Events
Maine Festival of American Music: Its Roots and Traditions
June 24-27, 2009
Wednesday, June 24
Ragtime! Pianist Virginia Eskin and the Portland String Quartet
Thursday, June 25
Shaker Folk Art in slides, commentary by Sister Frances and Brother Arnold. Shaker Hymns arranged and performed by the Portland String Quartet.
Friday, June 26
String Quartet Workshop Day - five participant quartets prepare and perform movements from the Five String Quartets of George Chadwick.
Saturday, June 27
Informal gathering of stitchers, knitters, quilters and kindred spirits gather at the Vestry of the First Congregational Church ofr New Gloucester
Maine Festival of American Music: Its Roots and Traditions
June 24-27, 2009
Wednesday, June 24
Ragtime! Pianist Virginia Eskin and the Portland String Quartet
Thursday, June 25
Shaker Folk Art in slides, commentary by Sister Frances and Brother Arnold. Shaker Hymns arranged and performed by the Portland String Quartet.
Friday, June 26
String Quartet Workshop Day - five participant quartets prepare and perform movements from the Five String Quartets of George Chadwick.
Saturday, June 27
The Annual Strawberry Festival will take place on Thursday June 25th from 5 to 7 pm at the Congregational Church Vestry. Strawberry shortcake, sundaes and all things strawberry will be available, accompanied by the Berry Good Band. Proceeds benefit NG Historical Society projects.
Maine Festival of American Music: Its Roots and Traditions
June 24-27, 2009
Wednesday, June 24
Ragtime! Pianist Virginia Eskin and the Portland String Quartet
Thursday, June 25
Shaker Folk Art in slides, commentary by Sister Frances and Brother Arnold. Shaker Hymns arranged and performed by the Portland String Quartet.
Friday, June 26
String Quartet Workshop Day - five participant quartets prepare and perform movements from the Five String Quartets of George Chadwick.
Saturday, June 27
Maine Festival of American Music: Its Roots and Traditions
June 24-27, 2009
Wednesday, June 24
Ragtime! Pianist Virginia Eskin and the Portland String Quartet
Thursday, June 25
Shaker Folk Art in slides, commentary by Sister Frances and Brother Arnold. Shaker Hymns arranged and performed by the Portland String Quartet.
Friday, June 26
String Quartet Workshop Day - five participant quartets prepare and perform movements from the Five String Quartets of George Chadwick.
Saturday, June 27
Artists and other creative folks are invited to gather at the First Congregational Church vestry on Tuesday, June 30th at 6:30 for a potluck dinner and conversations about future network activities. RSVP to Betsey Leslie, 926-3708.
Woodworking: Shaker Style Herb Cabinet
Friday July 3, 10 AM - 4 PM; Instructors: Dan and Betsy Grecoe
Wednesday, July 8, 10 AM - 1 PM; Instructor: Betsey-Ann Golon
Learn the best varieties of lavender to plant, how to maintain raised beds, simple propagation, harvesting, plus craft and culinary uses. Participants will visit the Shaker herb garden and each will leave with lavender from the gardens.
FEE: $30.00 (pre-registration required)
ENROLLMENT: 12 people
Kerry Loupe and Caroline Loupe of New Gloucester with Gena McGrath, owner of Springpoint Farm in Durham are offering two exciting workshops called "Horses as Healers and Teachers" on JUly 11/12 and August 7/8.
Each program is one full day workshop preceded by an evening program on the previous day and will be held at Springpoint Farm in Durham, ME.
CRAFTS DEMONSTRATION at Shaker Village.
: Maine Angora Producers Spinning - Beth Acker
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(No pre-registration required)
Saturday, July 11
9 AM - 12 Noon (session 1) OR 1 PM - 4 PM (session 2);
Instructor: Chris Becksvoort
Dovetails for beginners, as well as those who need a brush-up. The class will practice making through dovetails, starting with correct sawing methods, layout, chiseling, transfer and final fitting. Materials will be provided. Please bring a pencil, square, marking knife, T-bevel (or dovetail gauge), dovetail saw, chisels, mallet and clamps if you have them. Important Note: choose session 1 or session 2 when registering.
FEE: $30.00 (pre-registration required / fee includes materials)
The Maine Music Society's 15th annual Garden & Home Tour will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, rain or shine.
This year's fundraising tour consists of seven locations including seven gardens and one home interior.
Participants include:
The Garden of Gerry and Pam Hamann of New Gloucester. The garden was conceived 30 years ago as the owners lived in the basement of their new home.
Today, that is hard to believe. The brick cape is completely surrounded by cottage gardens, adding charm to the property.
Nature Hike (pre-registration required)
10 AM - 12:30 PM OR 1:30 PM - 4 PM
See May 23rd entry for details. Wear sturdy footwear.
FEE: $5.00 adults; $2.00 children; under 6 FREE
Call (207) 926-4597 to make reservations, or email usshakers@aol.com
Kerry Loupe and Caroline Loupe of New Gloucester with Gena McGrath, owner of Springpoint Farm in Durham are offering two exciting workshops called "Horses as Healers and Teachers" on JUly 11/12 and August 7/8.
Each program is one full day workshop preceded by an evening program on the previous day and will be held at Springpoint Farm in Durham, ME.
Freedom Basket Workshop
Saturday, 9:30 AM - 4 PM; Instructor: Pat Libby
A little late for the Glorious Fourth, but fun anyway! Multi-colored reed basket is big enough for mail, hangs from a wooden bushel handle and features a handmade pottery star tied on the front. For beginners and intermediates. Materials provided - dyed reed, handle, pottery star.
FEE: $45.00 (pre-registration required)
ENROLLMENT: 10 people
(Bring your own lunch - lemonade will be provided)
CRAFTS DEMONSTRATION: R&R Spinners
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(No pre-registration required)
Pet Show will be July 21 at 6:30 pm. Registration not required, but very much appreciated
