05.1.2012Pink Tulip Project
The Pink Tulip Project is a fundraiser that benefits the Women's Cancer Fund at Maine Cancer Foundation. Individuals and community organizations around the state purchase bulbs and establish gardens that raise funds, create awareness and support those who have been affected by cancer while beautifying the community. Established in 2001, the Women's Cancer Fund ensures that resources will always be available for cancers that affect women. Over 30,000 Pink Tulip Project bulbs bloomed in the spring of 2011 and the goal for 2012 is to see the beauty spread even further around the state. There are several ways you can help: purchase tulip or daffodil bulbs, donate to a Community Garden, or make a general donation directly to the Project. For more information or to purchase bulbs, visit the organization's official website. Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh
May 1 – May 20 In a dramatic love triangle set amidst the splendor of 18th century Paris, a beautiful, social-climbing portrait painter uses her affair with an idealistic Count to get a commission to paint the naïve young Queen Marie Antoinette. Both learn to love the woman they are exploiting even as their actions encourage the Revolution that will shatter all three of their lives. By Joel Gross. portlandstage.org 05.2.2012Maine Women's Fund Leadership Luncheon
The Maine Women’s Fund Leadership Luncheon, "Women’s Leadership: Our Impact on Sustainability" will explore how women’s leadership contributes to sustainability in our personal lives, workplaces and communities. This year's panel will include Maine leaders who are using their voice, vision and resources to create change. Kate Chappell, business owner, philanthropist and artist, will be awarded the 2012 Tribute to Women in Industry Award (TWIN) and will be one of the featured panelists. The Maine Women's Fund is a public foundation, creating lasting change by investing in the power of women and the dreams of girls, with programs that engage and enrich women at every stage of life, encourage confident strides, support emerging leaders, and create lasting change that improves the community and the world for generations to come. Tickets to the Luncheon are on sale now. 05.3.2012Architalx with Stuart Wood
In 2001, Stuart Wood joined London-based Heatherwick Studio, a highly-creative firm recognized for its work in architecture, urban infrastructure, sculpture, furniture design, and strategic thinking. As a senior designer there, Stuart has worked on award winning projects such as the Rolling Bridge at Paddington Basin and the UK Pavilion for the 2010 Shanghai Expo. He also leads the studio’s Craft team which is responsible for making models, experimental pieces and prototypes. He is currently the Project Leader for design and development of the New Bus for London which is expected to debut in time for the 2012 London Olympics. Heatherwick Studio exploded onto the architectural world scene with its RIBA award-winning design for the Seed Cathedral, the UK Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo, in 2010. 05.4.2012An Evening with Eric Hopkins
Enjoy an exclusive opportunity to meet the North Haven native and eminent Maine artist at this special First Friday event. Eric will also be available to sign copies of the new book: Eric Hopkins: Above & Beyond, which was recently a winner of the New England Art Award. Legacy Properties Sotheby's International will now join a prestigious list of venues to display Eric's work including but not limited to the Farsworth Art Musuem, University of Southern Maine, Portland Museum of Art and the Thos. Moser Gallery. On Golden Pond
May 4 - May 13 Get ready for an unforgettable summer in Maine when real life couple Ellen Crawford and Mike Genovese (from NBC's E.R.) star in this heartwarming and poignant comedy about the daily triumphs and struggles of life, love and family. When a retired New England professor and his wife return to their annual lakeside cottage in Maine, their summer is unexpectedly transformed by a visit from their middle-aged divorced daughter, her new fiancé and his 13 year old son thepublictheatre.org 05.5.2012Mad Hatter Affair
Join the Maine Historical Society for its annual Mad Hatter Affair. Enjoy a reception and dinner, hat parade, bid on some unique auction items, watch a live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby, and dance the night away with the Tony Boffa Band! A special component of the evening will include honoring Richard D'Abate who is retiring as Executive Director after 16 years of service at MHS. Tickets on sale now. Come join in on the fun and support the Maine Historical Society.
05.7.2012AIA Design Awards
When John Calvin Stevens and his colleagues founded AIA Maine in 1912, they sparked a passion for architecture in the state that is nothing short of astonishing. Join AIA Maine to toast its Centennial and to recognize the work of today’s architecture and design visionaries. For tickets and more information, please visit the website below.
05.8.2012MECA Art Honors
MECA Art Honors recognizes artists, philanthropists and art educators with significant ties to Maine who offer MECA’s students, as well as the public, powerful examples of lives in the arts. The honorees for the 2012 ceremony will be announced on a future date. 05.12.2012"Jamie Wyeth, Rockwell Kent and Monhegan" Exhibition
Jamie Wyeth’s connection to Monhegan dates to the late 1950s, when he first went there with his father, and he has continued to paint there ever since. His connection to fellow artist Rockwell Kent goes back nearly as far. Early in his career Wyeth bought several pen and ink drawings by Kent used as the sources for his illustrations to Moby Dick, one of Kent’s most renowned book illustration projects. Subsequently, Wyeth acquired what was Kent’s last home and studio on Monehgan, and then bought several of Kent’s paintings from his first period on the island around 1907. This exhibition will focus on works by the two artists done on Monhegan, and how the scenic island has inspired their work.
05.19.2012TED x Dirigo: Engage
TEDxDirigo, an independently organized TED interactive talk is sure to be mentally stimulating and inspiring. The event is not for those who want to just sit back and just listen, it is for motivated people who want to engage with others and find solutions to current problems. Jan Kearce, executive director of the Institute for Civic Leadership, will guest curate this very special spring event for Maine, TEDxDirigo: Engage. Present will be a dynamic range of innovators from across Maine who have rolled up their sleeves and made a difference. They choose to Engage, converting their ideas and passion into action and impact. TEDxDirigo urges you to come and explore how people can collectively and individually Engage to solve today’s and tomorrow’s problems in inspiring ways. EcoDay 2012
Wells Reserve EcoDay is organized by Laudholm Trust to promote a healthy planet and a healthy you. They are inviting local businesses and environmental organizations to demonstrate fun ways that you can improve your fitness and quality of life. Visit with Wheels N Waves, Aquaholics, Sacred Movement Yoga, Whole Body Chiropractic, Mountain Mama, Allpoints Mall, Shaklee, Amway, Eastern Trail, Master Gardeners, and Wells Reserve Research and Education Programs. Regular admission is $4, and member admission is $3. Visit them on Facebook for updated information.
A Conversation with Richard Russo and Andre DuBus III
An on-stage conversation with Pulitzer Prize winning author Richard Russo and New York Times best-selling author Andre DuBus III. Enjoy a wonderful dialogue between two amazing authors, light food and beverage. Details to come. Tickets on sale soon. Proceeds to benefit The Community Schools at Opportunity Farm and Camden which offer relational learning programs that transform the nature of a high school education by providing students with the skills and experience necessary to discover their strengths, connect with their families, practice personal responsibility, and contribute to their communities, and which culminate in awarding a high school diploma from the State of Maine.
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