August 1, 2000
T O D A Y 'S
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Art Openings
"A Day's Work in Maine," historic photographs provide a look a work from 1860 to 1920; continues through August, Maine State Archives, Augusta, ME, .
"Interior/Exterior," recent paintings by Giovanna Lepore; continues through Aug. 30, Portland Public Library, Portland, ME, 871-1700, opening, 5-7 p.m.
"Mermaids and Others Creatures," works by Mike Stiler, continues Aug. 13, Nan Mulford Gallery, Rockport, ME, 236-1078, opening reception, 6-8 p.m.
Art of Edward Materson drawings and paintings; continues through August, Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Summer art exhibit Eastport Gallery, Eastport, ME, 853-4166, Roland LaValle works; continues through Aug. 15, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Twelve gallery artists with paintings, prints and sculpture; continues through Aug. 10, Gallery by the Sea, Port Clyde, ME, 372-8671, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
AuditionsOpen auditions for the upcoming season with a professional theater company; call to schedule an appointment, Penobscot Theatre Company, Bangor, ME, 947-6618, 4-8 p.m.
Classical MusicBar Harbor Music Festival optional dinner available at 6:30 p.m., Holiday Inn, Bar Harbor, ME, $15 to $42, 288-5744, String Orchestra concert, 8:15 p.m.
Classical concert free admission for students 18 and under, Round Top Center for the Arts, Damariscotta, ME, $14 to $16, 563-1507, International Piano Festival with Meng-Chieh Liu, 8 p.m.
Bowdoin College Summer Music Festival Bowdoin College, Visual Arts Center, Brunswick, ME, 725-3895, Student concert series, 7:30 p.m.
Music at Colby series Colby College, Lorimer Chapel, Waterville, ME, 872-3236, Portland String Quartet, 8 p.m.
Sebago-Long Lake Chamber Music Festival Deertrees Theater, Harrison, ME, $15, 583-6747, Mozart, Harbison and Schumann, 8 p.m.
DanceBates Dance Festival Bates College, Schaeffer Theatre, Lewiston, ME, $8 to $15, 786-6330, Herbin "Tamango" Van Cayseele and Bill "Crutch" Shannon, discussion with the artists follows, 8 p.m.
For Children"Jack and the Beanstalk," Children's Theater of Maine, Portland, ME, $5 to $7, 878-2774, 10 a.m.
Children's Activities several exhibits and ongoing programs featuring science, arts and humanities, computer lab, Camera Obscura and "Explore Floor", Children's Museum of Maine, Portland, ME, $5, 828-1234, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Children's program Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME, 854-0630, Lunch, Look and Listen, 11:30 a.m.
Hands-on fun with several exhibits including soft climbing structures, musical instruments, children's art from around the world and Triceratops fossil dig, Children's Museum of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH, $4, 603-436-3853, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Reading for children Warren Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME, 854-5891, Books and Babies, ages 6-24 months, 9:30 a.m.; Tales for Tots, 10:30 a.m.
Lectures, Films"Tuesday in the Park," garden lecture, Merryspring Horticultural Nature Park, Camden, ME, $3, 236-2239, "The Honey Bee: Her Life and Times," with Tony Bok, noon
Art lectures featuring faculty artists, Haystack Mountain School, Deer Isle, ME, 348-2306, Chris Ramsay and Robin Cass, 8 p.m.
Skowhegan lecture Maine Coast Artists, Rockport, ME, $3 to $5, 236-2875, slide talk with painter Lois Dodd, 7 p.m.
Music"Soar with Hawk Henries," stories and flute music, Warrington House, Blue Hill, ME, 374-2245, 7:30 p.m.
Al Doane Jazz Jam Bridgeway Restaurant, South Portland, ME, 799-5418, 7 p.m.
Arcady Music Festival Congregational Church, Dover Foxcroft, ME, $15, 288-3151, Russian Brass, 7 p.m.
Bandstand concert outdoors, cancelled if it is raining; presented by Portland Parks and Recreation , Deering Oaks, Portland, ME, free, Luna Coro, 7:15 p.m.
Concert series pre-concert supper at 5 p.m.; rain location at Fryeburg Fire Station, Bradley Park, Fryeburg, ME, free, Kora Shrine Band, 7 p.m.
Dave Gerard Dolphin Striker, Portsmouth, NH, 603-431-5222
Machias Bay Chamber Concerts Centre Street Congregational Church, Machias, ME, $5 to $9, Andrew Wolf Memorial Concert, 8 p.m.
Organ Concert 40-minute recital featuring New England organists; tour of the historic church follows each concert, First Parish Church, Brunswick, ME, $3 donation, 729-7331, Ray Cornils, 12:10 p.m.
Ongoing"Aomori and Maine: Bridges Through Time," joint exhibition by Aomori Prefectural Museum, Japan, and Maine State Museum project with over 300 artifacts; continues through December, Maine State Museum, Augusta, ME, 287-2304, .
"Charting Neptune's Realm: From Classical Mythology to Satellite Imagery," sea charts from the 16th century to the present; call for specific hours, University of Southern Maine, Osher Map Library, Portland, ME, 780-4850, .
"Declaration of Conscience," exhibit highlighting materials and events surrounding Margaret Chase Smith's famous speech of 50 years ago; tour of her home and museum also available, Margaret Chase Smith Library, Skowhegan, ME, free, 474-7133, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
"E Pluribus Unum: Maine and the Making of a Nation," exhibit from the archives with a special look at a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence, continues through October, Maine Historical Society, Portland, ME, $2 to $4, 879-0427, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
"Exploring Place from A to Z: Celebrating Community Culture," with a variety of programs and exhibits throughout the year, in conjunction with York Institute Museum, Dyer Library, Saco, ME, 283-0684, .
"First Light, First People," exhibit featuring the daily life of Native Americans during the past 10,000 years, Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor, ME, $2, 288-3519, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
"Heroes of the Tall Ships: Portland Harbor in the Great Age of Sail," also featuring permanent exhibit on the clipper ship "Snow Squall", Portland Harbor Museum, South Portland, ME, $1 to $3, 799-6337, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
"Shaped by the Sea: The Kennebunks, 1640-1860," seafaring exhibit; also featuring a pictoral exhibit of grand hotels and cottages; architectural walking tours available, Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk, ME, 985-4802, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
"Through Children's Eyes: Historic Mansions of Portsmouth," exhibit at six participating homes; call for specific dates, times and locations, Portsmouth, NH, $5 per home, 603-436-1118, .
"To Restore Our Glorious Union: Portsmouth and the Civil War," exhibit with photos, diaries, uniforms and other items, Portsmouth Athenaeum, Portsmouth, NH, free, 603-431-2538, 1-4 p.m.
Audubon nature center several programs for adults and children including crafts, canoe tours, wildflower and bird walks;, Scarborough Marsh Nature Center, Scarborough, ME, 883-5100, .
Bearfest with over 40 life-sized, decorated, bears created by Maine artists, displayed throughout the summer in the Belfast area, Belfast, ME, free
Cog Railway three-hour trips; trains leave hourly; museum, gift shop and restaurant available, Mount Washington Cog Railway, Mount Washington, NH, $30/child to $44/adult, 800-922-8825, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Daily Tours of five historic buildings; also Native American Crafts and Storytelling program on Wednesdays, Norlands Living History Center, Livermore, ME, $2.50 to $5.50, 897-4366, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Eagle Island opportunity to visit the former summer home of Adm. Robert E. Peary or walk on the beach and trails, Coast Watch and Guiding Light Navigation, Portland, ME, 774-6498, 10 a.m.
Farnsworth exhibitions including works by the Wyeth family, Louise Nevelson and others; free for children 17 and under, Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, ME, $9, 596-6457, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ghostly Tours guided walking candlelight tours through historic Portsmouth; meet at Rusty Hammer Restaurant, Portsmouth, NH, $7, 603-433-8888, 8 p.m.
Ghostly tours guided walking candlelight tours through York Village, York, ME, $7, 363-0000, 8 p.m.
Guided tours featuring Portland's history and architecture; free for those under 16 with an adult, Visitor's Bureau, Portland, ME, $8, 774-5561, 10:30 a.m.
Historic Tate House built in 1755 for mast agent, Capt. George Tate; guided tours and special programs featured; call for details, Tate House Museum, Portland, ME, $4 to $5, 774-9781, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Marine Museum seafaring village with special exhibitions including: "Chinese Cargo for the American Table," "Legacy of the Sea: Recent Acquisitions" and maritime art by John Stobart, Penobscot Marine Museum, Searsport, ME, 548-2529, 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
Moffatt-Ladd House a Registered National Historic Landmark with many historical items dating back 200 years, Moffatt-Ladd House, Portsmouth, NH, $5, 603-436-8221, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Montpelier events Gen. Henry Knox Museum, Thomaston, ME, $3, 354-8062, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Museum and Genealogical Library with special events scheduled throughout the summer, Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit, Wells, ME, 646-4775, 10 a.m. -4 p.m.
Nature tours and programs with trails, bird walks, children's events and special activities, Laudholm Farm, Wells, ME, $2 to $10, 646-1555, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Nearing Homestead tours of the stone house and organic gardens available, Good Life Center, Harborside, ME, free, 326-8211, 1-5 p.m.
Portland Observatory last remaining maritime signal tower in the United States; tours, gift shop and exhibits, Portland Observatory, Portland, ME, $2/child to $3/adult, 253-1800, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Railway Museum antique streetcar rides, restored trolley exhibits, guided tours and special events, Seashore Trolley Museum, Kennebunkport, ME, $4.50 to $7, 967-2800, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Shaker Museum visit this active Shaker community featuring tours until 3:15 p.m., store and exhibits including "They Do Not From the Truth Depart, In Word or Work in Hand or Heart: Sabbathday Lake in 1800, 1900 and 2000;" closed Sundays, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, New Gloucester, ME, $6/tour to $7.50/tour, 926-4597, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Showhouse 2000 to benefit Old York Historical Society , Elm Cottage, York Harbor, ME, 363-4974, daylong
Steam train rides rides every half hour beginning at 10 a.m.; also featuring exhibits and collection of antique vehicles and equipment, Boothbay Railway Village, Boothbay, ME, 633-4727, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Summer exhibits including "Coney Island of Maine," and "An Island at War," and more, Fifth Maine Regiment Community Center, Peaks Island, ME, $2, 766-3330, 1-4 p.m.
Summer nature programs varied topics include osprey watch, ecology and history tours and lectures; beginning at 2 p.m., programs are free with park admission; meet at the benches at the second parking lot, Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, Freeport, ME, 865-4465, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Train museum and rides featuring historic collection of equipment and locomotives; half hour train rides available on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co., Portland, ME, 828-0814, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Transportation Museum exhibitions and demonstrations featuring antique aircraft, vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles, Owls Head Transportation Museum, Owls Head, ME, $5 to $8, 594-4418, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Victoria Mansion a National Historic Landmark also known as the Morse-Libby Mansion with most of the original furnishings; tours available, Victoria Mansion, Portland, ME, $7, 772-4841, 10 a.m. -4 p.m.
Wildlife Park featuring live animals including black bear, moose, deer and several other species at a 200 acre site; exhibits, trails and special programs, Maine Wildlife Park, Gray, ME, $2 to $3.50, 657-4977, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Willowbrook restored 19th-century museum village, features trades and crafts displayed in 37 structures, more than 10,000 artifacts including sleighs, carriages and carousel; general store, gift shop, Willowbrook at Newfield, Newfield, ME, $4 to $8, 793-2784, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Theater"Annie," musical presented by Vinegar Hill Youth Theatre, Arundel Barn Playhouse, Arundel, ME, $16 to $20, 985-5552, 8 p.m.
"Art," Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, ME, $27, 646-5511, 8 p.m.
"Blithe Spirit," Acadia Repertory Theatre, Mount Desert, ME, 244-7260, 8:15 p.m.
"Oklahoma!" Hackmatack Playhouse, Berwick, ME, $16 to $18, 698-1807, 8 p.m.
"The Importance of Being Earnest," Theater at Monmouth, Monmouth, ME, $18 to $24, 933-9999, 8 p.m.
"Titanic," Maine State Music Theatre production, Bowdoin College, Pickard Theater, Brunswick, ME, $19 to $24, 725-8769, preview, 8 p.m.
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