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Art

Amy Durocher Photography Exhibit - Lincoln Center for the Arts

24 Lincoln Street
Rockland, Maine 04841
 Phone: (207) 594-6490

          

May 25 thru May 31, 2012. Amy Durocher "Calm and Wonder" Photography Exhibit at Lincoln Center for the Arts. Amy Durocher is a photographer and artist living in Whitefield, Maine. Her work explores emotional reactions to the outside world from the core within. A graduate of Parson's School of Design in illustration, Durocher has studied drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking in addition to photography. She owns and operates her web and graphic design firm. Durocher moved to Maine in the spring of 2011 after 25 years in New York City. Her work has been seen in a group exhibit at the Soho Photo Gallery, The Park Slope Courier, Schmap Guides, and her book "A Walk in the Park: Photographs of Prospect Park." The public is invited to an opening reception for this exhibit on Friday, May 25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Lincoln St Center for the Arts, 24 Lincoln Street in Rockland. Refreshments will be served. The show continues through May 31. Event #9209   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Biking

Maine Lobster Ride and Roll

400 Broadway
Rockland, Maine
Phone: (207) 623-4511

          

Jul 21, 2012. The Maine Lobster Ride & Roll offers Maine's most scenic bike rides along winding country lanes and the breathtaking rockbound coast of Midcoast Maine. The ride features four distances, from a family-friendly 16 miles to a route that has been rated by Outdoor Magazine as one of the top centuries in the country. All four routes pass by lakes, lighthouses and lobster boats. All have maps, support services and rest stops with food and water. The queen of the Maine Lobster Ride will greet returning riders with bells ringing! They then will enjoy a fresh Maine lobster roll lunch, with vegetarian and tuna options available. Live footage of the Tour de France will play on a big screen during lunch. Maine’s own world-famous Lobster Bike will be there, too. Lobster Riders get collectible Lobster Ride socks! The ride benefits the Bicycle Coalition's education and advocacy work for better bicycling in Maine. Meet at Oceanside High School (formerly Rockland High School) on 400 Broadway aka Rte 1A. Event #23   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Farmers Markets

Rockland Farmers' Market

1 Park Drive
Rockland, Maine
Phone: (207) 594-8644

          

May 17 thru Oct 25, 2012. The Rockland Farmers' Market runs on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (rain or shine) at Harbor Park in Rockland. Event #1063   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Festivals

Maine Windjammer Parade

Park Drive
Rockland, Maine
Phone: (800) 807-9463

          

Jul 13, 2012. The entire windjammer fleet participates in an afternoon Parade of Sail past the mile-long Rockland Breakwater, providing spectators with stunning, close-up views of Maine's fleet of tall ships. For info phone (207) 807-9463. Event #1158   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Maine Lobster Festival

Park Drive
Rockland, Maine
Phone: (207) 596-0376

          

Aug 01 thru Aug 05, 2012. The Maine Lobster Festival is one of New England's great summer events. Tons of steamed Maine lobsters, waterfront activities, maritime displays, Maine arts, naval vessels, harbor cruises, entertainment and a parade. For info phone (207) 596-0376 or (800) LOB-CLAW. For area lodging see Midcoast Hotels (by region) and Midcoast Hotels (by town). Event #98   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Food Events

Maine Lobster Festival

Park Drive
Rockland, Maine
Phone: (207) 596-0376

          

Aug 01 thru Aug 05, 2012. The Maine Lobster Festival is one of New England's great summer events. Tons of steamed Maine lobsters, waterfront activities, maritime displays, Maine arts, naval vessels, harbor cruises, entertainment and a parade. For info phone (207) 596-0376 or (800) LOB-CLAW. For area lodging see Midcoast Hotels (by region) and Midcoast Hotels (by town). Event #5560   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Music

Bay Chamber Concerts: Vienna, CIty of Dreams - Farnsworth Wyeth Center

16 Museum Street
Rockland, Maine 04841
 Phone: (207) 236-2823

          

Jul 13, 2012. Come to one or both of these one-hour concerts separated by a dinner hour in the Farnsworth Art Museum's beautiful Wyeth Center Gallery. At the first of the concerts, you will hear a unique transcription of a famous Schubert sonata and the second will include a rarely heard duo by Beethoven. PART I: Haydn (String Quartet, Op. 74, No. 2). Schubert/Newbould (Arpeggione Sonata transcribed for Clarinet and String Quartet). PART II: Beethoven (Duet for Clarinet and Cello in C Major, WoO 27, No. 1); Mozart (String Quartet, K. 428). Performances at 6 p.m. & 8:15 p.m. Event #9141   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Bay Chamber Concerts: Music and Movies - Strand Theatre

345 Main Street
Rockland, Maine 04841
 Phone: (207) 236-2823

          

Jul 18, 2012. Rick Benjamin and the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra perform as the Bay Chamber Concerts Summer Music Festival puts on Movies and Music at the Strand Theatre. Buy your popcorn and enjoy three famous silent movies featured for the first time at Bay Chamber Concerts. At the same time, enjoy performances of the original film scores played live by the incomparable Paragon Ragtime Orchestra. Performance at 8 p.m. Event #9142   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Bay Chamber Concerts: Emeline Michel - Strand Theatre

345 Main Street
Rockland, Maine 04841
 Phone: (207) 236-2823

          

Jul 25, 2012. Come hear the thrilling Emeline Michel, the reigning Queen of Haitian Song, and her band. A captivating performer, versatile vocalist and one of the premier Haitian songwriters of her generation, Emeline will make it impossible for you to sit still as she sings and dances and invites the audience to be part of the show. Concert at 8 p.m. Event #9144   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Bay Chamber Concerts: Brubeck Brothers Quartet - Strand Theatre

345 Main Street
Rockland, Maine 04841
 Phone: (207) 236-2823

          

Aug 01, 2012. A legend of American jazz, the Brubeck family has delighted Bay Chamber Concerts audiences with their special music and unique personalities. Come enjoy their return with Brubeck standards you have always loved plus new works you will also treasure. Concert at 8 p.m. Event #9146   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Bay Chamber Concerts: Luminous Baroque - Farnsworth Wyeth Center

16 Museum Street
Rockland, Maine 04841
 Phone: (207) 236-2823

          

Aug 10, 2012. Come to one or both of these one-hour concerts in the Farnsworth Museum's beautiful Wyeth Center Gallery. The program is a survey of Baroque composers with both familiar and little known masterpieces. PART I: Scarlatti (Two Sonatas for Harpsichord in G, K. 520, 521); Biber (Harmonia artificioso-ariosa: Partita V for two Violins and Continuo); Bach (Chaconne for solo Violin); Bach (Trio Sonata for two Violins and Continuo in G Major, BWV 1039). PART II: Bach (Solo Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009) ; Rameau (Pieces de clavecin en concert: Première concert (in C major) for Violin, Cello and Harpsichord; Telemann (Gulliver's Suite for Two Violins); Handel (Trio Sonata for two Violins, Continuo and Harpsichord in g minor, HWV 391/Op. 2, No. 6.) Concerts at 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Event #9149   Map + Directions   |   Report Update

Other

Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Show

Harbor Park
Rockland, Maine 04841
 Phone: (800) 565-4951

          

Aug 10 thru Aug 12, 2012. If you love the coast of Maine, you won't want to miss this show, where Tradition Meets Innovation! Come see Maine's finest artists, architects, boatbuilders, craftsmen, designers, furniture makers, jewelers, and marine gear vendors in person. There'll be live music, an area for children of all ages, exhibits, fine food, the running of the Annual World Championship Boatyard Dog Trials. As the only in-water boat show in the state, with more than 70 boats in the water and 150 exhibitors on land, there is something for every member of the family. The event is at Buoy & Harbor Parks, on the waterfront in downtown Rockland, Maine. Event #133   Map + Directions   |   Report Update