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Jun 1 – Aug 3 / 9 - 5 p.m
Windsor Chairs: The First Garden Furniture – Five Chairs & Five Artists
This exhibit will feature five different Windsors by Maine woodworker Andy Abello and artwork by Charles Santore, Anna B. McCoy, Ann Wyeth McCoy, Donald Josephson, and Allen Blagden. No admission for the exhibit, reception andartist’s talks. FMI 207.633.4333 or visit www.mainegardens.org

June 2-August 18
Summer Lecture Series at Merryspring Nature Center
A different speaker will be presented at 12noon every Tuesday. Bring a brown bag and learn about horticulture, landscaping, seed-saving, energy-efficiency and more. Members free; non-members, $5. 236-2239. Maine Windjammer Association: Great Schooner Race, week of June 29th. More than two dozen tall ships gather for an exciting all-day race in which guests may participate. This year marks the 31st anniversary of the Great Schooner Race, North America’s largest annual gathering of tall ships. 800-807-WIND

Lighthouses, Lobsters & Luxury.
Throughout June, the Historic Inns of Rockland will recognize Maine Lighthouse Week by celebrating what makes a Maine vacation so special: Lobsters, Lighthouses and Luxury inns. Stay any two consecutive nights in June, 2009 and receive all of the following when you book the Lighthouses, Lobsters & Luxury package: tickets and tour of Maine Lighthouse Museum; tickets for Captain Jack’s Lobster Adventure; $50 voucher good for a lobster dinner; Commemorative Maine Lighthouse Book;?map and directions for a self-guided Knox County lighthouse tour;?exclusive guided tours by history & lighthouse experts of the Rockland Breakwater Light and more. www.historicinnsofrockland.com, 1-877-ROC-INNS (877-762-4667)

Jun – Sep / 5 - 8 p.m.Third Friday Art Walks
Bath. FMI 207.798.6964

Jun 3 – 20 / 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
Maine State Music Theater Tony Award winning The Light in the Piazza. FMI or tickets call 207.725.8769. www.msmt.org

June 5-7 French Weekend
immersion course for intermediate-level students, 5pm Friday-2pm Sunday. Instructor Clovis Anjard is from Reunion Is, France. Penobscot School, 28 Gay St, Rockland. www.languagelearning.org. 594-1084

June 6, 2009Scuttlebutt Antiques Tailgate Show
A fun way to spend a Saturday looking for great buys on antiques. Dealers from all over set up their wares outside Scuttlebutt Antiques and have a great time doing it. The show opens at 9:00am; rain date is Sunday. Located on Route 1 in Warren. Dealer space is available. scuttlebuttantiques@yahoo.com. www.scuttlebuttantiques.com. 273-1122

June 6, 2009“Dancing with the Stars” fundraiser to benefit the Community School.  Camden Opera House, Camden. 236-3000

June 14, 2009Owls Head Transportation Museum

Jun 24 - July 11th
Maine State Musical Theater
Crazy for You. Music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. FMI or tickets call 207.725.8769

Jun 21Light to Light Race from Owls head Lighthouse to Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse.
This is a 7.5 Mile run or walk, starting at the Owls head through Rockland, ending at Marie Reed Park at the end of the Samoset Road near the breakwater. www.rocklandlighthouse.com

Jun 21
Windjammer watching aboard the Bugeye Schooner Jenny Norman
10am - noon. Sail in company with Rockland's fleet

Jun 21 – Aug 16 / Sun 6:30 p.m.Bowdoinham Summer Sunday Concert Series
Mailly Waterfront Park in the village of Bowdoinham. Free outdoor concert series which features a wide range of rock, folk, country and acoustic music from local and regional musicians. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a summer evening by the water in Bowdoinham. FMI www.bowdoinham.com or 207.666.5531

June 21, 2009
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
cruise ship port of call visit to Rockland. Grandeur of the Seas, June 21, 8am–5pm (2446 passengers, 864 crew). www.royalcaribbean.com. Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce. 596-0376

June 21, 2009
Lobster Boat Races
10am-4pm. Outside Rockland Breakwater. Last year over 100 lobster boats filled the Harbor with excitement. Rockland Breakwater has the best viewing spot. www.therealmaine.com. Bob Liberty, 596-6661

June 23, 26-27An Evening of Ives
Festival of one-act plays directed by Hal Owen at Camden Opera House. Presented by Camden Civic Theatre at Camden Opera House, Camden.www.camdencivictheater.com.236-2281

June 24 - Aug 26/7-9 pm
Music on the Mall
Music on the mall(Every Wednesday from the last Wednesday in Juneto the last Wednesday in August)Grassy Mall on Maine Street, Downtown Brunswick. FMI 207.725.5242 or visit www.curtislibrary.com

June 26 - 28Curtis Memorial Library's Annual Book Sale
With over 45,000 items, it's Maine's biggest book sale. The selection is always fantastic and the prices can't be beat! Free Entry. Location: Brunswick Junior High School. FMI 207.725.5242 or vist www.curtislibrary.com

June 27Warren Day
Takes Place in Warren VIllage at the old Mill Park on the St George River. Events include: a parade, live music, craft fair, chicken bbq, chidren's games, Historical Society's Open House and an evening auction.

June 28Owls Head Transportation Museum
Big three car meet & Antique Aeroplane Show. Celebrating America at it's best. Antique and classic autos from an era when Detroit was king. Route 73, Owls Head. OHTM. 594.4418

June 27 - Aug 8Bowdoin International Music Festival
Through its concert presentations, the Bowdoin International Music Festival brings reowned artist - instructors, performers, soloists, and gifted pre-professionals musicians from around the world for six weeks of intensive music stud, collaboration, and performance. Concerts range in price from free to $35 FMI 207.373.1400 or visit www.bowdoinfestival.org or info@bowdoinfestival.org

July 2 - Aug 18
Summer Lecture Series at Merryspring Nature Center. A different speaker will be presented at 12noon every Tuesday. Bring a brown bag lunch and leran about horticulture, landscaping, seed-saving, energy- efficiency and more. Members free, non members $5. 236.2239

July 2-3 An Evening of Ives
Festival of one-act plays directed by Hal Owen at Camden Opera House. Presented by Camden Civic Theatre at Camden Opera House, Camden. www.camdencivictheater.com.236.2281

July 3 Fri 10pm
Bailey Island Fireworks Celebration Sponsored by Cook's Lobster House, Bailey Isalnd. FMI 833.2818

July 3 - 5 Fri - SunBath Heritage Days
Bath Heritage Days Parade and Holiday Fireworks on the 4th. Festival featuring entertainment, attractions, as well as arts and craft show. FMI 207.442.7291 www.visitbath.com

July 4Thomaston Fourth of July Parade and celebration.
Pancake Breakfast, entertainment, chicken BBQ, parade, children's activities, firworks, crafts, baking contest. Thomaston. www.thomaston4thofjuly.com Doug Erikson. 596.7478

July 4 - 5Owlshead Transportation Museum
Fabulous 50's d& Sensational 60's Car meet & Antique Aeroplane Show.Featuring more than 400 classic autos from the industry's most stylish decades. Route 73, Owls Head. 594.4418

July 5thWoolwich Invitational Antique Car Show
Fine old cars from collectors and clubs featuring 1970 and older. Live entertainment. Woolwich Central School, Nequasset Road, Woolwich. FMI 207.442.8153

July 5 Sunday
Plein- Air Painting Day
Painters are welcome to set up their easels and paint en plein air at the Gardens with no admission charge and then show, and perhaps sell their work. info 207.633.4333 or visit www.mainegardens.org

July 6Windjammer watching aboard the Bugeye Schooner Jenny Norman, 10am - Noon.
Sail in company with Rockland's fleet of Windjammers as they depart for the week - long excursions. We will be serving locally roasted coffee and old fashioned donuts. Reservations recommended, departing from Atlantic challeng, 643 Main St.,Rockland.www.sailmainebugeye.com 542.3695

July 7
Public Reception for International Students in English immersion course. 5:30 - 7pm. Refreshmentsx. Penobscot School, 28 Gay St, Rockland. www.languagelearning.org. 594-1084

July 10 - 26Thurs 7:30pm / Fri 0- Sat 8pm /Sun 5pmWonder of the World
Professional Ensemble. $18. The Theatre Project, Brunswick. Tickets and info at 207.729.8584 www.theatreproject.com

July 11th - 12th North Atlantic Blues Festival
North Atlantic Blues Festival, Harbor Park in Rockland. Over 15 Blues artists from throughout the U.S. and abroad. In downtown Rockland on Saturday night there will be a Blues "Club Crawl" with more than fifteen clubs featuring Blues Bands. Admission/ Tickets: $25 Adults, in advance (1day only) $45 Adults in advance( weekend pass, 2days) $30 Adults, at gate(1 day only) $ 10 Children (6-12)Children 5 & under free. www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com.593.1189

July 12
18th Annual "Garden's in the Watershed" Garden Tour
10 am - 5pm. Rain or Shine. Sponsored by and to benefit the Georges River Land Trust. Seven gardens on the St. George peninsula in the villages of Spruce head, Tenants Harbor, Martinsville and Port Clyde will be featured. A gourmet bag lunch is available pre-order. Tickets are priced at $20 by advance purchase and $ 22 on the day of the tour. Tickets & brouchures for the self- guided tour are availableat selected local stores and from the Georges River Land Trust, 8 North Main St, Suite 200, Rockland. www.grlt.org. 594.5166

July13, 20 & 27th/5:30pm-6:30pmFish Chowder Suppers
St. Philip's Famous Fish Chowder plus cornbread, salad bar, beverage and dessert. Reservations suggested. FMI 207.882.7184. 12 Hodge St , Wiscasset

14 -19thSpectum Art Club Show."Art in the Barn"
17 Hathorn Point Rd., Cushing. Showing from Tuesday, July 14 to Thursday, July 19. Reception on Fridayt, July 17. Spectrum Generations, Rockland. 596.0339

July 15 - Aug 1Maien State Music Theater
Dirty Rotten Scroundrels. Based on the film. FMI or tickets call 207.725.8769. www.msmt.org

July 16 - 18th Friendship Sloop Days.
Annual Homecoming & Regatta. Friendship sloops, races, awards, BBQ. Free admission. Friendship Sloop society. www.fss.org. Penoscot bay Regional Chmber of Commerce. 596.0376

July 18thJackson Memorial Library Annual Book Fair
9am - 1pm, rain or shine. An outstanding selection of old, new and rare books. Baked goods, perrenials, treasur table and raffles of artwork, gift certificates and more. Tenants Harbor. 372.8961

July 18th - 19th33rd Annual Summer Harbor Arts Juried Arts & Crafts Show
Over 100 Artists and crafts people display and sell their work in scenic Camden. C-R-L Chamber of Commerce. www.camdenharborarts.com.236.4404

July 18th - 19thOwls Head Transportation Museum.
Trucks, Tractors, Commercial Vehicles & Antique Aeroplane Show.More than 250 antique pick - ups, delivery cans, tractor trailers, military vehicles and more. Route 73, Owls Head. OHTM. 594.4418

July 19 / Sun 11am - 9 pmHarpswell Festival.
Parade Booths, Crafts, food, music, fireworks. Mitchell Field, Rt. 123, Harpswell. www.harpswellfestival.org

July 25thThird Annual Hope Jazz Festival.
Showcases talented jazz preformers at an exciting, daylong family festival set in the heart of Hope Village, surrounded by the Camden Hills. This is an open air event on the grass so bring your lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen and kids. Children under 12 are free with parents. www.hopejazzfestival.com 763.2816

July 25thRockland High School, Eighth Annual Maine Lobster Ride & Roll
The state's most scenic and tastiest bicycle ride follows country roads and the rock- bound coast. The fully-supported ride includes four distance option: 16, 30, 50 or 100 miles. Cyclists can look forward to a freshly made lobster roll lunch(tuna and veggie options available) and live tour de France coverage at the end. The Maine Lobster Ride & Roll supports the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and education programs. www.BikeMaine.org.623.4511

July 23 - 25/Thurs - Sat
Antiques in the Garden
The Maine Antiques Dealers Association will show and sell their finest wares. The Thursday Preview Partywill offer a first glimpse at the antique show amid a delightful atmosphere and with fine food and drink. Info:207.633.4333 or visit www.mainegardens.org.

July 29 - August 262nd Annual Maine Lobster Festival
Parade, Crafters, Vendors, Visits to Navy & U.S. Coast Guard ships, Maritime displays & demonstrations, food tent, children's activitiesand entertainment. Harbor Park, Rockland. www.mainelobsterfestival.com. 596.0376 or 1(800)562.2529.

July 31 - Aug 2/Fri- Sat 7:30pm/Sun 2pmArabian Nights
$12. Teen Theatre Camp. The Theatre Project, Brunswick. Tickets and info at 207.729.8584. wwww.theaterproject.com

August 1 - 2/Sat - SunWoolwich Days
Weekend long celebration including road/bicycle race, fun run, fiber arts show,genealogy helpers, sack and wheelbarrow races, battle of the bands, chicken bbq, puppet show, craft and food vendors, fireworks, iron woman triathlon, iron farmer Olympics adn more. Nequasset Park, Woolwich. FMI 207.442.8815

August 7 - 9thMaine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show.
Maine's only in-water boat and home show will feature the state's finest artists, architects, boatbuilders,craftsmen,designers,furniture makers, marine gear vendors, and musicians. There'll be a model yacht pond, live music, a kid's fun zone, fine Maine food, the running of the 7th annual world champion boatyard dog trials(Sunday @ 10:30am)and new Zucchini boat Regatta. Admission:$10 adults, under 12 free. Gates open at 10am daily. Harbor and Buoy Parks, Rockland. No Pets allowed. www.maineboats.com 800.565.4951.

August 9 - 15155th Topsham Fair
Agricultural exibits, animal pulling events, 4-H, crafts, midway and harness racing. Topsham Fair Grounds, Topsham. FMI 207.729.1544 or visit www.topshamfair.net

August 11 / 10am - 2pm96th annual Georgetown Working League Fair
Fun for the whole family! Hand-crafted gifts, books, white elephant treasures, baked goods and homemade treats, stationary, jewelry, paintings by local artists, crafter's demonstrations, children's games. Lobster lunch. Georgetown Central School, Bay Point Road off Rt 127 Rain or Shine, admission free. FMI call 207.371.2074 or visit www.georgetownworkingleague.org

 September 12 /9am - 10pmCelebrate Bowdoinham's 247th Birthday
Parade, musicians, food vendors, pie and produce exhibition, lobster crate challenge, arts and craft fair, games, archery, and much more. Free admission and plenty of parking. Mailly waterfront Park, Bowdoinham. FMI www.bowdoinham.com or 207.666.5531