Events - May 23 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.

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!

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.

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

‘The Significance of Scots-Irish Migration in Maine: 1718-2018’ with Rebecca Graham, chair of Maine Ulster Scots. Free for members; $5 general admission. Coffee and cookies provided; bring your own lunch.

 

Join us at Flight Deck Brewing on May 23 to enjoy a beer and support Tedford Housing – we will be donating 20% of all draft beer sales and 100% of all bar tips.

In addition to supporting a great cause, you can come enjoy the musical stylings of Giff Jamison (also the Director of Operations at Tedford Housing) and Nancy Sferra from 6-8PM.

More About Tedford Housing:
Tedford Housing’s mission: Creating pathways from homelessness to home by partnering with people and their communities in Midcoast Maine.Tedford Housing believes that everyone deserves to have a safe and affordable home. Over the years, the organization has evolved from providing emergency shelter to adults to offering shelter, supportive housing, and homeless prevention services for adults, families, and teens. Read more at tedfordhousing.org or facebook.com/tedfordhousing.

More About Giff Jamison:
Originally from Minnesota and now a Maine-based songwriter and performer, Giff’s playing draws from folk, jazz, and rock influences, but his roots are country blues and finger-style guitar. Empty prairies, slow rolling rivers, and lost travelers all find a place somewhere in his music. He is a 4-time finalist at the New England Songwriters Contest, and in 2013 released Ramone, a CD of 11 self-penned songs recorded at Frog Hollow Studio in Brunswick. He has been seen visiting the studio recently – perhaps another CD is in the works? Giff performs throughout the Mid Coast and as a solo artist and in the company of fellow songwriters and musicians. More on Giff can be found at giffjamison.com or reverbnation.com/giffjamison.

 

Join us at Flight Deck Brewing on May 23 to enjoy a beer and support Tedford Housing. Flight Deck will be donating 20% of all draft beer sales and 100% of all bar tips starting at 4pm.

In addition to supporting a great cause, you can come enjoy the musical stylings of Giff Jamison (also the Director of Operations at Tedford Housing) and Nancy Sferra from 6:00pm -8:00pm.

More About Tedford Housing:
Tedford Housing’s mission: Creating pathways from homelessness to home by partnering with people and their communities in Midcoast Maine. Tedford Housing believes that everyone deserves to have a safe and affordable home. Over the years, the organization has evolved from providing emergency shelter to adults to offering shelter, supportive housing, and homeless prevention services for adults, families, and teens. Read more at tedfordhousing.org or facebook.com/tedfordhousing.

More About Giff Jamison:
Originally from Minnesota and now a Maine-based songwriter and performer, Giff’s playing draws from folk, jazz, and rock influences, but his roots are country blues and finger-style guitar. Empty prairies, slow rolling rivers, and lost travelers all find a place somewhere in his music. He is a 4-time finalist at the New England Songwriters Contest, and in 2013 released Ramone, a CD of 11 self-penned songs recorded at Frog Hollow Studio in Brunswick. He has been seen visiting the studio recently – perhaps another CD is in the works? Giff performs throughout the Mid Coast and as a solo artist and in the company of fellow songwriters and musicians. More on Giff can be found at giffjamison.com or reverbnation.com/giffjamison.

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Have your kids join us on the court to learn the sport of a lifetime!

Kids will play fun games as they learn skills and strategies. RED BALL (ages 4 1/2-7) meets Mondays and/or Wednesday from 4:15-5pm.

Cost is $40/1 day/week for a month; $65/2 days/week for a month. ORANGE BALL meets Mon and/or Wed from 5-6pm, same cost. To register call 729-8433 or email jason.terry718@gmail.com. See you on the courts!

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.

Buongiorno fellow travelers!

Several of you have asked: “Where are we going next?” Well, the answer is enchanting Italy! Starting on November 9, 2018, we’ll fly to Italy from Boston. We’re going to stay and tour the big three: Rome, Florence, and Venice. And as a special treat, Thomas and I are paying for all of you to visit San Gimignano, one of the most beautiful hilltop villages in the heart of Tuscany.

You can learn all about the trip or register at our Trip Presentation on Wednesday evening, May 23rd at the really cool Vessel and Vine Wine Bar at 4 Pleasant Street in Brunswick from 6 to 8 pm. Wine, prizes, and a presentation.