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La Mesa Turquesa: Spanish Conversation Club
Thursdays, January 22-March 26th, 5:30-6:30pm
Deer Isle Adult and Community Education Classroom, 43 School St., Stonington
This is a Spanish class/conversation club with a twist: storytelling and connection form the heart of Joshua's Mesas.
Conversations will integrate your own life stories with Spanish language and Hispanic culture. Find out more about his program at lamesaturquesa.org/mesas.
Keep in mind that Joshua has scholarship funding available; nobody will be turned away due to lack of funds. Once you register, you'll get more information about this in your confirmation email.
Register through Deer Isle Adult and Community Education and then pay Joshua directly. To sign up, visit bit.ly/islemesa, email gupham@su76.org, or call 656-6262.
We will be offering a free Spanish study group alongside these Mesas
Free Basics of Residential Construction Course
Mondays through Thursdays, January 22-April 2, 8-11am
Deer Isle-Stonington High School Industrial Arts Shop, 251 N. Deer Isle Rd.
Join our completely FREE 9-week residential construction program that will help you build the knowledge and skills necessary for an entry-level job in the building industry or work on personal home projects.
Basics of Residential Construction will run from January 26th to April 2nd on Mondays through Thursdays, 8-11am. Students can opt for an optional certification based on the Home Builders Institute Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) standards.
Learn with Industrial Arts Instructor Eric Beachy.
Sign up at tinyurl.com/freebuildingclass, email gupham@su76.org, or call 656-6262.
Coffee & Conversation
The Walk-in Cafe is free and open to all ages. It is about a bit of food and conversation. It is a place where the community comes together. Wednesday 9:30 11:30 AM.
Coastal Kids Science Series with 4-H: Fish Farm Fun
Splish Splash! Do you have what it takes to be a fish farmer? Come join Tess from the University of Maine 4-H to be the next future fish farmer! On Wednesday, February 18th from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm at the Blue Hill Public Library, youth will have a chance to test their fish-herding skills with a fin-tastic hands-on activity. We'll collect, test, and decipher if the water quality of mystery samples is good enough for our beloved pet fish. Youth will also walk away with some basic knowledge about fish health! What a way to spend an afternoon!
Coastal Kids Science Series with 4-H is a monthly program where youth can dive deep into the natural wonder of water. From learning about amazing marine animal adaptations, to exploring the roles of Maine's working waterfront - we've got something for everyone! This program is free and cosponsored by the library and the UMaine Cooperative Extension. For more information, contact Youth Services Librarian Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net or call 374-5515.
"The Librarian" Screening
The Blue Hill Public Library will sponsor a screening of the documentary The Librarians, on Wednesday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the library's Pearson Room, as the second film in a series of documentary screenings for the Slaven Event series.
The Librarians, which made its world premiere at Sundance and continued on to SXSW and Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, explores the urgent moment we find ourselves in. As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond, librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy, flanked by concerned community members and young readers. The Librarians is a chilling cautionary tale and rallying cry for freedom – told through the personal experiences of librarians under siege and the everyday patriots who join their ranks in defense of the books. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes.
This program is free and open to all as part of the Robert B. and Linda K. Slaven Events Series, which began in 2020 in recognition of gifts made to the Blue Hill Public Library’s Campaign for Endowment from the Anahata Foundation. The goal of the series is to bring diverse and previously inaccessible events on a variety of topics to the Blue Hill Peninsula.
For more information, please contact the library at 374-5515 or email Assistant Director Kayleigh Thomas at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net.
Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts
The Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts meet each Thursday evening for pick-up games of chess. All experience levels are welcome to drop in for friendly games any time between 5:00 and 8:00 PM.
Interested players can also join the Blue Hill Peninsula Chess Nuts group on lichess.org to play online games any time.
Knitting Group
Knitters are invited to come sit by the library fireplace to work on and share projects with fellow knitters.The Knitting Group will meet every Thursday evening at 6 pm. Anyone is welcome to join this free event. Coffee and tea will be available to purchase.
Penobscot Coffee House
It's February and the groundhog is back in his den. He must be getting ready for the Super Bowl. Being a groundhog he's likely more interested in his supper bowl.
That does not mean you have to miss out!
The Penobscot Coffee House will be coming along on the 20th. Our feature musicians are Maine Weather. Better weather than we've had in a long time.
We open at 7 with an open mic, come early and sign up. At 8 we have a short break and then Maine Weather will thrill us not chill us.
All this at Penobscot United Methodist Church. Across the road from Northern bay.
Right in downtown Penobscot.
Admission is by donation and the funds support heating assistance and the Tree of Life Pantry.
Come out of the chill and get a thrill.
Saturday Matinee: Mississippi Masala
All are welcome in the library's Howard Room on Saturday, February 21 at 2:30pm for a screening of Mira Nair's 1991 film Mississippi Masala. Rated R for sensuality and language.Runtime: 1 hour, 58 minutes. Popcorn, tea, and coffee will be available for movie-viewing accompaniment.
"The vibrant cultures of India, Uganda, and the American South come together in Mira Nair’s Mississippi Masala, a luminous look at the complexities of love in the modern melting pot. Years after her Indian family was forced to flee their home in Uganda by the dictatorship of Idi Amin, twenty something Mina (Sarita Choudhury) spends her days cleaning rooms in an Indian-run motel in Mississippi. When she falls for the charming Black carpet cleaner Demetrius (Denzel Washington), their passionate romance challenges the prejudices of both of their families and exposes the rifts between the region’s Indian and African American communities. Tackling thorny issues of racism, colorism, culture clash, and displacement with bighearted humor and keen insight, Nair serves up a sweet, sexy, and deeply satisfying celebration of love’s power." - Criterion Collection.
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library, and is free and open to all. If you have any questions, contact Olivia at oliviaz@bhpl.net or call the library at 374-5515.
Skein Stitchers
Teens and Tweens are invited to the library to join "Skein Stitchers," a youth fiber arts group, every Monday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Participants can hang out in the Y.A. area to work on knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other fiber projects, while socializing and enjoying a light snack. All experience levels are welcome. Experienced participants are welcome to bring projects with them to work on, and there will be materials available for new projects or beginners wanting to learn how to knit or crochet. Teen Services Librarian Kendall Chapman and volunteers Arlee Morris and Alison Rudel will be available to teach participants the basics, new stitches, or answer questions about knitting and crochet.
This free program is sponsored by the library thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library. If you have any questions contact Kendall at kendall.chapman@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
Storytelling
The Walk-in Cafe is free and open to all ages. It is about a bit of food and conversation. It is a place where the community comes together. Wednesday 9:30 11:30 AM.
Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts
The Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts meet each Thursday evening for pick-up games of chess. All experience levels are welcome to drop in for friendly games any time between 5:00 and 8:00 PM.
Interested players can also join the Blue Hill Peninsula Chess Nuts group on lichess.org to play online games any time.
Knitting Group
Knitters are invited to come sit by the library fireplace to work on and share projects with fellow knitters.The Knitting Group will meet every Thursday evening at 6 pm. Anyone is welcome to join this free event. Coffee and tea will be available to purchase.
CUSTOM MUG MAKING WITH A DISUBLIMATION PRESS
Learn how images can be transferred onto everyday objects using heat and pressure. In this short workshop, participants will use the Fab Lab’s mug press and dye-sublimation printer to create custom ceramic mugs. Choose from prepared designs or bring a simple image of your own to personalize your piece. Leave with a finished mug—and a look at how digital printing tools can turn ideas into useful objects.
All levels welcome; all materials provided.
Family Friendly | This workshop is open to all ages. Children are welcome to participate with the supervision of an adult—a great opportunity to make and learn together.
Skein Stitchers
Teens and Tweens are invited to the library to join "Skein Stitchers," a youth fiber arts group, every Monday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Participants can hang out in the Y.A. area to work on knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other fiber projects, while socializing and enjoying a light snack. All experience levels are welcome. Experienced participants are welcome to bring projects with them to work on, and there will be materials available for new projects or beginners wanting to learn how to knit or crochet. Teen Services Librarian Kendall Chapman and volunteers Arlee Morris and Alison Rudel will be available to teach participants the basics, new stitches, or answer questions about knitting and crochet.
This free program is sponsored by the library thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library. If you have any questions contact Kendall at kendall.chapman@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
Beginners Contra Dance Series
Now in Blue Hill! This new Beginners Contra Dance series is a small, casual contra dance, suitable for newbies and experienced dancers alike! Dance or join in the open band with any instrument. $5 suggested. Chem-free event!
These dances are the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month at the Congo Church, 22 Tenney Hill, Blue Hill. See calendar at surrycontra.org or follow @SurryContraDance on FB / IG
This dance is part of the Surry Contra Dance series. Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for the full contra experience!
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Brooklin Food Corps workshop: Molly DellaRoman and Tim Skillen from 5 Star Nursery and Orchard will demonstrate how to prune fruit trees for health and good fruit production. Bring tools if you have them, but we will have some to share. This is very hands on, so work gloves and safety glasses (or sunglasses) are recommended. Free and open to all. (Rain/snow date, March 15.)
Surry Contra Dance & Community Dance
Join your neighbors and meet new friends at the Surry Contra Dance!
6-7pm Community Dance: easy and fun family-friendly dances. Dance or join the Open Band! No charge, donations welcome.
7-10pm Contra Dance: all dances are instructed, no partner or experience is needed! $15-$25 suggested, under 18s pay 1/2 their age.
These dances are year-round, every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Surry School, 754 North Bend Rd. Chem-free event!
See performer schedule and get more info at surrycontra.org or follow on FB / IG
Brooklin Food Corps Workshop
Brooklin Food Corps workshop: Come celebrate the return of spring and the reopening of our Seed Library! A roundtable of gardeners will share their favorite seed varieties to help you get your garden going. This year’s seed-saving endeavor will be herbs, so we will teach folks how to grow herbs and save seeds from them -- and we’ll also make our own windowsill herb boxes to take home and enjoy. We’ll be on hand to walk you through the Seed Library’s features and offerings and, of course, we will have herb-infused snacks! Free and open to all.
Beginners Contra Dance Series
Now in Blue Hill! This new Beginners Contra Dance series is a small, casual contra dance, suitable for newbies and experienced dancers alike! Dance or join in the open band with any instrument. $5 suggested. Chem-free event!
These dances are the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month at the Congo Church, 22 Tenney Hill, Blue Hill. See calendar at surrycontra.org or follow @SurryContraDance on FB / IG
This dance is part of the Surry Contra Dance series. Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for the full contra experience!
Surry Contra Dance & Community Dance
Join your neighbors and meet new friends at the Surry Contra Dance!
6-7pm Community Dance: easy and fun family-friendly dances. Dance or join the Open Band! No charge, donations welcome.
7-10pm Contra Dance: all dances are instructed, no partner or experience is needed! $15-$25 suggested, under 18s pay 1/2 their age.
These dances are year-round, every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Surry School, 754 North Bend Rd. Chem-free event!
See performer schedule and get more info at surrycontra.org or follow on FB / IG
Surry Contra Dance & Community Dance
Join your neighbors and meet new friends at the Surry Contra Dance!
6-7pm Community Dance: easy and fun family-friendly dances. Dance or join the Open Band! No charge, donations welcome.
7-10pm Contra Dance: all dances are instructed, no partner or experience is needed! $15-$25 suggested, under 18s pay 1/2 their age.
These dances are year-round, every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Surry School, 754 North Bend Rd. Chem-free event!
See performer schedule and get more info at surrycontra.org or follow on FB / IG
Beginners Contra Dance Series
Now in Blue Hill! This new Beginners Contra Dance series is a small, casual contra dance, suitable for newbies and experienced dancers alike! Dance or join in the open band with any instrument. $5 suggested. Chem-free event!
These dances are the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month at the Congo Church, 22 Tenney Hill, Blue Hill. See calendar at surrycontra.org or follow @SurryContraDance on FB / IG
This dance is part of the Surry Contra Dance series. Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for the full contra experience!
Beginners Contra Dance Series
Now in Blue Hill! This new Beginners Contra Dance series is a small, casual contra dance, suitable for newbies and experienced dancers alike! Dance or join in the open band with any instrument. $5 suggested. Chem-free event!
These dances are the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month at the Congo Church, 22 Tenney Hill, Blue Hill. See calendar at surrycontra.org or follow @SurryContraDance on FB / IG
This dance is part of the Surry Contra Dance series. Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for the full contra experience!
Surry Contra Dance & Community Dance
Join your neighbors and meet new friends at the Surry Contra Dance!
6-7pm Community Dance: easy and fun family-friendly dances. Dance or join the Open Band! No charge, donations welcome.
7-10pm Contra Dance: all dances are instructed, no partner or experience is needed! $15-$25 suggested, under 18s pay 1/2 their age.
These dances are year-round, every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Surry School, 754 North Bend Rd. Chem-free event!
See performer schedule and get more info at surrycontra.org or follow on FB / IG
The Telegraph Quartet
The Blue Hill Concert Association’s 2026 season continues with a performance by the Telegraph Quartet, with Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 7 in F major and George Rochberg’s String Quartet No. 3. The concert begins at 3:00 pm on Sunday, February 15, at the Congregational Church in Blue Hill, 22 Tenney Hill.
Telegraph Quartet
Blue Hill Concert Association presents the Telegraph Quartet playing Beethoven and Rochberg at First Congregational Church of Blue Hill. See www.bluehillconcertassociation.org for tickets and more information.
Penobscot Democratic Caucus & Potluck Lunch
Meet & discuss candidates running for local, state, federal office.
Call 326-8920 for info or questions.
Surry Contra Dance & Community Dance
Join your neighbors and meet new friends at the Surry Contra Dance!
6-7pm Community Dance: easy and fun family-friendly dances. Dance or join the Open Band! No charge, donations welcome.
7-10pm Contra Dance: all dances are instructed, no partner or experience is needed! $15-$25 suggested, under 18s pay 1/2 their age.
These dances are year-round, every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Surry School, 754 North Bend Rd. Chem-free event!
See performer schedule and get more info at surrycontra.org or follow on FB / IG
Valentine's Day at Shaw Institute
Come celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Shaw Institute! Enjoy Oysters, wine, and cheese (you know those good ol’ aphrodisiacs) before our executive director shares an R-rated lecture on how critters find love in the natural world. He’ll speak about interesting mating strategies, wacky habits, strange mate choices, and relationship drama in the animal kingdom. From eating your mate’s head or doing silly bird dances in hopes of securing a partner, we’ll cover all the best of the wild and zany love stories in nature. Think you’ve been in weird relationships? Well, think again. MUST BE AT LEAST 21.
Food and Drink 4:30-5:30 pm
Lecture: 5:30-6:30 pm
COST: $36 per person
Moon Beam Farm Talk
This is the first in a series of talks by the newest generation of Peninsula farmers. Reid Calhoun of Moon Beam Farm, in Blue Hill, will launch the program with a discussion about starting a garden plot. He knows about new undertakings: he and his partner, Nikki Burtis, moved from Mount Desert to establish their one-acre farm here in 2025. Using low/no-till practices, they grow vegetables, fruit, and herbs. Free and open to all.
Annual Avis Poole Chowder Luncheon
To benefit H.O.M.E Inc.
Haddock Chowder/Vegetarian options, biscuits & rolls and gingerbread with whipped cream.
$10 per person suggested donation. Take out available. Snow date is 2/15/26.
Ocean Drive Bird Watching Walk at Sand Beach in Acadia National Park.
Join leader Chuck Whitney and Downeast Audubon for a casual stroll along Ocean Drive between Sand Beach and Otter Cliffs. You can’t beat the view, and with the ocean on one side and evergreen forest on the other, we have the potential to see a good variety of birds. *Winter access to Ocean Drive is via Schooner Head Road off Route 3 after Bar Harbor village. Registration required. To register, email DEAudubon@gmail.com
Beginners Contra Dance Series
Now in Blue Hill! This new Beginners Contra Dance series is a small, casual contra dance, suitable for newbies and experienced dancers alike! Dance or join in the open band with any instrument. $5 suggested. Chem-free event!
These dances are the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month at the Congo Church, 22 Tenney Hill, Blue Hill. See calendar at surrycontra.org or follow @SurryContraDance on FB / IG
This dance is part of the Surry Contra Dance series. Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for the full contra experience!
Knitting Group
Knitters are invited to come sit by the library fireplace to work on and share projects with fellow knitters.The Knitting Group will meet every Thursday evening at 6 pm. Anyone is welcome to join this free event. Coffee and tea will be available to purchase.
INTRODUCTION TO STITCHING TECHNIQUES ON LASER-CUT LEATHER
Interested in making your very own functional leathercraft? We will have a variety of projects prepared for you to assemble together. Get to know the basics of stitching your very own leather project. We will discuss the relevant software and leathercraft methodologies in this short primer.
All levels welcome; all materials provided.
Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts
The Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts meet each Thursday evening for pick-up games of chess. All experience levels are welcome to drop in for friendly games any time between 5:00 and 8:00 PM.
Interested players can also join the Blue Hill Peninsula Chess Nuts group on lichess.org to play online games any time.
Reclaiming Childhood: Interrupting a Screen Based Childhood
On Wednesday, February 11 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m., everyone is invited to the Blue Hill Public Library for a parenting/caregiver workshop on interrupting a screen-based childhood with Tara McKernan and Andrea Howell from Echo Consulting. Targeted to parents/caregivers of children ages birth-10, this workshop will explore research around play and screen based childhoods and the impact on children. Participants will learn strategies to navigate fostering independence, encouraging free play, and helping kids to have a healthy relationship with technology, questions are welcome. Andrea Howell, M.Ed., is an experienced educator who has specialized in working with children and families for over 30 years. Tara McKernan, M.Ed, LCPC is a local therapist who runs a private practice at The Counseling Collaborative, and for 24 years worked as a school counselor and special education teacher. This program is free and cosponsored by the library and Echo Consulting. Childcare will be provided at this event for children in Pre-K and up who are potty-trained - registration is required.
Register at www.bhpl.net or 374-5515. For more information, contact Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net.
Valentine Cookie Decorating
The Walk-in Cafe is free and open to all ages. It is about a bit of food and conversation. It is a place where the community comes together. Wednesday 9:30 11:30 AM.
Ben Pfohl Featured Performer at Dolly’s Coffeehouse
Ben Pfohl will be the featured performer at Dolly’s Coffeehouse at the First Congregational Church of Blue Hill, Saturday, February 7th 7:00-9:00pm. A long-time resident of Blue Hill, Ben is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Playing a mixed bag of mostly original music, ranging in genre from contemporary folk to country to blues and maybe even borderline acoustic rock and roll. With lyrics that are at times poignant, sometimes ironic, and often politically exasperated, all sung with a decidedly unrefined vocal style backed up by solid guitar playing. Whether dark or amusing, it should be entertaining.
The first hour will be open mic, where everyone is welcome to perform: music, mime, poetry, dance, etc. Performers are requested to arrive a few minutes early to sign up. There will be a brief intermission with refreshments, followed by Ben Pfohl.
Donations benefit the Dolly Fisher Emergency Fund, which provides emergency fuel, food, clothing, and utility help for households on the Blue Hill Peninsula and informing the public about other available resources. Held downstairs in Fellowship Hall, come listen and join the fun. Admission is by free-will offering. FMI: contact 374-2891.
Zines! Artist Books & Self-Publishing
Have you ever wanted to make and publish your own book or zine but never knew how? This is the workshop for you! Bring drawings, poems, writings, photos, or collages, and leave with a one-of-a-kind artist book, or make a bunch of copies of a zine for everyone you know! Attendees will learn basic bookbinding, papercraft, and zine techniques.
All levels welcome; all materials provided.
Knitting Group
Knitters are invited to come sit by the library fireplace to work on and share projects with fellow knitters.The Knitting Group will meet every Thursday evening at 6 pm. Anyone is welcome to join this free event. Coffee and tea will be available to purchase.
Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts
The Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts meet each Thursday evening for pick-up games of chess. All experience levels are welcome to drop in for friendly games any time between 5:00 and 8:00 PM.
Interested players can also join the Blue Hill Peninsula Chess Nuts group on lichess.org to play online games any time.
Sea Shanty Workshop
"What do you do with a drunken sailor?" Have them join our Sea Shanty Workshop! This is a brand new adult ed offering for those who love music and sea-faring culture.
We're partnering with Bagaduce Music's Executive Director, Bennett Konesni, to offer a deep dive into sea shanties. This genre of music is a folk tradition of sailors and those who work on the water. You may recognize classics like "Wellerman" and "Drunken Sailor"; get ready to explore more of these enchanting shanties!
This workshop will, of course, involve singing together.
Sign up at tinyurl.com/shantysing, email gupham@su76.org, or call 656-6262.
Skein Stitchers
Teens and Tweens are invited to the library to join "Skein Stitchers," a youth fiber arts group, every Monday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Participants can hang out in the Y.A. area to work on knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other fiber projects, while socializing and enjoying a light snack. All experience levels are welcome. Experienced participants are welcome to bring projects with them to work on, and there will be materials available for new projects or beginners wanting to learn how to knit or crochet. Teen Services Librarian Kendall Chapman and volunteers Arlee Morris and Alison Rudel will be available to teach participants the basics, new stitches, or answer questions about knitting and crochet.
This free program is sponsored by the library thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library. If you have any questions contact Kendall at kendall.chapman@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
Groundhog Day Ball featuring The Soul Benders
Doors will open at 5:45 p.m., and there will be festive dessert offerings, including frozen pops from The Blue Chill, and cookies. A raffle will feature unique prizes, and there will be a cash bar, stocked with your favorite brews from Fogtown Brewery, along with savory treats from El El Frijoles. Movies upstairs—with popcorn!—will be offered for the young and young at heart and some of the library staff will be on hand to keep kids company.
This is a family-friendly event, and costumes are not only welcome but encouraged! Come dressed as a groundhog, don a top hat, or put on your best winter or spring finery. Everyone is invited to add to their costumes with special groundhog-themed props in the photobooth and take selfies (photos can be emailed or texted). Celebrate the early arrival of spring—or brace yourself for six more weeks of snow, ice, and hibernation—at the library!
Admission is $20 per person, or $50 per household. Optional benefactor tickets are also available for $50 per person and $100 per household and will help make this fundraising event a success, as well as guarantee those ticketholders a place in Groundhog Heaven (you’ll even get a certificate!). Tickets will be available for purchase in advance at the circulation desk or online—or at the door for $5 more (limited quantity). All proceeds benefit the library.
For more information, please call the library at 374-5515.
Spaghetti Benefit Dinner
A benefit spaghetti dinner and raffle auction to support Mary Dyer and her sweet son Mav.
Mary and Maverick lost their home and belongings in a terrible house fire on December 29.
All who know Mary know that she is the hardest worker and the most devoted mother out there. She has devoted her life to helping others and giving her son stability, love, and an environment to thrive in. It’s our turn as a community to help sweet Mary and Mav.
Please join us on January 31st, at the Brooksville Community Center to show our love and support.
Adult meal: $10
Child under 12: $5
FRIGG returns for Concerts & Workshops
Internationally acclaimed Nordic string band FRIGG returns to Maine for a three day Bagaduce Music Residency of concerts, workshops, and community celebrations from 1/31 through 2/2, presented by Bagaduce Music. Joining the band throughout the tour is Maine guitarist Noah Fishman, adding a special local collaboration to the stage.
Hailed worldwide as pioneers of the “Nordgrass” sound, FRIGG blends Finnish pelimanni fiddle traditions, Nordic dance music with its Baroque roots, bluegrass drive, and contemporary acoustic innovation. Their dynamic lineup—multiple fiddles, guitar, mandolin, and double bass—delivers dazzling instrumental interplay and infectious rhythms that bring audiences to their feet.
"Take a spin on the dance floor, no experience needed!”
Over the course of the weekend, FRIGG will perform three concerts across the state and lead musician workshops, along with informal SpelMaineslag afterparties that invite audiences and musicians into shared music-making and Scandinavian dance.
Bagaduce Music Residency Schedule
Saturday, 1/31 – Rockport Opera House (Rockport)
Afternoon workshop and evening concert with Bagaduce Music SpelMaineslag After-party
Sunday, 2/1 – The Bay School, Emlen Hall (Blue Hill)
Late-afternoon concert with Bagaduce Music SpelMaineslag After-party
Monday, 2/2 – Meetinghouse Arts (Freeport)
Afternoon workshop and evening concert.
These events are generously sponsored by Maine Fiddle Camp.
Tickets, workshop registration, and full details: www.bagaducemusic.org, events@bagaducemusic.org
"The Buzz on Native Plants" film & Seed Sowing Demo
Join Native Gardens of Blue Hill and Great Pond Mountain Trust at the Alamo Theatre for a showing of this award-winning documentary exploring the vital relationship between native plants and pollinators—and how small planting choices can strengthen local ecosystems in a changing climate. Following the film, there will be a Q&A with local experts and a seed sowing demo with Molly DellaRoman of 5 Star Nursery. Popcorn is free, and attendees will go home with potted seeds for overwintering outdoors! Tickets at greatpondtrust.org
Science Saturday Series: Animals in Winter
On Saturday, January 31st from 1-3PM, our first Science Saturday of the year will take place, focusing on animals in winter. Take a walk at Woodlawn and begin to explore how Maine wildlife survives the harsh winter.
Maine Master Naturalist, Sally Jones will help you look for animal signs and clues, and together we will discuss three survival tactics: migration, hibernation, and resistance.
This is a family friendly event and children must be accompanied by an adult. Please leave your dogs at home. Cost: $10 per person.
We will be outside for the entire program.
Pre-registration required: woodlawnellsworth.org
Additional information will be sent via email about 1 week before the event and in the event of bad weather this program maybe cancelled or postponed.
Techno Contra Dance
Contra dance to late 90s & early 2000s EDM tunes from the likes of Daft Punk, Charli xcx and more - wear blacklight clothing! Dances are instructed, no partner or experience needed! Chem-free event. $15-$25 sliding scale (under 18s pay 1/2 their age).
More info at surrycontra.org or follow @SurryContraDance on FB / IG
This dance is part of the Surry Contra Dance series. Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for the full contra experience!
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