February 2020
First Friday Art Walks – Portland
Portland’s First Friday Art Walk is a free self-guided tour of art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues on the first Friday of every month from 5-8pm. MISSION open the doors of Portland’s arts community by joining together and introducing a wider audience to the unique vitality of the artists and venues of Portland, promoting interest with non-exclusivity and easy-access, thereby strengthening the arts and community through diversity and celebration. HISTORY Started in the year 2000, First Friday…
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Sailing Ships Festival
The Maine Bicentennial Sailing Ships Festival begins in Boothbay Harbor on June 26, 2020, and continues on July 2-4 in Rockland, July 8-10 in Bangor and Brewer, July 10-12 in Bucksport, and July 12-14 in Castine, Searsport and Belfast. The Parade of Sail will be July 16 in Portland, with vessels dockside and conducting sail-away excursions through July 19. Each host port will feature on land activities and dockside access for the public.
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BARBARA PREY PROJECTS: 20 IN 2020 CELEBRATING 2 DECADES
Celebrating 20 years of Barbara Prey Projects, this exhibition showcases the virtuosic hand of world-renowned artist Barbara Prey who has painted powerful views of her surroundings for forty years. 20 IN 2020 Celebrating 2 Decades features never before seen monumental paintings highlighting her distinct American vision. The New York Times writes, “Prey is going where icons like Rauschenberg and Warhol have gone before”. A key figure in American painting, her work is included in major public collections including The National Gallery of Art, The White…
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State of Maine Bicentennial Parade
Visit the heart of Maine for an extraordinary parade celebrating Maine's people, culture, landmarks and history with floats, bands and participants from across our state. Visit the website for more details on the parade route (Auburn/Lewiston), where to park, time, etc.
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