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Jan 16 Friday
Cabin Fever? We Have The Cure!
Ring in the New Year right and join us for 4 spectacular, online auctions curated for tremendous fun! Full of wonder and whimsy, each of which offers a mix of fine and decorative art, furniture, Asian art, collectibles, and so much more - all at low, affordable starting bids. Don't miss this opportunity to discover hidden gems at unbelievable prices!
Bidding Options: Telephone, Absentee, and Online
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What are the building blocks of our universe? We’ve been trying to answer this question for centuries, but we haven’t found the ultimate answer. Approximately a quarter of the universe consists of mysterious dark matter. We know it is there, but we don’t know what it is made of.This show takes you on the ultimate astrophysics quest.
A series of seven short fulldome films and a compiled feature film focusing on cultural and Indigenous astronomy. The project is an international collaboration that seeks to build cross-cultural connections and increase understanding of different Indigenous perspectives while demonstrating how our one sky connects us all.
Friday January 16th Art Opening at the Maine Coastal Islands NWR.
The Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center invites you to an art opening on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 4 PM to 6 PM highlighting the works of Susan Beebe.
“Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring: Seasons of a Maine Island” by Susan Beebe
Back by popular demand, this will be Susan’s third show in the North Gallery at the Visitor’s Center and will feature paper mache sculpture, numerous paintings, and linoleum block prints.
This exhibition runs January 16th through March 16th 2026.The visitor center is located at 9 Water Street in Rockland. For more information, visit the website, mainecoastislands.org/events or email info@mainecoastislands.org.
Guests will enjoy the freshest Allagash White while walking through our world-class brewery. If you're looking for a more in-depth experience with more info on our wild and sour barrel room and coolship program, check out our Signature Tour & Tasting.
The highlights:12 oz of our flagship White beer and 4oz of another featured beer (or N/A option)30 minutes$18 before tax/fees21+
Please read on before booking:
Tour-goers must be 21 or older. Infant-wearing is welcome - the tour path through our manufacturing plant is not suitable for young children or strollers.
Guests who are not drinking beer can purchase a Designated Driver ticket and will have a choice of NA beverage.
Dogs are not allowed on this manufacturing plant tour.
Jan 17 Saturday
Falmouth Memorial Library is pleased to announce that Illustration Institute's The Great State of Illustration in Maine will be on display at the Library from November 8, 2025, through January 31, 2026. This exhibition celebrates the rich, diverse cultural heritage of over 80 Maine-connected illustrators such as Ashley Bryan, Barbara Cooney, Dahlov Ipcar, Melissa Sweet, Chris Van Dusen, N.C. Wyeth, and more. The Great State of Illustration in Maine will showcase illustration as an art form in the very place where books are easily and publicly accessed. "We are thrilled to welcome Illustration Institute to Falmouth Memorial Library and offer an exhibition of this depth and breadth to our community. We hope visitors from around our State will come enjoy this collection of incredible illustrations, and take advantage of exciting, related programming over the next three months," commented Jenna Mayotte, Library Director.
“Now and Then,” a show of paintings by Camden resident Nina Holland, will be on exhibit in the upper and lower levels of the Rockport Public Library Dec. 2, 2025 - Jan. 29, 2026. The display is a retrospective of Holland’s work, spanning her 65-year career as an artist.
Trained as a painter, Holland is also known as an accomplished weaver and craftsperson. Her work has been exhibited country-wide, including five venues in New York City. She has won several awards in juried shows including a purchase prize and alcove show at New Mexico State Art Museum in Santa Fe.
In the 1970s, she published numerous articles and three books – two about weaving and one about quilting. She taught at Evansville University and North Country Community College.
Nina Holland plans to donate all proceeds from the sales of her artwork in the Rockport Library show to International Rescue Committee, rated a four-star charity on Charity Navigator.
Formerly known as the Holiday Bazaar, Made is a curated seasonal marketplace that highlights the artistry and craftsmanship of Maine makers, offering visitors a unique selection of locally handmade goods.
Thank you to our sponsors Kennebec Savings Bank, the City of Waterville, Central Maine Newspapers, and Back Office Solutions!