3:45-4:30 pm

• Wednesdays – Twinkle Star Dance  2-3 pm,  Tumble Tots 3-4 pm
• Fridays –   November 10-December 22  ( 6 week program),   Fairy Tale Theater  1:20-2:30 pm
• Fridays –  January 12-February 16, 2018  (6 week program),  Tiny Tot String Class   1:30-2:30 pm
• Saturdays-  Broadway Baby Class  9:15-10 am 

To download a brochure, visit us on the web at www.studio48pac.com and on the home page download our brochure.