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People Plus Senior Health Expo - Registration Open 08/02/23 at All Day

People Plus Senior Health Expo - Registration Open

Registration is now open for the 12th annual People Plus Senior Health Expo, in partnership with Spectrum Generations, to be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Brunswick Recreation Center in Brunswick from 9 am – 1 pm. Both sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available with space for up to 70 vendor tables. Last year’s highly successful gathering, the first in-person Expo since 2019, drew about 600 participants and nearly 80 businesses, services and programs were represented.

Thank you to our lead Partners for this year: Coastal Landing Retirement Community, Gateway Retirement Solutions, Kennebec Pharmacy + Home Care, Mid Coast-Parkview Health, Maine Health, Priority Real Estate Group, Rusty Lantern Market, and Spectrum Generations, plus Sponsors Avita of Brunswick & Sunnybrook, Brackett Funeral Home, Maine Community Bank, and Insurance & Retirement Solutions.

Registration deadline is September 15, 2023 (Sponsor deadline to “be on the bag” is September 1)! Visit www.peopleplusmaine.org for more information including registration form and sponsorship opportunities or call 729-0757.

Kindred Variations at Points of View 08/02/23 at 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Kindred Variations at Points of View

Kindred Variations features original prints and photographic variations of those prints by Points of View artist Judith Long and guest artist Burke Long.  The Second Floor Gallery hosts Remembering Mildred Johnson.

Reception: Friday, August 11; 5-7 pm.
Exhibit: July 31-Sept 1, 9 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday. 
FMI: povartistsmaine.com;   207-373-9300

Free Exhibit - ROBERT McCLOSKEY: The Art of Wonder 08/02/23 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.
Summer in the Arctic 2023 08/02/23 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Summer in the Arctic 2023

Arctic Story Time and Activity – Wednesdays  | 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

July 5 – August 2, 2023

July 5
Winter Sleep, by Sean Taylor and Alex Morss

July 12
The Collectors, by Alice Feagan

July 19
The Pencil, by Susan Avingak

July 26
The Raven and the Loon, by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley

August 2
Charlie and the Blanket Toss, by Tricia Brown

FREE and Open to the Public.

*Please note that the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum has moved into its new home in the John and Lile Gibbons Center for Arctic Studies on the Bowdoin campus.

Bowdoin International Music Festival at Highland Green 08/02/23 at 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Bowdoin International Music Festival at Highland Green

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. 

Join us for the Bowdoin International Music Festival’s Community Concert Series! Talented young artists will engage with audiences at non-traditional venues throughout the Midcoast region and perform a variety of classical chamber repertoire. Learn more at bowdoinfestival.org/community-concerts or 207-373-1400.

Calling all Highland Green residents! Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music featuring talented Festival Young Artists. Community concerts typically feature a variety of classical repertoire and last 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Healthy Weight for a Lifetime Open House 08/02/23 at 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Healthy Weight for a Lifetime Open House

Offered by the Mid Coast Center for Community Health & Wellness, Healthy Weight for a Lifetime is a 10-week mindful living program that focuses on creating a long-term solution for weight loss by addressing the emotional, physical and nutritional issues contributing to obesity.

Join us for a FREE open house on Wednesday, August 2 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Get introduced to the program and learn how the Healthy Weight for a Lifetime program can help you reach your weight loss goals.

Please call (207) 373-6585 for more information and to register.

Music on the Mall Summer Concert Series 08/02/23 at 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Music on the Mall Summer Concert Series

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. Hosted by the Brunswick Downtown Association!

August 2 concert features:
The Joint Chiefs

Summer 2023 concert schedule:

DATEBAND/PERFORMER
June 26BLUES BUZZARDS - Classics, current and past.
July 3 The Clements Brothers - The Clements Brothers are George and Charles Clements and they play and write music together for you!
July 10 Jimmy Jo and the Jumbol’Ayuhs - Based in Phippsburg, the Jumbol'Ayuhs serve up music from Cajun Louisiana with a Downeast accent.
July 17The Cobblestones - Playing a variety of songs from artists such as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Natalie Merchant, Mellencamp, CCR, Fleetwood Mac, Bonnie Raitt and many more.
July 24Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations- A powerful mix of Motown/Memphis Soul Music
July 31Pete Kilpatrick - Brunswick based indie singer/songwriter Pete Kilpatrick has released eight studio albums
August 7Bonnie Edwards & The Practical Cats -The Practical Cats are an eclectic group of seasoned musicians that know how to lay down a groove!
August 14Maine State Music Theatre
Performing songs from a variety of exciting shows!
*Concert begins at 5:30!
August 21Breaking Strings - Maine's premier Bluegrass Band.
August 28Dirty McCurdy - A rockin "4-piece Power Trio" that packs a whole road case full of musical spiked-punch with implements of melodic carnage like Bagpipes, Saxophone, Banjo, Keyboards, Flute, Fiddle, and Blues Harp.

 
Find updates on our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/brunswickdowntown
In the case of inclement weather, check back for updates. 

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2023 Supporting Sponsors:

June 28 concert plus the Aug. 16 & Aug. 30 concerts

 

 

 

 

July 12 concert

 

 

 

July 26 & Aug. 9 concerts

 

 

 

 

 

August 2 concert

 

 

 

July 5 concert

 

 

 

 

July 19 concert

 

 

 

 

Aug. 23 concert

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact director@brunswickdowntown.org

Bowdoin International Music Festival: Milhaud, Pinto Correia, Walker, & Brahms 08/02/23 at 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Bowdoin International Music Festival: Milhaud, Pinto Correia, Walker, & Brahms

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 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.

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