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SUMMARY:Open Mic & Longfellow's 219th Birthday Celebration (Longfellow Days)
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Open Mic with host Ren Bernier\, a cappella music by Bowdoin’s “Longfellows\,” and BIRTHDAY CAKE.  Come share your poem or another’s that you appreciate. \nSign up begins at 5:15.  Guidelines: One Page\, Limit of 25 Readers. \nVisit the Bible Longfellow signed and donated to his church in 1878. \n  \nLongfellow Days Website
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/open-mic-longfellows-219th-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art & Culture
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Service: One Way to Embody Resilience (Longfellow Days)
DESCRIPTION:Our annual interfaith Longfellow Days service explores how discovering and using your voice purposefully is one way of embodying resilience. Come for the poetry\, the music\, the community\, and the opportunity to make connections. Service led by Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos\, Minister. \nVisit the Bible Longfellow signed and donated to his church in 1878. \n  \nRev. 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. \n  \nLongfellow Days Website
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/interfaith-service-one-way-to-embody-resilience/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art & Culture
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T140000
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SUMMARY:Winter Wisdom: A Poet’s Dilemma (Longfellow Days)
DESCRIPTION:Highlighting our “Finding Your Voice” theme\, we focus on the poet’s extra challenge:  Sharing a poem aloud! This presentation offers video of famous poets\, readings and insights by local poets in-person\, followed by your questions and discussion.  Co-sponsored with Midcoast Senior College. \n  \nLongfellow Days Website
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/winter-wisdom-a-poets-dilemma/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T213000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Pejepscot Station
DESCRIPTION:The UUCB Concerts for a Cause series presents the local favorite bluegrass band\, Pejepscot Station\, on Saturday\, January 17th at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick\, 1 Middle Street\, Brunswick to raise money for local charities. \nBased in the village of Pejepscot (in Topsham\, ME)\, Pejepscot Station has performed throughout southern Maine since forming in 2011. Their repertoire is a mix of traditional and contemporary bluegrass\, Americana\, and some “bluegrassified” folk and country songs. Wide vocal harmonies and an informal and relaxed stage presence make for an enjoyable and fun show appropriate for all. \nThe idea of a band started in 1972 when Satch and Ren\, then in high school\, began noodling around with the banjo and guitar. Later in 1977 during their college days\, “Lonesome” Jim joined up with Ren\, and the pair performed at a couple venues. Fast forward to July 4th\, 2011 (34 years later!)\, Ren\, Satch and Jim played for another unpaid gig at the July 4th lobster bake in Pejepscot and decided to get the band back together. \nIn the spring of 2013 a new bass player\, Cherie\, joined Pejepscot Station\, adding her considerable talent and abundant joy to the band. Her outstanding bass playing is coupled with her singing of lead and harmony vocals. In 2019\, Russ Donahue joined and added depth to the band with his crisp mandolin and guitar work\, and his harmony and lead vocals.\nAudiences feel right at home and always enjoy the great music and silly banter. The fun the band has is contagious. Pejepscot Station gets your toes tapping\, gets you laughing\, and plants a song or two in your head for the trip home. \nTickets are $25 in advance\, $30 at the door\, and $10 for students/children. Available at the church office (729-8515)\, Gulf of Maine Books\, or online at https://ticketstripe.com/bluegrass.
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/an-evening-with-pejepscot-station/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Live Music,Nonprofit
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SUMMARY:Side Door Coffeehouse January
DESCRIPTION:The Side Door Coffeehouse is a venue for local musicians and others (professional and amateur) to share their talents\, and for residents and visitors of the Midcoast community to enjoy great entertainment and conversation in a relaxed setting. Organized by a group of volunteers from the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick\, the Side Door Coffeehouse operates on the second Friday of every month except August. \nAdmission is $12 for adults and free for children 17 and under. \nThe Friday\, January 9th installment will feature: \n\nOpen Mic signup at 6:45 pm\nOpen Mic at 7:00\nKat Logan– 8:30-9:30 pm.\nKat Logan is a singer songwriter with influences from folk\, americana\, Celtic\, blues and jazz accompaniment.\n\nKat has played with many different groups such as Driftwood and Meteora. She is currently working as a solo musician\, and plays on piano and guitar\, accompanying her own tunes and favorites.
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/side-door-coffeehouse-january/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining,Entertainment
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T143000
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SUMMARY:Sean Fleming and Red Hot Peppers Band - Ragtime from its Beginnings
DESCRIPTION:Midcoast Senior College presents its free speaker series\, Winter Wisdom\, sponsored by The Highlands of Topsham. Sean and his ensemble return for an exploration of the evolution of ragtime through the early part of the 20th century. Sean Fleming is a keyboard artist\, accompanist and arranger who performs with over ten choral and instrument groups and has been a guest artist with many more.
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/sean-fleming-and-red-hot-peppers-band-ragtime-from-its-beginnings/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T213000
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SUMMARY:Side Door Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:The Side Door Coffeehouse is a venue for local musicians and others (professional and amateur) to share their talents\, and for residents and visitors of the Midcoast community to enjoy great entertainment and conversation in a relaxed setting. Organized by a group of volunteers from the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick\, the Side Door Coffeehouse operates on the second Friday of every month except August. \nAdmission is $12 for adults and free for children 17 and under. \nThe Friday\, November 14th installment will feature:\nOpen Mic signup at 6:45 pm\nOpen Mic at 7:00\nKat Logan– 8:30-9:30 pm.\nKat Logan is a singer songwriter with influences from folk\, americana\, Celtic\, blues and jazz accompaniment.\nKat has played with many different groups such as Driftwood and Meteora. She is currently working as a solo musician\, and plays on piano and guitar\, accompanying her own tunes and favorites.
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/side-door-coffeehouse/2025-12-23/2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art & Culture,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T170000
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SUMMARY:Side Door Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:The Side Door Coffeehouse is a venue for local musicians and others (professional and amateur) to share their talents\, and for residents and visitors of the Midcoast community to enjoy great entertainment and conversation in a relaxed setting. Organized by a group of volunteers from the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick\, the Side Door Coffeehouse operates on the second Friday of every month except August. \nAdmission is $12 for adults and free for children 17 and under. \nThe Friday\, November 14th installment will feature:\nOpen Mic signup at 6:45 pm\nOpen Mic at 7:00\nKat Logan– 8:30-9:30 pm.\nKat Logan is a singer songwriter with influences from folk\, americana\, Celtic\, blues and jazz accompaniment.\nKat has played with many different groups such as Driftwood and Meteora. She is currently working as a solo musician\, and plays on piano and guitar\, accompanying her own tunes and favorites.
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/side-door-coffeehouse/2025-12-23/1/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art & Culture,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000
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SUMMARY:Annual UUCB Holiday Fair
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 6\, 9:00-3:00 \nThe spirit of the season awaits you at the ever-popular Holiday Fair at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick. The aroma of delicious soups and baked goods and the sound of live music will welcome shoppers. The beauty of handmade creations of vendors and crafters will decorate the sanctuary. Freshly created holiday wreaths will add their fragrance in the lobby. Whether it be gently used tools\, books\, or household items\, everyone is sure to discover an unexpected perfect find in the White Elephant room. The room with gently used jewelry will once again be filled with treasures. Enjoy a day of holiday spirit at this festive event. \nUUCB is located at 1 Middle Street\, Brunswick at the corner of Pleasant and Middle Streets where the Holiday Moose will welcome you on Saturday\, December 6.
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/annual-uucb-holiday-fair/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual,Holiday,Live Music,Nonprofit,Shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T203000
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SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil
DESCRIPTION:LOCAL CONGREGATIONS TO HOST TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE SERVICE\nThursday\, November 20 @ 7 pm \nBy a recent count\, at least twenty-five transgender or gender variant lives have been lost in the United States since this time last year. Those are just the murders that have been made known\, and in the context of the anti-trans focus of the current administration\, we know that underreporting is a fact. Many victims of transphobic violence never have their deaths publicly acknowledged. With the recent bombardment of anti-trans legislation aimed to suppress the trans and gender variant community in this country\, the acknowledgement of these tragic deaths is all the more critical. Now\, more than ever\, it is important to speak their names and honor their memories. To this end\, local churches and nonprofit organizations are joining together to host a Transgender Day of Remembrance gathering in Brunswick on Thursday\, November 20. \nWHAT IS TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE? \nTransgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith began Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) in 1999. TDOR began as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester\, a transgender woman who was killed in Alliston\, Massachusetts in 1998. The vigil also commemorated all the transgender and gender variant lives lost to anti-Trans violence in the time following Rita Hester’s murder. Thus began an important tradition that has become the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance observed throughout the world on November 20th. \nTDOR founder Gwendolyn Ann Smith says\, “Transgender Day of Remembrance seeks to highlight the losses we face due to anti-transgender bigotry and violence. I am no stranger to the need to fight for our rights\, and the right to simply exist is first and foremost. With so many seeking to erase transgender people — sometimes in the most brutal ways possible — it is vitally important that those we lose are remembered\, and that we continue to fight for justice.” \nHOW CAN I GET INVOLVEC IN THE TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE? \nJoin organizers from the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick; First Universalist Church of Yarmouth; Beth Israel Congregation of Bath; First Parish Church in Brunswick; the Sexuality\, Women\, and Gender Center from Bowdoin College and the Brunswick Pride Committee in a service to honor the transgender and gender variant lives lost this year to transphobic violence. \nThis Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday\, November 20 at the UU Church of Brunswick located at 1 Middle St. in Brunswick.\nWhile this vigil is being held at a church\, it is led and supported by both religious leaders and community members. This TDOR vigil is open to all who support the transgender and gender variant community.
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/transgender-day-of-remembrance-vigil/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual,Community Events,Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T213000
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SUMMARY:Side Door Coffeehouse November Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Side Door Coffeehouse is a venue for local musicians and others (professional and amateur) to share their talents\, and for residents and visitors of the Midcoast community to enjoy great entertainment and conversation in a relaxed setting. Organized by a group of volunteers from the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick\, the Side Door Coffeehouse operates on the second Friday of every month except August. \nAdmission is $12 for adults and free for children 17 and under. \nThe Friday\, November 14th\, installment will feature:\nOpen Mic signup at 6:45 pm\nOpen Mic at 7:00\nTom Clukey – 8:30-9:30 pm. \nSinger-songwriter and Saco resident\, Tom Clukey\, is originally from the small town of St. Albans. He was introduced to music at an early age and played in the school band in elementary school through college.\nClukey won a karaoke contest at Spare Time Entertainment in Portland. “I never fancied myself a singer\,” but the win sparked a confidence and a new interest in singing\, and with the prize money he purchased a guitar.\nHe started performing in local venues\, and then a few years ago decided to take making music more seriously and began writing songs. As the winner of the Wildwood Studio Songwriting Contest\, he was awarded $500 in studio time\, and as the winner of The Studio Portland Singer/Songwriter Contest\, he was awarded a live recording session.\nHis style is rooted in country and folk\, with relatable lyrics that reflect working through the struggles and challenges of everyday life. Among his musical influences are Chris Stapleton\, Tyler Childers and John Denver.
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/side-door-coffeehouse-november-edition/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T153000
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SUMMARY:VentiCordi Chamber Music presents\, ‘IMAGINE’
DESCRIPTION:This evocative musical experience invites you into two extraordinary sound worlds—one unfinished\, the other timeless. \nBegin with Arnold Schönberg’s Ein Stelldichein (A Rendezvous)\, a rarely heard early work shimmering with late-Romantic color and mystery. Though incomplete\, it offers a tantalizing glimpse into the young composer’s expressive voice. \nThen\, journey into the transcendent with Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time\, written during his imprisonment in a WWII camp. Scored for an unusual ensemble of piano\, clarinet\, violin\, and cello\, this masterpiece is a meditation on eternity\, faith\, and the resilience of the human spirit. Let this evening of profound beauty and emotional depth transport you beyond the boundaries of time and sound. \nPlease join us at 1:00 for a pre-concert panel discussion of the fascinating story behind Messiaen’s remarkable work.
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/venticordi-chamber-music-presents-imagine/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art & Culture,Entertainment,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T213000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Fred Small
DESCRIPTION:The UUCB Concerts for a Cause series presents the renowned singer-songwriter\, Fred Small\, on Saturday\, November 8th at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick\, 1 Middle Street\, Brunswick to raise money for Oasis Free Clinics and the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project. \nFred Small is a singer\, songwriter\, and song leader whose music inspires\, heals\, and empowers. He sings powerful ballads of hope in hard times. His songs illuminate the goodness and courage of all kinds of people. \nA Unitarian Universalist parish minister for nearly two decades\, Fred is also a singer-songwriter and environmental lawyer. In 2015 he left parish ministry to devote his energies to organizing for environmental\, racial\, and social justice. Currently he is the Minister for Climate Justice at the Arlington Street Church in Boston and is once again doing concerts for his many fans. \nNamed by Pete Seeger as one of America’s best songwriters\, Fred Small “sings songs of conscience in the tradition of Woody Guthrie\, Phil Ochs\, and Tom Paxton. When you hear Fred’s message of love\, unity\, and respect for others and the environment\, you will be lifted and moved by his words and music. \nFred’s inclusive lullaby of unconditional love\, “Everything Possible\,” has become a standard of LGBT choruses worldwide and is now a celebrated children’s picture book. His anthem “Peace Is” is sung in worship\, in schools\, and on the streets. Fred’s classic “The Heart of the Appaloosa” celebrates the enduring spirit of the Nez Perce. \n“The Heart of the Appaloosa” was elected to the All-Time Bluegrass Hit Parade by WAMU Radio in Washington\, DC\, and UU Mass Action presented him with the Ruth Rowan Award for his musical contributions to social justice movements.Fred has released seven albums and two songbooks. He has performed at prestigious folk festivals throughout the United States as well as in Japan\, Australia\, England\, and Canada. \nTickets are $20 in advance\, $25 at the door\, and $10 for students/children. Available at the church office (729-8515)\, Gulf of Maine Books\, or online at http://ticketstripe.fredsmall.com.
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/an-evening-with-fred-small/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Nonprofit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T160000
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SUMMARY:Clarinet and Piano Concert
DESCRIPTION:Classical pianist Derek Herzer teams up with clarinetist Glenn Williams for a variety of works from the 19th and 20th centuries by both well-known and lesser-known composers.
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/clarinet-and-piano-concert/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art & Culture,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T213000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Soggy Po Boys
DESCRIPTION:New Hampshire-based SOGGY PO BOYS will bring the musical traditions of New Orleans to the Concerts for a Cause stage on Saturday\, October 18th at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick\, 1 Middle Street\, Brunswick to raise money for Oasis Free Clinics and the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project. \nWith a contemporary New Orleans sound\, Soggy Po Boys explore the vast musical traditions of New Orleans and expand their repertoire to look beyond NOLA jazz. This young octet plays traditional New Orleans jazz\, the kind with fluttering clarinet solos and swingin’ shout-along choruses\, and playful bursts of brass. But they’ve also got the soul\, the spirit and the swing of street-parade chants\, classic blues\, Meters funk\, rocking rumbas\, even calypso\, noting New Orleans is the northernmost Caribbean city. Suffice it to say\, the music is hot and driving when it’s fast\, and sultry when it’s slow. You will also hear the heavy influence of the New Orleans sound in their original tunes. The main thing the band aims for is accessibility with their music. Soprano saxophonist and clarinetist Eric Klaxton describes their sound as\, “Whether or not you know the tune ahead of time\, by the time we’re done playing it four minutes later\, the melodies are the kind of thing you can walk away whistling.” \nSoggy Po Boys have quickly become an institution. They are spreading the good news of New Orleans music across the northeast and beyond\, playing at concert halls and street corners; music festivals and burlesque festivals; bars and libraries; wherever the party requires. Part of the beauty of New Orleans music is that it’s celebrated and appreciated wherever it goes\, from the street to the theater. \nThe Soggy Po Boys are: \nShaina Schwartz : Vocals\nJim Dozet : Vocals + Guitar\nEric Klaxton : Clarinet + Saxophones\nNick Mainella : Tenor Saxophone\nJosh Gagnon : Trombone\nMike Effenberger : Piano\nScott Kiefner : Bass\nBrian Waterhouse : Drums \nTickets are $25 in advance\, $30 at the door\, and $10 for students/children. Available at the church office (729-8515)\, Gulf of Maine Books\, or online at http://ticketstripe.com/soggypo
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/an-evening-with-soggy-po-boys/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Live Music,Nonprofit
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SUMMARY:Side Door Coffeehouse October Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Side Door Coffeehouse is a space for local musicians and others (professional and amateur) to share their talents\, and for residents and visitors of the Midcoast community to enjoy great entertainment and conversation in a relaxed setting. It is hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick (1 Middle St. Brunswick\, ME) and is run by a group of volunteers. \nAdmission is $12 for adults and free for children 17 and under. \nThe Friday\, October 10th installment will feature: \nOpen Mic signup at 6:45 pm\nOpen Mic at 7:00\nCarolyn Currie – 8:30-9:30 pm. \nCarolyn Currie’s music has been described as “haunting\,” her “luminous her voice” carrying listeners to a place of reflection and emotional intensity. She has shared the stage with greats like Jonathan Edwards\, Tom Rush\, Lucy Kaplansky\, Cheryl Wheeler and Richard Shindell\, and has captivated audiences throughout the US playing festivals such as Seattle’s Bumbershoot and Folk Life Festivals\, California’s High Sierra Music Festival and the Kerrville Folk Festival.\nDescribed as “utterly spell–binding\,” Carolyn’s music has garnered numerous awards and national recognition. Her 2014 release\, Echolocation\, climbed to #2 in the Alternative Folk charts.
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/side-door-coffeehouse-october-edition/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Live Music
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SUMMARY:VentiCordi presents\, ‘Encounters’
DESCRIPTION:An Afternoon of Intriguing Chamber Dialogues 🎶Join us for a captivating journey through five distinct musical voices\, each exploring the art of conversation between instruments. From the lyrical charm of John Corigliano’s The Food of Love to the rhythmic interplay of Gernot Wolfgang’s Encounters\, this program celebrates the expressive power of chamber music. Brazilian composer João Guilherme Ripper brings warmth and vitality in his Duo Sonatina\, while Gian Francesco Malipiero’s Epodi e Gambi offers a rare gem of 20th-century Italian modernism. \nThe concert culminates with Mozart’s radiant Quartet for Oboe and Strings\, a masterwork of elegance and wit. Featuring:\nKathleen McNerney – Oboe\nWren Saunders – Bassoon\nDean Stein – Violin\nJulia Eiten – Viola\nFred Edelen – Cello \nFMI: VentiCordi@gmail.com www.VentiCordi.com 207-286-6688
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/venticordi-presents-encounters-2/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art & Culture,Entertainment,Live Music,Nonprofit
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SUMMARY:VentiCordi presents\, 'Encounters'
DESCRIPTION:An Afternoon of Intriguing Chamber Dialogues 🎶\nJoin us for a captivating journey through five distinct musical voices\, each exploring the art of conversation between instruments.\nFrom the lyrical charm of John Corigliano’s The Food of Love to the rhythmic interplay of Gernot Wolfgang’s Encounters\, this program celebrates the expressive power of chamber music. Brazilian composer João Guilherme Ripper brings warmth and vitality in his Duo Sonatina\, while Gian Francesco Malipiero’s Epodi e Gambi offers a rare gem of 20th-century Italian modernism.\nThe concert culminates with Mozart’s radiant Quartet for Oboe and Strings\, a masterwork of elegance and wit. \nFeaturing:\nKathleen McNerney – Oboe\nWren Saunders – Bassoon\nDean Stein – Violin\nJulia Eiten – Viola\nFred Edelen – Cello \nFMI: VentiCordi@gmail.com www.VentiCordi.com 207-286-6688
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/venticordi-presents-encounters/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art & Culture,Entertainment,Live Music,Nonprofit
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SUMMARY:Concerts for a Cause:  Don Campbell Trio
DESCRIPTION:Maine Singer-Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist Don Campbell brings his award-winning voice\, heartfelt original songs\, and down-to-earth personality to the UUCB stage on September 20th at 7:30 to raise money for Oasis Free Clinics and the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project. \nA national grand-prize winner at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry and 6-time winner of the title\, “Maine’s Best Singer-Songwriter” from the Maine Sunday Telegram’s Reader’s Poll\, Don Campbell was recently inducted into the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame\, Don’s music resides in the home of “American crossover” akin to the Eagles and John Cougar Mellencamp. He is known for his remarkable vocal range—from the tenor tones of Vince Gill to the deep resonance of Johnny Cash. \nDon has written and released 12 CDs. Additionally\, he has been commissioned to write songs for specific organizations and occasions including “A Friend Right Here\,” as the National Theme Song for Visiting Nurses Association of America. \nFor this performance\, Don is joined by longtime friends and bandmates Andy Happle (violin\, harmonies) a concert violinist and fiddler who has shared the stage with symphonies\, pop stars and country music luminaries; and Tonya Shevenell (bass\, harmonies) who has performed hundreds of shows with Don and is also a Maine children’s book author\, penning regional favorites\, including The Maine Birthday Book. \nThis special concert will feature a mix of Don’s beloved originals alongside fan-favorite covers from artists like Dan Fogelberg\, Eddie Rabbitt\, John Denver\, and more! \nTickets are $25 in advance\, $30 at the door\, and $10 for students/children. Available at the church office (729-8515)\, Gulf of Maine Books\, or online at https://ticketstripe.com/doncampbell
URL:https://brunswickdowntown.org/event/concerts-for-a-cause-don-campbell-trio/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church Brunswick\, 1 Middle St\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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