TREMONT — A Greek comedy by Southwest Harbor writer Bowen Swersey will be performed at the Barn Arts Collective’s Barn on Saturday, June 23, at 7 p.m. “Pandemonium,” a play in two parts, takes place on the slopes of Mount Olympus. The play is part of the Barn’s new Local Residency Series. Swersey was the …
BAR HARBOR — Church of Our Father summer member Karin Maag will make a historical presentation with singing at the church parish hall on Friday, June 22, at 3:30 p.m. She will teach about Scottish reformer John Knox and the origins of the Presbyterian Church, which counted nine U.S. presidents among its membership. Scottish-themed refreshments …
BAR HARBOR — Big Moose Band will play and the caller will be Mike Fay for the monthly contra dance at the Jesup Memorial Library on Saturday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m. Partners are not needed. No contra dance knowledge is necessary, as all dances will be taught beforehand. An $8 donation is requested from …
MOUNT DESERT — “Tuesdays with Morrie,” by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, adapted from Albom’s book, will be performed by the Acadia Repertory Theatre players in the Somesville Masonic Hall on June 26 and run through July 8. Mike Kissin and David Blais will play the lead roles. In the play, “when Professor Morrie Schwartz …
TREMONT — “Fountain: A New Musical Adventure” by Christopher Anselmo will be performed at the Barn in Bass Harbor on Saturday, June 16, at 2 p.m. The musical, developed by Anselmo and Jared Corak, explores the peculiar and perilous oddities of Florida through the eyes of a young girl as she hunts for the Fountain …
TREMONT — A pair of works-in-progress by Barn Arts Collective resident artists will take place at the Barn on Saturday, June 9, at 7 p.m. Excerpts from “Blood Bag,” written, built and performed by Eli Nixon and directed by Anne Cecelia Haney, will be performed. The play is about a queer skeleton’s efforts to decolonize …
BAR HARBOR — The sixth annual Acadia Trad Festival will be presented by the Acadia School of Traditional Arts and Music from Sunday through Friday, June 24-29. The festival consists of a week of classes, workshops, concerts, community dances and music sessions. This year, the Acadia Trad Festival will accept about 125 full-time students and …
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — A spring social will be presented by the Southwest Harbor and Tremont Chamber of Commerce and the Wendell Gilley Museum at the museum on Tuesday, June 5, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Participants are invited to celebrate the start of the summer season, meet neighbors and enjoy new exhibitions. The Southwest Harbor and Tremont …
BAR HARBOR — Americana folk ensemble The Blake Rosso Band will play an album release concert at The Criterion Theatre on Friday, June 15, at 8 p.m. The concert will feature Djar Djar and opening act Gus La Casse. Djar Djar, a rock and roll quartet, consists of Kevin Elk, Simon Robertson, Will Miller and …
ELLSWORTH — The Eastern Maine Pops Orchestra will perform a show titled “Under the Big Top” at The Grand on Saturday, June 2, at 6 p.m. The performance of songs from the circus is appropriate for all ages. Tickets costs $12 for adults, $7 for youths. Call 667-9500 or visit grandonline.org. TEMPO is open to …
