July 11, 2011
Harbor House Flamingo Festival
Looking for a unique festival? Why not come down to the Harbor House Flamingo Festival. The festival will be taking place from Friday July 15th to Monday July 18th. The Harbor House is located at 329 Main St in Southwest Harbor. The Flamingo Festival’s goal is for the community to come together. Everyone is encouraged to take part in the festival whether your visiting for the summer, a local, a child or an adult, everyone is welcome. The Flamingo Festival celebrates the lovable pink creature it’s named after. Take a walk and see all the stores and lawns decorated with the pink birds. Different activities of the festival will include arts and crafts, even a craft fair, a carnival and even a mini circus. The mini circus will include jugglers, unicycles, and clowns. There will even be a bounce house for your kids to jump around in! everyone is encouraged to wear pink for the festival.
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July 10, 2011
The Kids Are Alright: Theodore Treehouse
SPACE and the Maine Academy of Modern Music debut The Kids Are Alright, a new series of Wednesday lunchtime performances by local musicians for the whole family can dig! Stop by for a break after the Farmer’s Market, or before you hit the beach for a cool hour of music by great live acts tailored for the kids.
Parents and kids will be able to meet the musicians, ask them questions, and even experience an “instrument petting zoo”!
Kicking off the summertime fun is Theodore Treehouse, local rock boys extraordinaire, whose album Mercury: Closest to the Sun, has fast become a favorite around here. The quartet’s jaunty, infectious rhythms and brash energy will get everybody’s feet moving.
So remember to stop by! Upcoming show is Wednesday 07.13.2011, Starts at 12:00 PM, $3 Adults/ $2 Kids, All Ages
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July 9, 2011
Poets Joy Harjo and Patricia Smith
Two of today’s most dynamic and acclaimed poets, Joy Harjo and Patricia Smith, will come to the SPACE Gallery for an electrifying evening of spoken word, live music and performance.
Albuquerque-based Harjo draws on her Mvskoke-Creek heritage to bring stories of transcendence and redemption to life. Chicago-native Smith’s 2008 work, Blood Dazzler, a National Book Award finalist, chronicles the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans in riveting, fierce style. Smith and Harjo are joined by local poets Martin Steingesser, Gil Helmick and a live backing band led by Kyle Hardy. Co-Presented with Port Veritas Spoken Word and Near-Sighted Productions. Held in association with the USM Stonecoast MFA Program.
Performances will be at Space Gallery on Wednesday 07.13.2011, Doors at 7:30 PM, Starts at 8:00 PM, $10/$8 for SPACE Gallery members, All Ages
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July 8, 2011
Captain Ahab, watch out. We’re on our way!
What could be more “Maine” than a whale watch with the family?
Aside from a big plate of lobster followed by some moose watching, I have no idea. Whale watching off the coast of Portland, Maine, is more than just keeping an eye out for sea animals. It is about the pleasure of being in the middle of the ocean on a beautiful summer or fall morning and enjoying the coastline of Maine. It’s about spending time with your family, enjoying nature in it’s purest form.
And whales are not the only thing that you could see while you’re out on the Atlantic! As well as seeing Humpbacks, Finbacks, and Minkes, there are North Atlantic White-Sided Dolphins, Basking Sharks, Ocean Su
nfish, and Sea Turtles! Aye, that’s right, there be sea turtles!
Lunch, Snacks, and a full bar are available while you travel twenty miles off shore to get up close and personal with the whales and other majestic mammals of the sea!
Feel free to use to following information to contact the Whale Watching Site for more information:
2011 Whale Watch Pricing:
(Whale Watches are 4 Hours)
Adults $48.00
Children (12 and under) $38.00
Infants (2 and under) $9.00
Click here for the schedule
For more info or to book a reservation, call at (207) 775- 0727, or E-Mail info@odysseywhalewatch.com
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July 7, 2011
Make Your Own Bubbles
I’ve been reminded these past few days (since I bought my niece and her friend lots of bubble mixture and a big array of bubble wands) how blowing bubbles is a never-ending and simple pleasure for kids.
I remember last summer, stopping for an hour or so at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum, where we made gigantic bubbles with hula hoop-sized wands, and they had a recipe posted for the bubble mixture. The key, I remember, was glycerin. So I did a little searching, and found that the general make-your-own bubble recipe looks like this:
For a gallon of bubbles (using a recycled, clean milk jug):
- 2½ cups of concentrated dish detergent (I’ve read that Joy and Dawn are the best for bubbles)
- ½ cup glycerin (found at the pharmacy*)
- 12½ cups of water (note: soft water or distilled water is better than hard water)
Stir gently to mix ingredients, and if you can, make the bubbles a day ahead of time – apparently letting the solution sit for a day makes for better bubbles.
*Can be expensive, but is roundly recommended for making the best bubbles
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July 6, 2011
G.Love & Special Sauce in concert
KahBang Presents G.Love at the Maine State Pier.
G. Love & Special Sauce is a three member alternative blues and hip-hop band from Philadelphia. G. Love’s new album, “Fixin’ to Die”, was produced by the Avett Brothers and has been called his finest release to-date – full of soul, laid-back grooves and a matured outlook. PopMatters gave the album 9 stars out of 10. Opening up the show are two top-notch acts, virtuoso bluesman Samuel James and Americana-roots five-piece This Way, making for a fantastic Friday night on the Pier. Alright, yeah! See you there!
Show is Friday 07.15.2011, Doors at 6:00pm, Starts at 7:00pm, $29.50 General Admission, All Ages
Garrett Dutton better known as G. Love, is the frontman for the band G. Love & Special Sauce. Dutton, the son of a banking lawyer, was born in the Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, and began playing guitar at age eight. He wrote his first song by the time he was in the ninth grade and began playing harmonica in a wire rack. Dutton credits Bob Dylan and John Hammond Jr., as well as the then-contemporary “old school” hip-hop sounds of Run-DMC, the Beastie Boys, and Philadelphia’s own Schoolly D, as influences.
G. Love featured Jack Johnson on his 1999 album Philadelphonic playing an early version of Jack Johnson’s “Rodeo Clowns” when Jack was an unknown artist. Jack later featured the song on his 2003 album On and On. Known nowadays for his live shows, he is often seen touring with Jack Johnson. As a producer, Johnson signed G. Love to his record label Brushfire Records. He has made appearances on the records of artists such as Slightly Stoopid and Donavon Frankenreiter, and also has been on tour with Dave Matthews.
MAINE STATE PIER:
Commercial St./Franklin Arterial
Portland, ME
July 15
Doors at 6pm
TICKETS:
Available in person at Port City Music Hall Box Office, charge by phone at 512.389.0315, or online at www.StatePier.com
General Admission tickets are $29.50. This is an all-ages show.
Presented by KAHBANG
www.KahBang.com
G LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE:
www.philadelphonic.com
THIS WAY:
www.thiswayband.com
SAMUEL JAMES:
www.sugarsmallhouse.com
While in town for the the concert, stop by Festiva Adventure Club, check out our log cabin 
in the city, and hear about our great deals on our Members Only Vacation Packages. Ask one of our Festiva Hospitality Travel Agents how they can get your family to take vacations while still respecting your budget. More information can be found at www.festiva.travel.
July 5, 2011
East Millinocket Summerfest 2011
Looking for some fun? Why not take a trip to East Millinocket and participate in their Summerfest. This year’s summerfest is disco themed. Most activities will take place in the Opal Myrick Park. Summerfest will be running from Thursday July 7th through Sunday July 10th. Trolley rides will be running daily throughout summerfest. Thursday activities are more kid oriented so if you have any young ones this may be the day to bring them. Activities will start at 7Am with a public breakfast. Following breakfast will be a town wide yard sale. Then there will be a couple local bands preforming, followed by a public supper, and another local band performance. There will be a disco themed children’s parade with prizes. The night will end with an impersonator. Fridays activities will include a fireman’s hose down, pony rides and a free hot dog roast. Friday night will end with a fire works display. Saturday will also include pony rides, an adult disco themed parade, and adventure climbing. Saturday night will end with a couple of concerts followed by a street dance. Sunday will be the least jam-packed with events with a public breakfast followed by a BBQ and the festival will wind down with a public worship service and a sing-spiration. Unfortunately there will be no pets allowed in the park during Summerfest.
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July 4, 2011
The Ossipee Valley Fair
Love going to fairs? Make sure you don’t miss the Ossipee Valley Fair. The fair will run from Thursday July 7th to Sunday July 10th. The Ossipee Valley Fair has been called “The Friendliest of Fairs”. The Ossipee Valley Fair has been in action since 1980. The festival will include a singing contest for a 500$ grand prize. Are you a Suzy Bogguss fan? Make sure you are there for her performance on July 10th at 3:30. Some kid friendly activities include arts and crafts, midway rides and games, and even a grand parade! More adult activities include horse and oxen pulling, a car and truck show and even horseshoe pitching. Tickets to the Ossipee Valley Fair are only 6$ per day except Sunday when they will be 8$ per person. Parking is only 2$ per day and a 5$ four day parking pass is available. Children 12 and under are always free and on Thursday senior citizen admission will be only 3$. The fair is located at 291 South Hiram Rd in South Hiram, Maine.
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July 3, 2011
Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi
Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi is bursting with flavor and combines both sweet and sour taste sensations to tickle your tastebuds.
For those not in the loop, Mahi Mahi, which in Hawaiian means “very strong” is a surface-dwelling ray fish that is oh so delicious. The 30 minute prep time includes 20 minutes to marinate, so that’s really only 10 minutes of doing anything. This recipe is a snap and so delicious. You’ll love it! Oh did we mention? It’s HEALTHY FOR YOU. But shhhh don’t tell the kids or they won’t eat it.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
- 1 clove garlic, crushed or to taste
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 (6 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
- In a shallow glass dish, stir together the honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, ginger, garlic and olive oil. Season fish fillets with salt and pepper, and place them into thedish. If the fillets have skin on them, place them skin side down. Cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to marinate.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove fish from the dish, and reserve marinade. Fry fish for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning only once, until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove fillets to a serving platter and keep warm.
- Pour reserved marinade into the skillet, and heat over medium heat until the mixture reduces to a glaze consistently. Spoon glaze over fish, and serve immediately.
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July 2, 2011
Artspire Presentation
Artspire is a program of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) with resources to help artists build their professional careers, find new opportunities, and increase their fundraising potential. Join Eleanor Whitney, Program Officer for External Affairs and Fiscal Sponsorship, as she presents Artspire/NYFA’s resources, fundraising, and support programs available nationwide for artists in all disciplines at every stage in their careers. The presentation is geared towards individual artists of all disciplines as well as small and emerging arts organizations. Visual, performing, literary artists and filmmakers are all encouraged to attend. Q&A immediately after the presentation.
Event is at SPACE Gallery, on Tuesday 07.19.2011, doors at 6:30 PM, starts at 7:00 PM, Free, All Ages
For more information about NYFA’s programs please visit:
NYFA Source (www.nyfa.org/source) is the most extensive national online directory of awards, services, and programs for artists. Listings include over 8,000 arts organizations, award programs, service programs, and publications for individual artists across the country.
Fiscal Sponsorship (www.artspire.org) is a critical way for individual artists, artists’ collaborative projects, and emerging arts organizations in all disciplines to apply for funding usually available only to organizations with 501
(c)(3) nonprofit status.
While in town for the event, stop by Festiva Adventure Club, check out our log cabin in the city, and hear about our great deals on our Members Only Vacation Packages. Ask one of our Festiva Hospitality Travel Agents how they can get your family to take vacations while still respecting your budget. More information can be found at www.festiva.travel.
