Community Calendar

A long awaited return of this cult classic. On a stormy night, the newly engaged Brad and Janet find themselves out of gas and on the doorstep of one Dr Frank-N-Furter. They could never imagine the night in store, with a cast of creepily alluring characters who will test their boundaries, take their innocence and teach them to do The Time Warp.

Shakespeare returns to Stonington from June 19-29 with a joyous production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” directed by Opera House Arts’ Artistic Director Kathryn Markey. In this beloved comedy, two young couples run away to the mysterious realm of the Fairies. When the trickster Puck enchants them with a magical flower, love stories get muddled, jealousies arise, and a rustic band of amateur actors manages to perform an unforgettable play within the play, proving “what fools these mortals be…” A treat for the whole family, “Midsummer” will feature a fantastical design and a cast of ten.

A long awaited return of this cult classic. On a stormy night, the newly engaged Brad and Janet find themselves out of gas and on the doorstep of one Dr Frank-N-Furter. They could never imagine the night in store, with a cast of creepily alluring characters who will test their boundaries, take their innocence and teach them to do The Time Warp.

Join Friends of Harriet L. Hartley for our next Member Meeting as we welcome Chloe Maxmin to discuss Why Rural Organizing Matters Now More Than Ever.

This event is open to the public!

Hailing from rural Maine, Chloe is the Co-Founder of Dirtroad Organizing alongside her best friend, Canyon Woodward. She also runs Begin Again Farm with her partner, Bill Pluecker, growing organic vegetables for her community. Chloe received an honors degree from Harvard College, where she co-founded Divest Harvard. Chloe served in the Maine House of Representatives in 2018 and the Maine State Senate in 2020. She was the youngest woman ever to serve in the Maine Senate. Chloe is also the Co-Founder/Advisor at JustME for JustUS--a Maine-based organization focused on rural youth civic engagement and climate justice--and the co-author (with Canyon) of Dirt Road Revival.

Meeting Details

7:00-8:00pm EST

Register via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/daD-mbtnT2C6R3f-kW2ASw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

We are thrilled to announce the return of our highly anticipated Blue Raven Gallery Poetry Series for 2025!

One of our missions at Blue Raven Gallery is to continue to offer the community the rich tradition of spoken word, and this year's lineup is sure to do just that.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday June 25th, because we have two incredible poets joining us for an unforgettable evening.

We are honored to welcome Garrett Hongo and Lauren K. Watel to the gallery. Get ready to be moved, and inspired by their words.

Garrett Hongo is a renowned poet and author known for his powerful explorations of identity, culture, and history. His works have been published in numerous collections and have received The Lamont Poetry Prize as well a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Hongo's new poetry collection, Ocean of Clouds was just released with his new title poem published in The New yorker Magazine June 9th, 2025, issue. We cannot wait to hear his words come alive on our stage.

Joining him is the talented Lauren K. Watel, whose work has been described as "lyrical" and "fable like". She has won several awards for her poetry, including the prestigious Kathryn A. Morton Poetry Prize. Her words will surely leave a lasting impression on all who attend.

As always, our event will take place at Blue Raven Gallery, which provides an intimate setting four our audience to connect with each reader. Join us on Wednesday, June 25th at 7 PM.

We invite you to come early and explore our gallery space filled with stunning works of art.

Free Admission - limited seating

Baroque Orchestra of Maine (BOOM) will present a concert on Wednesday, June 25 at 7:30pm at Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mount Desert Street in Bar Harbor. Heidi Powell, baroque violin, Max Treitler, baroque cello and Phoebe Durand-McDonnell, baroque harp will perform highlights from Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber's 'Mystery Sonatas' and sonatas by J.S. Bach, Handel and more. Tickets are available at the door for adults, students are free. For more information visit: baroqueorchestraofmaine.org, call 207-479-2845 or e-mail fiddleheadheidi@hotmail.com.

Often called Broadway’s perfect musical, this Tony Award-winner finds big-time high roller Sky Masterson gambling everything he’s got to make reluctant Salvation Army reformer Miss Sarah Brown fall in love with him. Featuring such memorable tunes as “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” “Luck Be a Lady,” and “I’ve Never Been in Love Before.” Guys and Dolls is guaranteed to charm audiences of all ages.

Every summer we host two weekly group paddles for sea kayakers and stand-up paddlers from June through August. These one-hour sessions are a chance for local paddlers to get on the water together in the early morning when seas on Casco Bay are more likely to be calm.

It’s free to join if you bring your own SUP or sea kayak, or if you’re a Portland Paddle member. If you aren’t a member and need to rent a kayak or SUP, the cost is $25.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early so we can start our group paddles on time. For members and those renting a kayak/SUP, we ask that you make a rental booking at least 8 hours in advance. (If you’re a member, remember to enter your member code when you book). Using your own vessel? No need to make any reservations in advance; just show up. These paddles are led by our staff, who are happy to share tips, but they are not guided trips and you should not join if you need instruction or assistance in order to participate.
The group will stay on the water for about an hour and will pick a destination that fits the conditions and participants.

Growing Routes offers a different camp experience where kids flourish in a relaxed, small-group, family-like atmosphere. Nestled on 84 enchanting acres in mid-coast Union, Maine, Twigg Farm is a haven of rolling fields, woods, nature trails, an apple orchard, food and flower gardens, a frog pond, and a private beach on the lake—an endless, magical playground for exploration. Each day is flexible based on camper interests, blending activities like swimming, art, gardening, yoga, ultimate frisbee, and scavenger hunts with the simple, timeless joys of summer - the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Campers enjoy fresh, farm-to-table meals (including homemade ice cream of course!) and evenings filled with the sounds of nature. We focus on nurturing confidence, creativity, and compassion throughout everything we do.

One and two week sessions available for ages 8-16.

"then again, once more," a show of Vincente Spadafora’s contemporary color photography in handcrafted frames, will will be on exhibit at the Rockport Public Library June 3-28. Works will be shown in both the upper and lower levels of the library.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Vincente Spadafora (vin-cent spa-da-for-a) is a visual artist who transcribes scenes of impermanence through photography. In chance encounters, the ephemeral quality of nature contrasts our built landscapes creating a new dialog and sense of comfort. Color, ritual and repeating characters (i.e. seagulls and traffic cones) make important appearances in the work. Spadafora lives on a small farm in Mid Coast Maine and travels throughout the state searching for images.

Spadafora’s work has been shown at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, the Old 77 Hotel, the Bakery Photo Collective, Sidle House Gallery, Katzman Contemporary, the Hubbell Brach Library and various online publications including Noice Mag, Ambient Nights, and Broad Magazine.

Library Hours: M, Tu, Th, F, Sa 9:30 - 5:30, W 11:00 - 8:00, closed Sundays