Top 7 Events for Tuesday, June 30th
Cartooning Workshop: Comic book artist Jay Piscopo will show how to use basic geometric shapes to create cartoon art at Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. 11am. Suggested for grades 3-5.
Maine History Reading Group: The Maine History Group will me and discuss “ Saturday Beans & Sunday Suppers” by Edie Clark at the Yarmouth Historical Society, 215 Maine St., Yarmouth. 7pm. Free and open to the public.
Conference on Communication and the Environment: This national conference will examine issues, influence, and techniques in communication toward environmental realms at the Glickman Library and the Wishcamper Center, University of Southern Maine, Bedford St. Portland.8:30am-noon.
Grandparents and Kids Day: Grandparents and children are welcome to create memories of discovering, looking at, and creating art to take home at the Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland. 10am-1pm. $15 for child/ $20 for adults. portlandmuseum.org
Outdoor Jazz Happy Hour: Enjoy the mellow sounds of Fitz Jenkins on the Bass and Jeff Witherell on the Keyboard with free appetizers as well as a dinner menu and bar. Happening in the beauriful outdoor Courtyard at Zackery’s Restaurant & Lounge, 81 Riverside St., Portland. 4:30pm-7:30pm. No cover. zackerysrestaurant.com.
All Night Open Mic: Poetry Open Mic at the North Star Café, 225 Congress St., Portland. Signup at 7pm, open reading begins at 7:30pm. Suggested donation of $2-$5.
Portland Music Foundation Mixer: Mingle with musicians, people working in the Portland music community, and others while trading your promotional materials and enjoying $3 cocktails. Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St., Portland. 6pm-9pm. Free. Open to 21+public.
Top 5 Events for Wednesday, July 1st
Blossoming Newborns: A 4 session class created for newborns and mothers covering crying, sleeping, swaddling, healing from your birth, roles of motherhood, and family relationships.Takes place at Birth Roots, 101 State Street, Portland. New sessions begins first week of every month. 10:30am-noon. $55 for 4 sessions. FMI call Birth Roots at 772-4784.
Rick Charette: A morning of fun children’s music at Deertrees Theatre, Main St., Harrison. 10am and 1pm. $5.
Propagation Techniques: Learn how to propagate to save money, start, or continue a beautiful garden with Babara Bardack at the Tate House Museum, 1270 Westbrook St., Portland. 1pm-3pm. $8.
“Quest for the Nonantum Cup”: Gather a team to compete or come watch the 2nd Annual canoe race benefitting the Special Olympics of Maine. The 2 mile course begins and ends on the banks of the Nonantum Resort 95 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport. Refreshments, trophies, and a Grand Prize of a weekend stay on Millinocket Lake will be given away. Team check-in at 5pm, race starts at 6pm. $126 per team. Contact Marie Caswell at marie@nonantumresort.com
Evang R.J. and Laurie Knight: Gospel Tent Ministries will be at Scarborough Downs, 90 Payne Rd., Scarborough for a meeting beginning at 6:30pm. Call 647-2058 for more information.
Top 5 Events for Thursday, July 2nd
Godspell: A vibrant rock musical bringing the stories of the Bible to life through dance, mime, music, and song at the Arundel Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post Rd., Arundel. 8 PM. $28-$39.
Gigantic: The funny and surreal film of two lovers trying to make it despite their unique, competitive families plays at the Frontier Café’ and Cinema 14 Maine St., Mill 3- Fort Andros, Brunswick. Rated R. 1 PM & 6 PM. $5-$7.
Black Holes: Go deep into outer space to take an exciting look into the mysteries of black holes, how they form, where they are, and how they distort time and space. USM Southworth Planetarium, 96 Falmouth St., Portland. 1pm. $4-$5.
Cellar to Attic: Take an architectural tour of the Tate House, a 1755 colonial home at the Tate House Museum, 1270 Westbrook St., Portland. 10&11am, 1and 2:30pm. $10.
Issues & Solutions: Discuss recent new and issues and take advantage of your own 2-3 mins on the soapbox. Open to anyone but normally a conservative tone. Full menu available. Becky’s Diner, 390 Commercial St., Portland. Noon-1:30pm.
Top 10 Events for Friday, July 3rd
The Gov’nors on the Casablance Cruise Vessel: The 2nd Annual “Beatles on the Bay” Cruise leaves from the Custom House Wharf, Portland.150 person capacity, will sell out. Boards at 6:45pm. $15.
Meet the Artists: Mark Olson & John Murphy: These New York City artists will share their insights to creating dynamic stage characters using masks and archetypes. Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Road, South Paris. 8pm. $8. www.CelebrationBarn.com
America’s Got Talent runner up Eli Mattson: Eli Mattson will be in concert at the Harraseeket Inn, 162 Main St., Freeport. 7pm. $30. charlee.mason@yahoo.com for tickets.
Shelbyville with The Sound of Seymore and the Orchards: Playing at the North Star Café’,225 Congress St., Portland. 8pm. Free.
Fourth of July Dance Party: An all night dance bash to the funky strains of Megan Jo Wilson, Kenya Hall and the Soul Movement. Plenty of drink specials and celebration. One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. 8pm. $5.
Belfast Flying Shoes Contradance: Belfast Flying Shoes contradance held at American Legion Hall, Belfast. Visit www.belfastflyingshoes.orgfor more details.
37th Annual Bath Heritage Days: All weekend free family-oriented event 7/3-7/5 happening in Downtown Bath. Includes parade, carnival, outdoor concerts and much more!
All Star Showcase: Hear the funniest of the funny, best of local comedic acts at the Comedy Connection at 8pm 6 Custom House Wharf in Portland.
Whatever Family Festival: Theater, kids activities, tours, food and much more in Augusta and surrounding areas. Most events are free. Visit www.augustamaine.com
Holiday Weekend Kick-off Party: Noon to 3pm with a bbq tasting and free live music at the Center for Maine Craft, 24 Service Plaza Dr. West Gardiner
Top 10 Events for Saturday, July 4th.
Dave Bullard concert: Dave Bullard with Rhythms of Earth, no cover, 6pm at the North Star Music Café.225 Congress St. Portland
Radiance Arts and Culture Fest: Free festival celebrating summer, independence and sustainability. The fest offers a blend of music, dance, handmade artistry and crafted goods. 2pm to Sunset in Lincoln Park in Portland.
Antique Tractor Pull and Display: Antique tractor pull and display and antique engine meet. Celebrate the day with engines and tractors. Train rides frequently throughout the day. Starts at 9:30am at Boothbay Railway Village Route 27 in Boothbay.
32nd Annual L.L Bean 4th of July 10K Race: 10K road race starting at 7:30 am at the Town Park on Bow Street in Freeport followed by a family fun run! Make a full day of the event and watch the parade, concert, and fireworks later in the day!
20th Annual Bethel Art Fair: 50+ artists and artisans display and sell their work at the Bethel Village Common in Bethel from 9am to 4pm. Musical entertainment throughout the day. Plenty of delicious food and youth activities.
195th Army Band of the National Guard: Listen to Maine’s own 195th Army Band of the National Guard 7pm at the Pavilion in Old Orchard Beach. Afterwards come out and see the fireworks display!
School Around Us 34th Annual Summer Crafts Fair:
Featuring 80 juried artists and artisans, live music and food at The Green on Ocean Ave in Kennebunkport. Call 967-3143 for more info.
Meet a Live Bald Eagle!: Meet a live Bald Eagle 11am, noon, and 1:3pm at the Maine Wildlife Park Route 26 in Gray. Meet “Lawrence” the Bald Eagle and learn about eagles in Maine. Although this eagle does not have the white head and tail of an adult bird, he is impressive to see and photograph up close!
Patty Loveless concert: Patty Loveless with Marcia Ramirez free concert for the LL Bean Summer Concert Series live at 7pm in LL Bean’s Discovery Park in Freeport. Remember to bring a blanket or a lawn chair!
New Orleans Jazz: A celebration of American musical heritage with Mark Tipton, Bill Rayne, Peter Mezoian, Chris Sprague, and Mark Macksoud live at BLUE, 650A Congress St.
Top 5 Events for Sunday, July 5th.
Lighthouses of Maine: Jeremy will be signing his latest photographic book of Lighthouses, Lighthouses of Maine. Stop by to have Jeremy personalize a copy for you. Noon-3pm at the LL Bean Flagship Store in Freeport.
Jean Flahive Book Signing: Jean Mary Flahive of Falmouth will sign copies of her novel Billy Boy: The Sunday Soldier of the 17th Maine, from Noon to 3pm at the LL Bean store in Freeport. She will be accompanied by Maine regiment Civil War actors.
“Crazy For You” Presented by the Maine State Music Theatre at 2 and 7:30 pm. Pickard Theater at Bowdoin College in Brunswick. Visit www.msmt.org for tickets and more information.
Rubber Ducky River Race: Benefits Pemaquid Watershed Association. Free to watch, or sponsor a duck for $5 or $25 for a “6 Quack.” Race begins approximately at 12:40pm at the Damariscotta/Newcastle Bridge.
Frost Farm Gallery Art Exhibit: “Vivid Views: Plein Air Oils of Oxford County and Beyond by Norway, Maine native Douglas Howe.” Opening reception, meet and greet the artist on Friday, July 3, from 5-8pm. Free, light refreshments. Exhibit and sale continues through August 1.
ONGOING
Karaoke Night with Jon Shannon: Every Saturday night at Verrillo’s in Portland from 9pm-1am, good singers and bad are all welcome, bring your friends! Verrillo’s is just off Exit 48 by Howard Johnson’s. Visit
http://www.verrillos.com/map-directions.shtml for complete directions.
On the Ball, a group exercise program utilizing a Fit Ball to increase core and functional strength and improve posture, will take place at USM’s Sullivan Complex on the Portland Campus. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:15am and 4:30pm. FMI: Peter Allen, 780-4641.
Recovery, Inc meetings: For people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression or other emotional/behavioral problems. Saturdays at 10 a.m., Maine Medical’s DanaCenter on Bramhall Street, Portland. 892-9529.
Help for Smokers. Information and support for those interested in quitting. Monday’s from 5-6 at Martin’s Point Healthcare in Portland. Free. 1-800-260-6681.
Veteran’s Benefits Counselor. Every Wednesday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Portland Veteran Center, 475 Stevens Ave., Portland. Weather permitting, 623-5732.
Puppy Play Group: Every Wednesday come socialize your puppy at the Scarborough Kennel Shop, 200 Expedition Dr. from 7-8p.m. This event is free, but make sure your pup has had its first vet visit and set of shots before attending! Call 883-3674 for more info.
Senior Discount Day: Every Tuesday at Nonesuch Books in South Portland and Saco. Everyone over 65 gets 15% off an entire purchase. Go to
www.nonesuchbooks.com or call 799-2659 for more info.
Open Mic night at Amigo’s. Every Monday at 8pm, 9 Dana St., Portland. $2 Tacos, Drink Specials. Come by to play or watch! Call 838-3781 for more info.
80’s Dance Party: 9pm every Friday night Bubba’s Sulky Lounge at 92 Portland St, Portland. $5 cover or free in head to toe 80's attire. See
www.bubbassulkylounge.com/ for more info.
Reiki Techniques for Cancer Patients: Every Wednesday from 2:30-4pm at the Cancer Community Center, 788 Main St (Rt One), South Portland. Call 774-2200 or visit
www.cancercommunitycenter.org FMI.
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