Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville Maine, a perfect coast of Maine vacation

Looking for things to do in the midcoast region of coastal Maine? Here are some events that will pique your interest—from fine art and fine craft shows, garden and kitchen tours—to the Maine Lobster Festival and the North Atlantic Blues Festival. It's all right here in our stretch of the Maine coast!

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

A QuietMind Personal Retreat
1:00AM-1:00AM • A QuietMind Retreat
Sequester yourself for a 1-3 day personalized retreat in nearby Hope to clear your mind and ease your body. Rest, reflect, receive, learn meditation and other tools to help redirect your life. A wonderful respite for caregivers, those working through trauma or chronic illness or just needing a break from the daily world.
For more information:
Contact: Terry-Anne Miller
Phone: 207-785-5785
email: terryinmaine@aol.com
Web: quietmindretreats.com

Tour Windsor Chairmakers' Workshop
10:00AM-4:00PM • Windsor Chairmakers
Tour our workshop and watch craftsmen and women create fine furniture. Stop by the adjoining farmhouse gallery for a unique selection of furniture, including chairs, cabinet pieces, benches, beds, and tables.
For more information:
Contact: Jim and Nance Brown
Contact Address: US Route 1, Lincolnville, 6 miles north of Camden
Phone: 800-789-5188
email: info@winsdorchair.com
Web: www.WindsorChair.com

Dancing with Parkinson's
2:30PM-3:45PM • Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill
Classes tailored to those with Parkinson’s disease (but open to everyone) combine rhythmic, fluid movements with music chosen to excite and inspire. Accessible and fun for all; no experience necessary; canes, walkers, and wheelchairs welcome. $5/class, sliding scale available. Drop-ins welcome. Classes held at the Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill. For more information, please call instructor Katie Tranzillo,
203-915-9371, or Quarry Hill Health Services Coordinator Suzanne Miller, 207-230-6224.
For more information:
Contact: Suzanne Miller
Contact Address: 30 Community Drive
Phone: 207-230-6224
email: smiller@penbayhealthcare.org
Web: www.quarryhill.org/news-and-events

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Learn to Ski Package at Point Lookout
1:00AM-1:00AM • Point Lookout
Learn to ski on the beautiful coast of Maine. Have a fun filled weekend with a friend or bring the family and learn to ski together. Enjoy breath taking ocean views from Point Lookout. In the same day take a 10 min. drive to Camden Snow Bowl where you will learn to ski on well groomed uncrowed trials. Gear up each morning with breakfast to order from the Copper Pine Cafe.
Package starting at $145.pp
Includes: Two nights accomadations, a learn to ski and lift ticket to the Camden Snow Bowl and beakfast each morning at the Copper Pine Cafe.
For more information:
Contact Address: 67 Atlantic Highway
Phone: 800-515-3611
Web: www.visitpointlookout.com

San Francisco Opera - La Rondine
1:00PM-3:30PM • University of Maine Hutchinson Center
La Rondine is a thoroughly Italian work inspired by Viennese operetta. This rarely performed Puccini gem tells the story of love between a kept woman from high society and a naive younger man of moderate means. This San Francisco opera production features two world renowned signers at their finest: Romanian soprano Angela Gheorghiu and Russian tenor Misha Didyk. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. Running time: 2 hours 5 minutes with one 10 minute intermission. $15 admission at the door. Refreshments provided by Belfast Rotary to benefit scholarships.

For more information:
Contact: Andrea Rouillard
Contact Address: 80 Belmont Avenue
Phone: 207-338-8049
email: andrea.rouillard@umit.maine.edu
Web: www.hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu

Curtis on Tour
7:00PM-9:00PM • Rockport Opera House
Each season Curtis On Tour brings the extraordinary artistry of the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music to audiences nationwide, with tomorrow’s leading musicians performing alongside celebrated alumni and faculty. On the 2009–2010 tour, internationally acclaimed violinist Ida Kavafian and cellist Peter Wiley of the Curtis faculty will join Curtis students in celebrating the centenary year of alumnus Samuel Barber with a performance of his String Quartet. They’ll also offer Dvořák’s Piano Quintet and miniatures by Curtis composition students.

Most tickets are $25! Prime $45; Value $25; Youth $8 for ages 18 and under, limited number available. Call (207) 236-2823 or visit the Bay Chamber website at www.baychamberconcerts.org for more information or to purchase tickets.
For more information:
Contact: Becca Gross
Contact Address: 6 Central Street
Phone: 1-888-707-2770
email: becca@baychamberconcerts.org
Web: www.baychamberconcerts

Sunday, March 21st, 2010

Spring Session of Parent/Child
9:00AM-11:30AM • Ashwood Waldorf School
The Parent/Child morning, for children 18 months to 3 years old, incorporates imaginative free play, a simple craft activity, a snack prepared together, a puppet play, circle songs, finger plays, and outdoor time. This Thursday session lasts 10 weeks and ends June 3rd. Call the School at (207) 236-8021 to enroll or for more information.
For more information:
Contact: Enrollment Director
Contact Address: 180 Park Street
Phone: 207-236-8021
email: enrollment@ashwoodwaldorf.org
Web: www.ashwoodwaldorf.org

Ukranian Egg Decorating Class
6:00PM-8:00PM • Ashwood Waldorf School
A session of Ukrainian egg decorating will be offered at Ashwood Waldorf School on Thursday evening, March 25th from 6-8 p.m. Bridget Qualey will lead participants in the wax relief process called 'Pysanky,' which includes the layout and application of progressive layers of wax and dyes. All materials will be provided. Students 6th grade and older are also welcome. Come spend an enjoyable time exploring this ancient tradition while sharing in each other's company. Space is limited so please sign up with the school’s office. A donation to Ashwood's ongoing Room to Grow capital campaign, which is raising funds for the new grade school building, would be appreciated. For more info: Bridget Qualey bridget@qualey.net 236-2019.
For more information:
Contact: Enrollment Director
Contact Address: 180 Park Street
Phone: 207-236-8021
email: enrollment@ashwoodwaldorf.org
Web: www.ashwoodwaldorf.org

Munch & Learn Series
12:00PM-1:00PM • University of Maine Hutchinson Center
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For more information:
Contact: Andrea Rouillard
Contact Address: 80 Belmont Avenue
Phone: 207-338-8049
email: andrea.rouillard@umit.maine.edu
Web: www.hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu

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