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MOUNT DESERT — A novel by former Mount Desert Island resident, author Barbara Kent Lawrence, is slated to be officially launched at a party at the Northeast Harbor Library next week.
BAR HARBOR — The Jesup Memorial Library continues its 2013 Concert Series with a fun performance by the ten-member a cappella group Tyrannochorus Rex on Sunday, May 26 beginning at 2:30 p.m.
ELLSWORTH — Courthouse Gallery Fine Art kicks off its 2013 season with two exhibitions opening on Thursday, May 23, and running through June 23.
GOULDSBORO — Put down the rum and Coke.
ACADIA NATIONAL PARK — Out of 115 applicants, Swans Island artist Gary Hoyle was among 17 selected to be artists in residence at the Schoodic Education and Research Center (SERC) between May 2013 and June 2014.
BAR HARBOR — Memories of a great friend and former businesswoman here have propelled two downtown shop owners to launch a scholarship dedicated to providing arts experience to women of all ages.
BAR HARBOR — Phoebe Durand McDonnell simply lights up when her hands start strumming the strings. Her full-size harp comes alive with the attention, sending out beautiful streams of sound.
SURRY —Pat and Barbara Tedesco are avid foragers.
ELLSWORTH — Singer and guitarist Chris Smither brings his blend of blues and folk to The Grand in Ellsworth at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, for a concert featuring songs from his latest CD, “Hundred Dollar Valentine.”