Fall,Winter,Spring & Summer: Have you ever dreamed of making your own signature piece of furniture for your home? Maybe you are just feeling like you need to put your creative energies to work in a productive and meaningful way. If you are looking for an outlet you may want to check out the Centers for Furniture Craftsmanship located in Rockport. This schools offers something for everyone. From 12 week intensive furniture making classes to week-long workshops you are sure to find what you are looking for. The mission of the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship is to “provide the best possible education for people who want to design and build functional, beautiful, expressive work out of wood to the highest standard of craftsmanship”. Thier programs are for all levels from the novice to the most advanced woodworker who is seeking instruction in a workable environment. Take some time this fall to get yourself prepared to learn a trade that is rewarding and creative.
Tag: Fall
The Strand Theater: Entertaining Rockland Since 1923
Fall,Winter,Spring & Summer: Rockland’s one and only movie theater is the historic Strand Theater located in the heart of this sea side town. The Strand first opened it’s doors in the early 20’s and has been “reeling” out the movies ever since. Opening it’s doors during the height of the silent movie era, Wild Irish Rose was one of the first films which made it’s debut there. the theather was built within 6 weeks following a devastating fire that cleared out four block of Rockland’s downtown. The Strand is a classic art deco theater with the brick and tile facade that was typical during the mid 20’s. The interior underwent a massive restoration in 2004-05 and today, guest enjoy the original charm of this historic theater. The Strand offers movie goers a host of independent and world cinema, documentary and classic films. If your in Rockland make time to catch a flick at the historic Strand Cinema.
Real Haunted Houses: Where The Spirits Gather
Fall: Are you looking for some real halloween hauntings? If so, you may want to take a trip down the coast and visit some of Maine’s historical homes that offer guest close encounters with the ghostly kind. The first place to stop is the Waldo Emerson Inn in Kennebunk. Known as the oldest house in Kennebunk, many guest report hearing the sound of footsteps. Legend has it these footsteps belong to a spirit which resides in the small closet under the stairs. If you stay at the inn and wake up to the sound of the door latch being opened and footsteps on the stairwell don’t be alarmed. Next, The Captain Lindsey house in Rockland is the home of at least 35 spirits who include the one of the inn’s past owners and two children can be found waiting for their father to return to pick them up. Moving up the coast a little further is the 1794 Watchtide in Searsport. One of the inn’s former owners reported close encounters with the ghostly kind when she would find bits of colored paper mysteriously strewn throughout the house, puddles of water underneath chairs and the mysterious appearance of a man and woman. So why visit those childess haunted houses when you can find the real deal right here in Maine.
Lincolnsville/Camden: Fernald’s Neck Preserve
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall: Here you will find over three miles of shoreline on Megunticook Lake. the preserve encompasses 315 acres which includes massive groves of conifers and a huge swamp referred to as the “Great Bog”. The mountain views are truly a sight to see, especially in the fall when foliage is at its peak. There are two hiking loops on the preserve. The Blue loop is the easiest trail and lends itself to great views of the lake. The Orange loop will bring you through the “Great Bog” Be sure to bring your hiking boots, the trail can be wet at times. From Route 1 in Camden take route 52 about 4 miles to Fernald’s Neck Road. Just beyond the Youngstown Inn, bear left at at the fork in the road. Continue past the grey farmhouse and park in the hay field near the woods.
Rockport: Bay Chamber Concerts
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall: During the months of July and August Bay Chamber Concerts are hosted at the Rockport Opera House, Camden Opera house and the Strom Auditorium. The summer concerts feature world renowned guests and a resident quartet. The last to weeks in August also feature young Maine musicians. During the winter months the programs are an eclectic mix of classical, jazz and pop music. Bay Chamber Concerts often draw sell out crowds so get your tickets early to assure you will have a seat for the shows. Tickets range in price from $18 to $34. Season tickets and flex passes are also available. Next time you are looking for something “To Do” in the Rockport area be sure to check out one of these concerts, you won’t be dissapointed!