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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE WEEKLY MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor MacLean, Members of the City Council, and Department Heads FROM: Scott Morelli, City Manager DATE: September 30, 2011 RE: Weekly Memo UPCOMING MEETINGS [...]
Gather Up the Fragments: The Andrews Shaker Collection tells the story of the first and most avid collectors of the Shaker art, Faith and Edward Deming Andrews. From the 1920s through the 1960s, the Andrews actively pursued Shaker objects, collecting mainly from the Shakers themselves. Through careful documentation and scholarship, the Andrews illuminated these materials and their collection has bequeathed to future generations the most comprehensive body of evidence on the culture of the United Society of Believers. The exhibition, comprised of more than 200 objects, is the most comprehensive collection of Shaker materials ever assembled and will feature the work of Shaker communities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York.
Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center announces a new offer in collaboration with Francesca’s Italian Restaurant in Hallowell. For each show in the fall season, the public can get Dinner and Show for $30. The package deal is a significant savings from the usual price of tickets and dinner, and can only be purchased in advance. For $30 each, people can enjoy a complete night out–$15 for dinner at Francesca’s and $15 for a concert or play at Johnson Hall.
I must say that I was pretty upset yesterday when I sent my carpenter out to buy seven advance tickets in an effort to save some friends of mine coming to town a few bucks while introducing them to my new shop, great area bands, and Gardiner’s retail community. Off he went with my $70 check only to return for an additional $7. There are actually eleven dollars, he said. “) ^(%%*)”, I said in disbelief.
Brunswick Fall Festival and Sidewalk Sale! TOMORROW! Saturday, October 1, 10 – 3 PM on the streets of Downtown, the Mall and Brunswick Station. Local crafters and merchants with art [...]
Spectrum Generations Cohen Center 22 Town Farm Road, PO Box 272, Hallowell, ME 04347 Spectrum Generations will be closed on Monday, October 10th in observance of Columbus Day. October Events [...]
SLANT returns this fall! This event will feature writers, artists and notable community members telling off-the-cuff stories on the theme of ‘light bulb moments,’ inspired by the work of the education nonprofit, Faces of Learning. Doors open at 7:00pm, Starts at 7:30pm.This event is free and for all ages!
The blues can be defined in a limitless number of ways, but it will forever be the soul’s measurement of self-expression and self-healing. Where mere words cannot articulate, and movement is incomplete, music bridges the chasm. Francine Reed’s new album, SHADES OF BLUE, is the language of human spirit distilled through a voice of radiance. Known to most of the world as Lyle Lovett’s duet and back-up vocalist, this Chicago-born songstress has been singing professionally since she was a child in her family’s gospel group.
UPDATE: Susan Reidy will be filling in for Lee Sykes TONIGHT, Sept. 30th at Roosters
Event Details for Swine and Stein Oktoberfest Don’t miss it…..bring your friends.On October 1st, 2011, the streets of Historic Gardiner will be transformed as Gardiner Main Street produces Gardiner’s own version of a traditional Oktoberfest celebration. The 2nd annual event features a trifecta of delicious Maine craft beers, mouthwatering Maine farm-to-table pork, and live music from a collection of great Maine bands.
Governor Paul LePage announced today a plan that would merge the State of Maine Agriculture Department and Conservation Department into a single division in an effort to strengthen the natural resource economy in areas of conservation, farming and forestry. The change would need legislative approval and enabling legislation is currently being drafted.
From John Waller’s website: “From his early days leading the critically acclaimed band According to John to his impactful ministry as a solo artist, John Waller has continually used his gifts as a singer and songwriter to inspire, educate and encourage the body of Christ. With such powerful songs as “The Blessing” and “While I’m Waiting,” Waller articulates what it means to live a God-centered life in a turbulent world.”
It’s no secret by now that Irish music and punk rock get along surprisingly well. Bands ranging from the Pogues to Boston’s Dropkick Murphys have combined fiery Irish tunes with the volume and bluster of punk. The New York based quartet The Prodigals take that a step further. They have a raucous punk-inspired sound but also incorporate drum-and-bass rhythms from modern dance music and hip-hop. And they do it with a strong respect for Irish roots and a repertoire of mostly traditional tunes.
“The Center is committed and dedicated to: (1) preservation and promotion of our Italian heritage, culture and history; (2) maintaining a vital repository of and being an important resource for information about Italy and the Italian experience in America; (3) social, charitable, benevolent, and educational endeavors; (4) teaching the Italian language and the history of Italy and Italian immigration to Maine and offering instruction on the significant contributions Italians have made to the Arts, Sciences and Humanities; and (5) fostering the sharing and handling down of customs, traditions and cuisine from generation to generation.”
Musician and Music Venue Events for May, and Beyond – Keep Checking Back
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Maine’s Office of Securities Issues Advisory to Warn Consumers about “Crowdfunding” Investments
Sam Whitman Band, w/ Megan Murphy, and The Golden Prize at Johnson Hall 5/19/12
Work by Cony High School Art Students on view at in Augusta Until July 7, 2012
Disc Golf Event to Benefit Issinryu Karate Academy in Randolph on May 20, 2012
REMINDER: Artists invited to an Art Critique with Abbott Meader at The Harlow on May 20, 2012
Maine Historical Society News for the Week of May 16, 2012
Natural Inclination Show at Monkee Tree to Benefit Natural Resources Council
Francine Reed on May 19th, Portland String Quartet on 22nd at Boothbay Opera House