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Calendar -

Jun
21
Fri
PeaksFest Schmooze Fest
Jun 21 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
PeaksFest Schmooze Fest @ Fifth Maine Museum

PeaksFest Schmooze Fest and BYOB Bingo

Join us on the Fifth Maine porch for the opening party of PeaksFest – SchmoozeFest!

We’ll have yummy appetizers, music, gorgeous views and –best of all – your cwazy neighors!

You bring the beverages (BYOB).

When the sun starts to go down, we’ll retreat to the dining room for a rousing game of BINGO – with prizes! A super fun way to kick off a super fun weekend!

Jun
23
Sun
Pancake Breakfast
Jun 23 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Pancake Breakfast @ Fifth Maine Museum

Please join us for the first Pancake Breakfast of the 2019 season, part of the PeaksFest celebrations!

Pancakes, eggs, ham and more! including gluten-free pancakes.

Come and enjoy great food, great company, and a great view from the scenic porch of the Fifth Maine Regiment Museum. A perfect way to start a Sunday in Maine!

Adults $10, kids under twelve $6, kids under three eat free (cash, checks or credit cards accepted).

Jul
3
Wed
Scottish Tales by Bill Hinderer
Jul 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Scottish Tales by Bill Hinderer @ Fifth Maine Museum

Do yourself a favor. Unplug.

Island story-teller, Bill Hinderer, has a new batch of tales to tell. Traditional Scottish stories that will provoke your imagination and leave you with fresh perspectives to ponder. Grist for your mental mill.

Through Bill’s artful storytelling, you’ll meet Caileach and Maelbridge, the Mormaer, kelpies, giants, heroes plus the Fairy Fiddler of Col.

Please join us for an evening of delightful and entertaining stories from Scotland.

Jul
10
Wed
PIMA Concert: The Portland Piano Trio
Jul 10 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Peaks Island Music Association Concert: The Portland Piano Trio

The Peaks Island Music Association is proud to present the Portland Piano Trio featuring the award-winning musicians of 240 Strings: Anastasia Antonacos, piano; Tracey Jasus-Hardel, violin; Wayne Smith, cello.

 

Jul
17
Wed
TALK: The Rise of Island Tourism
Jul 17 @ 7:00 pm

Evening lecture series : The Rise of Island Tourism

Keven Richardson will share his research on the earliest days of the Peaks Island tourist trade. Light refreshments to follow.

 

Jul
24
Wed
PIMA Concert – Annual Island Musicians Concert
Jul 24 @ 8:00 pm – Jul 25 @ 1:24 am

Peaks Island Music Association Concert – Annual Island Musicians Concert

This annual concert features the talents of a diverse lineup of island musicians, and is a fund-raiser for the Barbara Goelman Music Scholarship, awarded to an island resident who is pursuing their music education.

Jul
25
Thu
Party on the Porch – 1970’s party!!
Jul 25 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Party on the Porch - 1970's party!! @ Fifth Maine Museum

It’s time to party like it’s 1979! We’re throwing a porch party in celebration of our new exhibit, Peaks Island in the 1970s: Building a Community. So break out your suits – leisure, jump and otherwise – and get ready to boogie.

Jul
28
Sun
Pancake Breakfast
Jul 28 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Pancake Breakfast @ Fifth Maine Museum

Please join us for the first Pancake Breakfast of the 2019 season, part of the PeaksFest celebrations!

Pancakes, eggs, ham and more! including gluten-free pancakes.

Come and enjoy great food, great company, and a great view from the scenic porch of the Fifth Maine Regiment Museum. A perfect way to start a Sunday in Maine!

Adults $10, kids under twelve $6, kids under three eat free (cash, checks or credit cards accepted).

Jul
31
Wed
TALK: Early Peaks Islanders (1840-1900)
Jul 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Evening lecture series: Early Peaks Islanders (1840-1900)

Judy Richardson has spent seven years researching and documenting the backgrounds of some of the early Peaks Islanders. She will share the fascinating stories of the men and women who are featured in her book, Early Peaks Islanders (1840-1900). A light reception and book signing will follow.

Aug
7
Wed
PIMA Concert – Sean Mencher and His Rhythm Kings
Aug 7 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Peaks Island Music Association Concert – Sean Mencher and His Rhythm Kings

The Peaks Island Music Association is bringing back a Peaks Island favorite: rockabilly sensation, fresh from Nashville: former Peaks Islander Sean Mencher and his Rhythm Kings, along with special guests fresh out of Nashville: Tina Simpson on fiddle, and singer-songwriter Ned Hill.  Come on out for a rockabilly good time!