Events - Jul 23 23

07/23/23 at All Day

Registration for new Dialogue Groups

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

07/23/23 at 9:30 am to 5:00 pm

Free Exhibit - ROBERT McCLOSKEY: The Art of Wonder

Curtis Memorial Library is hosting a free exhibit of nearly 70 original illustrations from Robert McCloskey’s iconic Maine-based children’s books – ONE MORNING IN MAINE, TIME OF WONDER, BURT DOW DEEP-WATER MAN, and turning 75 this year . . . BLUEBERRIES FOR SAL, as well as the Boston classic MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS.

The exhibit is open during library hours, and includes special programming throughout, including readings from Sal McCloskey herself, and drawing workshops led by co-presenters the Illustration Institute. Supported by the STK Foundation, Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shops, L.L.Bean and Bath Savings Bank. Images on loan from the May Massee Collection, Special Archives, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas. See full schedule at www.curtislibrary.com/mccloksey.

07/23/23 at 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Walking Tour: Garrison Hill Farm, Harpswell

Pejepscot History Center’s Summer Walking Tour Series

Garrison Hill Farm, Harpswell with Spike Haible

Sunday, July 23rd, 1pm

Garrison Hill Farm was one of Harpswell’s last dairy farms and the site of an early fort overlooking Harpswell Sound. Situated high on a ridge, the tour showcases the house and some of its early features as well as the barns with milking stalls and other vintage equipment. The view is magnificent and tour attendees receive a special commemorative gift!

Tickets: $8 PHC Members; $12 General Admission

07/23/23 at 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Bowdoin International Music Festival: Kim Kashkashian

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.

Hailed as “an artist who combines a probing, restless intellect with enormous beauty of tone,” Ms. Kashkashians’ work as performing and recording artist and pedagogue has been recognized worldwide.

She won the coveted Grammy Award for her recording of Ligeti and Kurtag solo viola works in 2013, and received the George Peabody Medal and Switzerland’s Golden Bow Award for her contributions to music. In 2016, she was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and in 2020, was named an Honorary member of the Royal Academy of Music.

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.