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Longfellow Days 2025! 02/02/25-02/28/25 at All Day

Longfellow Days 2025!

Explore the history and legacy of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and his ties to the Brunswick Community

200th Anniversary of Bowdoin’s Class of 1825

Longfellow Days joins Bowdoin College in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the notable Graduating Class of 1825, a group of accomplished writers including: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Jonathan Cilley, and other statesmen, lawyers, and  professionals who collectively brought the College a considerable amount of fame. 

Portrait of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1862, Painted by George Peter Alexander Healy, (1813-1894), Bowdoin College Museum of Art

 

Event Calendar: 

  • Sunday, February 2 at 1:00 PM ~ SUNDAY READINGS @ Fireplace Room, Curtis Memorial Library
    Part One: 1825 Poets & Writers – Gary Lawless, Kara Douglas and Linda Aldridge reading 19th-century poets, as
    well as sharing their own work.
  • Thursday, February 6 at 4:30 PM ~ TALK BY NICHOLAS BASBANES @ Kresge Hall at Bowdoin College
    The Longfellow biographer (Cross of Snow) speaks on “Meeting of the Minds: Longfellow, Hawthorne, and the
    Productive Influence of their Artistic Wives.” 
  • Sunday, February 9 at 1:00 PM ~ SUNDAY READINGS @ Fireplace Room, Curtis Memorial Library
    Part Two: 1925 Poets – As well as sharing their own poetry, Gibson Fay LeBlanc reads Robert Frost, Dawn Potter
    reads Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Mike Bove reads Langston Hughes.
  • Tuesday, February 11 at 11 AM ~ EKPHRASTIC POETRY WORKSHOP @ Zucker Seminar Room, Bowdoin College Museum of Art.  In David Sloan’s Poet As Painter workshop, participants will explore poetry inspired by art, then view the museum’s exhibit, and generate their own ekphrastic poetry.  
  • Wednesday, February 12 at 2 PM ~ COMMUNITY POETRY/OPEN MIC @ Merrymeeting Room, Thornton Oaks, 25 Thornton Way (off Baribeau).  Helene McGlauflin and David Sloan read their own poetry and host this one-hour informal verse-sharing session.  Bring a poem to share. Refreshments.
  • Thursday, February 13 at 2:30 PM ~ COMMUNITY POETRY/OPEN MIC @ Maine Lodge, The Highlands, 30 Governors Way, Topsham.  Helene McGlauflin and David Sloan read their own poetry and host this one-hour informal verse-sharing session.  Bring a poem to share. Refreshments.
  • Saturday, February 15 at 11 AM & 1 PM ~ TOURS OF THE CHAMBERLAIN HOUSE @ 226 Maine Street, Brunswick.  Gemma Cannon, author of Voices of the Night, will lead two 70-minute tours of the house, focusing on Henry’s early writing and his first wife, Mary. Each tour is limited to 15 people and Registration is Required. Please Email: outreach@pejepscot.org Subject: “LD Tour” Please give preferred time, registrant name(s), and a phone number.
  • Sunday, February 16 at 1:00 PM ~ SUNDAY READINGS @ Fireplace Room, Curtis Memorial Library
    Part Three: 2025 Tribute to Poets – Today we remember three Longfellow Days poets who departed in 2024: Sally
    Cowperthwaite reads poetry by her father Steve Cowperthwaite. Georgia Nigro reads work by her husband Rob
    Farnsworth. Maryli Tiemann reads poetry by Ruth Bookey and introduces Nicole Chvatal, reading her own work.
  • Wednesday, February 19 at 1 PM ~ WINTER WISDOM WITH JAMES McKENNA @ Morrell Room, Curtis Memorial Library.  Maine poet James McKenna will share his personal introductions to Longfellow and Edna Saint Vincent Millay, “My Two Grandmothers’ Differing Poetic Tastes.” Co-sponsored with MidCoast Senior College.
  • Friday, February 21 at 7:30 PM ~ POETRY WITH TAYLOR MALI @ Studzinski Hall at Bowdoin College  Taylor Mali, Bowdoin Class of 1987 and nationally recognized spoken word poet, performs an evening of poetry with three present Bowdoin student poets: King Weatherspoon, Chayma Charifi and Kaitlin Weiss.
  • Saturday, February 22 at 7:30 PM ~ CLASS OF 1825 TRIBUTE: EVENING OF MUSIC & POETRY @ Studzinski Hall at Bowdoin College.  Longfellow’s poetry set to music and voice, featuring compositions by Paul Sullivan, Stuart Gillespie, Ann MacDonald Diers, Jud Caswell, and Scott Woodruff. Performed by the combined Bowdoin Chamber Choir and chorus members from Brunswick High, and area community choirs. Directed by Stuart Gillespie and Will Bristol.
  • Sunday, February 23 at 10:00 AM ~ INTERFAITH SERVICE: The Inclusive Power of Poetry @ Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Middle Street.  Service led by Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos, Minister with Maryli Tiemann.  Music by the UUCB Choir under the direction of Will Bristol.
  • Sunday, February 23 at 1:00 PM ~ SUNDAY READINGS @ Fireplace Room, Curtis Memorial Library.  Part Four: Future Poets & Writers – Poet John Reinhart emcees readings by three poets who were part of the Portland Poetry Slam Team: Elle MacGilvray, Yashu Derisala, and Alex Wu.
  • Tuesday, February 25 at 2 PM~ Interpreting Three Poems @ Pejepscot History Center, 159 Park Row.  Join Karin Dillman to discuss three 19th- and 20th- century poems by Dickinson, Whitman, and William Carlos Williams. Refreshments. Registration is Required. Email: outreach@pejepscot.org with Subject: “Interpreting Three Poems.” Please include name(s) of registrants and a phone number. Co-Sponsored with Pejepscot History Center.
  • Wednesday, February 26 at 12 PM ~ Gallery Tours: Bowdoin College Museum of Art & Library @ Lobby, Bowdoin College Museum of Art.  A Longfellow Days tour of Bowdoin’s two special exhibitions: Poetic Truths: Hawthorne, Longfellow, and American Visual Culture, 1840-1880 at the art museum and then The Student Days of the Class of 1825 at the library.
  • Friday, February 28 at 5:30 PM ~ OPEN MIC & LONGFELLOW’S 218th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! @ Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Middle Street.  Open Mic with host Ren Bernier, a cappella music by Bowdoin’s “Longfellows,” and CAKE.  Come share your poem or another’s that you appreciate. 

 

Ongoing Poetry Events & Exhibitions at Bowdoin:

  •  “Poetry Across Maine” — a statewide poetry mapping project created by John Reinhart – add your poetry to
    place: www.poetryacrossmaine.com.
  • “Poetic Truths: Hawthorne, Longfellow, and American Visual Culture, 1840-1880,” on view February 6 through July 20, 2025 at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art
  • “Before They Were Famous: The Student Days of the Class of 1825,” on view January 27 through June 6, 2025 at
    the Hawthorne-Longfellow Library, Bowdoin College

For more information on all scheduled events, please visit https://www.uubrunswick.org/longfellow-days-2025/

Longfellow Days is an annual month-long cultural and community program, with support from Bowdoin College, Brunswick Downtown Association, Curtis Memorial Library, Nathaniel Davis Fund, Pejepscot History Center, The Senter Fund, and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick. Thanks to our sponsors, ALL events are Free and Open to the Public.

 

 

Longfellow Days: INTERFAITH SERVICE 02/23/25 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Longfellow Days: INTERFAITH SERVICE

INTERFAITH SERVICE

A service led by Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos, Minister with Maryli Tiemann and music by the UUCB Choir under the direction of Will Bristol

The Inclusive Power of Poetry

Longfellow Days’ interfaith service will explore poetry’s power to open hearts and minds to our inner selves, as well as to those unlike us in some way. Poetry has historically been an art that, among other things, expands empathy, connects us with the heart of human experiences, and has the potential to build a more inclusive and just community and world.

Visit the Bible Longfellow signed and donated to his church in 1878.

Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos is an ordained minister with over 20 years of professional experience in pastoral ministry and denominational leadership.  Rev. Amos holds plural ministerial standing in the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) where she was granted full fellowship in 2024, as well as the Metropolitan Community Churches where she was originally ordained in 2002. She is a preacher, activist, writer, singer, educator, fundraiser, and administrator with a passion for engaging others who are committed to spiritual growth, inclusive community, and social justice.

Maryli Tiemann is an educator and writer of essays and poems as well as reflections for area UU church services.  She helped to create Longfellow Days, and with the support and talents of Maine’s poets and fans of poetry, has continued to shepherd it over 21 years.

The UUCB Choir under the Direction of Will Bristol

02/23/25 at 11:00 am to 12:15 pm

Dance-Cardio Collab at Pink Parlor Studios in Bath!

Double the Studios, Double the Fun! Electric Cottage Collective & Pink Parlor Studios are teaming up to to bring you an unforgettable cardio dance experience! Get ready for hair flips and hip dips as we showcase two amazing studios right here in Bath and Brunswick!
 
For the Sunday, February 23rd class you can register at Pink Parlor Studios registration page at this link: https://www.pinkparlorstudios.com/classes
 
When:
*Sunday, Feb 23rd 11am–12:15pm at Pink Parlor Studios (Bath)
*Sunday, March 2nd 11am–12:15pm Electric Cottage Collective (Brunswick)
 
Bring your sneakers, water, and towel because we’re turning up the energy with Vybe and Body Language—two fierce cardio dance classes that’ll leave you feeling energized and fierce! Join us for this epic collaboration as we celebrate community, movement, and the joy of dance between our two fabulous studios. Let’s show the area what Bath and Brunswick have to offer! Spots are limited, so snag yours now and be part of the fun!
Longfellow Days: SUNDAY READINGS 02/23/25 at 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Longfellow Days: SUNDAY READINGS

Longfellow Days joins Bowdoin College in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the notable Graduating Class of 1825, which included two of the school’s most distinguished alumni: Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.  This year’s Sunday Readings are inspired by the Maine literary legacy they established and focus each week on a different century of American poetry.

SUNDAY READINGS,
Part Four:  Future Poets & Writers  Starting at 1:00 pm at the Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant Street, Brunswick

While spanning the centuries, this final entry in our readings honors & nurtures younger Maine poets’ writing and performance in 2025.  Poet John Reinhart emcees readings by three poets who were part of the Portland Poetry Slam Team: Elle MacGilvray, Yashu Derisala, & Alex Wu.

 

02/23/25 at 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Make it Scrappy! A Mini Quilt Adventure

Ready to get cozy with fabric and thread? Join us for a fun, hands-on quilting adventure where you’ll create a charming mini quilt—perfect as a mug rug, a mini masterpiece, or a sweet gift! This workshop is all about diving into the basics of quilting while having a blast with fellow fabric lovers.
 
 
You’ll learn:
Hand Piecing – Stitching by hand has never been so satisfying!
Quarter-Inch Seams – Master this tiny but mighty trick for perfect patches.
Basting – The key to keeping it all together.
Big Stitch Quilting – Add a personal touch with bold, visible stitches.
Binding – Finish your quilt with style and flair.
 
Bring your favorite fabric scraps (the more colorful, the better! Also make sure this fabric is not stretchy**), a needle, and some thread. This is a laid-back space to chat, stitch, and share ideas with fellow quilting enthusiasts—whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just getting started. Let’s get scrappy, have fun, and make something special!
 

Your Host:

Maddy Magnuson (they/them) is a California-raised Maine transplant, with a lifelong love of sewing and quilting. Raised by their mom in Sacramento, Maddy crafted everything from Halloween costumes to prom dresses. After moving to Maine for college, they made their first hand-quilted masterpiece—a farm scene—for their boss. A sewing hiatus followed, but in 2022, Maddy rediscovered their quilting passion with an Intro to Quilting class, quickly cranking out 8 quilts using a secondhand machine. Now, they create colorful, one-of-a-kind quilts for loved ones. When not quilting, Maddy can be found chasing their toddler, gardening, hiking, or advocating for inclusive sex ed at Maine Family Planning. They live in Bath with their family and a menagerie of pets!
Happy Hour @ OTTO Everyday! 02/23/25 at 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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Nervous System Reset Yoga Classes 02/23/25 at 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Nervous System Reset Yoga Classes

Nervous System Reset is a Yoga class for all levels. This class will focus on seeking a gentle yet effective evening movement to unwind and rejuvenate. Recenter yourself and rewind to a restful state.

Whether you’re new to exercise or an experienced yogi practitioner, this class offers a supportive environment for all to restore balance and find your center.

What to Bring: comfortable, breathable clothing that allows for movement on a yoga mat

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