Taxes for artists talk
BANGOR — The city of Bangor’s Commission on Cultural Development will host a workshop on self-employment taxes and tax issues 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, in the Story Room of the Bangor Public Library.
Tax accountants Hilary Clark and Lily Dalton of Edwards, Faust and Smith Certified Public Accountants will facilitate the workshop. Clark and Dalton, who are accountants, will address tax guidelines and issues artists may face, which will be followed by a question-and-answer session.
Art Explorations
BANGOR — The University of Maine Museum of Art announced that it will host Art Explorations
3:45-4:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 20-March 5, at the museum. The workshop is geared for children in third and sixth grades
Museum Educator Eva Wagner and workshop leader will encourage creativity and self-expression through fun, engaging art projects. Children will explore the museum galleries for inspiration and create their own art work in the studio. They will investigate a variety of methods and materials.
The cost is $55 museum members, $65 others. A $10 sibling discount also is offered.
To learn more or to register, contact Wagner at 561-3360 or email eva.wagner@umit.maine.edu.
Winter Art Camp
BANGOR — The University of Maine Museum of Art announced that it will hold its February Vacation Winter Art Camp Monday through Friday, Feb. 16-20, for children in children in third The camp will offer fun gallery games, activities and creative art projects.
Art work in the galleries will be a springboard for learning as participants draw, paint, sculpt and learn basic printmaking techniques. Participants will visit with a professional artist and have an art show and reception for family and friends on Friday.
To learn more or register call 561-3360 or email Education Coordinator Eva Wagner at eva.wagner@umit.maine edu. Those who register by Jan. 16 will receive the early-bird discount.
The cost is $110 museum members, $125 others, $100 to those who register by Friday, Jan. 16.
Very Best of Celtic Thunder
ORONO — Former “Glee” star Damian McGinty will be the guest artist for the Very Best of Celtic Thunder show at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine.
McGinty will join Celtic Thunder performers Colm Keegan, Keith Harkin, Ryan Kelly, Emmett O’Hanlon and Neil Byrne for the nostalgic Irish music show, which includes dramatic lighting, choreography and the group’s signature sound. At the CCA, backed by the Celtic Thunder Band, Celtic Thunder will deliver ensemble songs, as well as anthems, fan favorites and solos on a stage transformed into an ancient stone Celtic pathway.
For information, visit celticthunder.ie. For tickets, visit collinscenterforthearts.com or call 581-1755 or 800-622-TIXX.