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The Acadia Barn Cats - Matinee Performance
The Acadia Barn Cats
A maddeningly eclectic String-Swing-Jazz quartet, the Acadia Barn Cats will hold forth at The Schoodic Arts Festival. They may look like a bluegrass band but when they sail smoothly into classic standards like “Begin the Beguine” “Fascinating Rhythm” and ”Cry Me a River”, you may say “What in tarnation?.” Born in a barn in Brooksville, the Cats are classical violinist Chris Nemeth, vocalist and dobroist (what’s that?) Bob Hipkens, guitar maestro Phil Kell, Bassist Tom Karnofsky with guest violinist and mandolinist, Jim Coffman and guest vocalist and guitarist Sarah Hipkens. They play and sing a book-full of swing jazz and cabaret standards but marble their sets with originals as well as folk, western swing and Latin classics.
Price: By donation
Chelsea Berry - Performance
Chelsea Berry
Chelsea Berry is a powerhouse vocalist and performer based out of New England. Dubbed “the Pink of folk music” by acclaimed singer songwriter Susan Werner, Chelsea’s shows are driven by her dynamic stage presence, heartfelt lyrics and stories, and masterful writing.
Price: By donation
Just Friends - Matinee Performance
Just Friends
Just Friends is a jazz quintet from the Schoodic Peninsula region performing a variety of classic jazz standards.
Musician Biographies:
Rodrigo Castro spent a decade performing professionally across Mexico playing trumpet in both improvisational and traditional music settings, collaborating with renowned artists and ensembles in numerous festivals and concerts. Since moving to Maine to pursue his scientific career in genomics and AI, he has transitioned to jazz double bass and enjoys performing along the Maine coast. He resides in Bar Harbor.
Rob Collins began playing gospel, blues, and jazz piano in his early teens in Ohio. He performs as a soloist, as well as in small groups, and big band settings throughout Midcoast and Downeast Maine. He resides in Lamoine.
Joan Davis finds joy in music wherever she goes. A winter resident in Philadelphia, Joan is a student at Settlement Music School’s Adult Jazz Ensemble program, and studies vibes under internationally renowned jazz vibraphonist Tony Miceli. Joan is a summer resident of Lamoine, and sang with the Schoodic Arts Summer Chorus. She plays vibraphone in jazz ensembles in the Philadelphia and Downeast region.
Tony Kertis has been playing saxes in jazz, blues, and rock groups for 50 years in Maine and Ohio. He resides in Harrington.
Tom Towle has been playing drums since age 9; school bands and orchestras, rock bands, jazz ensembles, big bands. Since moving to Maine from New Hampshire he has played in numerous jazz combos in the Downeast region. He resides in Gouldsboro.
Price: By donation
Gordon Thomas Ward - Performance
Gordon Thomas Ward
Winter Harbor's own multi-instrumentalist and award-winning singer-songwriter will entertain you from his growing list of fan-favorite songs.
Gordon Thomas Ward is an award-winning, multifaceted artist who’s been wowing audiences with his adult alternative/folk rock songs.
Price: By donation
Winter Harbor Music Festival - Performance
Winter Harbor Music Festival
Join the Winter Harbor Music Festival for their annual Chamber Music workshop performances featuring festival faculty, community members, and participants.
https://www.winterharbormusicfestival.org/
Price: By donation
Concert Series: Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light
Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light
Fresh off a first-place win at the 2023 Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival band competition, Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light have been captivating audiences throughout the northeast. With songs as sweet and biting as the nectar and venom in her voice, Sumner's lyric-forward writing and penchant for snaking chord progressions demand something far beyond folk conventions, highlighting the acrobatic range of her brilliant bandmates Kat Wallace (fiddle) and Mike Siegel (upright bass).
Doors open at 6:30pm.
BYOP (bring your own pie) to share.
$15 suggested donation
Ukulele Club
Thursdays at 6:00 pm at the SAFA Schoolhouse
Contact info@schoodicartsforall.org to sign up.
If you play the ukulele (or secretly wish you did), our community group is for you! We welcome all levels. Ukulele Club meets weekly from 6 to 8pm on Thursday evenings.
Ukin’ Do It!
Ukulele Club
Thursdays at 6:00 pm at the SAFA Schoolhouse
Contact info@schoodicartsforall.org to sign up.
If you play the ukulele (or secretly wish you did), our community group is for you! We welcome all levels. Ukulele Club meets weekly from 6 to 8pm on Thursday evenings.
Ukin’ Do It!
Ukulele Club
Thursdays at 6:00 pm at the SAFA Schoolhouse
Contact info@schoodicartsforall.org to sign up.
If you play the ukulele (or secretly wish you did), our community group is for you! We welcome all levels. Ukulele Club meets weekly from 6 to 8pm on Thursday evenings.
Ukin’ Do It!
Ukulele Club
Thursdays at 6:00 pm at the SAFA Schoolhouse
Contact info@schoodicartsforall.org to sign up.
If you play the ukulele (or secretly wish you did), our community group is for you! We welcome all levels. Ukulele Club meets weekly from 6 to 8pm on Thursday evenings.
Ukin’ Do It!
Concert Series: Pete Kilpatrick
Pete Kilpatrick
Pete Kilpatrick is an award-winning Maine-based singer/songwriter who has been performing professionally for the past two decades, releasing nine albums during that time. Join him for a night of acoustic music in late September.
Doors open at 6:30pm.
BYOP (bring your own pie) to share.
$15 suggested donation
Ukulele Club
Thursdays at 6:00 pm at the SAFA Schoolhouse
Contact info@schoodicartsforall.org to sign up.
If you play the ukulele (or secretly wish you did), our community group is for you! We welcome all levels. Ukulele Club meets weekly from 6 to 8pm on Thursday evenings.
Ukin’ Do It!
Ukulele Club
Thursdays at 6:00 pm at the SAFA Schoolhouse
Contact info@schoodicartsforall.org to sign up.
If you play the ukulele (or secretly wish you did), our community group is for you! We welcome all levels. Ukulele Club meets weekly from 6 to 8pm on Thursday evenings.
Ukin’ Do It!
Only In America Exhibit
Only in America Exhibit
“Only in America,” is a look at gun violence through the lens of a small collective of Social Justice Artists from Maine and beyond.
This exhibit will be on display at the School House from Sept 15th - October 15th.
Only In America Exhibit Opening Reception
Only in America Exhibit
Opening Reception
Please join us for the opening reception of the provocative exhibit “Only in America,” a look at gun violence through the lens of a small collective of Social Justice Artists from Maine and beyond. This exhibit will be on display at the School House from Sept 15th - October 15th.
Opening day Reception:
1:00pm - 4:00pm for Artist talk, meet and greet the artists, refreshments and community conversation - What is freedom? Can we find balance between gun rights and public safety?
Ukulele Club
Thursdays at 6:00 pm at the SAFA Schoolhouse
Contact info@schoodicartsforall.org to sign up.
If you play the ukulele (or secretly wish you did), our community group is for you! We welcome all levels. Ukulele Club meets weekly from 6 to 8pm on Thursday evenings.
Ukin’ Do It!
Ukulele Club
Thursdays at 6:00 pm at the SAFA Schoolhouse
Contact info@schoodicartsforall.org to sign up.
If you play the ukulele (or secretly wish you did), our community group is for you! We welcome all levels. Ukulele Club meets weekly from 6 to 8pm on Thursday evenings.
Ukin’ Do It!
Concert Series: Sally Rogers
Sally Rogers
Come join in singing with Sally Rogers! She is thrilled to be returning to Schoodic Arts for All. Sally Rogers is known for her lyrical voice, great sense of humor and fine songwriting. This year she will be singing solo, with her guitar and Mt. Dulcimer.
Doors open at 6:30pm.
BYOP (bring your own pie) to share.
$15 suggested donation
Ukulele Club
Thursdays at 6:00 pm at the SAFA Schoolhouse
Contact info@schoodicartsforall.org to sign up.
If you play the ukulele (or secretly wish you did), our community group is for you! We welcome all levels. Ukulele Club meets weekly from 6 to 8pm on Thursday evenings.
Ukin’ Do It!
Contra Dance
Contra Dance
Come celebrate the Summer at Hammond Hall! We will be joined by great talents from Belfast and beyond – fiddler Willy Clemetson of Springtide and Bennet Konesni of DriveTrain on guitar, and the ever-creative Chris Ricciotti calling and teaching his energetic dances. Enjoy the music, spin around our beautiful hall, don’t forget your dancing shoes!
All dances taught, all ages welcome
$15 suggested donation
Ukulele Club
Thursdays at 6:00 pm at the SAFA Schoolhouse
Contact info@schoodicartsforall.org to sign up.
If you play the ukulele (or secretly wish you did), our community group is for you! We welcome all levels. Ukulele Club meets weekly from 6 to 8pm on Thursday evenings.
Ukin’ Do It!
Ukulele Club
Thursdays at 6:00 pm at the SAFA Schoolhouse
Contact info@schoodicartsforall.org to sign up.
If you play the ukulele (or secretly wish you did), our community group is for you! We welcome all levels. Ukulele Club meets weekly from 6 to 8pm on Thursday evenings.
Ukin’ Do It!
Winter Harbor Music Festival
Winter Harbor Music Festival
Winter Harbor Music Festival brings together musicians of different ages and stages, with world class artists, in performance.
https://www.winterharbormusicfestival.org/
Price: By donation
Gordon Thomas Ward
Gordon Thomas Ward
Enjoy Winter Harbor's own multi-instrumentalist and award-winning singer-songwriter, as he entertains you with songs from his growing list of fan-favorites, including those from his highly acclaimed, new album Walking on the Wire.
Price: By donation
Ukulele Club
Thursdays at 6:00 pm at the SAFA Schoolhouse
Contact info@schoodicartsforall.org to sign up.
If you play the ukulele (or secretly wish you did), our community group is for you! We welcome all levels. Ukulele Club meets weekly from 6 to 8pm on Thursday evenings.
Ukin’ Do It!
Snarky Sisterz
Snarky Sisterz
Award-winning veteran musicians and singer-songwriters Diana Quinn and Lisa Ann Wright are the Snarky Sisterz, a fun and wildly entertaining duo which plays clever originals and covers with tight harmonies, spiced with wry and funny patter. They incorporate a mind-boggling variety of musical styles into their energetic performances, including rock and roll, bluegrass, blues, country, folk, and even jazz and classical. They play guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele and, you might even see and hear a lute!
Price: By donation
Claudia Schmidt
Claudia Schmidt
Claudia returns with her one-of-a-kind musical offering, using song, story and poetry to delight and enlighten! With her multi octave voice, 12 string guitar and mountain dulcimer, Claudia weaves together a wonderful musical journey, every concert a new adventure that leaves the listener refreshed and renewed.
https://www.claudiaschmidt.com/
Price: By donation
Molly Gawler and Shepsi Eaton
Molly Gawler and Shepsi Eaton
Molly Gawler’s one woman show created with original choreography celebrating life with the flow of dance, circus arts, acrobatics, story and music in collaboration with pianist and singer Shepsi Eaton.
Price: By donation
Chris Ross
Chris Ross
Award-winning Maine singer-songwriter Chris Ross is a native of Hancock and 2014 winner of the "Songwriter of the Year" award at the New England Music Awards. Known for his cinematic lyrics and sharp humor, Ross’ wit matches his musical talent. “I try my damnedest to make you feel feelings,” he says, “occasionally even pleasant ones.”
Price: By donation
Ukulele Club
Thursdays at 6:00 pm at the SAFA Schoolhouse
Contact info@schoodicartsforall.org to sign up.
If you play the ukulele (or secretly wish you did), our community group is for you! We welcome all levels. Ukulele Club meets weekly from 6 to 8pm on Thursday evenings.
Ukin’ Do It!
CANCELLED - Madou Sidiki Diabate and Salif Bamakora: Kora Duets
Madou Sidiki Diabate and Salif Bamakora: Kora Duets
This event has been cancelled.
Join us for an experience of the history, power, magic and guidance of the West African Kora with world renowned 71st-generation virtuoso Madou Sidiki Diabaté, accompanied by his longtime student Salif Bamakora, as the duo explore and interpret the traditional repertoire of songs and stories of the Djeli, or Griots, the hereditary keepers of knowledge encoded in music.
Serving for centuries as advisors, emissaries, oral historians and peacemakers, the Djeli maintain the people’s ties to their cultural inheritance and vitality of purpose with a resilient and adaptive cordage of intertwined praise and remembrance. Masterful musicianship combined with glimpses of the rich and storied significance of West Africa’s musical memory enlivened and animated by the harp strings of an ancient tradition still blossoming in the 21st century.
Price: By donation
Ukulele Club
Thursdays at 6:00 pm at the SAFA Schoolhouse
Contact info@schoodicartsforall.org to sign up.
If you play the ukulele (or secretly wish you did), our community group is for you! We welcome all levels. Ukulele Club meets weekly from 6 to 8pm on Thursday evenings.
Ukin’ Do It!
Songwriting - 07/23/24, 07/24/24, and 07/25/24
Songwriting
This songwriting class will meet you where you are - as a beginner, dabbler, or pro, we’ll workshop through tips, exercises, and self-editing tools to help you bring your lyrics and music to life.
July 23rd, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
July 24rd, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm AND
July 25rd, 2024 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages: Teen, Adult
Bring List: Notebook, writing utensil, instrument optional
Flexible Tuition
Choose your price at the end of registration:
Pay it Forward Price: $115.00
Full Price: $105.00
Discount Price: $52.00
For All Price: $26.00
Registration for this workshop closes on 07/21/24
Festival Opening Celebration
Festival Opening Celebration
Join us for food, music, and fun to celebrate the opening of the 26th Schoodic Arts Festival. Music by Chelsea Berry, Gus La Casse, and Mathias Kamin. All are welcome.
Free for all; donations gratefully accepted.
We welcome volunteers. If you would like to volunteer your time, please email info@schoodicartsforall.org or give us a call at 207-963-2569.
Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the opening of the 26th Schoodic Arts Festival!
Our wonderful performers: Chelsea Berry, Gus LaCasse and Mathias Kamin.
Our enthusiastic and helpful volunteers, without whom the celebration would not have been possible:
~ Cathy Bell ~ Cathy Johnson ~ Chelsea Berry ~ Cotton Carlson ~ Joan Dempsey ~ Marco Montoyalondono ~ Maureen Andrew ~ Rick Andrew ~ Roberta Parritt ~ Roy Gott ~ Reese Bryant ~ Neale LaSalle ~ Olivia LaSalle ~ Denny O’Brien ~ Jimmy O’Donnell ~ Brent Hurd ~ Cheryl Hurd ~ Patrick Pinkham ~ Lilly Bary .
~ Cathy Bell ~ Cathy Johnson ~ Chelsea Berry ~ Cotton Carlson ~ Joan Dempsey ~ Marco Montoyalondono ~ Maureen Andrew ~ Rick Andrew ~ Roberta Parritt ~ Roy Gott ~ Reese Bryant ~ Neale LaSalle ~ Olivia LaSalle ~ Denny O’Brien ~ Jimmy O’Donnell ~ Brent Hurd ~ Cheryl Hurd ~ Patrick Pinkham ~ Lilly Bary .
Ukulele Club
Thursdays at 6:00 pm at the SAFA Schoolhouse
Contact info@schoodicartsforall.org to sign up.
If you play the ukulele (or secretly wish you did), our community group is for you! We welcome all levels. Ukulele Club meets weekly from 6 to 8pm on Thursday evenings.
Ukin’ Do It!