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Lincoln County Artsbeat

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Something for everyone: Last Thursday, July 18, was a rather hot day in Newcastle, a perfect day to drive from the LCN office down the Pemaquid peninsula, where it was a little cooler, to visit Saltwater Artists Gallery and take in the work of the 25 well-known area artists showing there.

First Open Studio Day of Summer at Fiore

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On the last Sunday of every summer month, the Joseph A. Fiore Art Center in Jefferson opens its doors to the public with festive, family-friendly open studio days.

Babb Second Featured Artist at Shottery

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The Shottery Gallery of Art, at 97 Pemaquid Trail in New Harbor, is now featuring the work of Julie Babb. This Damariscotta artist’s paintings have become much sought-after for her distinctive images of birds, which she renders in gouache.

Visitors Invited to Make Art at Wiscasset Art Walk

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Colorful ribbons, buttons, tulle, and gorgeous fabric remnants are the art supplies on hand for visitors who want to take part in the community Weaving Project during Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, July 25 from 5-8 p.m.

Lincoln County Artsbeat

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History in watercolors: There is a charming art exhibit up on the walls of the community room at Sheepscot General in Whitefield by Whitefield historian and watercolorist Lucy Martin. As she told me recently, the show is largely based on “old-time black-and-white or sepia postcards,” and features watercolors of historical locations in Whitefield, framed in local-pine frames made by her husband, Herb Hartman.

Maine Friends of Music to Perform

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Back by popular demand, Maine Friends of Music, a professional chamber ensemble composed of renowned soprano Mary Sullivan, flutist Linda Brunner, bassoonist David DeBolt, and keyboardist Sean Fleming, will perform at the Knox Museum in Thomaston on Sunday, July 21 at 7 p.m. and the Union Church of South Bristol on Sunday, July 28 at 4 p.m.

Hingham Singers Offer ‘Music of Peter, Paul and Mary’ Concert

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People are invited to come hear The Hingham Singers, a Boston-area-based ensemble, perform a concert titled “The Music of Peter, Paul, and Mary” on Friday, July 19 at First Congregational Church, 28 High St., Wiscasset. There is no admission to the concert; donations are accepted with thanks.

Lincoln County Artsbeat

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A concert of food: I had a wonderful two-week vacation recently, during which I had the extremely fortunate opportunity of having dinner on the evening of June 20 at The Lost Kitchen in Freedom with my son, Benjamin, who was visiting from Germany.

Free Watercolor Demo

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On Friday, July 5, new gallery owner and artist Gwendolyn Evans will give a free watercolor demonstration, “Watercolor Basics,” the first in her series of free First Friday demos from 11 a.m. to noon at Gwendolyn Evans Gallery, 75 Hunters Landing, Walpole (South Bristol).

Why and How the Wood Speaks to One Sculptor

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On Wednesday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m., Carl Solberg, Waldoboro sculptor, will talk about how the wood speaks to him and how his sculptures come about. This talk, along with his current exhibition, is at the Maine Coastal Islands NWR Visitor Center, 9 Water St. in Rockland.

New Art Gallery to Open June 26 in Walpole

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The Gwendolyn Evans Gallery in Walpole (South Bristol) will open Wednesday, June 26. It will feature more than 300 original oils, watercolors, pastels, and mixed media works by award-winning artist Gwendolyn Evans.

Celtic Juggernaut Gaelic Storm in Concert June 25

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The Celtic juggernaut band Gaelic Storm attributes its continued success to its fanatic, well -diversified audience. Country music fans adore the band’s storytelling, bluegrass fans love the instrumentals, Celtic fans love the devotion to tradition, while rock fans simply relish the passion the members play their instruments with.


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