Upcoming Events
| February 9, 2012 | |||
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8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Faculty Art Exhibit The Department of Art at the University of Maine will present an exhibition of new work by art faculty in the Lord Hall Gallery. This year work by David Boffa, John Eden, Kerstin Engman, Wayne Hall, Laurie Hicks, Andy Mauery, Ronald Nadeau, Owen Smith, Alan Stubbs, and Nina Sutcliffe will be featured. Exhibited art will include photography, painting, woodworking, digital prints, ceramics and mixed media installations. This exhibition presents an overview of the research and creative accomplishments of studio, art education and art history faculty. Lord Hall Gallery is handicapped accessible. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the University of Maine’s Department of Art at 581-3245. | Lord Hall Gallery | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | The City Photos by Lori Nix Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | I Put a Spell On You Works by sculptor and installation artist Brett Day Windham Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | The Moment Paintings by Michael De Brito Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Because You're Mine Works by sculpture, video and performance artist George Terry Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
midday - 1:00 pm | Spanish Table Bring your lunch and join us for conversation in Spanish. (No language tables when classes are not in session.) Cost: Free Contact: Sandra Lyons Telephone Number: 581-2072 EMail Address: sandra.lyons@umit.maine.edu Sponsored By:Department of Modern Languages and Classics Location: 207 Little Hall | 207 Little Hall | |
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm | Socialist and Marxist Studies Series OCCUPY UMAINE: A STUDENT PANEL Dan White, Eric Collins, Calvin Forbes, and other UMaine students Sponsored by Marxist-Socialist Studies Interdisciplinary Minor. Co-sponsored by Maine Peace Action Comm. (MPAC) and Campus Activities and Student Engagement and with support of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Speakers do not necessarily present socialist or Marxist viewpoints. For additional information, contact: Prof. Doug Allen, Coordinator, Marxist-Socialist Studies, The Maples, University of Maine, Orono, Maine 04469. Phone: 581-3860. E-mail: douglas.allen@umit.maine.edu. | Bangor Room, Memorial Union | |
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Troubleshooting Poultry Problems Webinar Instructors for the webinar are University of Kentucky Extension poultry specialist Jacquie Jacob and UMaine Extension educator Richard Brzozowski. The webinar is designed for small-scale and mid-size poultry keepers to identify and correct common poultry problems. The materials presented are suitable for farmers or backyard keepers. Registration is required and may be done by visiting umaine.edu/livestock/bl.....inar/ Cost: Free Contact: Richard Brzozowski Telephone Number: 207-781-6099 EMail Address: richard.brzozowski@maine.edu Sponsored By:Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) & UMaine Extension Location: On-line | On-line | |
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Troubleshooting Poultry Problems Webinar Instructors for the webinar are University of Kentucky Extension poultry specialist Jacquie Jacob and UMaine Extension educator Richard Brzozowski. The webinar is designed for small-scale and mid-size poultry keepers to identify and correct common poultry problems. The materials presented are suitable for farmers or backyard keepers. Registration is required and may be done by visiting umaine.edu/livestock/bl.....inar/ Cost: Free Contact: Richard Brzozowski Telephone Number: 207-781-6099 EMail Address: richard.brzozowski@maine.edu Sponsored By:Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) & UMaine Extension Location: On-line | On-line | |
| February 10, 2012 | |||
8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Faculty Art Exhibit The Department of Art at the University of Maine will present an exhibition of new work by art faculty in the Lord Hall Gallery. This year work by David Boffa, John Eden, Kerstin Engman, Wayne Hall, Laurie Hicks, Andy Mauery, Ronald Nadeau, Owen Smith, Alan Stubbs, and Nina Sutcliffe will be featured. Exhibited art will include photography, painting, woodworking, digital prints, ceramics and mixed media installations. This exhibition presents an overview of the research and creative accomplishments of studio, art education and art history faculty. Lord Hall Gallery is handicapped accessible. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the University of Maine’s Department of Art at 581-3245. | Lord Hall Gallery | |
8:30 am - midday | Hancock County Master Gardener Volunteer Training Friday mornings (8:30 - noon) from January 27th to May 4th, 2012 (plus 2 Saturdays 2/11 and 3/17), an intensive training in horticulture, focusing on growing fruits and vegetables. The purpose of the Master Gardener program is to provide horticultural training to prepare you to do gardening-related volunteer work in the local community. After completing the training, you are expected to volunteer at least 40 hours within one year on an already established project. Deadline to apply is Wednesday January 4th, 2012. Sliding scale course fee, some scholarships available. This is the website for more information about the program: extension.umaine.edu/ha.....eers/ Cost: Sld. Scale Contact: Marjorie Peronto Telephone Number: 667-8212 EMail Address: marjorie.peronto@maine.edu Sponsored By:Cooperative Extension Location: 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth | 63 Boggy Brook Rd., Ellsworth | |
8:30 am - midday | Hancock County Master Gardener Volunteer Training Friday mornings (8:30 - noon) from January 27th to May 4th, 2012 (plus 2 Saturdays 2/11 and 3/17), an intensive training in horticulture, focusing on growing fruits and vegetables. The purpose of the Master Gardener program is to provide horticultural training to prepare you to do gardening-related volunteer work in the local community. After completing the training, you are expected to volunteer at least 40 hours within one year on an already established project. Deadline to apply is Wednesday January 4th, 2012. Sliding scale course fee, some scholarships available. This is the website for more information about the program: extension.umaine.edu/ha.....eers/ Cost: Sld. Scale Contact: Marjorie Peronto Telephone Number: 667-8212 EMail Address: marjorie.peronto@maine.edu Sponsored By:Cooperative Extension Location: 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth | 63 Boggy Brook Rd., Ellsworth | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | I Put a Spell On You Works by sculptor and installation artist Brett Day Windham Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Because You're Mine Works by sculpture, video and performance artist George Terry Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | The City Photos by Lori Nix Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | The Moment Paintings by Michael De Brito Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
11:00 am - midday | Oral Defense: Nicholas Record Candidate for a Doctor of Philosophy in Oceanography Linking Ecological First Principles to Biodiversity Patterns of Marine Copepods | 354 Aubert Hall | |
11:00 am - midday | Oral Defense: Nicholas Record Candidate for a Doctor of Philosophy in Oceanography Linking Ecological First Principles to Biodiversity Patterns of Marine Copepods | 354 Aubert Hall | |
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Alumni Chapter of Rochester, NY, Winter Banquet Come enjoy a "wicked good" gourmet buffet dinner. UMaine guest speakers: Professor Batuski, chair of physics & astronomy, and graduate student Kevin Roberge '04. www.umainealumni.com/im.....2.pdf Cost: $28 Contact: Dick McNeary Telephone Number: 585-671-5232 EMail Address: dick.mcneary@gmail.com Sponsored By:Alumni Association & Alumni Chapter of Rochester Location: The Daisy Flour Mill, 1880 Blossom Rd., Rochester, NY | The Daisy Flour Mill, 1880 Blossom Rd., Rochester, NY | |
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Faculty Art Exhibit Opening Reception Lord Hall Gallery is handicapped accessible. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the University of Maine’s Department of Art at 581-3245. | Lord Hall Gallery | |
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Ice Worlds Ice Worlds examines the close ties of life and water on Earth and the changing climate that will affect us all. It is a spectacular exploration of icebergs, massive glaciers, and their importance to Earth using satellite data, photography and computer animation. Other distant worlds where ice and water abound, and the winter constellations above Maine's snow covered fields are included in this adventure. Produced in support of the International Polar Year 2007-2008 using satellite imagery, actual footage in the field, and CG animation. Ice Worlds is suitable for ages 7 and up. Cost: $3.00 Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: 207-581-1341 EMail Address: info@GalaxyMaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium, University of Maine Location: 5781 Wingate Hall, 120 Munson Road, Orono, Maine 04469 | 5781 Wingate Hall, 120 Munson Road, Orono, Maine 04469 | |
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | The Vagina Monologues Sponsored by the Student Women's Association and the Women in the Curriculum and Women's Studies Program. $6 with MaineCard, $8 for non-students. For more information or to request an accommodation, call 207.581.1228. | 100 DP Corbett | |
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Avenue Q Part of the School of Performing Arts Spring 2012 Program For more information or tickets, please call 581-4721. | Hauck Auditorium | |
8:15 pm - 9:00 pm | Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon The archetypical planetarium light show breaks new ground with dancing dimes, swirling abstract strands and many more animated motifs through the entire 45 minute album. Cost: $4 Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: (207)581-1341 EMail Address: info@galaxymaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium Location: Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | |
| February 11, 2012 | |||
8:30 am - midday | Hancock County Master Gardener Volunteer Training Friday mornings (8:30 - noon) from January 27th to May 4th, 2012 (plus 2 Saturdays 2/11 and 3/17), an intensive training in horticulture, focusing on growing fruits and vegetables. The purpose of the Master Gardener program is to provide horticultural training to prepare you to do gardening-related volunteer work in the local community. After completing the training, you are expected to volunteer at least 40 hours within one year on an already established project. Deadline to apply is Wednesday January 4th, 2012. Sliding scale course fee, some scholarships available. This is the website for more information about the program: extension.umaine.edu/ha.....eers/ Cost: Sld. Scale Contact: Marjorie Peronto Telephone Number: 667-8212 EMail Address: marjorie.peronto@maine.edu Sponsored By:Cooperative Extension Location: 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth | 63 Boggy Brook Rd., Ellsworth | |
8:30 am - midday | Hancock County Master Gardener Volunteer Training Friday mornings (8:30 - noon) from January 27th to May 4th, 2012 (plus 2 Saturdays 2/11 and 3/17), an intensive training in horticulture, focusing on growing fruits and vegetables. The purpose of the Master Gardener program is to provide horticultural training to prepare you to do gardening-related volunteer work in the local community. After completing the training, you are expected to volunteer at least 40 hours within one year on an already established project. Deadline to apply is Wednesday January 4th, 2012. Sliding scale course fee, some scholarships available. This is the website for more information about the program: extension.umaine.edu/ha.....eers/ Cost: Sld. Scale Contact: Marjorie Peronto Telephone Number: 667-8212 EMail Address: marjorie.peronto@maine.edu Sponsored By:Cooperative Extension Location: 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth | 63 Boggy Brook Rd., Ellsworth | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Because You're Mine Works by sculpture, video and performance artist George Terry Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | I Put a Spell On You Works by sculptor and installation artist Brett Day Windham Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | The Moment Paintings by Michael De Brito Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | The City Photos by Lori Nix Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum or Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
11:00 am - 11:45 am | Laser Star Stories Two weeks of LASERS! February 10-26 the SkyLase series brings rock music and star stories illustrated by laser animations, sweeping patterns and full-dome video to the Jordan Planetarium dome daily. Star legends and classic rock and roll favorites, include single premiere artists or theme playlists in each show. Admission $4. Tickets available for advance purchase at Jordan Planetarium on the Orono campus, and by mail. Seating is limited to 30 seats. All programs approx. 40 minutes. See GalaxyMaine.com for complete show listings and get your rock on. Cost: $4 Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: (207)581-1341 EMail Address: info@galaxymaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium Location: Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | |
midday - 2:00 pm | Wagner's Gotterdammerung | Collins Center for the Arts | |
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Metallica Two weeks of LASERS! February 10-26 the SkyLase series brings rock music and star stories illustrated by laser animations, sweeping patterns and full-dome video to the Jordan Planetarium dome daily. Star legends and classic rock and roll favorites, include single premiere artists or theme playlists in each show. Admission $4. Tickets available for advance purchase at Jordan Planetarium on the Orono campus, and by mail. Seating is limited to 30 seats. All programs approx. 40 minutes. See GalaxyMaine.com for complete show listings and get your rock on. Cost: $4 Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: (207)581-1341 EMail Address: info@galaxymaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium Location: Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | |
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Men's Basketball vs Albany For tickets, call 1-800-756-TEAM or 207-581-BEAR | Alfond Arena | |
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm | Beatles Two weeks of LASERS! February 10-26 the SkyLase series brings rock music and star stories illustrated by laser animations, sweeping patterns and full-dome video to the Jordan Planetarium dome daily. Star legends and classic rock and roll favorites, include single premiere artists or theme playlists in each show. Admission $4. Tickets available for advance purchase at Jordan Planetarium on the Orono campus, and by mail. Seating is limited to 30 seats. All programs approx. 40 minutes. See GalaxyMaine.com for complete show listings and get your rock on. Cost: $4 Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: (207)581-1341 EMail Address: info@galaxymaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium Location: Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | |
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | The Vagina Monologues Sponsored by the Student Women's Association and the Women in the Curriculum and Women's Studies Program. $6 with MaineCard, $8 for non-students. For more information or to request an accommodation, call 207.581.1228. | 100 DP Corbett | |
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Avenue Q Part of the School of Performing Arts Spring 2012 Program For more information or tickets, please call 581-4721. | Hauck Auditorium | |
| February 12, 2012 | |||
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Avenue Q Part of the School of Performing Arts Spring 2012 Program For more information or tickets, please call 581-4721. | Hauck Auditorium | |
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Trip Through Space NEW Planetarium Show! A tour of what's up there from the glittering stars, past the planets and out to deep space, this journey explores space. The Trip explains how each celestial body behaves and appears to our eyes or the astronomer's telescope. Watch the moon orbit, Orion battle Taurus and stars being born on this race to space. Trip Through Space is suitable for the whole family ages 6 and up. Cost: $3.00 Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: 207-581-1341 EMail Address: info@GalaxyMaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium, University of Maine Location: 5781 Wingate Hall, 120 Munson Road, Orono, Maine 04469 | 5781 Wingate Hall, 120 Munson Road, Orono, Maine 04469 | |
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm | Laser Star Stories Two weeks of LASERS! February 10-26 the SkyLase series brings rock music and star stories illustrated by laser animations, sweeping patterns and full-dome video to the Jordan Planetarium dome daily. Star legends and classic rock and roll favorites, include single premiere artists or theme playlists in each show. Admission $4. Tickets available for advance purchase at Jordan Planetarium on the Orono campus, and by mail. Seating is limited to 30 seats. All programs approx. 40 minutes. See GalaxyMaine.com for complete show listings and get your rock on. Cost: $4 Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: (207)581-1341 EMail Address: info@galaxymaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium Location: Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | |
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Jasper String Quartet | Minsky Recital Hall | |
| February 13, 2012 | |||
8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Faculty Art Exhibit The Department of Art at the University of Maine will present an exhibition of new work by art faculty in the Lord Hall Gallery. This year work by David Boffa, John Eden, Kerstin Engman, Wayne Hall, Laurie Hicks, Andy Mauery, Ronald Nadeau, Owen Smith, Alan Stubbs, and Nina Sutcliffe will be featured. Exhibited art will include photography, painting, woodworking, digital prints, ceramics and mixed media installations. This exhibition presents an overview of the research and creative accomplishments of studio, art education and art history faculty. Lord Hall Gallery is handicapped accessible. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the University of Maine’s Department of Art at 581-3245. | Lord Hall Gallery | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | The City Photos by Lori Nix Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | The Moment Paintings by Michael De Brito Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | I Put a Spell On You Works by sculptor and installation artist Brett Day Windham Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Because You're Mine Works by sculpture, video and performance artist George Terry Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
midday - 1:00 pm | French Table Bring your lunch and join us for conversation in French. (No language tables when classes are not in session.) Cost: Free Contact: Sandra Lyons Telephone Number: 581-2072 EMail Address: sandra.lyons@umit.maine.edu Sponsored By:Department of Modern Languages and Classics Location: 207 Little Hall | 207 Little Hall | |
3:15 pm - 5:00 pm | History Department Symposium Professor Howard Segal, University of Maine ;Techno-Fix Nation: America's Practical Utopias from 1945 till Now Cost: Free Contact: Scott See Telephone Number: 581-1911 EMail Address: scottsee@maine.edu Sponsored By:Department of History; Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series; College of Liberal Arts and Science Location: Hill Auditorium, Barrows Hall | Hill Auditorium, Barrows Hall | |
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | The Meaning of Death and End of Life Care Humanities Seminar Sponsored by the University of Maine Humanities Initiative and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Seminar organizers: Professor Jessica Miller and Professor Kirsten Jacobson, Department of Philosophy For free registration and reading list, contact Tony Corriveau at 581-1954 or on FirstClass; see also the UMHI website at umaine.edu/umhi/ Cost: free Contact: Scott See Telephone Number: 581-1911 EMail Address: scottsee@maine.edu Sponsored By:University of Maine Humanities Initiative Location: University Club, Fogler Library | University Club, Fogler Library | |
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm | VIDEO Dark Side of the Moon The archetypical planetarium light show breaks new ground with dancing dimes, swirling abstract strands and many more animated motifs through the entire 45 minute album. Cost: $4 Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: (207)581-1341 EMail Address: info@galaxymaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium Location: Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | |
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | SkyLase - Double Feature Night 7:00 - VIDEO - Dark Side of the Moon 8:00 - Laser Pop Two weeks of LASERS! February 10-26 the SkyLase series brings rock music and star stories illustrated by laser animations, sweeping patterns and full-dome video to the Jordan Planetarium dome daily. Star legends and classic rock and roll favorites, include single premiere artists or theme playlists in each show. Admission $4. Tickets available for advance purchase at the Jordan Planetarium on the Orono campus, and by mail. Cash or Check ONLY. Seating is limited to 30 seats. All programs approx. 40 minutes. See GalaxyMaine.com for complete show listings and get your rock on! Cost: $4/person Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: 207-581-1341 EMail Address: info@GalaxyMaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium, University of Maine Location: 5781 Wingate Hall, 120 Munson Rd., Orono, Maine 04469 | 5781 Wingate Hall, 120 Munson Rd., Orono, Maine 04469 | |
8:00 pm - 8:45 pm | Skylase Laser Shows! Two weeks of LASERS! February 10-26 the SkyLase series brings rock music and star stories illustrated by laser animations, sweeping patterns and full-dome video to the Jordan Planetarium dome daily. Star legends and classic rock and roll favorites, include single premiere artists or theme playlists in each show. Admission $4. Tickets available for advance purchase at Jordan Planetarium on the Orono campus, and by mail. Seating is limited to 30 seats. All programs approx. 40 minutes. See GalaxyMaine.com for complete show listings and get your rock on. Cost: $4 Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: (207)581-1341 EMail Address: info@galaxymaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium Location: Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | |
| February 14, 2012 | |||
8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Faculty Art Exhibit The Department of Art at the University of Maine will present an exhibition of new work by art faculty in the Lord Hall Gallery. This year work by David Boffa, John Eden, Kerstin Engman, Wayne Hall, Laurie Hicks, Andy Mauery, Ronald Nadeau, Owen Smith, Alan Stubbs, and Nina Sutcliffe will be featured. Exhibited art will include photography, painting, woodworking, digital prints, ceramics and mixed media installations. This exhibition presents an overview of the research and creative accomplishments of studio, art education and art history faculty. Lord Hall Gallery is handicapped accessible. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the University of Maine’s Department of Art at 581-3245. | Lord Hall Gallery | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | The Moment Paintings by Michael De Brito Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | I Put a Spell On You Works by sculptor and installation artist Brett Day Windham Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Because You're Mine Works by sculpture, video and performance artist George Terry Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | The City Photos by Lori Nix Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
midday - 1:00 pm | Russian Table Join members of the UMaine community to practice your Russian. Feel free to bring your lunch. (No language tables when classes are not in session.) Cost: Free Contact: Sandra Lyons Telephone Number: 581-2072 EMail Address: sandra.lyons@umit.maine.edu Sponsored By:Department of Modern Languages and Classics Location: 207 Little Hall | 207 Little Hall | |
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm | Building Bridges for Women Through Service Learning Bringing Students and Communities Together to Combat Domestic Violence in Honduras Darlene Bergeron, graduate student, MALS, Administrative Assistant UMaine Police Dept.; Kathleen March, Professor of Spanish Part of the Women in the Curriculum and Women's Studies Program Lunch Series. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information or to request an accommodation, call 207.581.1228. | Bangor Room, Memorial Union | |
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | New Farmer Workshop Series Five agencies have collaborated to develop a comprehensive seven-week workshop series designed for new Maine farmers who have been in business fewer than 10 years, or haven't started yet. Topics include farm business basics, crop management, energy management and farm safety. There are 3 full-day sessions and 3 evening sessions. Register for the series or by the session. Cost: $50/7 wks Contact: Dana Rickman Telephone Number: :207.353.5550 EMail Address: dana.rickman@maine.edu Sponsored By:Androscoggin Soil & Water Conservation District | USDA Service Center, 254 Goddard Road, Lewiston | |
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | New Farmer Workshop Series Five agencies have collaborated to develop a comprehensive seven-week workshop series designed for new Maine farmers who have been in business fewer than 10 years, or haven't started yet. Topics include farm business basics, crop management, energy management and farm safety. There are 3 full-day sessions and 3 evening sessions. Register for the series or by the session. Cost: $50/7 wks Contact: Dana Rickman Telephone Number: :207.353.5550 EMail Address: dana.rickman@maine.edu Sponsored By:Androscoggin Soil & Water Conservation District | USDA Service Center, 254 Goddard Road, Lewiston | |
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | New Farmer Workshop Series Five agencies have collaborated to develop a comprehensive seven-week workshop series designed for new Maine farmers who have been in business fewer than 10 years, or haven't started yet. Topics include farm business basics, crop management, energy management and farm safety. There are 3 full-day sessions and 3 evening sessions. Register for the series or by the session. Cost: $50/7 wks Contact: Dana Rickman Telephone Number: :207.353.5550 EMail Address: dana.rickman@maine.edu Sponsored By:Androscoggin Soil & Water Conservation District | USDA Service Center, 254 Goddard Road, Lewiston | |
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | New Farmer Workshop Series Five agencies have collaborated to develop a comprehensive seven-week workshop series designed for new Maine farmers who have been in business fewer than 10 years, or haven't started yet. Topics include farm business basics, crop management, energy management and farm safety. There are 3 full-day sessions and 3 evening sessions. Register for the series or by the session. Cost: $50/7 wks Contact: Dana Rickman Telephone Number: :207.353.5550 EMail Address: dana.rickman@maine.edu Sponsored By:Androscoggin Soil & Water Conservation District | USDA Service Center, 254 Goddard Road, Lewiston | |
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm | Skylase Laser Shows! Two weeks of LASERS! February 10-26 the SkyLase series brings rock music and star stories illustrated by laser animations, sweeping patterns and full-dome video to the Jordan Planetarium dome daily. Star legends and classic rock and roll favorites, include single premiere artists or theme playlists in each show. Admission $4. Tickets available for advance purchase at Jordan Planetarium on the Orono campus, and by mail. Seating is limited to 30 seats. All programs approx. 40 minutes. See GalaxyMaine.com for complete show listings and get your rock on. Cost: $4 Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: (207)581-1341 EMail Address: info@galaxymaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium Location: Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | |
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | SkyLase Double Feature 7:00 pm - Pink Floyd's The Wall 8:00 pm - Laser Magic Two weeks of LASERS! February 10-26 the SkyLase series brings rock music and star stories illustrated by laser animations, sweeping patterns and full-dome video to the Jordan Planetarium dome daily. Star legends and classic rock and roll favorites, include single premiere artists or theme playlists in each show. Admission $4. Tickets available for advance purchase at the Jordan Planetarium on the Orono campus, and by mail. Cash or Check ONLY. Seating is limited to 30 seats. All programs approx. 40 minutes. See GalaxyMaine.com for complete show listings and get your rock on! Cost: $4/person Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: 207-581-1341 EMail Address: info@GalaxyMaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium Location: 5781 Wingate Hall, 120 Munson Rd., Orono, Maine 04469 | 5781 Wingate Hall, 120 Munson Rd., Orono, Maine 04469 | |
8:00 pm - 8:45 pm | Skylase Laser Shows! Two weeks of LASERS! February 10-26 the SkyLase series brings rock music and star stories illustrated by laser animations, sweeping patterns and full-dome video to the Jordan Planetarium dome daily. Star legends and classic rock and roll favorites, include single premiere artists or theme playlists in each show. Admission $4. Tickets available for advance purchase at Jordan Planetarium on the Orono campus, and by mail. Seating is limited to 30 seats. All programs approx. 40 minutes. See GalaxyMaine.com for complete show listings and get your rock on. Cost: $4 Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: (207)581-1341 EMail Address: info@galaxymaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium Location: Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | |
| February 15, 2012 | |||
8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Faculty Art Exhibit The Department of Art at the University of Maine will present an exhibition of new work by art faculty in the Lord Hall Gallery. This year work by David Boffa, John Eden, Kerstin Engman, Wayne Hall, Laurie Hicks, Andy Mauery, Ronald Nadeau, Owen Smith, Alan Stubbs, and Nina Sutcliffe will be featured. Exhibited art will include photography, painting, woodworking, digital prints, ceramics and mixed media installations. This exhibition presents an overview of the research and creative accomplishments of studio, art education and art history faculty. Lord Hall Gallery is handicapped accessible. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the University of Maine’s Department of Art at 581-3245. | Lord Hall Gallery | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | The Moment Paintings by Michael De Brito Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Because You're Mine Works by sculpture, video and performance artist George Terry Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | I Put a Spell On You Works by sculptor and installation artist Brett Day Windham Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | The City Photos by Lori Nix Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
midday - 1:00 pm | German Table Bring your lunch and join us for conversation in German. (No language tables when classes are not in session.) Cost: Free Contact: Sandra Lyons Telephone Number: 581-2072 EMail Address: sandra.lyons@umit.maine.edu Sponsored By:Department of Modern Languages and Classics Location: 207 Little Hall | 207 Little Hall | |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Italian Table Bring your lunch and join us for conversation in Italian. (No language tables when classes are not in session.) Cost: Free Contact: Sandra Lyons Telephone Number: 581-2072 EMail Address: sandra.lyons@umit.maine.edu Sponsored By:Department of Modern Languages and Classics Location: 207 Little Hall | 207 Little Hall | |
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Chinese Table Bring your lunch and join us for conversation in Chinese. (No language tables when classes are not in session.) Cost: Free Contact: Sandra Lyons Telephone Number: 581-2072 EMail Address: sandra.lyons@umit.maine.edu Sponsored By:Department of Modern Languages and Classics Location: 207 Little Hall | 207 Little Hall | |
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Black Bears of Boston Networking Event This a great opportunity for Black Bears living in the Boston area to meet. Special guest speaker will be Peter Cummings, M.D. '97, medical examiner and fiction writer. RSVP by 2-8-12. Details and online registration: www.umainealumni.com/fe.....d=151 Cost: $15 Contact: Cassie Tenan Telephone Number: 1-800-934-2586 EMail Address: cassandra.tenan@umit.maine.edu Sponsored By:Black Bears of Boston & Alumni Association Location: UMaine Club, 225 Franklin St., Boston | UMaine Club, 225 Franklin St., Boston | |
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Women's Basketball vs Hartford For tickets, call 1-800-756-TEAM or 207-581-BEAR | Alfond Arena | |
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | SkyLase Double Feature 7:00 pm - Led Zeppelin 8:00 pm - Laser Retro Two weeks of LASERS! February 10-26 the SkyLase series brings rock music and star stories illustrated by laser animations, sweeping patterns and full-dome video to the Jordan Planetarium dome daily. Star legends and classic rock and roll favorites, include single premiere artists or theme playlists in each show. Admission $4. Tickets available for advance purchase at the Jordan Planetarium on the Orono campus, and by mail. Cash or Check ONLY. Seating is limited to 30 seats. All programs approx. 40 minutes. See GalaxyMaine.com for complete show listings and get your rock on! Cost: $4/person Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: 207-581-1341 EMail Address: info@GalaxyMaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium, University of Maine Location: 5781 Wingate Hall, 120 Munson Road, Orono, Maine 04469 | 5781 Wingate Hall, 120 Munson Road, Orono, Maine 04469 | |
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Cirque Mechanics - Boom Town | Collins Center for the Arts | |
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm | Skylase Laser Shows! Two weeks of LASERS! February 10-26 the SkyLase series brings rock music and star stories illustrated by laser animations, sweeping patterns and full-dome video to the Jordan Planetarium dome daily. Star legends and classic rock and roll favorites, include single premiere artists or theme playlists in each show. Admission $4. Tickets available for advance purchase at Jordan Planetarium on the Orono campus, and by mail. Seating is limited to 30 seats. All programs approx. 40 minutes. See GalaxyMaine.com for complete show listings and get your rock on. Cost: $4 Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: (207)581-1341 EMail Address: info@galaxymaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium Location: Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | |
8:00 pm - 8:45 pm | Skylase Laser Shows! Two weeks of LASERS! February 10-26 the SkyLase series brings rock music and star stories illustrated by laser animations, sweeping patterns and full-dome video to the Jordan Planetarium dome daily. Star legends and classic rock and roll favorites, include single premiere artists or theme playlists in each show. Admission $4. Tickets available for advance purchase at Jordan Planetarium on the Orono campus, and by mail. Seating is limited to 30 seats. All programs approx. 40 minutes. See GalaxyMaine.com for complete show listings and get your rock on. Cost: $4 Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: (207)581-1341 EMail Address: info@galaxymaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium Location: Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | |
| February 16, 2012 | |||
8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Faculty Art Exhibit The Department of Art at the University of Maine will present an exhibition of new work by art faculty in the Lord Hall Gallery. This year work by David Boffa, John Eden, Kerstin Engman, Wayne Hall, Laurie Hicks, Andy Mauery, Ronald Nadeau, Owen Smith, Alan Stubbs, and Nina Sutcliffe will be featured. Exhibited art will include photography, painting, woodworking, digital prints, ceramics and mixed media installations. This exhibition presents an overview of the research and creative accomplishments of studio, art education and art history faculty. Lord Hall Gallery is handicapped accessible. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the University of Maine’s Department of Art at 581-3245. | Lord Hall Gallery | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | The City Photos by Lori Nix Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | The Moment Paintings by Michael De Brito Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Because You're Mine Works by sculpture, video and performance artist George Terry Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | I Put a Spell On You Works by sculptor and installation artist Brett Day Windham Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
midday - 1:00 pm | Spanish Table Bring your lunch and join us for conversation in Spanish. (No language tables when classes are not in session.) Cost: Free Contact: Sandra Lyons Telephone Number: 581-2072 EMail Address: sandra.lyons@umit.maine.edu Sponsored By:Department of Modern Languages and Classics Location: 207 Little Hall | 207 Little Hall | |
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | DISTINGUISHED CLIMATE SCHOLARS SEMINAR SERIES LECTURE DR. JANE DAVIDSON, PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, DIRECTOR OF THE SOLAR ENERGY LABORATORY, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA: A VISION FOR RENEWABLE FUELS Cost: FREE Contact: Betty Lee Telephone Number: (207)581-3406 EMail Address: bliqcs@maine.edu Sponsored By:UMAINE ADVANCE RISING TIDE CENTER & CLIMATE CHANGE INSTITUTE Location: ARTHUR ST. JOHN HILL AUDITORIUM - BARROWS HALL | ARTHUR ST. JOHN HILL AUDITORIUM - BARROWS HALL | |
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Skylase Thursday Double Feature 7:00 pm - Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon 8:00 pm - Pink Floyd's The Wall Two weeks of LASERS! February 10-26 the SkyLase series brings rock music and star stories illustrated by laser animations, sweeping patterns and full-dome video to the Jordan Planetarium dome daily. Star legends and classic rock and roll favorites, include single premiere artists or theme playlists in each show. Admission $4. Tickets available for advance purchase at the Jordan Planetarium on the Orono campus, and by mail. Cash or Check ONLY. Seating is limited to 30 seats. All programs approx. 40 minutes. See GalaxyMaine.com for complete show listings and get your rock on! Cost: $4/person Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: 207-581-1341 EMail Address: info@GalaxyMaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium, University of Maine Location: 5781 Wingate Hall, 120 Munson Road, Orono, Maine 04469 | 5781 Wingate Hall, 120 Munson Road, Orono, Maine 04469 | |
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm | Skylase Laser Shows! Two weeks of LASERS! February 10-26 the SkyLase series brings rock music and star stories illustrated by laser animations, sweeping patterns and full-dome video to the Jordan Planetarium dome daily. Star legends and classic rock and roll favorites, include single premiere artists or theme playlists in each show. Admission $4. Tickets available for advance purchase at Jordan Planetarium on the Orono campus, and by mail. Seating is limited to 30 seats. All programs approx. 40 minutes. See GalaxyMaine.com for complete show listings and get your rock on. Cost: $4 Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: (207)581-1341 EMail Address: info@galaxymaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium Location: Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | |
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Avenue Q Part of the School of Performing Arts Spring 2012 Program For more information or tickets, please call 581-4721. | Hauck Auditorium | |
8:00 pm - 8:45 pm | Skylase Laser Shows! Two weeks of LASERS! February 10-26 the SkyLase series brings rock music and star stories illustrated by laser animations, sweeping patterns and full-dome video to the Jordan Planetarium dome daily. Star legends and classic rock and roll favorites, include single premiere artists or theme playlists in each show. Admission $4. Tickets available for advance purchase at Jordan Planetarium on the Orono campus, and by mail. Seating is limited to 30 seats. All programs approx. 40 minutes. See GalaxyMaine.com for complete show listings and get your rock on. Cost: $4 Contact: Alan Davenport Telephone Number: (207)581-1341 EMail Address: info@galaxymaine.com Sponsored By:Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium Location: Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium | |
| February 17, 2012 | |||
8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Faculty Art Exhibit The Department of Art at the University of Maine will present an exhibition of new work by art faculty in the Lord Hall Gallery. This year work by David Boffa, John Eden, Kerstin Engman, Wayne Hall, Laurie Hicks, Andy Mauery, Ronald Nadeau, Owen Smith, Alan Stubbs, and Nina Sutcliffe will be featured. Exhibited art will include photography, painting, woodworking, digital prints, ceramics and mixed media installations. This exhibition presents an overview of the research and creative accomplishments of studio, art education and art history faculty. Lord Hall Gallery is handicapped accessible. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the University of Maine’s Department of Art at 581-3245. | Lord Hall Gallery | |
8:30 am - midday | Hancock County Master Gardener Volunteer Training Friday mornings (8:30 - noon) from January 27th to May 4th, 2012 (plus 2 Saturdays 2/11 and 3/17), an intensive training in horticulture, focusing on growing fruits and vegetables. The purpose of the Master Gardener program is to provide horticultural training to prepare you to do gardening-related volunteer work in the local community. After completing the training, you are expected to volunteer at least 40 hours within one year on an already established project. Deadline to apply is Wednesday January 4th, 2012. Sliding scale course fee, some scholarships available. This is the website for more information about the program: extension.umaine.edu/ha.....eers/ Cost: Sld. Scale Contact: Marjorie Peronto Telephone Number: 667-8212 EMail Address: marjorie.peronto@maine.edu Sponsored By:Cooperative Extension Location: 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth | 63 Boggy Brook Rd., Ellsworth | |
8:30 am - midday | Hancock County Master Gardener Volunteer Training Friday mornings (8:30 - noon) from January 27th to May 4th, 2012 (plus 2 Saturdays 2/11 and 3/17), an intensive training in horticulture, focusing on growing fruits and vegetables. The purpose of the Master Gardener program is to provide horticultural training to prepare you to do gardening-related volunteer work in the local community. After completing the training, you are expected to volunteer at least 40 hours within one year on an already established project. Deadline to apply is Wednesday January 4th, 2012. Sliding scale course fee, some scholarships available. This is the website for more information about the program: extension.umaine.edu/ha.....eers/ Cost: Sld. Scale Contact: Marjorie Peronto Telephone Number: 667-8212 EMail Address: marjorie.peronto@maine.edu Sponsored By:Cooperative Extension Location: 63 Boggy Brook Road, Ellsworth | 63 Boggy Brook Rd., Ellsworth | |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm | 2012 Best Greenhouse Practices Workshop The 2012 Best Greenhouse Practices Workshop will be focusing on Effective Biocontrols and Reducing Your Heating Costs. Cost: $10.00 Contact: Meghan Dill Telephone Number: 581-3878 EMail Address: meghan.swandal@maine.edu Location: Cozy Acres Greenhouses- 26 Cozy Acres Lane, North Yarmouth, ME 04097 | Cozy Acres Greenhouses- 26 Cozy Acres Lane, North Yarmouth, ME 04097 | |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm | 2012 Best Greenhouse Practices Workshop The 2012 Best Greenhouse Practices Workshop will be focusing on Effective Biocontrols and Reducing Your Heating Costs. Cost: $10.00 Contact: Meghan Dill Telephone Number: 581-3878 EMail Address: meghan.swandal@maine.edu Location: Cozy Acres Greenhouses- 26 Cozy Acres Lane, North Yarmouth, ME 04097 | Cozy Acres Greenhouses- 26 Cozy Acres Lane, North Yarmouth, ME 04097 | |
9:00 am - 4:00 pm | 2012 Maine Grain Workshop - Commercial Production for Food and Feed Come hear what's going on with food and organic feed-grade markets and how to produce quality grains. A panel of grain buyers will discuss what they're looking for. Farmer and co-owner of Farmer Ground Flour, Thor Oechsner, will talk about growing, handling, and processing food and feed grains. Elizabeth Dyck, Organic Growers' Research and Information-Sharing Network, will share her insights from working with farmers in New York and Pennsylvania to supply grains to local markets. Jake Dyer, of UMaine and Qualey Farms, will tell how he's reduced feed costs for the UMaine dairy herd by growing his own barley. Alice Percy, Treble Ridge Farm, will talk about small scale production of feed and food grains. Cost: $15 Contact: Ellen Mallory Telephone Number: 207 581-2942 EMail Address: ellen.mallory@maine.edu Sponsored By:University of Maine Cooperative Extension Location: Bangor Banquet and Conference Center (at Bangor Motor Inn, Hogan Rd.) | Bangor Banquet and Conference Center (at Bangor Motor Inn, Hogan Rd.) | |
9:00 am - 4:00 pm | 2012 Maine Grain Workshop - Commercial Production for Food and Feed Come hear what's going on with food and organic feed-grade markets and how to produce quality grains. A panel of grain buyers will discuss what they're looking for. Farmer and co-owner of Farmer Ground Flour, Thor Oechsner, will talk about growing, handling, and processing food and feed grains. Elizabeth Dyck, Organic Growers' Research and Information-Sharing Network, will share her insights from working with farmers in New York and Pennsylvania to supply grains to local markets. Jake Dyer, of UMaine and Qualey Farms, will tell how he's reduced feed costs for the UMaine dairy herd by growing his own barley. Alice Percy, Treble Ridge Farm, will talk about small scale production of feed and food grains. Cost: $15 Contact: Ellen Mallory Telephone Number: 207 581-2942 EMail Address: ellen.mallory@maine.edu Sponsored By:University of Maine Cooperative Extension Location: Bangor Banquet and Conference Center (at Bangor Motor Inn, Hogan Rd.) | Bangor Banquet and Conference Center (at Bangor Motor Inn, Hogan Rd.) | |
10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Because You're Mine Works by sculpture, video and performance artist George Terry Free admission courtesy of Machias Savings Bank in memory of Edward "Ted" Leonard III. For more information, call 207-561-3350, www.umma.umaine.edu. UMMA is wheelchair accessible. | University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor | |
