May 02 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 16 Thursday
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!
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May 30 Thursday
Weekly Farmers Market in Waterville Maine. We have 20 plus vendors selling fresh, seasonal vegetables, baked goods, cheese, eggs, meat, maple syrup, seedlings/plants, herbs, and crafts! Music most weeks too and the Children's Discovery Museum comes most weeks with activities for kids.
May 03 Friday
CELEBRATING THE ARTISTRY AND HERITAGE OF JEN AND ELIZABETH CASAD: A MOTHER-DAUGHTER JOURNEY THROUGH MAINE'S SEASCAPE AND WORKING WATERFRONTRockland, ME – Badhus Co, a creative convener in Downtown Rockland, is delighted to present a captivating art exhibition featuring the talent of a dynamic mother and daughter duo, Jen and Elizabeth Casad.Jen Casad, a commercial fisherman and renowned artist, brings the rich history and current reality of Maine to life through her realistic drawings. Her work, including the iconic portrayal of a clam digger in Sharon Lockhart’s film "Double Tide" (2009), reflects a deep connection to Maine's fishing industry. As a first-generation Mainer with a lineage of fishermen and artists, Casad's drawings beautifully capture the nostalgic essence of the past, the challenges of seasonal income, landscapes, and the hardworking people. Notably, her work is showcased at the Alexandre Gallery in New York, specializing in contemporary American artists and early 20th-century American artists, with a focus on the Stieglitz Group. She received a BA in Art from the University of Maine.Elizabeth Sylvia Casad, at just 11 years old, is already making waves in the art world. Living on a small farm on the coast of Maine, Elizabeth, daughter of Jen Casad, draws inspiration from the strength of women in connection to animals and nature. Homeschooled and with a passion for voice and pottery, Elizabeth's paintings and drawings beautifully portray the powerful bond between women and the natural world.Jen Casad shared her thoughts on her art and life, saying, “Drawing has that same type of rhythmic meditative flow as does the physical work of clamming. It is someplace I can be where the rest of the world tunnels out and time seems to disappear. The largest and best part of my life is being a mother to my beautiful, fun, exciting, and loving daughter.”Elizabeth Sylvia Casad expressed her love for farm life, saying, “I have always made art probably because of my mother. She is an artist and the best mom in the whole wide world. I like to sing also. I absolutely love to sing.”For media inquiries, please contact Badhus Co. at 25 Oak Street, Rockland, ME. Email: badhusco@gmail.com. Visit badhus.co for more information.Join us at Badhus Co. to experience the unique blend of past and present through the lenses of Jen and Elizabeth Casad. This art opening promises to be a celebration of talent, family, and the beauty of Maine.
The final group of Watershed School’s art students present this exhibition that will bring the history of Watershed to life through a combination of paintings, photographs, ceramics and suspended origami, all woven together with messages of environmental stewardship, intellectual curiosity, and creativity. It will highlight testimonial quotes from alumni, including international students, and current students through independent projects they have worked on.
Admission is free and hors d'oeuvres will be provided. All are welcome and invited to celebrate the amazing history of this independent school located in Camden.
May 04 Saturday
Join Maine Micro Artisans at Orchard Ridge Farm for a celebration of spring! The Apple Blossom Festival will feature makers from our talented community as well as food trucks, games, face painting and live music. Have a great family photo taken, sample local foods & indulge in handmade excellence.
On Saturday morning at 11, come make your own apple blossom wreath! All materials you need will be provided. You'll create a wreath with faux apple blossoms that will be a beautiful way to welcome spring right on your front door. Please purchase your tickets in advance for this.
On Sunday afternoon at 1, come make a whimsical apple blossom headband! All materials you need will be provided. This activity uses a hot glue gun and kids 9 and under will need supervision. Please purchase your tickets in advance for this.
Check out the event on Facebook for more information and the latest updates!
Spring bursts onto the scene in Maine the first weekend of May, and this year, it coincides with the highly anticipated 12th Annual Maine Pottery Tour. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4th, and Sunday, May 5th, for a unique opportunity to explore the vibrant ceramics scene in Maine.This self-guided tour is a delightful way to spend a weekend. More than 70 pottery studios – our largest tour to date! - across the state will open their doors, welcoming visitors to step into the world of handcrafted ceramics.A Unique Maine ExperienceThe Maine Pottery Tour offers a chance to:• Meet the artists: Chat with potters and gain insights into their creative process and inspiration.• Witness the magic: Get a behind-the-scenes look at studios, including demonstrations of throwing on the wheel and glazing techniques.• Explore kilns: Peek into the heart of the creative process and see where the pottery comes to life.• Shop for one-of-a-kind pieces: Discover a treasure trove of functional and decorative ceramics, perfect for your home or as special gifts.
The Legacy of Mentors Art Exhibit opens at the Maine Art Gallery with a reception on May 4 from 5-7 pm and continues on Thursdays-Sundays from 11am-4pm until June 9th. Free and open to the public, the two-floor gallery showcases artists as mentors to their students and represents the founding members of the gallery with their students' work from the 50's and 60's. The first floor gallery exhibits juried current members' work describing their own mentors' influence in their paintings. For more details go to www,maineartgallerywiscasset.org.