Events - Sep 8 23

09/07/23 - 09/08/23 at All Day

Dialogue Groups About Racism Starting Soon

About 150 people from the Brunswick area have now participated in the Sacred Ground program of conversations about race and racism. The feedback has been that it is an eye-opening and deeply moving experience. Each group consists of 6-8 participants and two trained facilitators, who meet together over eleven sessions to discuss films and other materials, creating a space conducive to honest sharing and deep listening. While this program began in the Episcopal Church, our version is not religious in nature (really!). Sacred Ground is for anyone who wants to understand racism more clearly and envision how we might move forward in a different way. Please join us!

Group A: Mondays (9/11, 10/2, 10/23, 11/13, 12/11, 1/8, 1/29, 2/26, 3/18, 4/8, 4/29) from 1:30-3:00pm at Curtis Library

Group B: Tuesdays (9/19, 10/10, 10/31, 11/28, 12/19, 1/9, 1/30, 2/27, 3/19, 4/9, 4/30) from 1:00-2:30pm at Curtis Library

Group C: Tuesdays (10/10, 10/31, 11/28, 12/19, 1/9, 1/30, 2/27, 3/19, 4/9, 4/30, 5/21) from 10:00-11:30am at Curtis Library

Email SacredGroundME@gmail.com or visit our website at https://stpaulsmaine.org/learning-sacred-ground-new/ for more information or to register.

09/08/23 - 09/09/23 at All Day

Dialogue Groups About Racism Starting Soon

Group A: Mondays (9/11, 10/2, 10/23, 11/13, 12/11, 1/8, 1/29, 2/26, 3/18, 4/8, 4/29) from 1:30-3:00pm at Curtis Library

Group B: Tuesdays (9/19, 10/10, 10/31, 11/28, 12/19, 1/9, 1/30, 2/27, 3/19, 4/9, 4/30) from 1:00-2:30pm at Curtis Library

Group C: Tuesdays (10/10, 10/31, 11/28, 12/19, 1/9, 1/30, 2/27, 3/19, 4/9, 4/30, 5/21) from 10:00-11:30am at Curtis Library

Email SacredGroundME@gmail.com or visit our website at https://stpaulsmaine.org/learning-sacred-ground-new/ for more information or to register.

09/08/23 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Brunswick Farmers' Market

Tuesday and Friday on the Brunswick Town Mall, between Maine Street & Park Row Brunswick, Maine

8 AM – 1 PM

09/08/23 at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Points of View hosting "Transitions"

Points of View Artists closes their 2023 season with Transitions, a group exhibit in diverse media that reflects the vibrant colors of our Maine autumn.

Exhibit: Sept 5 – Oct 6.

Reception: Friday, September 8; 5-7 pm.

Gallery location and hours: 18 Pleasant Street; 9 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday.

FMI: povartistsmaine.com; 207-373-9300

09/08/23 at 9:30 am - 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.

09/08/23 at 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

2nd Friday Brunswick! ArtWalk, Music, Theater

Brunswick’s Downtown ArtWalk!

Please join us as host a variety of artists and musicians, and entertainers, for FOUR 2nd Friday ArtWalks. See the art and meet the artists along Maine Street and beyond, visit our unique and artistic shops, and enjoy Brunswick’s many outside and inside dining opportunities! Event festivities will include an ArtWalk with artist displays outside on the sidewalks and in several downtown galleries, retail shops, and restaurants. 2nd Friday Brunswick will occur from 4 to 7 p.m. on June 9, July 14, August 11 and September 8.

Artists interested in participating in 2nd Friday Brunswick can register for a small fee. Registration for each date will close one week prior to the event. Register here. Email admin@brunswickdowntown.org or call 207-729-4439 with questions.

Businesses hosting artists:

Spindleworks: Hosting an opening reception for the art exhibition ‘Game Show’ during the September 2^nd Friday ArtWalk from 4-7 pm.

Curtis Memorial Library is hosting Linda Koch, Sebascodegan Designs with an Artist’s Reception on Friday, September 8 from 4 to 7:00 pm. Morrell Meeting Room.

The Mix – Showing the works of 25 local artists throughout the summer... Get your dancing shoes on and come to The Mix for a night of art, music and fun! Plot Twist Pretzel food truck will be here peddling their delicious, fresh pretzels. Also Rockin’ the Block with Eight Balls Band!

Bayview Gallery – Hosting a solo show for Brunswick native, Holly Lombardo. The exhibit, Holly Lombardo: Coastal Visions, features new paintings of Lombardo’s impressions of the Mid-Coast.

Root Rind & Petal – Featuring hand crafted Wire Wrapped Jewelry by Mostly Maine Wire Wraps, 8 Pleasant Street.

Barter Art House: “Parts and Pieces” from the “GEAR” art installation. Smaller odds and ends, a worm hoe and bucket, a lobster measure, a trap, some found object pieces, etc. lumped together. Opens in June.

Maíz: Will be offering food and drink samples of a variety of our regular menu items and *extended* happy hour from 6-8 pm! Also hosting DJ Sergio will be playing outside this month!

Points of View Artists closes their 2023 season with Transitions, a group exhibit in diverse media that reflects the vibrant colors of our Maine autumn. Exhibit: Sept 5 – Oct 6. Reception: Friday, September 8; 5 – 7 pm. Gallery : 18 Pleasant Street; 9 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday. FMI: povartistsmaine.com; 207-373-9300.

Lemont Block Collective – Art, Maine-made crafts, antiques, furniture, and vinyl, in the heart of Brunswick. Open until 7 PM.
Joanna Morris – Jomo Pottery: Nature-inspired ceramic sculptures and functional pottery will set up on the sidewalk.

Frank Brockman Gallery: Exhibition Collective, 68 Maine Street. Also hosting Doug VanKampen on the sidewalk with leather goods

The Theater Project: Playing for Laughs Improv Comedy Show performing in front of Little Dog at 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30.

Bolos: Hosts Brian Martin from 4 – 7 PM during 2nd Friday Brunswick. Brian has 20+ years performing music, with 5 years solo. Playing a wide range of music, mostly 80s/90s pop & rock with some country, classic rock and current tunes mixed in. Happy Hour is 3 – 5 pm.

September POP UP ARTISTS:

200 Faces – Custom, hand-painted pet portraits done from photographs.

Abagail Putnam – Painted wooden fish art.

Alpine + Aspen – Crochet Items

Art By Tam Veilleux – Mixed media

Ashley Wiencek – Natural beauty products, Sewn & fiber related items

Auspicious Citrus, Bill Guddeck – Auspicious Citrus Poetry! On-the-Spot, prompt inspired poems just for you!

Big Weirdo Prints – Linocut relief prints inspired by nature and folk lore.

Blooming Blossoms – Hand sewn synthetic flower hair accessories.

Chelsey Dodd – Hand-sculpted, unique, and one-of-a-kind clay jewelry and accessories. I also have wire-wrapped jewelry and clay home goods

Chicken Scratch Designs, Denise Meiler – Gilded Maine Oyster Shells. Oyster Ring Dishes, Wall Art, Wreathes, Charms and more.

Debbie Hamilton – Illustrated sheet music, cards, walking sticks, paintings, all produced by the artist.

Erin Carmody Printed and framed digital drawings (for this event).

H Monique Designs – unique handmade silver & bronze lost wax cast & repurposed copper jewelry

Harpswell Husky Photos – Prints and Notecards of the Midcoast of Maine.

Jami Fowler – Ceramic jewelry, wind chimes and sun catchers

Jane Knox – nature photographs are up close images of flowers and birds at unusual angles.

Janet Elkins Murphy – Maine theme acrylic paintings (birches, sailboats, dinghies)

Jennuine Creations, Jennifer Merz – Maine inspired collages, paintings, prints, personally-signed picture-books!

Jessica Wade – Unique handmade gifts and crafts: Jewelry

Judith Haas – Intuitive abstract watercolor

Kaitie Bubier Art – Maine artist. Painting everyday subject matter while emphasizing color and pattern.

Karl Saila – Fine art, prints and note cards.

Kate Flora – Maine Crime Writers cover the waterfront in the the crime writing genre including cozies, dark, YA, police procedurals, true crime, and stories.

Maine Point of View – Acrylic Maine Landscapes and GiClee prints and cards

Matt Cost– Writer of histories and mysteries. The Mainely Mystery series is set in Brunswick.

Mere Point Soleil – Handmade, using all-natural waxes and clean fragrances infused with essential oils

Michelle Di Emedio – Handmade jewelry

Mudline Pottery – Second generation potter specializing in crystalline and hand carved tile work.

Rabbit’s Foot Farm – Soap, shampoo bars, herbal skincare ( salve, bath tea, hair rinse, lip balm, essential oils, tick spray, & more)

Richard Stark – Metalsmith silver, copper and gold jewelry

Rick Simonds – Two Published murder mysteries and one thriller published.

Rising Son Photography – Photography, beaded jewelry made with those photos

Secha Beane – Small batch handmade CBD bath and beauty products.

Sidney Santerre – Paintings, prints, and stickers loosely inspired by the natural world with eye catching color

Tori Curtis – Screen Porch Designs – Encaustic painting and screen printed goods focusing on on Maine wildlife and landscapes.

Wayne Sanford – Maine hardwood carved and polished into visual and tactile art.

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

4:30 – 6:30

DOORYARDERS

Cool As A Moose, 128 Maine Street

Playing a mix of originals and Rock/R & B covers: Sam and Dave, Joe Jackson, Elvis Costello, the Clash, and others.

4:00 – 7:00

BRIAN MARTIN at BOLOS 76 Dunlap Street

Solo musician playing a wide range of music at BOLOS. Happy hour is 3-5 PM.

4:00 – 5:00

MICHAEL BALL

In front of the Tontine Mall

Guitarist/Singer offering a nostalgic blend of OFM (Old Farts Music).

4:00 – 7:00

OFF THEIR ROCKERS

Bank of America Patio, 110 Maine Street

An eclectic rock-and-roll band supporting non-profits and having fun!

4:30 – 7:00

EIGHT BALLS BAND at The Mix, 53 Maine Street

Eight Balls Band will be rocking on the corner from 4:30 until dusk at The Mix!

5:30 • 6:30

THE THEATER PROJECT

87 Maine Street (prev. Little Dog)

Playing for Laughs – Improv troupe.

5:30 – 7:00

CATHIE PETERSON & NAT HUSSEY

In front of the Tontine Mall

Duo playing: Lucinda Williams, CSNY, Robert Palmer, Fleetwood Mac, & more.

6:15 – 6:45

MAGICIAN NOAH PULSIFER

In front of Richard’s, 115 Maine Street

6:30 – 8:30

DJ Sergio at MAIZ , 11 Pleasant Street

Appearing every Friday at Maíz throughout the summer!

Thanks to our sponsors for their generous support!

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09/08/23 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Live Music at Flight Deck

Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at 6PM through September at Flight Deck. With a mix of acoustic, folk, and rock- there will be something for everyone! To find out who is playing, visit Flight Deck’s Facebook page.