Described as “sexy, soulful, genuine, and edgy” by the San Francisco Bay Guardian and an “indie folk powerhouse” by Bend’s Source Weekly, Valerie Orth is a fearless and genre-bending songwriter. Her distinctive hybrid of rock, ska, punk, folk and trip-hop reaches out and grabs your attention; her live performances captivate and charm at once. Big Time featuring Mike Billings will open.

The 2013 Eastport Kitchen Gardens tour is set for Sunday, August 18, 1-4 p.m. The raindate is the following Sunday. A variety of Eastport kitchen gardens will be open to the public. Maps and tickets will be available at the Peavey Memorial Library located in the downtown at the intersection of Water and Key streets. Tickets are $3 each with proceeds to benefit the library. For more information visit Facebook page "Eastport Kitchen Gardens Alliance."

9am - 3pm (Rain or Shine) Registration: 8am-12 Noon
Registration Fee: $5/Entry car, driver and 1 passenger
Show Cars Exhibited At Owner's Risk
Proceeds benefit the Sedgwick Volunteer Fire Department
Sponsored in part by the Blue Hill Fair Association
Trophies and Prizes
1st, 2nd 3rd and Best of Show
Swap Meet -- 50/50 Drawing -- Raffle -- Food Concessions

The Castine Arts Association is proud to sponsor its first plein air festival on Saturday, July 27th, 2013 in the Town of Castine, Maine. Thirty five artists will be accepted to participate in this one day art event. The day will begin at the Castine Town Common on Court Street at 7:30 AM where the event’s artists will register and then proceed to various locations within the Town of Castine to create one or more original paintings on site. At 6 PM, the arts association will host a public reception, artist award ceremony and art sale at the Maine Maritime Academy's Harborview Room.

Bar Harbor’s Third Annual Fashion Night Out

Promises to be more exciting and fun than last year with more than double the merchants and restaurants participating. This fashion forward event that started in New York City in 2009, now happens in 1600 cities worldwide and now for its third year in a row downtown Bar Harbor merchants have opted to host their own in-store events on Thursday, September 6, from 6p.m. –10p.m.

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 Walk Friday, October 4th 6 - 9p.m. This 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

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 Walk Friday, September 6th 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

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

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 on Friday, July 5th 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

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 beginning on Friday, June 7th 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