Event Location/Venue: Reed Art Gallery, Campus Center

Start Date: March 7, 2010
End Date: April 9, 2010
Start Time: 9:00 am
End Time: 4:30 pm

Event Description
Tim Finnemore's, (1951 - 2001) great love of nature inspired a vast body of work in watercolor and acrylic. His precise drawings and vivid paintings capture the beauty of Northern Maine. He also tried his hand in a variety of mediums. Come experience the gift of Tim Finnemore's art.
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The University of Maine at Presque Isle's Distinguished Lecturer Series is pleased to offer a free public lecture by nationally-known entrepreneur and activist Judy Wicks titled "Local Living Economies: Green Fair and Fun" at 7pm in the Campus Center. Wicks will discuss the growing localization movement and how business can build local self-reliance within their own communities. FMI call 768-9452

Event Location/Venue: Wieden Auditorium

Start Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010
End Date: March 14, 2010
Start Time: 2:00 pm
End Time: 4:00 pm

Event Description
Winner of the Boston Music Award as Outstanding Celtic Act, Robbie O'Connell has appeared at almost every major venue in the U.S. from New York's Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in Los Angeles. Robbie also has played at most every major festival, including the Milwaukee Irish Fest, the New York Guinness Fleadh, the Skagen Festival in Denmark, and the Los Angeles Irish Fair. Considered one of Ireland's National Treasures, Robbie O'Connell is known for his keen wit and storytelling, in addition to his superb musicianship.

Tickets: $10-Adults; $2 Students; Free-UMPI/NMCC/SAGE (with ID)
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Event Location/Venue: Wieden Auditorium

Start Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010
End Date: April 17, 2010
Start Time: 7:30 pm
End Time: 9:00 pm

Event Description
Bearkat is songwriter and ukulele enthusiast Katy Pearson. With a sound that has been compared to Leslie Feist, Tom Waits, The Ditty Bops and more, Katy is taking the indie folk pop scene by storm with her quirky songwriting,clever arrangements, uncanny instruments and unbelievable vocal style. Per-
haps it's her love of French culture or her Russian heritage that makes Bearkat's music unique. Maybe it was her exposure to a plethora of different music at a very early age. Whatever it may be, there is something very special about this Bearkat character. She has crafted a charmingly clever world through her music, that you will want to visit over and over again.

TICKETS: $10-adults; $2-students; Free-UMPI/NMCC/SAGE students with valid ID.
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Event Location/Venue: Reed Art Gallery

Start Date: April 18, 2010
End Date: May 15, 2010
Start Time: 9:00 am
End Time: 4:30 pm

Event Description
The artistry of Evelyn Kok began in the operating room with doctors explaining the various parts to Evelyn so that she could later create medical illustrations to currently creating collectible bookmarks for the schooners that sail into Stonington. Kok has covered the miles between with an intersting and varied lifetime of creative work. Come see some examples included in the exhibition.
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Event Location/Venue: Reed Art Gallery, Campus Center

Start Date: Sunday, April 18, 2010
End Date: Sunday, April 18, 2010
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM

Event Description
An opening reception with Evelyn Kok.

Free and open to the public
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Event Location/Venue: Wieden Auditorium

Start Date: Friday, May 14, 2010
End Date: May 14, 2010
Start Time: 7:00 PM
End Time: 8:30 PM

Event Description
Since 1986, Anatole Wieck has taught upper strings at the University of Maine, has conducted in Europe and in North and South America; he has participated in chamber music festivals around the globe. He is bringing his students to UMPI's Wieden Stage to perform their year-end recital. He will also play two pieces during this special collaborative event between the University of Maine and UMPI.

Tickets: $10-adults; $2-students; Free to UMPI/NMCC/SAGE students with valid ID

Arootsakoostik Music Festival.
Saturday, August 7
Thomas Park - New Sweden.

"Bringing you some of Maine's best original, eclectic musicians, from folk, bluegrass and funk to jazz, rock and blues...truly something for everyone. Two stages, a "Jam-Tent", Kid's Area, on-site vending and much more..."

Scheduled to appear...
The TOUGHCATS
TREE BY LEAF
THE LUCID
BASS BOX
BEARKAT & The LOBLOLLY BOY
KELLY RAVIN TRIO
MEGHAN YATES
FRANK HOPKINS + LINE OF FORCE
PUTNAM SMITH
THE CLASS MACHINE
JUMP, BUCK!
WES HARTLEY
PLANETS AROUND THE SUN
JESSE PILGRIM
TRAVIS CYR & the STRINGS OF CALAMITY
DARK HOLLOW BOTTLING CO.
THE NADEAU FAMILY BAND
PAUL HOUSTON
RYAN ASHBY
and more to come...

Gates open at 10am
Music starts (on both stages) at 11:00am and will go til 8:00pm.
Ticket prices and advance sale info...to follow shortly.

MUCH more info. including band bios/songs/video/pics...can be found at
www.myspace.com/amusicfest or find us on facebook.

Proceeds of this event to be donated to Thomas Park to help in preservation and maitenece. We also hope to benefit another local charity TBD.

Thanks for your support and Please make plans to join us for this amazing day...all for a good cause! stay tuned...