A show of unframed works by Abbott Meader of explorations that have occupied his attention over the years. The exhibit will feature many works that are involved in series and variations, ranging from the playful to the political, and from the grim to the goofy. These unframed works will be priced low as possible to encourage sales, with the majority of the income going to support Common Street Arts.

LOVE/SICK by John Cariani

Oct 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 - 2013
Thurs/Fri - 7:30pm, Sat - 8:00 pm, Sun - 2:00 pm
Saturday Matinee - Oct 26 - 2:00 pm

From the author of “Almost, Maine” comes a series of funny, sweet and sad love stories that dare to ask, “once you find love, what the heck do you do with it, and how do you make it last?” From a bride who wears isotoners to keep her ‘cold feet’ warm, to a man who loses his hearing every time the words “I love you” are spoken, this perfect show for imperfect lovers is a delightfully unromantic comedy, for the romantic in all of us.

Join the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for one of Waterville's largest festivals -- The Taste. Enjoy food vendors and streetside dining, delicious food, children's activities, live music, and a beer garden (5:00pm-11:00pm, 21+)!

The 2nd Annual Benton Alewife Festival is a day long free festival featuring a number of family friendly activities. Free Batting Cages/Mini Golf, face painting, Live Bird of Prey demonstration (eagle, hawk,owl), smoked alewife demo, shuttle bus to view live alewife harvesting, live band, bonfire, fairy house building, horse/carriage rides, canoe/kayak race, and much more..Most events located at the Benton Family Fun Park starting at 10AM-9PM..free and open to the public

Each spring, Barb Loken’s dad would get a special permit from the city of Minneapolis so he could bring home a small piglet. Then for the next six weeks, he would carry the pig around to different elementary schools and teach children about farm animals. He loved to show off the intelligence of the pig, which could hit several different locks with its snout in order to open its feed box. At this point, a flag would snap up that proclaimed, HOGS ARE BEAUTIFUL!

Swan Island takes part in Richmond Days Celebration. We will offer $5 island truck tours at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm on Saturday. Each tour will leave the Swan Island landing in the island ferry and travel across the river for a 2 hour tour and then return directly to the dock. Once back at the dock you can join in many other Richmond Days festivities. Space is limited so make sure you put your name on the list at the Friends of Swan island booth located in the Island parking lot on July 27th. For more information on Richmond Days visit www.richmondmaine.com.

Step back in time to 1755 and interact with this group of historians as they re-create living on the Kennebec Frontier during the French and Indian War. Wander through their encampment to learn and observe local history taking place. For more information on Samuel Goodwin's Company of Fort Shirley/Pownalborough Courthouse, visit www.goodwinwhite.com. Call ahead to reserve your spot for one of the passenger ferry trips to the island. Special Ferry Schedule for Saturday includes trips at 9am, 10am, 11am, 3pm, and 5pm.

Larry Barnes is a Maine Master Falconer and has a wealth of knowledge about Maine raptors. Come see Larry's live peregrine “on fist” and hear his presentation about Peregrine Falcons and American Kestrels. Larry will discuss life history, fun facts and the Kestrel Partnership - http://kestrel.peregrinefund.org/. Arrive before 430pm for the special ferry time or early and spend the day exploring. Return Ferry will be at 7pm. Space is limited so call ahead to make a reservation.

Bob Gobeil an accomplished Maine Butterfly Survey Participant will be surveying Swan Island. Join him for a discussion on Maine Butterflies and the MBS - http://mbs.umf.maine.edu/. After his presentation spend time in the field identifying butterflies with Bob. Arrive at the Mainland ferry landing before 10am. Return time will be around 1pm. Reservations are a must! Rain Date will be June 23.

“Art in the Park” Artist Reception

GARDINER, Maine – The “Art in the Park” program, entering its fourth year, will feature a woven twig sculpture by artist Susan Perrine. The sculpture will be unveiled in Johnson Park on Water Street, May 3rd at 5:00pm, as part of the Gardiner Artwalk, and will be displayed through October. The public is invited to a reception beginning at 4:30pm at Circling the Square Fine Art Press before the unveiling at 5pm that will kick off the Artwalk which begins at 5:30pm.