May 16 Thursday
Join in the fun and register your team for a 2024 News & Brews Trivia night!
Team check-in starts at 5:30pm. Trivia starts at 6:00pm!
*Note that we can’t accept teams with more than 5 players.
Click HERE to see the full 2024 News & Brews schedule!
May 22 Wednesday
Gillian Burnes will discuss the book Soft Features with host Bill Nemitz on Wednesday, May 22nd at 7:00 PM.
Click HERE to join the virtual meeting
Do you love books? Are you interested in hearing from the author and looking behind the curtain at what the author was thinking while writing? Perhaps have the author respond to a question or two that has been on your mind about a particular scene or character. Look no further than the Maine Public Book Club!
Click HERE to join the book club and receive information about book club news & events!
May 30 Thursday
May 07 Tuesday
This language enrichment program is geared for children 3-6 years old and will include stories, songs, movement activities, STEM activities and more!
Join Portland Swing Project for Beginning Swing Dance Classes! We provide clear step-by-step instruction, plenty of practice time to build confidence, and you never need a partner - we rotate in class so you meet and dance with everyone. And it's fun! We promise. Class schedules and details: https://www.portlandswingproject.com/weekly-classes (Class registration required in advance. Classes offered every 7 weeks, and we have two beginning-level classes available at 6pm and 7:15pm - see schedule link for details).
Albert Lee is a Grammy Award-winning British guitarist and multiple recipient of Guitar Player Magazine’s “Best Country Guitarist” who is celebrated by fans and musicians the world over for his fingerstyle and hybrid picking technique. Lee has worked both in the studio and on tour with many notable musicians from a wide range of genres including Eric Clapton, The Everly Brothers, Bill Wyman, EmmyLou Harris, Joe Cocker, Jackson Browne, Rosanne Cash and more. Albert has been awarded two Grammys for “Best Country Instrumental Performance” in his illustrious career. In 2002, for “Foggy Mountain Breakdown,” from the album “Earl Scruggs & Friends,” and again in 2009 for his work on Brad Paisley's track “Cluster Pluck.“He also received nominations for tracks on three of his solo albums. Lee has received many other awards as a guitarist, winning Guitar Player Magazine’s “Best Country Guitarist” five consecutive times. Albert Lee is known within the music industry for his speed of playing and his technical virtuosity but is also one of the most melodic players. He’s often referred to as “the guitar player’s guitar player.”
May 09 Thursday
Are you new to Irish Set Dancing? That’s “Set” not “Step”. Big difference! Set dancing is fun & is not the performance style dancing you may have seen on “Riverdance”. It is a social form of folk dancing & a team effort. If you are not yet a dancer, but are curious, join this group for the easiest way to get started! Come to the fun & friendly Casco Bay Irish Set Dancers group in Yarmouth. Group meets at 7:00 pm on Fridays at Yarmouth Community House 179 East Main Street in Yarmouth. No prior dance experience is necessary. No partner required. $3 per class Drop-ins welcome. We recommend comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle – you will get thirsty!! For more information & to let us know you are coming to the dance, contact the group leader – Mike Gentile 207-847-3038 or mdguscga70@gmail.com cascobaysetdancers.com
May 10 Friday
Join Us for a Night of Fun and Philanthropy at our Family Karaoke Fundraiser!
Calling all singers, performers, and music lovers! Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable evening of karaoke and fundraising in support of Rowe School’s Odyssey of the Mind team.
Get ready to showcase your vocal talents and sing your heart out while supporting a great cause. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time karaoke enthusiast, there’s something for everyone at this family-friendly event.
In addition to an exciting lineup of karaoke performances, we’ll also have a silent auction featuring a variety of fantastic items generously donated by local businesses and community members.
All proceeds from the event will go towards supporting Rowe School’s Odyssey of the Mind team as they prepare to represent our community at the finals in Iowa. Your participation and generosity will help make their dreams a reality and showcase the creativity and talent of our students on a national stage.
Don’t miss this opportunity to have fun, connect with friends and neighbors, and make a difference in the lives of our students. Mark your calendars and join us for a night of karaoke and fundraising that’s sure to be music to your ears!
Let’s make some memories and support our Odyssey of the Mind team all the way to the finals!
Acadian Fiddle Playing
Prepare for an exhilarating musical escapade at The Chocolate Church in Bath, Maine, where 25 trailblazing artists from 19 nations are poised to deliver an electrifying performance like never before seen. Dive headfirst into the explosive sounds of Nairobi's burgeoning electronic scene, seamlessly merging with the mesmerizing melodies of the Japanese Shō, while the soul-stirring folk melodies of Saudi Arabia entwine effortlessly with the infectious samba rhythms of Buenos Aires. Feel the pulse quicken as these OneBeat Fellows sculpt an audacious sonic journey that defies all expectations and conventions. Join us as we mark the apex of a month-long odyssey of exploration and connection, where each note and rhythm beckons you to lose yourself in a musical mosaic crafted from the vibrant tapestry of global culture and innovation. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable evening celebrating unity, diversity, and the transformative power of music.
OneBeat, one of the most exciting music presentations of the year, is coming to the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath on May 10th.
25 musicians from 19 countries will gather on the center's Main Stage for an exhilarating musical escapade.
The event is a celebration of unity, diversity, and the transformative power of music. The soul-stirring folk melodies of Saudi Arabia, the explosive sounds of Nairobi, the mesmerizing melodies of the Japanese Sho, and the infectious samba rhythms of Buenos Aires will all be featured in this unforgettable evening of exploration and connection.
OneBeat program was launched in 2012 by the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The program invites young musicians to apply for free 30-day fellowships to develop and rehearse original music, followed by a 14-day tour. Once the tour is complete, OneBeat musicians return to their home countries and develop projects linked to music-driven social enterprises that are designed to make a positive impact on local communities.
Join OneBeat at the gazebo in Library Park on May 10th at noon for a little sampling of the incredible performances happening in the evening!
With a career spanning over two decades, Hanneke Cassel has helped redefine what it means to be a modern fiddler. A driving force in the ever-changing landscape of acoustic music, Hanneke blends originality and innovation with the spirit of Scottish traditional fiddle. Fusing musical roots from the Isle of Skye and Cape Breton Island with Americana stylings, Hanneke’s playing has been described by the Boston Globe as “exuberant and rhythmic, somehow wild and innocent, delivered with captivating melodic clarity and an irresistible playfulness.” Beyond the strings of her fiddle, it is Hanneke’s hugely generous presence and passion that round out her magnetism as a performer on the world stage of fiddle music. Appearing with Jenna Moynihan and Keith Murphy.