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October 2019
Ghosts of Freeport’s Past
The interred of Mast Landing Cemetery will provide tours for all those present in the flesh. All apparitions will be portrayed by actors from Freeport Players, in period costume, who will materialize and share stories from their mortal state, with a focus on the history of Mast Landing, the subject of Freeport Historical Society's current exhibit, Mast Landing: Industry, Commerce, and Its People, 1720s-1920. Note: This event is historical, not scary, and is appropriate for school-aged children. Tickets $12, $10…
Find out more »Freeport Grange Market
The 2019 market season at Harraseeket Grange brings local farm products, arts and crafts under one roof on the last Saturday of the month from June to October, plus Saturday November 16 and Saturday December 7. Special events are often held in conjunction with the market, announced close to the event.
Find out more »Family Pot Luck & Contra Dance
317 Main Community Music Center invites you to join us for a potluck and contra dance in The Mallet Barn at Wolfe's Neck Farm on Saturday, October 26th. Everyone is welcome, especially families and beginners. Fiddler Ellen Gawler will lead an ensemble of musicians and Maggie Robinson will call the dances. Bring a dish to share for a potluck from 5-6 followed by dancing until 8:30. Individuals $6 and families $15 at the door. Please call 317 Main 846-9559 for…
Find out more »Otis Redding III
A rich family legacy. An enduring name that has been embedded in the hearts of millions around the globe. A history of solid performances for fans in both the United States and in Europe. Not many performers today have such advantages like Otis Redding III. Legendary soul singer Otis Redding left his son with a musical heritage that extends far beyond the hit records for which he is famous. Indeed, Otis Redding III has been bestowed with his father's unique…
Find out more »Freeport Open Stage Coffeehouse 10-26
FREE admission. Coffee, tea and snacks available. A relaxed performance opportunity for budding artists, established entertainers, and everyone young, old and in between! A “safety zone for creativity”! Doors open at 6:30 Performers: just show up and sign up! Two songs or maximum ten minutes per set (including set-up). More if time at end. Audience: just show up and enjoy! Questions? email MASISTA (Maryellen And Sam In Support of The Arts) at: maryellen.carew@att.net or 5hunnemans@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook at…
Find out more »Ghosts of Freeport’s Past
The interred of Mast Landing Cemetery will provide tours for all those present in the flesh. All apparitions will be portrayed by actors from Freeport Players, in period costume, who will materialize and share stories from their mortal state, with a focus on the history of Mast Landing, the subject of Freeport Historical Society's current exhibit, Mast Landing: Industry, Commerce, and Its People, 1720s-1920. Note: This event is historical, not scary, and is appropriate for school-aged children. Tickets $12, $10…
Find out more »Halloween Parade
Calling all ghosts, princesses, super heroes and dragons. Come to an early Halloween celebration at the Freeport Community Library. A variety of Halloween stories will be read and then the children can parade around the library in their Halloween costumes! Ages 0-6. Adult supervision required.
Find out more »November 2019
Author Luncheon: William Andrews
William D. Andrews, author of Breaking Ground and Stealing History, spent summers in Maine for eighteen years until he could find a job to justify a permanent move. That happened in 1989 when he became president of Westbrook College in Portland. The merger of Westbrook and the University of New England freed him to pursue a lifelong interest in writing, supplemented by freelance editing and consulting for nonprofit organizations. He earned a B.A. in English from the University of Pittsburgh,…
Find out more »Tom DiMenna
Tom DiMenna is a singer/songwriter based in Portland, Maine. He draws inspiration from the likes of Gordon Lightfoot and Harry Chapin. He works at the non-profit music venue One Longfellow Square & tours throughout New England. Before moving to Portland, he was an artist-in-residence at the Soho Playhouse in New York, and a featured performer at Joe's Pub. Tickets are $12.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door.
Find out more »The Collins Band
Known for soulful ballads, optimistic toe-tappers, intricate harmonies, and inventive solos, The Collins Band provides the upbeat music of Progressive Americana: a mostly acoustic mix of blues, jazz, folk-rock and the good stuff in between.
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