Penobscot Marine Museum presents historic farm photography from the Eastern Illustrating Collection. The Eastern Illustrating Collection contains more than a hundred thousand images taken by a Belfast postcard publisher. It includes town and country scenes throughout Maine and New England in the early twentieth century. 

Does America have what it takes to prosper in the twenty-first century world? To compete effectively? Or to thrive and offer its citizens the kinds of satisfying lives they want? These are a few of the varied angles to the challenging question the Camden Conference will be posing. The Camden Conference theme is an unusually searching and introspective one, an examination of the country’s prospects for the future against the backdrop of major transitions in global alignments, an unstable world order, and the rise of new economic power centers in an era of prolonged economic distress.

A free exhibit of circus models, art, photography, and memorabilia. At the heart of the exhibit is the Bex Bros. Circus, a complete circus scene comprised of thousands of scale models depicting every element of a traditional circus, including sideshows, clowns, trapeze artists, and animal acts. Also on display are circus posters, circus art by Maine artists Alan Fishman, Nancy Morgan-Barnes, and the late Waldo Peirce, and circus images from the museum's own collections of historic photography.

 Featuring a diverse offering of music, from choral to folk, grunge to reggae, and everything in between.

Penobscot Marine Museum presents historic farm photography from the Eastern Illustrating Collection. The Eastern Illustrating Collection contains more than a hundred thousand images taken by a Belfast postcard publisher. It includes town and country scenes throughout Maine and New England in the early twentieth century. 

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Penobscot Marine Museum presents historic farm photography from the Eastern Illustrating Collection. The Eastern Illustrating Collection contains more than a hundred thousand images taken by a Belfast postcard publisher. It includes town and country scenes throughout Maine and New England in the early twentieth century. 

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

 The varied career and educational background of Jean English includes a gardening column for Village Soup publications, raising nursery stock for Fedco Trees, and also organic Christmas trees. Jean edits the Maine Organic Farmer and Gardener for MOFGA and has a PhD in Plant and Soil Sciences. English will present a slide show about topics that are getting a lot of attention in farm and garden writing, including climate change, helping pollinators, and the importance of using organic methods.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Penobscot Marine Museum presents historic farm photography from the Eastern Illustrating Collection. The Eastern Illustrating Collection contains more than a hundred thousand  images taken by a Belfast postcard publisher. It includes town and country scenes throughout Maine and New England in the early twentieth century.

Illustrated talk by Penobscot Marine Museum Curator Ben Fuller, elaborating on the "Atlantic Fisherman" exhibit now on view. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Penobscot Marine Museum presents historic farm photography from the Eastern Illustrating Collection. The Eastern Illustrating Collection contains more than a hundred thousand  images taken by a Belfast postcard publisher. It includes town and country scenes throughout Maine and New England in the early twentieth century.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Penobscot Marine Museum presents historic farm photography from the Eastern Illustrating Collection. The Eastern Illustrating Collection contains more than a hundred thousand  images taken by a Belfast postcard publisher. It includes town and country scenes throughout Maine and New England in the early twentieth century.

Come to Bethel and enjoy the fresh mountain air and fire & ice bonfire, Nordic, Alpinem and Snowshoe events.

This show offers more than fifty-four dealers selling an assortment of antiques and accessories that range from eighteenth and nineteenth-century primitives, furniture, folk art, art, pottery, fire arms, nautical, jewelry, pewter, textiles, and so much more.

The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Maine presents A Gilbert and Sullivan Musicale featuring chorus numbers from the Society's past thirty-five years of productions along with solo performances featuring some notable past Society singers.

The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Maine presents A Gilbert and Sullivan Musicale featuring chorus and solo numbers from productions of the Society's thirty-five year history.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Penobscot Marine Museum presents historic farm photography from the Eastern Illustrating Collection. The Eastern Illustrating Collection contains more than a hundred thousand  images taken by a Belfast postcard publisher. It includes town and country scenes throughout Maine and New England in the early twentieth century.

Come to Bethel and enjoy the fresh mountain air and fire & ice bonfire, Nordic, Alpinem and Snowshoe events.

This show offers more than fifty-four dealers selling an assortment of antiques and accessories that range from eighteenth and nineteenth-century primitives, furniture, folk art, art, pottery, fire arms, nautical, jewelry, pewter, textiles, and so much more.

Penobscot Marine Museum hosts Nor'easter Days, a series of arts and crafts classes for adults, led by locally-known experts. Anne Spencer will teach watercolor technique using ship models and paintings from the museum's collection as examples.

Nor'easter Days is a series of arts and crafts classes for adults, led by locally-known experts. Held on the last Saturday of the month, January through April, the classes run 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

For only five dollars, you can attend an entire day of mini-workshops in a variety of disciplines including reflexology, cartooning, ASL, French, healing arts, public speaking, tai-chi, social media, hip-hop dance, introduction to acting, introduction to vaudeville, citizen initiative lobbying, Real Estate, and more.

A free exhibit of circus models, art, photography, and memorabilia. At the heart of the exhibit is the Bex Bros. Circus, a complete circus scene comprised of thousands of scale models depicting every element of a traditional circus, including sideshows, clowns, trapeze artists, and animal acts. Also on display are circus posters, circus art by Maine artists Alan Fishman, Nancy Morgan-Barnes, and the late Waldo Peirce, and circus images from the museum's own collections of historic photography.

Come and experience the public supper that is so much more. Voted the best by all who eat with us.

Penobscot Marine Museum presents historic farm photography from the Eastern Illustrating Collection. The Eastern Illustrating Collection contains more than a hundred thousand  images taken by a Belfast postcard publisher. It includes town and country scenes throughout Maine and New England in the early twentieth century.

This show offers more than fifty-four dealers selling an assortment of antiques and accessories that range from eighteenth and nineteenth-century primitives, furniture, folk art, art, pottery, fire arms, nautical, jewelry, pewter, textiles, and so much more.

A free exhibit of circus models, art, photography, and memorabilia. At the heart of the exhibit is the Bex Bros. Circus, a complete circus scene comprised of thousands of scale models depicting every element of a traditional circus, including sideshows, clowns, trapeze artists, and animal acts. Also on display are circus posters, circus art by Maine artists Alan Fishman, Nancy Morgan-Barnes, and the late Waldo Peirce, and circus images from the museum's own collections of historic photography.

This show offers more than fifty-four dealers selling an assortment of antiques and accessories that range from eighteenth and nineteenth-century primitives, furniture, folk art, art, pottery, fire arms, nautical, jewelry, pewter, textiles, and so much more.

Acclaimed concert and stage artist John David Adams presents an afternoon program of works from the bass and baritone repertoire accompanied by Sean Fleming at the piano, with rarely heard works of beauty, drama, and humor.

Penobscot Marine Museum presents historic farm photography from the Eastern Illustrating Collection. The Eastern Illustrating Collection contains more than a hundred thousand  images taken by a Belfast postcard publisher. It includes town and country scenes throughout Maine and New England in the early twentieth century.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Penobscot Marine Museum presents historic farm photography from the Eastern Illustrating Collection. The Eastern Illustrating Collection contains more than a hundred thousand  images taken by a Belfast postcard publisher. It includes town and country scenes throughout Maine and New England in the early twentieth century.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Maine Restaurant Week's 2012 opening night Signature Event celebrates the statewide restaurant community. This year, ten of Maine's top bartenders and dessert makers converge and vie for the title of People's Favorite. Attendees will be able to try each cocktail and food entry and cast a vote.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Irish Singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke is a name not known to many U.S. music fans, but his music is known to millions. The song "Galileo,” from his debut album Since Kyabram, has been performed by Josh Groban and Paul Weller and Maura O’Connell, among others.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Ole Bull (1810-1880) was Norway’s Paganini. In this 1982 documentary, Norwegian violinist Arve Tellefsen narrates Bull’s life story, and performs Bull’s compositions.

Ole Bull (1810-1880) was Norway’s Paganini. In this 1982 documentary, Norwegian violinist Arve Tellefsen narrates Bull’s life story, and performs Bull’s compositions.

Arve Tellefsen “is one of the most highly regarded violinists in Europe.” Here he performs Ole Bull's most popular compositions for solo violin and orchestra. Soprano Deborah Selig sings Edvard Grieg's Solveig's Song and Arabian Dance from Peer Gynt with the Longfellow Chorus and Orchestra.

Formed in 2006 by bandleader Paul D'Alessio after an inspiring visit to Cuba, Primo Cubano recreates the authentic feel and flavor of Cuba's national music.

A rare performance of Edward Elgar’s cantata setting of a portion of Longfellow’s Tales of a Wayside Inn.

The fifth annual competition presents songs and choral settings of Longfellow poems. Soprano Vera Savage is joined by pianist Jesse Feinberg, the Longfellow Woodwind Quartet, and the Longfellow Chorus.

Who hasn't wet their pants from laughing and needed to change their pants, right? Well during Change Your Pants Comedy, featuring the comics  Erika Laflamme, Tammy Pooler, Paul Hunt, and Troy Pennell, you might want to bring some extra clothes, just in case! 

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

This award-winning 2006 documentary about the life of Norwegian virtuoso violinist Ole Bull (1810–1880) features the young Norwegian violinist Henning Kraggerud performing music of Ole Bull on Bull's 1744 Guarnerius violin.

Internationally acclaimed violinist Henning Kraggerud “is an artist of exquisite musicianship, who combines an unusually sweet tone and beauty of expression with impressive virtuosity.” He performs Grieg’s Violin Sonata no. 2 and works by Bull, Svendsen, and Halvorsen with pianist Geoffrey Wieting.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Maine's singularly delicious breakfast is served at the Sea Dog Brewing Company in South Portland. Ten of Maine's finest restaurants will serve their most popular breakfast dishes. Guests will get to try them all and cast votes for their favorites.

This show centers at mission control for two advanced missions of deep space discovery. The program spans time from Galileo's Tuscan villa to the launch of an advance probe and back to the beginning of time. Beginning with a view of shining stars over Maine “Touching” looks at the Universe and exposes it better in many different light energies.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Fourteen animal welfare organizations join forces with Aveda, 93.1, and the Maine Mall to introduce fifty to seventy adoptable dogs and cats of all ages and breeds to potential pet-owners.

Over the past three albums and five years, Toronto’s Celtic rock band Enter The Haggis has found itself at the center of a grassroots success story ever teetering on the brink of mainstream success.

Our planetarium spaceship blasts off on a tour that takes us to each member of the solar system. All nine planets, some of their moons, and minor members of the Solar System reveal fascinating spacescapes. Their hostile environments and similarities to Earth are explained by mission specialists onboard. A live tour of the winter constellations also includes stars of the Maine sky.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

The Mayan rituals of time-keeping and their world view are portrayed in this planetarium program with computer animation based on scientific studies. Mayan religion, science,and civilization are placed in context and visitors better understand the disaster stories heaped on the calendar event of December 21, 2012.

Each year the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor comes alive with the talents of Maine musicians from near and far for the annual Hometown Hootenanny.This event features the country sound of the Wildhorse Band, alongside with numerous midcoast musicians.

Conductor Robert Lehmann steps off the podium and re-enters his native violin habitat for a spectacular recital featuring two blockbusters sonatas by Prokofiev and Brahms.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Portland Ballet presents this full length classic romantic masterpiece.

The University of Southern Maine School of Music’s Wind Ensemble will offer a lively showcase performance. Directed by School of Music faculty member Peter Martin, the Wind Ensemble is comprised of select members from the USM Concert Band.

A silly Coyote is easily confused about what he sees in the sky and almost misleads us, somewhat like the coyote of Native American lore. It is a fast-paced and fun omnidome star show including phases of the moon, eclipses, the seasons and other relationships we have with our neighbors in space. R

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Two exhibits with boats and the sea as their subjects from photography collections of Penobscot Marine Museum. The collection of Elmer Montgomery, born in South Thomaston in 1912, contains hundreds of finely-crafted photographs of boats, ships, and waterfront scenes in Rockland and other midcoast communities prior to World War II. The Atlantic Fisherman was a Belfast-based trade paper for commercial fishermen. The archives of its photography document the early days of mechanized fishing.

Enjoy a performance of the master’s works on the eve of his 327th birthday. The night features Joan Lippincott, highly acclaimed for her Bach performances throughout North America and Europe.

Enjoy a performance of the master’s works on the eve of his 327th birthday. The night features Joan Lippincott, highly acclaimed for her Bach performances throughout North America and Europe.