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Register Now! Online ‘Festival of Ornaments’ Starts Sunday
EAC’s ‘Festival of Ornaments,’ a trio of Zoom-based workshops for all ages, is being offered in the spirit of the center’s annual Festival of Trees, with deluxe materials kits available for participants, or detailed information available for those who’ll use their own materials from home.* Registration deadline for each session … [Read More]
Saturday’s Draw-a-Thon Boasts Mixed Slate of Original Performances
Cohosts Anne Shields Hopkins and Mark Macey are excited to host another Draw-a-thon on Saturday, November 28 at 7 pm. “Join us with a slice of pie as we create together once again,” says Anne. “We will start with a song release by Rafi Hopkins’ Sibling Band: Oh Boy … [Read More]
Next Thursday with Stage East: ‘Heart-wrenching, hilarious …’
Stage East’s series of most-produced plays continues on December 3rd at 7 pm with Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan. The play, which has enjoyed a stellar run off-broadway, was produced ten times during the 19-20 U.S. season. Productions have been nominated for a Lucille Lortel Award, a Drama Desk, … [Read More]
Zine Club Continues (with Two New Videos!)
Downeast Digital Zine Club continues into the winter months. This program for Washington County teenagers focuses on showcasing local youth’s talents through a monthly digital publication. Young artists of all disciplines and skill levels are encouraged to participate. The club meets via Zoom with instructor Mark Macey, Wednesdays from … [Read More]
Eastport Gallery’s Online Holiday Market Opens November 20
From stocking stuffers to statement pieces, the members of the Eastport Gallery have created an online market just in time for the holiday gift-giving season. Joan Lowden, gallery president, says, “Our virtual gallery has something for everyone, from greeting card sets to limited edition prints to small original works, … [Read More]
‘Festival of Ornaments’ Workshop Trio Planned
In place of the beloved annual Festival of Trees, Eastport Arts Center will this year offer a trio of online ornament-making workshops. All are invited to participate in one or all three of the Zoom-based sessions in which popular EAC instructors Sara Myrick, Ann Cannizzaro and Sue Riddle will … [Read More]
‘Covid Creations’ Submission Deadline is November 15!
Eastport Arts Center’s Washington Street Gallery has announced an upcoming open virtual exhibition, ‘Covid Creations’ to be presented via the center’s site with a December 10 opening. Organizers would like to ask artists of the EAC community, near and far, “What have you created during the Covid-19 pandemic?” Submissions … [Read More]
Calling all Teens: Digital Zine Club is Rolling!
EAC is proud to announce the launch of Downeast Digital Zine Club, a program aimed at Washington County teenagers that focuses on the production of a monthly publication. Young artists of all disciplines and skill levels are encouraged to participate. The club meets via Zoom with instructor, Mark Macey, … [Read More]
Play by Play 2.0 Opens with ‘A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’
Stage East invites all to take a seat for its recently retooled play reading series. During the months of November and December, Play by Play 2.0. will allow readers and listeners to experience—via Zoom—some of the most-produced plays of the 2019-2020 U.S. season. Readings will begin at 7:00 pm, … [Read More]
ArtWalk’s Autumn Ramble Beckons
The Eastport ArtWalk takes an Autumn Ramble, a 1.2 mile hillside walk updated with new highlights and a link to a tour of the Hillside Cemetery. Have you ever wanted to learn more about the people in the past who made Eastport what it is today? Their stories come … [Read More]
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