‘Th e Sound of Muse-ics’ TEMPO performance with live artists
ELLSWORTH — TEMPO: The Eastern Maine Pops Orchestra will present “The Sound of Muse-ics” at 6 p.m Saturday, Feb. 9, at the General Bryant E. Moore Community & Conference Center, 133 State St. Featured artists will be Linda Rowell Kelley and Emily Bracale of Mount Desert Island, and Michael and Lee Nahme of the Nahme Fine Arts Gallery in Searsport. The audience members have the opportunity to bid on original artwork inspired by the music of TEMPO after the performance in a silent auction during a reception immediately following the performance. Proceeds from the artists’ paintings will establish a fund to help provide TEMPO students with a means to acquire and maintain quality musical instruments. TEMPO is under the direction of Rebecca and Ethan Edmondson. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children, $20 for a family.
ART matters 4 February session with Galen Davis, Stephan Haley and Larry Moffett
DEER ISLE – The Deer Isle Artists Association will present the third ART matters 4 session, “Alternate Approaches,” at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at the Deer Isle Artists Association Gallery, 15 Main St. Artists Galen Davis, Stephan Haley and Lawrence Moffett will will discuss how their unique work has typically represented the natural landscape. The artists will bring examples of their work and discuss it with each other, then the audience will join in. DIAA Board Member Hub White will serve as moderator. A reception follows with 44 North Coffee, tea and homemade cake.
Acadia Winter Festival at Schoodic Institute in Winter Harbor
WINTER HARBOR — The Schoodic Institute will hold the Acadia Winter Festival from Feb. 8-10 at 65 Acadia Drive. Connect with nature and celebrate winter in Maine. Many programs and workshops are free. Some require registration as space is limited. Call 207-288-1356 to register. As always, lodging and meals are available throughout the weekend. Go to schoodicinstitute.org/what-we-offer/acadia-winter-festival/ to see the whole schedule of fun events and programs.
Magical play ‘The Summoning of the Flamingo of Love’ at Criterion Theatre
BAR HARBOR — The Criterion Theatre will present “The Summoning of the Flamingo of Love” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at 35 Cottage St. A magical play by Mike Perlman and directed by Mike Hambrock, “The Summoning of the Flamingo of Love” is the tale of young Johan, the Magical Prince of the Magical Swans, and his quest to find his Magically Magical One True Magical Love. Johan finds help along the way from a group of rapping trees, The Designers of the Pillow of Plaid, wrestler Macho Ultimate, and the star of the movie “Footloose.” An absurdist comedy extravaganza, “The Summoning of the Flamingo of Love” promises to surprise and entertain. The same show everybody loves, now with an updated set and brand new magical content. For information, visit www.criteriontheatre.org or call 207-288-0829.
Second annual Down East Family YMCA Ice Fishing Derby on Feb. 9-10
ELLSWORTH — The second annual Down East Family YMCA Ice Fishing Derby, hosted by Down East Family YMCA and Camp Discovery on Webb Pond, will be held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9 and 10. All legal bodies of water are eligible. Weigh-ins 3-6 p.m. each day, food, music, drawings, 50/50 drawing and more will be held in the parking lot in front of Willey’s Sports Center, under their sponsored heated tent. https://www.facebook.com/events/349929435741989/.
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