Evening lecture by historical archaeologist Dr. Emerson "Tad" Baker, Salem State University (MA). Lecture will take place at the Contented Sole Restaurant adjacent to the museum. 7:30 PM

Evening lecture by historical archaeologist Dr. Emerson "Tad" Baker, Salem State University (MA). Lecture will take place at the Contented Sole Restaurant adjacent to the museum. 7:30 PM

The Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music is proud to announce its historic 50th anniversary season of summer concerts at the Neighborhood House in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Among the performers will be four award-winning string quartets, all familiar to festival audiences. The following are some highlights of the season:

The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center will once again take part in the Met Summer Encores, a series of screenings from the groundbreaking Met Live in HD series.
All screenings of the Summer Encores will take place on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Tickets may be ordered through the Box Office by calling (207) 935-9232 or by visiting www.fryeburgacademy.org. The theater is located at 18 Bradley Street on the Campus of Fryeburg Academy in Fryeburg, ME. Parking is free.
Wednesday, July 31, 7pm: IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA — Gioachino Rossini

Curated for the 13th year by national jazz critic Larry Blumenfeld, this year's fest will include sensational Cuban reed player Yosvany Terry, with opening acts by local Maine talent and an amazing headliner yet to be named! Keep checking our website, www.operahousearts.org.

Opening reception, meet and greet the artist on Friday, August 2, from 5-8pm. Live acoustic music by Brad Hooper. Free, light refreshments. Exhibit and sale continues through August 31 in the historic cape, 272 Pikes Hill, Norway.

A free self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues is all part of Bar Harbor's First Friday Art Walks Friday, August 2nd 6 - 9p.m. The festive evening includes galleries that will host special events showcasing artists, demonstrations, exhibits and receptions for local, Maine and National artists and craftspeople along with special theatre, musical and art events throughout the downtown. Snacks and beverages will be served. Public Invited. Download a map at participating venues at www.rdalessio.com/barharborartwalk.html

Meet Maine authors who write about Maine’s woods, waters & wildlife. John Ford, Stephen Pinkham, Liza Gardener Walsh, Susan Williams Beckhorn, Tom Merriam, Katie Clark, R.G. Bernier & Fran Hodgkin, many of whom are award-winning writers, will have their adult &/or children’s books on hand for purchase & autographing - all at a 10% discount! Other art, prints, maps & notecards created by these talented authors also available at 10% off! Special activities for kids, like building Fairy Houses! Select offers in the Nature Store!

July 13 – August 15
24th Annual Old York Decorator Show House

FiberME 2013 is the 2nd annual tour of all things fiber in Maine, August 4 - 9, 2013. Each day the group will travel by bus starting and ending at Halcyon Yarn in Bath, ME. The group will visit artists' studios, farms, mills, a dyehouse, and galleries.