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Sep 19 Friday
Maine Public is a Media Sponsor of this year’s Common Ground Country Fair, and we can’t wait!
The fair will be held at the Common Ground Education Center in Unity, Maine on September 19, 20, and 21. The fairgrounds are open Friday and Saturday 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm.
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s (MOFGA) annual celebration of rural living features 1000-plus exhibitors and speakers, and emphasizes vibrant communities, sustainable living and local economies, while highlighting organic agriculture.
Maine Public will be set up on the fairgrounds in our usual location. Stop by and:
Click HERE for more information about the 2025 Common Ground Country Fair!
Sep 25 Thursday
Monica Wood will discuss the book How to Read a Book with host Bill Nemitz on Thursday, September 25th at 7:00 PM.
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!
Sep 18 Thursday
Rebecca Hayes ‘From Maine With Love’New Paintings Inspired by Vintage Scenes
Through her stunning photo-realistic paintings, artist Rebecca Hayes takes us on a journey through Greater Portland history finding forgotten moments and cherished memories. In collaboration with historian Paul Ledman, author of “Walking Through History: Portland, Maine on Foot” and “Portland, Maine: Connections Across Time”, Hayes has brought her sharp brush work and eye for color to iconic locations including Harbor Fish Market, Red’s Dairy Freeze, and Congress Square. Each painting will be accompanied by text from Ledman for historical context. Additional paintings of contemporary paintings of Greater Portland will be on view in the gallery.
Rebecca Hayes is an artist based in Portland, Maine. She grew up in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, and attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Opening Reception: Thursday August 8th, 5-7pm
Please comeby to see us on Friday, September 19th from 4 to 7 pm in our lovely gallery space just down the street from historic City Hall and around the corner from Front Street. Many beautiful works to peruse including new paintings, ceramics and sculpture in a variety of styles, and our member artists will be on hand! Snacks and soft beverages available. All are welcome!
In collaboration with Portland Ovations
The land and waters known as Maine have been home to Wabanaki People for over 12,000 years. This vibrant production of Wabanaki stories and music spotlights four Wabanaki artists coming from several different nations and traditions. Musician Tania Morey (Tobique) sings of the Wolastoq; Jennifer Pictou (Mi’kmaq) regales with spirit stories told in the company of a large puppet; Dwayne Tomah (Passamaquoddy) shares stories that showcase his native language, Passamaquoddy; Ashton Altvater aka Undeniable the Native (Passamaquoddy) delights with original rap and hip hop; and Jason Brown aka Firefly (Penobscot) electrifies with cutting-edge technology blended with ancient frequencies. Director, artist and author Chris Newell (Passamaquoddy) intersperses each with music and narration. Wabanaki Stories demonstrates the depth and breadth of Wabanaki storytelling and artistry.
Great Falls Comedy Club presents Juston McKinneyGreat Falls Comedy Club presents Juston McKinney!
Juston has multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show” and “Comedy Central”. He has three one-hour specials on “Amazon Prime”, including “Parentally Challenged”, “On Mid-Life Support” and his 5th stand-up special, “On the Bright Side”, which can also be seen for free on his YouTube channel, where it has over one MILLION views!
Juston was born in Portsmouth, NH and grew up living on the border of New Hampshire and Maine. In the late 1990’s after spending seven years as a Deputy Sheriff in rural Maine he made the move to NYC to pursue a career in comedy. He quickly became a regular on the NYC club scene and the New York Times called him, “Destined for stardom.”
He has appeared on numerous Comedy Central shows including his half-hour Comedy Central Presents and his own one-hour special. He has appeared several times on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien as well as a Showtime Special with Rob Gronkowski. Twice he has performed at the TD Garden with Denis Leary’s “Comics Come Home”. His TV & movie credits include; The King of Queens,100 Centre Street, The Zoo Keeper and Here Comes the Boom.
He lives in New Hampshire with his wife and kids. When not dadding, he is touring theaters and clubs all over the country.
Join us at the Great Falls Comedy Club at Craft Brew Underground in Auburn, ME, voted “Maine’s Best Beer Bar”.
18+, Seating at 7:00pm!
Greatfallscomedyclub.com
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Make Laughter a Priority.
*Lineup subject to change
Sep 20 Saturday
LINCOLNVILLE CENTER INDOOR FLEA MARKET will be held from 8 a.m. to noon in the Community Building located at 18 Searsmont Road, Rt. 173 in Lincolnville CENTER. This market offers a wide variety of merchandise from the useful to the unusual including vintage household goods, seasonal decorations, handcrafts, farm products and delectable sweet and savory baked goods. This event is sponsored by the United Christian Church (UCC). Proceeds benefit the church ministries including the upkeep of the Community Building and the 200 year old Meeting House. All welcome. FMI: 763-3800.
Thank youMary Schulien, event coordinator785-3521
In celebration of the coming of cooler days, shop local and Maine arts, crafts, and antiques vendors on the grounds of the Outdoor Heritage Museum in Oquossoc! Don't miss touring the Outdoor Heritage Museum and visiting the Museum Store as well.
Sep 21 Sunday
Sep 27 Saturday
As Two Sisters in Maine, we are excited to be continuing on with the wonderful tradition of remarkable artisan fairs in beautiful Durham, Maine! Please join us in shopping local and handmade with a terrific lineup of artisans and makers for our Fall Artisan Fair at Sweet Meadow. More details to come!
Keep an eye out under the discussion tab on our Facebook Event Page leading up to the fair for our Maker Spotlights highlighting the talented makers who will be participating in the fair!
***Please note, for the safety of our artists and makers products and displays, we ask that you leave your dogs at home for this event. Service dogs only.
For information about becoming a vendor at this event, please email Karyn & Patti at twosistersinmaineartisanfairs@gmail.com.
*Beware of scammers! Two Sisters in Maine (@twosistersinmaine) Facebook, Instagram and the email address above are the only contacts for this event.