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Fishes and Loaves

April 28, 2010 - May 19, 2010

A Study of the Covenant Between Land and Sea to make us more knowledgeable about environmental and social issues our fishing community face. Each Wednesday...

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4th Annual Community Sale'abration & Street Fair

May 8, 2010 - May 15, 2010

Don't miss the 4th Annual Community Sale'abration & Street Fair in Bar Harbor Saturday, May 8th 9a-2p (With a rain date of May 15th) Are you a business...

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Touch a Truck

May 15, 2010 - May 15, 2010

Don't miss the second annual Touch a Truck event to benefit Harbor House Community Service Center and the Westside Food Pantry on MDI. Featuring an excavat...

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Abbe Museum Annual Meeting

May 19, 2010 - May 19, 2010

Please join us for our annual meeting remarks, presentation of the board slate and a special presentation, American Indian Sovereignty in the 21st Century ...

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Acadia Fiber Faire

May 21, 2010 - May 22, 2010

The first annual Acadia Fiber Faire will take place in Southwest Harbor and will feature classes, demonstrations, a vendor area, and a variety of fun activ...

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Blind Albert Band

May 21, 2010 - May 22, 2010

Live music. This Bluesy rock band will blow you away....

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17th Annual David Harding Memorial Golf Tournament

May 25, 2010 - May 25, 2010

This is a scramble format tournament with an 11:30 AM shotgun start and is open to men and women. Registration is $85 per person and includes golf cart, g...

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Ron ASC Hosts Bancroft Talk on Gubernatorial Candidates

May 28, 2010 - May 28, 2010

On Friday, May 28, Ron Bancroft will speak on the upcoming race for Governor. This public luncheon and lecture is part of a continuing series hosted by Aca...

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Stiff Wisker and the Driftwood Kids

May 28, 2010 - May 28, 2010

Live music. This local band will amaze you with their eclectic blend of folk, fink and tribal music....

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Lee Goff

May 29, 2010 - May 29, 2010

Live music. An entertaining evening of Acoustic Rock with a local legend....

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Harbor House Westside Rides

May 30, 2010 - May 30, 2010

Every summer, for twenty-nine consecutive years Harbor House has presented the Westside Ride along MDI’s breathtaking coastline. We’ve added a ride for p...

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Memorial Day Ceremony

May 31, 2010 - May 31, 2010

Veterans, family, friends and the Community are invited to commemorate the men and women who have died while serving our country. There will be a traditio...

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Bar Harbor Tour 2010

June 4, 2010 - June 6, 2010

The annual pilgrimage to Bar Harbor by Corvette owners from throughout New England and Canada to cruise, provide a public car display on Saturday,and enjoy...

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Art Exhibit

June 5, 2010 - June 30, 2010

View an exhibit of 19th century botanical drawings and watercolor form the collection of Thuya Lodge....

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Camp Beechcliff Fundraising Dinner

June 5, 2010 - June 5, 2010

A seven course gourmet Dinner and Murder Mystery Fun. This annual event is part of the Bed and Breakfast Spring Tour Weekend and all proceeds are donated ...

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Spring Bed & Breakfast Tour

June 5, 2010 - June 6, 2010

Join Bar Harbor's innkeepers and tour some the historic properties. Learn their histories, meet the innkeepers and try some new tea flavors provided by th...

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12th Acadia Birding Festival June 10-13, 2010

June 10, 2010 - June 13, 2010

We invite you to join our annual festival on Mount Desert Island as we celebrate the return of song and color and welcome back our long distance Neotrop...

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MDI YMCA Spring 10K

June 12, 2010 - June 12, 2010

Everyone over the age of 12 can participate in this annual fundraising event. The 10k is a wheel-measured course, includes water stations, refreshments and...

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MDI YMCA’s Kids 1-Mile Fun Run

June 12, 2010 - June 12, 2010

All kids age 12 and under are welcome to participate. All kids receive prizes and refreshments. For more information contact 288-3511, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ...

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12th Annual Legacy of the Arts Festival

June 20, 2010 - June 27, 2010

Celebrating Bar Harbor’s rich history of art, music, Native American culture and much more. Activities include live music, art exhibits and demonstrations,...

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Bar Harbor Brass Week

June 20, 2010 - June 26, 2010

Our 10th ANNIVERSARY is in 2010! It will be a very special week, with extra performances, faculty and Brass Week Alumni! Bar Harbor Brass Week is an in...

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Art by the Sea

June 26, 2010 - June 27, 2010

Over 35 painters and photographers will display and sell their original works on the Village Green at the corner of Main & Mt. Desert Streets. Rain or shin...

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Talk & Book Signing

June 30, 2010 - June 30, 2010

A slide talk adn book signing by author and landscape designer Gordon Hayward. Title: "Art and the Gardener."...

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2010 Bar Harbor Town Band Summer Concert Series

July 1, 2010 - August 12, 2010

The Bar Harbor Town Band was established in 1898, and performs free concerts in the Village Green during the summer months on Monday and Thursdays from 8:0...

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Opening Night with Brass Venture

July 2, 2010 - July 2, 2010

Opening Night with Brass Venture "God Bless America". Sponsored by Bar Harbor Bank and Trust. Tickets $25, $15 for students. For more information call ...

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July 4th Celebration--Weekend

July 3, 2010 - July 4, 2010

Join our community as we celebrate our country’s independence. 6am Blueberry Pancake Breakfast MDI Rotary Club, Bar Harbor Athletic Field, Park Stre...

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MDI YMCA’s Annual Lobster Races

July 3, 2010 - July 3, 2010

On the Town Athletic Field, after the parade Watch local businesses put their lobsters to the test in this high-speed crustacean contest. Proceeds benefit...

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Tea Concert

July 4, 2010 - July 4, 2010

Tea Concert "America Forever" featuring Shana Blake Hill, Soprano & Cara Chowning, Pianist. Tea served during intermission. Tickets $25, $15 for students....

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Tribute to Samuel Barber on the 100th Anniversary of his birth

July 9, 2010 - July 9, 2010

Christopher Johnson, Pianist. "A Tribute to Samuel Barber on the 100th Anniversary of his birth". Tickets $25, $15 for students. For more information ca...

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Flamingo Festival

July 10, 2010 - July 12, 2010

Every year, Harbor House holds this fun-filled family festival that truly has something for every one. While it is whimsical, lighthearted and decidedly ...

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Hits form the American Musical Theater

July 11, 2010 - July 11, 2010

"Hits from the American Musical Theater" featuring Shana Blake Hill, Soprano; Timothy Culver, Tenor; Fenlon Lamb, Mezzo-Soprano; Ryan Taylor, Baritone; and...

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14th Annual New Composers' Forum

July 13, 2010 - July 13, 2010

Guest Composer: Evan Hause; Maureen Hurd, Clarinetist, Elliott Schwartz, Moderator with support from the Maine Humanities Council & the Maine Arts Commiss...

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27th Annual

July 14, 2010 - July 14, 2010

"Cross Currents" Maureen Hurd, Clarinetist. Music by Morton Gould, Evan Hause, Jonathan Kramer, Alex North, Francis Poulenc, Elliott Schwartz (world premi...

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Bar Harbor Music Festival Opera Theater

July 16, 2010 - July 16, 2010

Bar Harbor Music Festival Opera Theater "Madame Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini Directed by Fenlon Lamb. Tickets $25, $35, $45, $75, $15 for students. Fo...

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National Council Awards Dinner

July 16, 2010 - July 16, 2010

Annual awards dinner for The Jackson Laboratory's National Council. The National Council is the Laboratory's volunteer organization. It operates nationall...

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National Council Awards Dinner

July 16, 2010 - July 16, 2010

Annual awards dinner for The Jackson Laboratory's National Council. The National Council is the Laboratory's volunteer organization. It operates nationall...

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52nd Down East Fair

July 17, 2010 - July 17, 2010

An Old Fashioned Church Fair for the whole family. A real community event. Great food, entertainment, crafts, Children's Midway. Bean Supper at 5:00- Gala ...

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Inesa Sinkevych, Pianist

July 17, 2010 - July 17, 2010

Inesa Sinkevych, Pianist. Tickets $25, $15 for students. For more information call 212-222-1026, after June 21 call 207-288-5744....

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National Council Discovery Day

July 17, 2010 - July 17, 2010

Discovery Day includes a full day of tours, scientific presentations, socializing and brainstorming, about the latest in basic research discoveries and Na...

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Jazz Night, Woverine Jazz Band

July 18, 2010 - July 18, 2010

Jazz Night, Woverine Jazz Band Tickets $35, $15 for students. Pre-concert Dinner served beginning at 6:00 p.m. (optional). For more information call 212...

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38th Annual Acadia National Park Outdoor Concert

July 21, 2010 - July 21, 2010

Bar Harbor Festival String Orchestra, Francis Fortier, Conductor; Gerard Reuter, Oboe Soloist. Admission Free (Voluntary Contribution). Public Parking NO...

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Sixth Annual Bob Noonan Memorial Concert

July 23, 2010 - July 23, 2010

Bar Harbor Festival String Orchestra, Francis Fortier, Conductor; Gerard Reuter, Oboe Soloist. Tickets $25, $15 for students. For more information call 2...

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Open Garden Day Tour

July 24, 2010 - July 24, 2010

garden tour for more info: www.gcmdgardenday.com...

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Festival Gala

July 25, 2010 - July 25, 2010

Bar Harbor Festival String Orchestra, Francis Fortier, Conductor; Gerard Reuter, Oboe Soloist. Dancing to Strauss Waltzes Immediately following the perform...

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Bar Harbor Summer Arts & Craft Festival

July 31, 2010 - August 1, 2010

Over 100 Juried Craftsmen will display and sell their American made works. Specialty food sampling, craft demonstrations and live music complete this perfe...

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Cranberry Island Home, Art & Garden Tour

August 11, 2010 - August 11, 2010

This one-day, eight-stop Home, Art and Garden tour will include visits to two 19th century sea captain homes, a garden recognized by the Smithsonian, a vis...

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2010 Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival

August 20, 2010 - August 22, 2010

Featuring some of the best national and international artists—as well as some great Maine talent on exhibit. This unique show in the beautiful heart of Bar...

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Annual Book Sale

August 21, 2010 - August 21, 2010

Sale of donated and used books from 50 cents up - someone's trash may be your treasure! Also raffles, baked goods and a chance to see everyone....

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Acadia Night Sky Festival

September 9, 2010 - September 12, 2010

Indoor and outdoor events that will foster love of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park as a night sky-friendly destination. The list of events, u...

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Bar Harbor Bank & Trust MDI YMCA Half Marathon

September 18, 2010 - September 18, 2010

This race, a major fundraiser for the MDI Y is USATF certified. Nine miles of the challenging course is in Acadia National Park. This race fills quickly. F...

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Bar Harbor Bank & Trust MDI YMCA Half Marathon

September 18, 2010 - September 18, 2010

This race, a major fundraiser for the MDI Y is USATF certified. Nine miles of the challenging course is in Acadia National Park. This race fills quickly. F...

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MDI YMCA’s Fall 5K

September 18, 2010 - September 18, 2010

This professionally timed race is held on a GPS measured course. For more information, contact 288-3511, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.mdiymca.org....

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Art in the Park

September 25, 2010 - September 26, 2010

35 painters and photographers will display and sell their original works on the Village Green at the corner of Main & Mt. Desert Streets. Rain or shine....

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JDRF Walk for Diabetes

October 10, 2010 - October 10, 2010

A 4 mile walk for diabetes starting and ending at The Jackson Laboratory with route taking us through Bar Harbor (Main St.) shore path and back Main. 10-10...

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Mount Desert Island Marathon

October 16, 2010 - October 17, 2010

Six island communities host the 9th annual MDI Marathon. A weekend of special events ending with the 26-mile, 385-yard marathon run Sunday at 8am along a s...

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MDI YMCA’s Annual Family Halloween Party

October 29, 2010 - October 29, 2010

This event includes games and activities appropriate for children age 9 and under. Young and old are encouraged to dress up for the costume contest. Call 2...

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MDI YMCA’s Las Vegas Night

November 6, 2010 - November 6, 2010

This fundraiser for the MDI Y includes Casino style games, appetizers, cash bar, music and more. Come in your favorite Vegas style costume or come as you a...

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16th Annual Early Bird Pajama Sale & 3rd Annual Bed Races

November 20, 2010 - November 20, 2010

6a.m. Set your alarm early and shop in your PJs for extra discounts. Sale hours are 6-9am. The bed and pajama parade will begin at the Village Green at 10a...

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Village Holidays & Midnight Madness Sale

December 3, 2010 - December 3, 2010

5pm-midnight. Help us welcome Santa to Bar Harbor on the Village Green at 5pm. Plenty of activities for adults and children, including having pictures take...

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