Events - May 3 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/

For the first time EVER, you can subscribe to all three of our stage series including Main Stage, Monday Performance Series and Theatre for Young Audiences!

For more information on these subscriptions visit www.msmt.org or call the Box Office at 207-725-8769.

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.
Click Here To Register

For more information about New Ventures Maine classes and services in Brunswick, online, and around the state, visit newventuresmaine.org.

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!

Would you like help with borrowing library e-books? Learning to use your new tablet? Have questions about your iPhone? Or your laptop for that matter? (Windows or Mac…) Bring your questions to the Wednesday evenings from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. If that doesn’t fit your schedule, or if you think your question may require some lengthy discussion, call or e-mail the reference desk to be referred for a specific appointment. This service is also available on Thursdays, from 10am – Noon.

Join instructor Reed Rich from the AARP Driver Safety Program for a presentation at Sunnybrook.

Learn more about age related driving adjustments you can make in regards to vision, hearing and reaction time as well as a refresher of the rules of the road. Sunnybrook is covering the cost for this for each participant. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited and training materials need to be reserved.

RSVP by April 23 to Brigit 443-9100

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

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.

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.

 

Join PHS for our second after school program for children grades 2 through 5! Explore local history with objects from our collection and practice a historic craft. $10 per session or $15 for both. Contact PHS at info@pejepscothistorical.org or (207) 729-6606 to sign up today!

A Harpswell History Moment with Sarah McMahon, Associate Professor of History, Bowdoin College.

Specialty drink-of-the-evening served; cover charge of $5 supports PHS.

Yoga for Cancer helps cancer patients develop a better sense of wellbeing, stimulate the immune system, and increase flexibility and strength. It is offered by Maine Pines Racquet & Fitness and the Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness.

This program is designed to limit stress, reduce fatigue, and promote healing. Yoga can improve the symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment, while helping patients cope. Benefits include a decrease in fatigue, pain, and anxiety as well as an increase in appetite, better quality sleep, and improved bone density.

For more information or to register, please call Maine Pines Racquet & Fitness at (207) 729-8433.

Bowdoin College Department of Theater and Dance Presents:

SPRING DANCE CONCERT
With Choreography by Aretha Aoki, Gwyneth Jones, and Vanessa Anspaugh
7:30 PM | Pickard Theater, Memorial Hall

Featured Guest Katy Pyle will perform original work. Pyle is a lesbian choreographer interested in exploring gender through a contemporary lens in the traditional form of Ballet. Students from the Bowdoin College Department of Theater and Dance perform original works choreographed by faculty members Aretha Aoki, Gwyneth Jones, and Vanessa Anspaugh. The program will also feature student choreography.

Advance Tickets are free and can be reserved at Smith Union 207-725-3375.
Tickets available at the door.

Sponsored by: The Alice Cooper Morse Fund for the Performing Arts and the June Vail Fund for Dance