August 2019
The Concert Series presents: Mira Armij Gill
The Eastport Arts Center’s popular summer concert series will welcome back world-class concert pianist Mira Armij Gill on Friday, August 23 at 7 pm. Gill’s program will include works of Scarlatti, Ligeti, Lees, Beethoven, Liszt, Debussy and Lyopunov. A reception will follow the concert with refreshments courtesy of Quoddy Bay Lobster. Many will remember Gill’s memorable performances over the past decade in Lubec, Eastport, and Saint Andrews. Gill received both Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees from the Juilliard School…
Find out more »Gentle Flow Yoga
Katie Wilson will offer Gentle Flow yoga class at the EAC on Saturday mornings from 8:30-9:30 am. Wilson is originally from New York, and began her yoga practice there, then received her RYT-200 certification while living in Florida. She has returned to Maine to be close to family and writes “The knowledge and tools that I’ve gained through my experience in yoga teacher training is something that I’m very passionate about sharing with each of my students. Yoga can bring…
Find out more »Yoga for All Levels
Lilli Danaea, RYT, will lead a weekly class focused on mindfulness practice, breath awareness, proper alignment and building strength and flexibility. Please bring your mat if you have one! Cost by sliding fee scale, $8-12. Info: lillireally@gmail.com.
Find out more »Ecstatic Dance
Ecstatic Dance has resumed weekly meetings at Eastport Arts Center. All are invited to come and dance to great rhythmic music and move however they wish on Tuesdays from 5-6 pm, weather permitting. Attendees should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring water to drink. $3 suggested donation. For more information please email info@eastportartscenter.org.
Find out more »The Concert Series presents: Annual Young Persons’ Concert
The Eastport Arts Center’s popular summer concert series will conclude on Friday, August 30, with our Young Persons’ Concert. This annual concert, a tradition of more than 20 years, is a showcase for talented young musicians from all over Washington County. You won’t want to miss the diverse program and the chance to say you saw them way back when! A reception with refreshments courtesy of Eastport's R&M IGA will follow the show. "As a music educator and a parent…
Find out more »21st Annual Paint Eastport Day
Eastport Gallery presents the 21st annual Paint Eastport Day on Saturday, August 31, during Eastport’s Salmon and Seafood Festival. Over the years artists from the area and all around the state have come to participate in the event with many happy auction winners taking home a unique piece of artwork to grace their walls. Paint Eastport Day will take place rain or shine. Artists interested in participating may sign up from 7 am to 11 am at Eastport Arts Center…
Find out more »Adirondack folk singer Alex Smith in Concert
Eastport Arts Center will present a concert by singer/songwriter and musical storyteller Alex Smith on Saturday, August 31 at 7 pm, presenting a delicious pairing with the day’s city-wide Salmon and Seafood Festival activities. Smith grew up in the heart of New York’s Adirondack Park, and his music strives to echo the culture of that area, building songs from a blend of traditional folk harmony and modern lyrics. Writing about contemporary concerns while paying homage to his region’s musical roots,…
Find out more »September 2019
Pianist Raja Rahman in Concert
Eastport Arts Center will present a concert by pianist Raja Rahman on Tuesday, September 3 at 7 pm. Rahman will perform Bach's Italian Concerto in F, Bach-Busoni's Chaconne in D Minor, Beethoven's Sonato No. 8 in C Minor Op. 13, and Schubert's Impromptu Op. 90 No. 2 and 4. A prize-winning graduate of The Juilliard School, Rahman has performed worldwide and won concerto competitions, Juilliard’s Vladimir Horowitz Scholarship, International Concert Artists competition, and numerous other prestigious awards. His career has taken him all over the world in concert as both soloist…
Find out more »International Dance
All Eastern European countries have at least some tradition of music and dance, usually celebrated by a Sunday Afternoon “Hora” (or dance) in the town square. Come learn these dances to exciting Greek, Romanian, Bulgarian and Israeli music. Everyone, including beginners, is welcome to come and explore this great tradition. By donation. For more information, please email info@eastportartscenter.org.
Find out more »October 2019
GOD HELP US! A Political Comedy starring ED ASNER
Eastport Arts Center is thrilled to announce: Sick of politics? Then… GOD HELP US! (A new political comedy starring Ed Asner as God!) GOD HELP US! is a play ripped from today’s headlines, an evening’s entertainment that is at once hilarious and thought provoking. Two pundits, Larry (a liberal lad) and Randi (a conservative gal), find themselves confronted by GOD (the legendary Ed Asner), a wise, sarcastic, cantankerous and wildly funny character who is offended by what America’s political leaders…
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The work of Eastport Arts Center is funded in part by a grant from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.