Events - Jul 10 23

Growing to Give is a non-profit farm in Brunswick whose mission is to grow and donate organically certified vegetables to our community members in need while educating and practicing climate-friendly farming.

Similar to a walk-a-thon, for the Green Thumb Challenge you commit to work a three-hour shift on our nonprofit farm in Brunswick and find supporters to sponsor your volunteer time. Groups and teams are welcome, and it makes the time go quicker. Each person and/or team is encouraged to raise $500. Snacks and drinks will be provided and there are prizes for the highest fundraisers. We can’t wait to host you!

4 Times to Garden with us:

• Friday, July 7 1:00- 4:00
• Saturday, July 8 11:00- 2:00
• Saturday, July 8 12:00- 3:00
• Tuesday, July 11 1:00- 4:00

Not only is your gardening work incredibly helpful, your generous donations support our mission. 

Visit givebutter.com/greenthumb23 to sign up and start fundraising today!

For more details, please email Patty Carton: patty@growingtogive.farm. Growing to Give is located at 30 E. Coxon Road, Brunswick, Maine 04011.

Dialogue Groups About Racism are Now Enrolling for Fall 2023!

We all want to see improvements in the racial disparities in our society, but it can be difficult to have deep, meaningful conversations about these issues. The Sacred Ground program uses discussion groups led by trained facilitators in order to make this conversation safer and more impactful. Groups of 6-9 participants and two trained facilitators meet for 90 minutes over the course of eleven sessions. During this time they watch and discuss films exploring the history of racism in American society and begin to envision a different future together. Roughly 150 people in the Brunswick area have participated in these groups so far, and the feedback has been so positive that we are starting additional groups in the fall. We plan to offer both in-person groups (at Curtis Library) and Zoom groups at a variety of times. We hope you will join the conversation!

Please note: While this program began in The Episcopal Church, these groups are specifically designed to be interfaith and are NOT religious in nature.

Learn more and register at stpaulsmaine.org/learning-sacred-ground-new

or by contacting our Program Coordinator at SacredGroundME@gmail.com

Something Old, Something New is a collaboration by Points of View artist Barbara Bean and guest artist Rita Erskine.  Novel combinations of materials create engaging and interactive art surprises.  Exhibit: July 3-28.

Reception and demonstration: Friday, July 14; 5-7 pm.   
Gallery location & hours: 18 Pleasant Street; 9 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday.
FMI: povartistsmaine.com;   207-373-9300

June 26 – August 4: Each summer, musicians from the world’s finest conservatories and ensembles gather in Brunswick at the Bowdoin International Music Festival Concertgoers will enjoy evening chamber music at Studzinski Recital Hall every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, in addition to Sunday matinees on July 9 and 23. On July 14 and Aug. 4, Crooker Theater will host the festival orchestra alongside guest concerto soloists. Additionally, the Festival presents dozens of free student performances, masterclasses, and community events. Learn more at bowdoinfestival.org/events or 207-373-1400. 

The Ying Quartet occupies a position of unique prominence in the classical music world, combining brilliantly communicative performances with a fearlessly imaginative view of chamber music in today’s world. Now in its third decade, the Quartet has established itself as an ensemble of the highest musical qualifications. Their performances regularly take place in many of the world’s most important concert halls; at the same time, the Quartet’s belief that concert music can also be a meaningful part of everyday life has also drawn the foursome to perform in settings as diverse as the workplace, schools, juvenile prisons, and the White House. In fact, the Ying Quartet’s constant quest to explore the creative possibilities of the string quartet has led it to an unusually diverse array of musical projects and interests.

The Festival is committed to providing its viewers with meaningful dialogue through music. Our free livestreaming program increases the accessibility of world-class chamber music to all. Thank you for considering a gift to the Festival to help us continue to provide livestreaming for free. Enjoy our free livestream at bowdoinfestival.org/festivalive.