Events - Jul 27 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.

Music on the Mall, Downtown Brunswick’s Summer Concert Series, presents FREE concerts Wednesday evenings at 6PM* throughout the summer on the Brunswick Town Mall (Green, see map). Grab a blanket or chair, bring your family and friends, order a picnic dinner or dine at a local Brunswick restaurant, then relax and enjoy great music. FREE Admission.

**August 22nd Concert rescheduled to Thursday, August 23rd at 6 PM with Cilantro! 

Download the concert schedule here.
In the case of inclement weather, rain date performances will be held on Thursdays when available, check back for updates. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer 2018 concert schedule:

DATE	BAND/PERFORMER
June 26	Cilantro - Classics from the past 50 years with blended harmonies and delicate instrumentation
July 3	Nikki Hunt Band - Pop Rock
July 10	Ronda Dale - Patsy Cline Special
July 17	Mes Amis - Gypsy Jazz
July 24	Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations - A powerful mix of Motown/Memphis Soul Music.
July 31	JimmyJo & the Jumbol’Ayuhs - Cajun & Zydeco
August 7	Delta Knights - Swing, Rock n' Roll, Blues
August 14	Dirty McGurdy - Dance Music from the 50's on
August 21	Maine State Music Theatre Night - Enjoy a variety of performers from MSMT's shows. Begins at 5:30!
August 28	Three's Country - Country rock

 

 

 

 

The Moving Company is pleased to offer their  Summer Dance 2018 schedule to the Midcoast community!

The Moving Company Dance Studio is an arts focused, technique driven, student centered facility where qualified teachers offer a high-quality dance education to students of all ages.

This year’s 5-week summer dance summer dance session will run July 9 – August 11, and features our popular preballet, ballet/tap combo, ballet, modern and tap classes for ages 2 through adult.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you are wondering where to place your dancer.

QUICK LINKS:

Summer Dance Schedule:
http://www.movingcompanydancestudio.com/summer-2018

Registration:
http://www.movingcompanydancestudio.com/registration/

Information
http://www.movingcompanydancestudio.com/information/

Class Attire
http://www.movingcompanydancestudio.com/class-attire/

Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to dancing with you!

STRONG GIRL

A FREE 8-WEEK PROGRAM FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS

Meets Mondays, July 9^th through August 27^th 9am-10am

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Club Orientation
• Weekly Group Class with a Personal Trainer
• Partner & Team Friendly Workouts
• Workout of the Week
• Circuit & Interval Training
• How to warm up and stretch
• Unlimited Gym visits

Hurry, space is limited! Call today @ (207) 729-5544 for more details or to sign up!

Pay a visit to the Curtis Memorial Library Collaboratory for MSMT’s 60th Anniversary exhibit. Check out Maine State Music Theatre history and memorabilia with a guided audio tour.

Junior Camp Daily Program

8:45- 12:15 Strokes & Tactics Game based play that combines stroke execution and tactics. The camp prides itself in making learning tennis fun and easy.

12:15-1:30 Pool and lunch

1:30-3:30 Davis Cup Play Each child is placed on a team for the week
-Each team competes both on and off the court
-Strokes, strategy, managing a match, working with a partner, being part of a team are all learned during Davis Cup Play

Cost $285, Register here: Maine Pines Tennis Camp at Bowdoin , Call 729-8433 FMI.

We are offering two sessions during the week – sign your kid(s) up for five mornings or five afternoons or the entire day.  Morning session is 9:30 am-12:30 pm; afternoon session is 1:30-4:30 pm.

Cost:  $250 per  kid.  To register call H2Outfitters at 207-833-5257 or stop in to Slot Car Junction & Fascination Station Toys at 147 Bath Road, Brunswick (near Shaws).

Prescription for Health is a free, one-hour introductory program to get you started on improving your health. It is offered by the Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness.

Learn about:

• Basics for weight loss
• Healthy foods and nutrition
• Physical activities and exercise
• Managing stress
• Importance of sleep
• Ways to quit smoking

Classes are offered the first and third Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m. and the second and fourth Friday of every month at 7 a.m. except July 4, Thanksgiving, and the week before and after Christmas.

Prescription for Health is held at the Community Health & Wellness Center at Mid Coast Hospital’s Parkview Campus, located at 329 Maine Street–South Entrance, Brunswick. For more information, please call (207) 373-6585.

Coastal Humane Society and Lincoln County Animal Shelter’s Animal Camp is  a fun and educational experience that is all animals all week long! Campers spend time each day interacting with  animals, hearing from shelter professionals, and taking part in fun activities that help animals and raise awareness about sheltering and other animal-related issues. Campers will not only learn about shelter pets, but also wildlife, farm, and even exotic animals!  Camps meet daily for one week and are offered to kids entering grades 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6.

For more information visit www.coastalhumanesociety.org/animalcamp

Gather your supplies and come to Open Studio at The Grand Orange Arts Center! Open Studio includes the use of our space. Cost: $12/3 hour block or purchase an Open Studio Punch Card for $100 (that’s a $20 savings!) Punchcards are non-transferable.

Find more information and sign up for Open Studio time at www.mixartsupplies.com or by calling The Mix at 207.725.2271 Tues. – Sat., 10-5; Sun. 11-4.

Points of View Art Gallery hosts mid-coast artists Nan Thyer Ross and Stuart Ross from July 2 to August 3.  Well-known for working in fabric and oil respectively, Fabrications highlights their recent work.  On the 3rd floor, Tim Banks and Ed McCartan bring Flower Power to life.

Reception:  Friday, June 8, 5-7 pm.   Gallery location and hours:  18 Pleasant Street;  9 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday. FMI:  povartistsmaine.com; 207-373-9300

Join Stowe House Educator Cathi Belcher on an historical walking tour highlighting the important places in Brunswick that Harriet Beecher Stowe frequented as she worked on the writing of Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

The tours will run from June 8 to October 26, rain or shine, leaving the Stowe House at 63 Federal Street every Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. Walks start promptly at 10 am; no reservations needed. (NO WALK FRIDAY AUGUST 31). Meet at the Stowe House at 63 Federal Street, to walk and visit historical sites related to Stowe’s time in Brunswick.

The tours include stops at seven important sites, both on Bowdoin’s campus and nearby. For more information, visit:  community.bowdoin.edu/news/2018/06/new-walk-with-harriet-tours

Did you know that you can listen and read to library content on your device? All you need is a library card, and an internet-connected device (smartphone, tablet, or computer). This one-hour demo of both apps will get you started. Feel free to follow along on your device.

For more information, contact Wynter Giddings: wynter@curtislibrary.com (207) 725-5242 ext. 215.

 

 

Band Camp Music and Arts Festival, is family friendly festival on the  beautiful coast of Brunswick at Thomas Point Beach.  Music, art, food, vendors and camping for 3 days and 2 nights on July 27, 28 & 29.  Come join us and help us create a community of creativity and love for ALL of the arts.  Any and all art is welcome at Band Camp.  We strive to bring an all inclusive event to the Mid Coast area with a kids tent and parade, there is something to do for people of all ages, with 17 bands playing through-out the weekend including Funk, Reggae, Rock, Bluegrass, Singer-Songwriter & more, artists demonstrations, yoga, fire-dancing, graffiti walls, glass-blowing, vendors and food trucks, or enjoy the beautiful Thomas Beach Campground and all of it’s amenities.  Weekend passes and day passes available. 

For more information visit www.bandcampfest.com

Fri 27

4:00PM Gruvenwood

6:00PM Hambone / Singepole Mtn Band

8:30PM Skosh

Sat 28

10:00AM John Beecher

11:00AM Puddn’Head

12:30PM A Mighty Lion

2:00PM Bandwich

3:30PM Band Beyond Description

5:00PM Harsh Armadillo

7:00PM Van Burens

9:00PM Strange Machines

Sun 29

10:00AM Ben Slokum

11:00AM Styles Dangerfield

12:30PM Fules Gold

2:00PM Gruvenwood