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This documentary tells the forgotten story of Blacks and Jews uniting to protest Echo Park, a segregated amusement park outside of DC in 1960.

AIN’T NO BACK TO A MERRY-GO-ROUND: (89 minutes) tells the forgotten story of Blacks and Jews uniting to protest Echo Park, a segregated amusement park outside of DC in 1960. It is an incredibly important, timely, and excellent documentary that has been selling out festivals across the US. Filmmaker Ilana Trachtman who went to Echo Park as a child tracked down the protesters and some truly remarkable footage to tell this lost story of American history that our current leaders are trying to erase.

““plays like the here’s-what-really-happened version of John Waters's "Hairspray'" - The Washington Post Radio

“Myths and Magic” continues the MSO’s tradition of programming January’s concerts with a program of shorter and more accessible pieces to encourage audiences of all ages to attend as a family. The title springs from the nature of the pieces as each work in the program casts a spell. The Finnish composer Jean Sibelius conjures an ancient tale in the “Swan of Tuonela,” a piece that will showcase the English horn mastery of the MSO’s Billie Jo Brito. In “Passacaglia: Secret of Wind and Birds,” Chinese composer Tan Dun includes passages where orchestra members sing and the audience calls up bird songs on their cell phones. The nineteenth-century composer Engelbert Humperdinck suggests the shadowy woodlands of Grimm’s fairy-tales in his noble overture to “Hansel and Gretel.” With “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” by Paul Dukas, we are reminded of Mickey Mouse’s overwhelming escapades with brooms and buckets in Disney’s “Fantasia.” The concert concludes in Middle Earth with a selection from Howard Shore’s soundtrack for “The Lord of the Rings.” Tickets are free for anyone 25 and under.

Reggie Harris is a singer and songwriter. He is an inspiring performer who shares insightful perspectives on life, history, education and human rights issues. His musical show is appropriate for all ages.

Sponsored by Faith Linking in Action.

The seed of this concert was originally a concept of “power.” Themes and memes of power, much of it formulated and wielded in aggressive and destructive ways, are everywhere with us these days. While recognizing this, we did not want to offer a concert that embodied that same posture or tone. Instead we aimed to highlight healthy and prosocial manifestations of power.

The concert title comes from the song "A Beautiful Noise," written by eight women and recorded by Brandi Carlile and Alicia Keyes. All of these women hoped to inspire people to vote in the 2020 elections. An insistent line in the lyric says, “I have a voice/ It is loud, it is clear/ It’s stronger than your fear/ It’s believing you belong/It’s calling out the wrong.” In Women in Harmony, we amplify that voice by a factor of 60.

The courage to claim one’s own power is also part of our concert’s message. Joan Szymko’s "Malala" lifts up the renowned young Pakistani activist. Its lyrics have her declare, “Their bullet did not stop me. I am Malala. Their bullet gave me power to raise my voice…” "Resilient" by Rising Appalachia emphasizes the idea that there is power in numbers. “My voice feels tiny, and I’m sure so does yours/ but put us all together make a mighty roar…”

Other songs on the program include "Rise Up," a setting by Jake Runestad of some powerful words of Susan B. Anthony; and Eric Whitacre’s "Sing Gently."

We also welcome the group Darlin’ Corey as a participating guest in the concert. Collectively, these musicians play fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, bass, and pedal steel guitar.

Please join as for this empowering concert!

A free chess club open to anyone over the age of 10. All levels of experience are welcome. We have boards, but feel free to bring your own.

New England's largest walk-through light show. 1 mile trail, over 2 million lights and trees wrapped heights of over 90 feet.

Note: our schedule varies and does not operate daily. It is on our website. Thanks!

🧠✨ Summon your wits and rally your fellowship… Trivia Night approaches! Do you have what it takes to win the battle? Topics include board games, movies, music and so much more!

🏆 1st & 2nd Place Prizes!
📅 Sunday, July 27th
🕰️ 5PM
💰 $10 per team | max 4 people

☕ Come early for snacks and sips. Stay late for the bragging rights.

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/fees
21+

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.

Come try out water polo with Southern Maine Water Polo! We are a club that welcomes all newcomers. The only requirement for the sport is that you are an experienced swimmer. We will help to teach the fundamentals of the sport throughout practice. Expect a fantastic workout while playing this fun sport! Make sure to check out our website for any changes to our schedule. We do not practice on holiday weekends.

Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dance of Scotland, done in longwise sets of several couples. We meet weekly to learn and enjoy the dances. All dances are taught. We recommend soft soled, flexible shoes. Bring a water bottle. There is a beginner/preview session at 5 p.m. by request. Note, we do not dance during the month of December.