Make Your Reservations Early!

“Eric Bettencourt combines folk, blues, and classic rock elements into always-pleasing melodic concoctions. Combining guitar chops with lyrical prowess is a proven recipe for success and he isn’t afraid to go with what works. He is considered one of Portland Maine’s finest artists and has been touring to support his November 2011 release Secret Songs for Secret People Don’t miss him!…. www.ericbettencourt.com”

ABOUT
The Portland Phoenix-

Bettencourt is a songwriter at heart, expertly crafting a wide range of tunes around his scratchy, Janis Joplin-esque voice. Whether equipped with just an acoustic guitar, or with his whole backing band, Bettencourt combines folk, blues, and classic rock elements into always-pleasing melodic concoctions. He has admittedly learned from the rock gods themselves — Hendrix, Clapton, Page, Dylan — but is able to stay contemporary, also drawing on current artists like Iron and Wine and Ray LaMontagne. Combining guitar chops with lyrical prowess is a proven recipe for success and Bettencourt isn’t afraid to go with what works. However, he still brings ingenuity to his tracks, often using unconventional arrangements. A staple in the Portland scene, Bettencourt is also a producer and runs his own record label Shadow Shine Records.

Written by:Mike Olcott
Portland Press Herald-

The first thing that grabs you is that rusty set of pipes. Sometimes it sounds like Eric Bettencourt just won a fistfight down by the riverbank and he’s hollering up his new territory. Other tunes convey an old soul opening up to confess a guarded secret. Whatever the story, you believe the guy. Cast in ragged candor, he’s got “it.”

After years of loading gear in ice-cold alleyways, and scrapping for gas to get on stages, the people are starting to get a feel for how special this kid is. Take the first splash, Fine Old World. The fact that Bettencourt has brought Janis Joplin’s wheeze and howl along is secondary on the debut. Listen for the songcraft, EB channels his raw talent into music that doesn’t come from a magic recipe book, it’s organic and accessible to all.“Sweet Elise” sounds like the inside of a summer country cottage, simple and soulful. On “Uniform,” Bettencourt proves he’s mastered Beatles’ caliber writing to tell his layered tales.

The soul blossoms because it’s built on a technician’s foundation. EB’s got Slow Hand’s touch on guitars, electric and acoustic, lead and rhythm. He can shine whenever he chooses, but with mature ears and instincts, he’ll often be first to pull back for the good of the project. Take a tune like the mischievous “Stonewalled” from The Giraffe Attack collection, where a bouncy jig verse gives way somehow to a tearjerker, gospel-chorus. This is pop music with 1960’s street-cred, and it’s only going to come easier for the songwriter as his gift is properly nurtured. He’s already shared the stage with national acts and graced the iTunes front page as a songwriter to watch.

What occupies Bettencourt when he’s not ruling stages and turning heads around town? Well, he can’t seem to shake the music for even a moment. He runs an independent label, Shadow Shine Records, and maintains a fully equipped recording studio to support his talent roster and his own career.  Bettencourt has recorded, produced, and performed as much as any other single force in town. The guy is a flowing fountain of life to the Portland music scene, but it’s getting to be time for the world to find out. Meanwhile, with tricks to spare, and his own growing brand, Bettencourt will just keep on, howling with that torn timbre to the moon, till someone figures it out.

About Shadow Shine Productions

Shadow Shine Productions is an independent recording studio and production company based in Portland, Maine.

Shadow Shine was formed to help talented artists adapt to the rapidly changing music business, from recording and production to booking and promotion.  The epi center of Shadow Shines activity is based in and around Eric Bettencourts home studio.

Shadow Shine Studios is holed up in a finished basement at the bottom of Eric Bettencourts house. It is comfortable, relaxing and provides everything an artists needs to track a full record.

Lots of great equipment for artists: please contact for specifics.

Rates: $35 per hour

Slates Monday Night Concert Series
Slates offers a full menu on these nights along with fine
desserts & drinks – from 5:30pm to 8pm -
or just come enjoy the music!
For reservations call (207) 622-9575
167 Water Street, Hallowell, ME.

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Repeat Offenders will be in the House February 11 at Hoxter's

Wed, Feb 8
Open Mic w/John Hasnip

Thur, Feb 9
Air Hockey–come one, come all

Fri, Feb 10
Acoustic Chi
(Tina Charest and Jeff Noel) and
Shipyard Applehead promo 8-10

Sat, Feb 11
Repeat Offenders

Hoxter’s Music & Sports Bar
122 Water St,
Hallowell, ME 04347-1313

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THURS Feb 9
Steve Jones Band
9 – 1

FRI  Feb 10
Happy Hour Band
5:30 – 8  then
Boneheads  9 – 1

SAT Feb 11
JT Lockwood Supergroup
9 – 1

SUN Feb 12
Open Jam w/ Chris Poulson
5 – 9

The Kennebec Wharf also offers a REALLY Pub Fare Menu!

We Appreciate Your Patronage!

132 Water St.,
Hallowell, Maine
622-9290

JT Lockwood will be in the house on Saturday, February 11th at Higher Grounds

Closed Sundays & Mondays!
Every Tuesday is Open Mic Night
Every Thursday is Ladies Night, featuring drink specials for ladies

February 8
Ed DesJardins

February 9
Sam Shain & DJ G

February 10
Paul Thibeault

February 11
JT Lockwood

Higher Grounds Coffee House
119 Water St,
Hallowell, ME 04347-1316

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Tim Sullivan with his trio will be entertaining you at The Liberal Cup on February 9th.

The Tim Sullivan Trio
2/9/2012
7-10pm

The Steve Vellani Duo
2/12/2012
5-8pm

The Liberal Cup
115 Water St # 1
Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 623-273

Share your creative side with us. Whether you are a singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, spoken word artist, poet, or performance artist- we look forward to experiencing your creativity!

There will be a keyboard and lefty guitar available…and, of course “the mic”.

Come early and enjoy Easy Street’s delicious food and great spirits.

Let’s make this a night of magical, creative bliss!

PS: Pass along to all of your creative friends!

Easy Street Lounge
7 Front St.,
Hallowell, ME 04347

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Spectrum Generation’s Cohen Center and AARP Offer Safety Driving Course

Spectrum Generations Cohen Community Center and AARP will offer a Safety Driver Course on Monday, February 13, 2012 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM with a snow date set for Friday, February 17^th.  This program is a refresher course for drivers age 55 and older.  Those completing the program will receive a Certificate of Completion which may offer participants a discount on their auto insurance. The cost is $14.00 for AARP members and $16.00 for non AARP members. Pre-registration is required by calling 626-7777.

“This year we are very pleased to welcome Don LaCount, AARP Driving Instructor, to the Cohen Center. For more than 5 years, the class was taught by now retired instructor, Norman Barrows. We wish Norman the best in his well deserved retirement.” stated Center Director, Maggie Tardiff.

Spectrum Generations, serving central Maine adults from the state line to the coast line, helps people live their best lives by fostering independence and promoting a healthy lifestyle.  For more information about Spectrum Generations other programs and services, call 1-800-639-1553, TTY 1-800-464-8703 or visit us online at www.spectrumgenerations.org.

Spectrum Generations Cohen Community Center
22 Town Farm Road, P O Box 272
Hallowell, Maine
207 626-7777

HUBBARD HEADLINES

HUBBARD FREE LIBRARY
115 Second Street,
Hallowell, ME  04347
(207) 622-6582
www.hubbardfree.org

Staff:        Hours:

Melody Norman-Camp, Director    M & W – 10 – 5:30

Bob Fagan          Doreen Judge    T & Th – 2 – 8

Stacie Linkel      Sue Moseley       Fri.     –    2 – 5:30

Barb Rohrbaugh      Sat.     –    10-2

Vote for HFL in the annual Bangor Savings Bank Community Matters More Sweepstakes!  An opportunity to help your favorite library win one of the grants being offered.  There is a link on our web site (www.hubbardfree.org) or you can go directly to https://www.bangor.com/ Why-Bangor-Savings/ Supporting-Our-Communities/Voting.aspx. You will need to write in Hubbard Free Library in an Other box, within the Central Region. Thank you!

If you plan to participate in the Altered Books Workshop at Harlow Gallery on February 4, the Hubbard Free Library has a selection of old books available at the Circulation Desk that you can choose from.  There are books available at the Harlow Gallery as well.

Coming Events – Mark Your Calendars Now!

Farm Life for Kids, Saturday, Feb. 11, 1 p.m.

An entertaining and informative program for kids!  Through pictures and stories, Anne Trenholm will share what it was like growing up on her farm in Winthrop, “Wholesome Holmstead”, and what she does now to care for her dairy & beef cows, pigs, chickens, & garden.  Kids will enjoy a simple hands-on farming project!  Refreshments.  Sponsored by the Friends of Hubbard Free Library.  Snow date Saturday, Feb. 25, at 1pm.

Mardi Gras Book Sale, Saturday, Feb. 18, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of Hubbard Free Library. The usual terrific bargains on hardback and paperback books, as well as video cassettes and audio books. Also as usual, volunteers will be appreciated the Friday night before (Feb. 17th), 5:30-6:30 p.m., when we will be bringing the books up from the basement. Volunteers will also be needed Saturday, noon to about 1 p.m,, to re-box books not sold.

Mardi Gras Mask Contest.  Deadline for entries Wed. Feb. 15^th 5:30 p.m.  An official entry form must accompany each mask; they are available at the front desk.  Voting will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday; winners announced Saturday afternoon.  Three categories: 10 and under, 11-18, and Really, really old (over 18).  Great activity for kids, and grownups.  So get out the glue, the feathers, the sequins, and make a marvel!  Sponsored by the Hallowell Area Board of Trade.

HFL Book Club – Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month.  Next meeting, 6 p.m, Tuesday, February 21.  The book chosen for February is “Pink Chimneys” by Ardeana Hamlin Knowles.  Copies are available at the front desk.  There will also be some discussion of January’s book, “Mrs. Dalloway,” since we did not meet in January, due to the weather.

Children’s Hour:
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stories and crafts for 2-5 year olds, younger and older siblings
welcome. This is a great opportunity for parents and care-givers to meet and chat with other parents, too.

Friends’ Corner:

Many people are not clear about the difference between supporting the library through such things as our Annual Fund Drive, and being a Friend of Hubbard Free Library.  The Friends are a group of patrons who are interested in bringing varied and exciting programs to the library, as well as the occasional “needed item.” For example, they recently had a new sign made for out front, to replace the old one that was falling apart and hard to read.  They invite everyone who enjoys and appreciates the programs at the Hubbard to become a member!  The membership fees go toward program expenses.  Membership entitles you to choose three free books per year from the Friends’ Corner in the library, as well as a chance to win a gift certificate for lunch at a local restaurant.  The drawing for the gift certificate will be Saturday, Feb. 18 at the book sale.  Membership fees are: $5, Individual, $10, Family, $50 (per person), Lifetime, $2 Student.    Sign up at the circulation desk.

Next Friends of Hubbard Free Library Meeting, Wednesday, February 22, 12 p.m.

Please join us!

The New Books Bin:

Following is a small sampling of new additions to the adult collection:

Fiction:

Unsaid, by Neil Abramson (“An extraordinary story of animals, mortality, and the power of love.” Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain.)

Coup D’Etat, by Ben Coes (The indomitable Dewey Andreas is sent into a Pakistan to stop the radical cleric who is running the country, and has initiated a war against India.)

In the sea there are crocodiles, by Fabio Geda (Based on the incredible true story of a boy’s trek to freedom from Afghanistan to Italy.)

We all fall down, by Michael Harvey (“Harvey does for the Windy City what Michael Connelly did for Los Angeles.” Chicago Tribune.)

Darkness, my old friend, by Lisa Unger

Non-Fiction:

One hundred names for love: a stroke, a marriage, and the language of healing, by Diane Ackerman (A writer tries to help her writer husband overcome his loss of language following a stroke.)

Warriors of God: inside Hezbollah’s thirty-year struggle against Israel, by Nicholas Blanford

Collaborate or perish! Reaching across boundaries in a networked world, by William Bratton & Zachary Tumin (A former NYC police commissioner and a Harvard professor show how agencies and firms, citizens and groups, who can collaborate will thrive in the new networked world.)

Pity the billionaire: the hard-times swindle and the unlikely comeback of the Right, by Thomas Frank

The Operators: The wild and terrifying inside story of America’s war in Afghanistan, by Michael Hastings

Beat Trapparatus will be in the House on Sunday, February 5th.

Sam Shain and the Scolded Dogs
2/2/2012
7-10pm

Beat Trapparatus
2/5/2012
5-8pm

The Liberal Cup
115 Water St # 1
Hallowell, ME 04347
(207) 623-273

FRI  Feb 3
Happy Hour Band
5:30 – 8
Worthy Bones  9 – 1

SAT Feb 4
Calypso Soldiers  
9 – 1

SUN Feb 5
Open Jam w/ Chris Poulson
5 – 9

MON Feb 6
Jam Night w/ Derek Savage
9 – 1

The Kennebec Wharf also offers a REALLY Pub Fare Menu!

We Appreciate Your Patronage!

132 Water St.,
Hallowell, Maine
622-9290

Primo Cubano

Primo Cubano plays traditional Cuban dance music dating back to the turn of the 20^th Century.  Son is the most popular style to come out of Cuba and is the primary contributor to the blend of Latin styles today known as Salsa.  It was first a music of the country people and eventually migrated to Havana, where it was urbanized and began to draw a wider audience.

Guitarist Paul D’Alessio, a simple-living country man himself, came into contact with this music on a trip to Cuba in 2004 with the Brunswick-Trinidad Sister City Association, a cooperative between Brunswick, ME and the city of Trinidad, Cuba.  He began learning to play Son music on a guitar-like instrument native to Cuba called the tres and subsequently formed Primo Cubano, “Cuban Cousin”.

Trumpeter Marc Chillemi has also spent time in Cuba and has played in various other Latin groups.  He also plays percussion and sings on the choruses, or coros, to which the lead singer, or sonero responds with an improvised lyric.

Lenny Hatch has loved the congas since he first heard Mongo Santamaría play Watermelon, and he has been playing them in addition to the bongó and other percussion instruments for over 20 years now.

Eric Winter has been singing all his life and began studying Spanish at the age of 12.  He has become particularly interested in Cuban music in the last few years.  Eric also plays maracas and is the newest addition to Primo Cubano.

Keeping it all together is Duane Edwards on the bass fiddle. He is a graduate of the University of Maine at Augusta and plays in various groups in the area.  As a jazz student, he took very quickly to the tumbao bass pattern that makes this music so danceable.

About the music of Primo Cubana

SON de Cuba: The steady, machine – like rhythm of the Bongo punctuated with a sudden crack! The ancient , earthy meter of Maracas woven together with the insistent tumbao heartbeat of the Bass and the sunny, ringing montunos of the Tres supporting the call and response vocals bringing messages from the mountains announced in soaring Trumpet accents. This is Cuba’s exciting musical legacy to the world and Primo Cubano is honored to be able to recreate it live for audiences in Maine and beyond. Formed in 2006 by band leader Paul D’Alessio after an inspiring visit to Brunswick Maine’s sister city, Trinidad de Cuba, Primo Cubano is a five – piece band committed to rendering the Cuban SON faithfully for audiences back home who otherwise would probably not be able to experience it live. SON originated in the mountainous eastern end of Cuba called Oriente. This rugged and remote region has sheltered refugees and rebels from pre-columbian times to the Cuban Revolution. Here the music grew out of the life of the mountain farmers and moved down into the cities of the island and the world, giving rise to various forms of popular latin music including Salsa. The standard five – piece instumentation of Bongo, Maracas, Upright bass, Tres and trumpet emerged in the early 20th century and this is the format used by Primo Cubano. Most of the lyrics of the songs deal with themes of country life, hard work, dancing and love and are often humorous even when they sound very serious.

www.primocubano.com

Slates offers a full menu on these nights along with fine
desserts & drinks – from 5:30pm to 8pm -
or just come enjoy the music!
For reservations call (207) 622-9575
167 Water Street, Hallowell, ME.

Alter Igor To Entertain you on Thursday, February 2nd

Tues, Jan. 31st
Join us for Taco Tuesday

Wed. Feb. 1:
Open Mic with John Hasnip

Thurs. Feb. 2:
Alter Igor
Shake, Shake, Shake 

Fri. Feb. 3:
Justin Walton
300 Songs, You Choose 

Sun. Feb. 5
Super Bowl Bash
Go Pats!

Hours

Wed – Sat:
6:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Sun:
12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Description

Hoxter’s is a music/sports bar opened in July 2010 by Louise Harwood. Hoxter’s mission is to be a relaxing spot in downtown Hallowell where people can watch a game or listen to music. We have great beer on tap, specialty drinks, wine and a bistro style menu to round out our offerings. Come see!

Hoxter’s Music & Sports Bar
122 Water St.
Hallowell, Maine
+1 207.623-5903

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“Hélène Farrar Art” will be on display at Slates Restaurant in Hallowell on February 12th

Sunday, February 12th from 5 – 7 PM

Some of the proceeds to benefit Breast Care Awareness.

Hallowell Artist Hélène Farrar will share her new studio space and business “Hélène Farrar Art” to coincide with her artist reception for “Collections” at Slates Restaurant.  Located only a half block north of Slates, visitors have the unique opportunity to see the artist’s working studio as well have a viewing her works at Slates Restaurant.

Hélène Farrar Art is a new creative space in downtown Hallowell. Hélène Farrar Art houses the working artist studio of Hélène Farrar plus a community based studio where children and adults may participate in: regularly scheduled art lessons and classes taught by a professional artists and educators, specialized weekend workshops and evening classes, and borrow art books and artistic sources from an extensive art library. These educational opportunities operate under  “Catch the Artbug with Hélène Farrar Art” FMI www.catchtheartbug.blogspot.com

“Slates has special meaning to me. It was only natural to open the doors to my studio for friends and fans of my local community to celebrate with me the same night, ” states Farrar. “I’ve put together a special sampling of my works for this event including works from travel journal paintings of Northern Italy and Southwest England, plus new pieces from my Birdworks, and groupings of mixed media pieces using abandoned photographs.”

Ten percent of sales profits from both venues will benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The organization is meaningful to Farrar, as she lost her mother to breast cancer six years ago. Utilizing her art as a vehicle, she is planning a series of opportunities to raise breast cancer awareness and funding this year.

Farrar has taught and worked in the visual arts for fifteen years while actively exhibiting in commercial, nonprofit and university galleries in New England and England.  Farrar has a Masters of Fine Art Degree in Interdisciplinary Arts from Goddard College in Vermont, and a Bachelors of Art from University of Maine with concentrations in painting and printmaking.

Her work has been exhibited widely in Maine and has been accepted into regional and international juried exhibitions featuring her encaustics and oil works. The Flat Iron Gallery in Portland, the Three Graces Gallery in New Hampshire currently represent her and you can find her Birdworks series in Bessie’s Farm Goods in Freeport, Maine.

Hélène Farrar Art
151 Water Street  Suite 3
Hallowell,  Maine 04347
207.485.5691
helene@helenefarrar.com
www.helenefarrar.com
www.catchtheartbug.blogspot.com

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We have a fun 3 hour show planned for you, Come listen & relax with great people, nice selection of beer on tap, specialty drinks, wine and a bistro style menu to round out a memorable evening with us!

About The Veayo Twins

Hi, we are 16 year-old identical twin sisters, sophomores this year!  We have been playing out live since we were 13 and just kicked off a new Acoustic Duo tour, although we do like to plug in & rock too.  This is a easy listening acoustic set that heavily emphasizes our original melodies!

Our songs often revolve around relationships, life experiences, and overcoming obstacles. This music will be part of a national documentary film called “Bullied To Silence”, to be released in early 2012.  In February, we will record some new tunes at Starfight Recording Studios, although we just recorded a “Black Friday Live” CD at the Maine Mall on November 25th. This live demo is available upon request by New England area venues & media.

Hope to see you soon,

Kristen & Katherine

Bio: The Veayo Twins, as the name suggests, are 16 year-old identical twin sisters that have played multiple live gigs at venues such as the Jonas Brothers softball challenge in New Britain Stadium, New York City’s historic Webster Hall, Patriots Place at Gillette Stadium, and Boston’s Hard Rock Café. Kristen & Katherine recently opened for Nashville’s Grammy award winning country rock band, Emerson Drive. They have been featured on, or have played their music live on local CBS TV, Fox TV, 92Moose, WKIT, and WTOS radio shows.

Katherine and Kristen, known for their sweet vocal harmonies, play keyboard and guitar, respectively, although you can find Katherine on the drum kit at rock gigs! Their easy listening acoustic set heavily emphasizes catchy original melodies that often revolve around relationships, life experiences, and overcoming obstacles. The twins and their maturely written music will be part of a national documentary film called “Bullied To Silence”, to be released in early 2012. The sisters also perform uniquely arranged versions of cover songs, from oldies like John Lennon, Heart, Bob Dylan, and Tom Petty to newer artists like Adele, Kelley Clarkson, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift.

Kristen is the main songwriter for the duo and has created songs that span a wide range of genres like heavy rock, indie, pop rock, and country. The rock original “Scream at Walls” and indie song “Don’t Forgive Me” can be purchased on I-Tunes. The duo has plans to record more tunes at Starfight Recording Studios this February. The Veayo Twins are currently booking family friendly shows as an acoustic duo, but are always ready to bring out the band when requested!

http://theveayotwins.com/
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Hoxter’s Music & Sports Bar
122 Water St,
Hallowell, ME 04347-1313

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Martin Swinger

Martin Swinger & Ed DesJardins
8:15pm Tickets $15.00

On Monday January 30th veteran songwriter Martin Swinger will bring songs from his most recent CD release “Moon” to the Slates concert stage. Martin has teamed up with local musician and songwriter Ed DesJardins to form a duo that brings new textures and energy to the live presentation of Swinger’s award winning songs. Ed will open the evening performing material from his 2010 release “Innerspace” along with some newer offerings and then accompany Martin on piano, percussion, and guitar for the second half of the night. Please join these fine songwriters in what promises to be a fantastic might of music.

THE MOON SINGS WITH MARTIN SWINGER AND ED DESJARDINS!

Hallowell, Maine, 1/16/12 – Hallowell personality Martin Swinger and his locally produced album, Moon, both continue to receive lofty praise from local and national musicians, fans and industry professionals.

Since releasing MOON, last spring, Martin Swinger’s 5th and latest collection of original songs, Martin has won the 8th Annual North Atlantic Song Competition and has enjoyed recognition by having songs from Moon featured on The Dr. Demento Show, The Midnight Special from Chicago, Hootennanny Cafe from New York and WERU radio in to name a few. Martin is recently back in Maine following his recent concert tour which included shows in New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Texas, Georgia, Maine and New Hampshire.

Keeping it local, Martin recorded MOON  in fellow musician Ed Desjardin’s Readfield, Maine studio and had the CD manufactured in Vassalboro at Klarity Manufacturing.

Ed DesJardins

MOON’s CD release party last spring was such a popular event, Martin Swinger and The Existential Band featuring Ed Desjardins, has been invited back for a reprise performance at Slates Restaurant, 168 Water Street in Hallowell. With acoustic guitar, keyboards, cajone and rich vocal harmonies, they’ll share award-winning songs from MOON and beautiful songs from Ed’s latest CD, Innerspace on January 30 at Slates’ Monday Night Concert Series beginning at 8:15 PM. Reservations ($15) can be made at 622-9575. Live performance samples from the upcoming show can be heard by seeking Martin Swinger on YouTube. MOON may be purchased or downloaded at CDBaby.com, or you can purchase one of these “Made in Maine” CD’s at the concert.

Rhiannon, the internationally celebrated performer & longtime vocalist with Bobby McFerrin gushes, “Must write immediately to tell you how fine I think your album is. I was laughing and crying and appreciating your quiet and flexible voice, you’re so available emotional voice, your powerful voice singing about real life. And great songs. Such good production and orchestration. Mazel tov darling. It’s a wonder!”

Martinswinger@gmail.com
www.martinswinger.com

Slates Monday Night Concert Series

Slates offers a full menu on these nights along with fine
desserts & drinks – from 5:30pm to 8pm -
or just come enjoy the music!
For reservations call (207) 622-9575
167 Water Street, Hallowell, ME.

Below are 3 ways to help the Harlow, one without even leaving the comfort of your warm chair!  The other two, may help you find some peace of mind.

Please vote: for the Harlow Gallery as a central Maine write in for Bangor Savings Bank’s Community Matters More campaign — we could win $1,000! You can vote online right now at https://www.bangor.com/Why-Bangor-Savings/Supporting-Our-Communities/Voting.aspx Just write in HARLOW GALLERY under Central Maine. Please share this information!

OR

Stop by the Harlow Gallery for a paper ballot which you can drop off at your local Bangor Savings Branch.The Harlow Gallery connects and celebrates art, artists and community in downtown Hallowell. For more information about US visit www.harlowgallery.org. Thanks for your support!

Donations Wanted:

The Harlow Gallery is seeking donations for our Annual Silent Art Auction If you’re like many collectors, you have a stash of art that rarely gets seen, maybe its time to pass along some of your least favorites and make some room for some new favorites.  The Silent Auction will run from Wed. Feb 15th – Saturday the 18th.  Bidding ends at 4:00pm sharp on the 18th (part of Hallowell’s Mardi Gras celebration).  Don’t forget, your donations are tax deductable.  And while you are cleaning out your closets, we are also accepting donations for an Art Supply Sale that will take place Thurs. Feb 16th and Fri. Feb 17th 12-6pm.  If you have a lot of items, perhaps you would like to rent a table for a day or two.  For more information, please contact Nancy at the Harlow 622-3813 or kvaa@harlowgallery.org

Scheduled days to deliver donations are Friday and Saturday, February 10 and 11, from noon to 6pm – appreciative volunteers will be on hand to assist you.  If these days won’t work for you, don’t worry – Please call the gallery to make an appointment at 207-622-3813, or by email kvaa@harlowgallery.org.

The Harlow Gallery
home of the Kennebec Valley Art Association
160 Water Street, Hallowell, ME 04347
207-622-3813

website: http://www.harlowgallery.org
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theHarlow
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Entertainment 6PM to 9PM

Trish Thompson
Thursday, Jan. 26th

Hatties Chowder House
103 Water St.
Hallowell, Me.

Phone: 207-621-4114 or 877-621-4114
Fax: 207-621-2622

Web page: www.hattieslobsterstew.com

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photo credit: 2010 Annual Silent Art Auction at the Harlow Gallery, photos by Keith Spiro

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Hallowell, Maine — ART DONATIONS WANTED!  Need to make room? Downsizing, redecorating or relocating?  Clean out your closets and look under the bed! Staff at the Harlow will welcome your donations of original art, prints or photographs, framed or unframed;  vintage or antique art; sculpture, fine craft, curios or pottery; paintings, hand-pulled prints, drawings from now through February 14.

The Harlow Gallery is owned and operated by the Kennebec Valley Art Association, a 501(c)3 nonprofit; all proceeds go to support programming and operating expenses for the gallery. Donations of art, framed or unframed is most welcome and is tax deductible according to current tax law. You don’t even have to be an artist to donate, make room for new art by donating something from your collection!

Scheduled days to deliver your donations are Friday and Saturday, February 10 and 11, from noon to 6pm – appreciative volunteers will be on hand to assist you.  If these days won’t work for you, don’t worry – donations are welcome through February 15th! Please call the gallery to make an appointment at207-622-3813, or by email kvaa@harlowgallery.org.

About the Silent Art Auction:

The KVAA’s annual Silent Art Auction returns February 15-18, 2012.

(Note – Saturday, February 18th is the date of Hallowell’s downtown Mardi-Gras celebration)

Great deals on original art by local artists – you’ll find paintings, pastels, sculpture, prints, photographs, crafts and more. Budding art collectors LOVE this event!  The Silent Art Auction will be open for viewing and bidding:  Wednesday to Friday, February 15-17 from noon to 6pm. On Saturday, February 18, open for bids noon to 4 pm. Bidding ends at 4pm sharp! Winning bidders will be as soon as possible after 4 pm; pick up and pay for winnings from 4-6pm.

For more information: Deb Fahy or Nancy Barron, 207-622-3813 or kvaa@harlowgallery.org

The OverEZ Band

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Saturday, January 28, 2012
8:30pm until 12:00am

Come dance the night away with us this coming Saturday at Easy Street Lounge. Val, Trish and Heidi have a jammin’ set list prepared and I hope you bring your dancing shoes. Tess will be sunning it up in Florida, so we have the talented Angela Plato sitting in on bass and vocals. She has even threatened to bring her kazoo. See you Saturday. BRUCE

About The OverEZ Band

Genre

blues, jazz, rock, pop, country, folk

Members

Val Bennett
Heidi Dellaire
Tess Zardus
Trish Thompson

Hometown

Hallowell

The OverEZ band is an all female group comprised of Val Bennett (guitar & vocals), Heidi Dellaire (cajon box drum), Tess Zardus (bass & vocals, & Trish Thompson (keys & vocals). We are crazy and fun loving gals who love to entertain!

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The OverEZ Band

Easy Street Lounge
7 Front St., Hallowell, ME 04347
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Nikkie Hunt Band will Entertain You On Jan 28th at The Wharf

THURS Jan 26
Steve Jones and Company
9 – 1

FRI Jan 27
Happy Hour Band
5:30 – 8 then
Pat Colwell and Soul Sensations
9 – 1

SAT Jan 28
Nikki Hunt Band
9 – 1

SUN Jan 29
Open Jam w/ Chris Poulson
5 – 9

MON Jan 30
Jam Night w/ Derek Savage
9 – 1

The Kennebec Wharf also offers a REALLY Pub Fare Menu!

We Appreciate Your Patronage!

132 Water St.,
Hallowell, Maine
622-9290