Danforth invites entries for international art show

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Canadian and American artists and musicians are invited to participate in the Danforth International Art Show, which runs Monday, July 23, through Friday, Aug. 3, at the Union Hall in Danforth.

But to do so, you must contact show sponsor Stan Whiteman at 448-7273 by Saturday, July 21.

Whiteman is expecting as many as 400 fine artists and musicians to participate in this wonderful event, which is free to exhibitors and visitors and, he said, there is still room for more.

“It all started four years ago because we had artists who wanted to exhibit their work would couldn’t afford the gallery fees,” Whiteman explained of the show that grows every year.

That is why, he said, there is no entry fee, and there is no admission fee for those who come to view the show.

“We will also be having musicians, so there will be live music,” Whiteman said.

The show hours each day are 10 a.m.-noon; 2-4 p.m.; and 6-8 p.m.

Whiteman is excited about the interior of the Union Hall, which has been completely refurbished “to everyone’s delight. It’s just beautiful inside,” he said.

Whiteman said the show would feature “quite a few sculptures this year, new photographers and all the fine arts.”

And while there is no entry fee or admission charge, anyone wishing to make a donation is welcome to do so.

“We would accept donations for the expenses of musicians, for example, who are coming from Canada for this event,” Whiteman said.

For more information on how you can be part of this international event, call Whiteman at the number above or write him at P.O. Box 99, Danforth 04424-009

David Dearing of Millinocket invites all his classmates – graduates and nongraduates – to join him and members of the Bangor High School Class of 1951 as they celebrate their 50th reunion Friday, July 27, through Sunday, July 29, in Bangor.

Dearing wrote that “this three-day event is a departure from our traditional, single-day reunions.”

To ensure that this Golden Anniversary reunion will be a memorable one, he reports the 50th Reunion Committee has been conducting planning meetings every Columbus Day since 1996, and “has arranged a very ambitious schedule.”

The event opens with a Hospitality Reception at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 27, at the Holiday Inn on the Odlin Road.

The reunion dinner-dance begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at Pilots Grill, and concludes with a catered brunch and tour of the Cole Land Transportation Museum at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 29.

Dearing and the committee members hope anyone who is not aware of this reunion, and wants to be part of it, will call him at 723-4327, or Barbara Smith Haskell of Orrington at 825-3552.

Irv Marsters and all the good folks involved with Curran Farm Homestead’s Country Fair on Saturday, July 21, and Sunday, July 22, want you to gather up all your antiques, and your curiosity, and join them either day.

One of the highlights of Saturday’s events will be the Antique Appraisal Roadshow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Homestead on Fields Pond in Orrington.

Appraisers will include Lawrence Clough of Cindy’s Antiques in Ellsworth, who has more than 40 years’ experience and can assess old furniture, toys, pottery and artwork.

Paul Zebiak of Maritime International in Bangor will look over your old coins, military memorabilia and old paper money. Bob Gilbert of Brewer Sports Collectibles will take a long look at your vintage sports cards and collectibles while Wendell Dennison appraises your old marbles.

Duke Nolte of Riverport Antiques in Hampden will be there to appraise kitchen items. Dolls will be the featured attraction where Jeanette Larez of Eddington holds court, and anyone with Depression glass will want to talk with Ruth Farrington of Brewer.

The day continues with a yard sale, children’s games, a horseshoe tournament, photo opportunities, a country barbecue and storytelling before ending with a baked bean super and a square dance. Donations for the dance are $5 for adults and $2 for children age 12 and under.

Sunday’s activities begin with a silent auction at 11 a.m. and continue through 3 p.m. You can participate in the auction, enjoy rides, more horseshoe competition, another barbecue, a pie-baking contest and the music of The Late Edition.

The Curran Homestead is a nonprofit organization, funded through member and community contributions, grants and fund-raising events such as the Summer Fair.

All proceeds benefit the museum.

The “Twilight Delight” summer concert series sponsored by Bangor Center Management Corp. is making an adjustment to tonight’s concert to accommodate not only music lovers, but theater lovers as well.

Spokesman Steve Robbins has announced that this week’s “Twilight Delight” concert, featuring Brian Nadeau’s Big Band, will start a half-hour earlier and run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, July 19, at the Bangor waterfront.

“It’s a chance for people to double their ‘Twilight Delight’ by just walking across the parking lot, after the concert, for an evening with Shakespeare,” Robbins said.

The Penobscot Theatre Company and Maine Shakespeare Festival present a preview of “Twelfth Night,” by William Shakespeare, at 8 tonight on the Bangor waterfront.

Joni Averill, Bangor Daily News, P.O. Box 1329, Bangor 04402; 990-8288.