2018 Calendar Enjoy a spectacular view of Maine as you race. All proceeds go to the MDI YMCA for scholarship programs. Sign up today as registration fills up fast. Contact races@ mdiymca.org for more information. JUNE 7 – BOOK LAUNCH PARTY “RETURN TO MOOSE RIVER” BY EARL BRECHLIN 7 p.m. Jesup Memorial Library 34 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor 207-288-4245 • jesuplibrary.org Join writer and Registered Maine Guide Earl Brechlin for the launch of his book “Return to Moose River,” a collection of narrative, nonfiction essays about the natural wonders, history and traditions of the Great North Woods of Maine including Baxter State Park, the East Branch of the Penobscot River, (now part of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument) and the Appalachian Trail. The book is also an homage to a group of hardy voyagers, who have shared expeditions to those places for more than 30 years, and an expression of the love for a brother lost. Celebrate the launch of the book and meet some of the “moosers.” Co-sponsored by Sherman’s Books. JUNE 9 – WILD GARDENS OF ACADIA PLANT SALE 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church 41 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor 207-288-3340 • friendsofacadia.org Each spring since 1961, the volunteers of the Wild Gardens of Acadia hold a benefit plant sale to support the maintenance of the Gardens. The sale offerings include native plants, vegetable seedlings, herbs, annuals, and perennials. Plants are donated from local nurseries, private estate gardens, and the Wild Garden volunteers’ personal gardens. The sale will be held rain or shine. All proceeds will help support the Wild Gardens of Acadia. The Wild Gardens of Acadia is an official committee of Friends of Acadia. JUNE 15 – VERSE UNLEASHED! POETRY SLAM 7 p.m. Jesup Memorial Library 34 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor 207-288-4245 • jesuplibrary.org Calling all poets and lovers of poetry! Join us for an open mic night where poets are invited to share their work in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Come to read or to enjoy the poetry of others. This event is free and open to the public.
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JUNE 16 & 17 – 68TH ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Village Green, Bar Harbor 207-288-5103 • barharborcalendar.com Join us for the longest running art show in Bar Harbor! The beauty of Bar Harbor was first captured on canvas in the mid-1800’s by noted American painters. Soon, other artists followed and today Bar Harbor and Downeast Maine support a lively arts community. Come to the Village Green on Saturday and Sunday to see the wonderful works of art from nearly 35 artists. JUNE 17 - FATHER’S DAY CONCERT 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Bar Harbor Bring your family to Agamont Park and enjoy a free outdoor concert! The band will have everyone in the family on their feet dancing! During a break, the Acadia Art Achievement Award will be presented to the 2018 recipient. The recipient is an individual in our community who has dedicated their lives to supporting and enhancing the arts in Bar Harbor and the Acadia region. JUNE 21 – PIANO CONCERT WITH DEBORAH FORTIER—KICKOFF OF THE YOUNG AUDIENCE SERIES AND THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM 10:30 a.m. Jesup Memorial Library 34 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor 207-288-4245 • jesuplibrary.org Join Deborah Fortier from the Bar Harbor Music Festival for the kickoff of the Jesup’s “Libraries Rock” summer reading program; this is the first of six summer reading events and also the first concert in the Young Audience Series, a cooperative program between the Jesup and the Bar Harbor Music Festival that brings world class musicians to venues around MDI during the summer. More Young Audience Series concerts will be scheduled throughout the summer. Check the Jesup or Bar Harbor Music Festival’s website for a complete list of dates and times. This concert is free and open to the public. JUNE 26 – INTERNATIONAL BOOK LAUNCH PARTY “BIMINI TWIST” BY LINDA GREENLAW 7 p.m. Jesup Memorial Library 34 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor 207-288-4245 • jesuplibrary.org Join bestselling author Linda Greenlaw for the launch of “Bimini Twist,” the fourth book in her Jane Bunker mystery series. Books will be on sale courtesy of co-sponsor Sherman’s.
JUNE 28 – HEMMINGS MOTOR NEWS GREAT RACE PRESENTED BY HAGERTY VISIT MOUNT DESERT ISLAND 120 cars pre-1972 are stopping by the Seal Cove Auto Museum as part of a 1,000-miles cross-country trek. Then they continue on to Bar Harbor to finish out the day’s journey. For more information barharborcalendar.com and sealcoveautomuseum.org/events.
JULY JULY 20 – WORDS UNLEASHED! STORY SLAM 7 p.m. Jesup Memorial Library 34 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor 207-288-4245 • jesuplibrary.org Those familiar with “The Moth” broadcast on NPR will recognize the format. These are your true stories told live and no longer than five minutes. Come to share or just to listen. At the end of the night, the audience chooses the theme for the next slam. This event is free and open to the public. JULY 20-21 – DOWNEAST SUNRISE TRAIL RELAY Ellsworth to Eastport rundowneast.crowathletics.com Maine’s first and only all night team relay and ultimate summer running adventure! The 102+ mile route follows the scenic Downeast Sunrise Trail which starts in Ellsworth, the Crossroads of Downeast Maine, and finishes in Eastport, the Easternmost City in the USA. Hosted by Crow Athletics, Maine’s premier running club. JULY 29 – MURDER MYSTERY DINNER Seal Cove Auto Museum 1414 Tremont Road, Seal Cove 207-244-9242 • sealcoveautomuseum.org Enjoy dinner among a collection of elegant antique cars at the Seal Cove Auto Museum. Watch a murder unfold, and look for clues to determine the killer! Advanced tickets required. For more information, visit our website.
AUGUST AUGUST 1 – THE ABBE MIDSUMMER 5:30 p.m. Abbe Museum 26 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor 207-288-3519 • abbemuseum.org The Abbe Midsummer celebrates the importance of creative placemaking and how it supports Wabanaki artists and Native communities in Maine. Presented by The Abbe Midsummer Host Committee,