Castine plans for Chautauqua Days

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CASTINE – Do you need a shot in the arm, a lift of the spirit, a high-powered vitamin, a new book to read, a new relationship? Wait ’til Chautauqua Days July 2006. The event is free.

The Wilson Museum announced its fifth public meeting for planning nine days of renewal and recreation on the 1920s theme this summer. July 1-9 will be filled with concerts, lectures, croquet games, a fashion show, vintage cars, silent movies and interesting workshops among other events.

Castine merchants and others are invited to attend the planning meeting at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Emerson Hall. For more information, visit www.wilsonmuseum.org.

Chautauqua events scheduled to date:

Saturday, July 1

. 10 a.m., Chautauqua Days begin with ringing of church bells.

. Dr. Mary Cushman church fair, Trinitarian Congregational Parish, 68 Main St.

. “Opening the Book: A History of Literary Castine 1776-1976,” Castine Historical Society, Abbott School, 17 School St.

. “Feather Mysteries: A Feather Identification Workshop,” L. Sebastianelli. Advance registration required. Wilson Museum, 120 Perkins St.

. 1 p.m., “Chautauqua Days: An Idea for All Seasons,” Don and Sally Hoople, Wilson Museum, 120 Perkins St.

. 4 p.m. Philip Booth’s Seasons: A Poetry Reading, Paula Dunfee, Mitchell Room, Castine Historical Society, 17 School St.

. 5:30 p.m., Redpath Circuit Bohemian Band of Castine, outdoor concert, Wilson Museum, 120 Perkins St.

Sunday, July 2

. 2 p.m., “Billy Sunday Speaks,” Wendy Knickerbocker with special visitor, Trinitarian Congregational Parish church.

. 4 p.m., free drawing for a cruise on MMA’s schooner Bowdoin, Wilson Museum.

. 7:30 p.m., A. Feinberg, piano; B. Friederich, percussion; and C. Macomber, violin. Trinitarian Congregational Parish church, 68 Main St. $20.

Monday, July 3

. 10 a.m., International Croquet Game, The Manor Inn, 15 Manor Drive. Advance registration, 326-9247.

. 2 p.m., Castine Historical Society walking tour. Meet at Fort George, finish up at the Abbott School, 17 School St.

. 7:30 p.m., Castine Revue: The 20s Revisited, Aynne Ames and friends, second floor, Emerson Hall, 67 Court St.

Tuesday, July 4

. All day, Flag Tournament, Castine Golf Club, 200 Battle Ave. Registration and green fees at the door.

. Town of Castine Fourth of July celebration. Parade, 10 a.m.; Town Common concert, 6 p.m.; fireworks at dusk.

Wednesday, July 5

. 1 p.m., “Children’s Literature in the 1920s,” Dr. Margery Read, Witherle Memorial Library, School St.

. 2 p.m., 1920s vintage cars, Model-T Club of America, Wilson Museum, 120 Perkins St.

. 7:30 p.m., Bagaduce Chamber Players concert. Donations. UUCC church, 86 Court St.

Thursday, July 6

. 9 a.m., “Botanicals: A Focus on Mushrooms,” L. Fitz-Gerald, Artist L. Mayewski. Advance registration, 326-8759, or 326-8433.

. Noon, vintage fashion show and luncheon, The Manor Inn, 15 Manor Drive. Reservations by June 28, 326-9247. $25.

. 2 p.m., Castine Historical Society walking tour, meet at Fort George.

. 7:30 p.m., Let’s Go to the Movies … 1921, with live piano, second floor, Emerson Hall, 67 Court St. $10, free children under 12.

Friday, July 7

. Noon, cruise on schooner Bowdoin. Thirty names drawn July 2 at the Wilson Museum, 120 Perkins St.

. 1:30 p.m., “Forgotten Archaeology of the 1920s,” Dr. Brian Robinson, Wilson Museum, 120 Perkins St.

. 6 p.m., Castine Town Band outdoor concert, Wilson Museum, 120 Perkins St. Bring blanket or chair.

Saturday, July 8

. 10:30 a.m., Restoration of Wilson Museum artwork, Bonnie and Domenico Mattozzi, Wilson Museum.

. 1:30 p.m., “Collecting the Old Stone Age in the Early 20th Century,” Dr. Riva Berleant, Wilson Museum.

. 4 p.m., “What Were They Thinking? Piano Music from the 1920s,” Stephanie Wendt. $20. Trinitarian Congregational Parish church, 68 Main St.

. 7 p.m., 1920s-era four-course dinner, Castine Harbor Lodge, 147 Perkins St. Reservations, 326-4335. $30.

Sunday, July 9

. 10:30 a.m., installation service of the Rev. J. Mark Worth. Speaker, the Rev. Harold Babcock, UUCC church, 86 Court St.

. 3 p.m., “Society, Politics and Problems in the Twenties,” Deale Salisbury, Alfond Student Center, MMA.

. 7:30 p.m., Luminaries on the Bay: Full Moon Paddle, Castine Kayak Adventures, Dennett’s Wharf, Sea Street $45.

For more information, call the Wilson Museum, 326-9247, or visit www.wilsomuseum.org.

The Wilson Museum is open 2-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, May 27-Sept. 30. John Perkins House, Blacksmith Shop and Hearse House is open 2-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, July and August, Group visits may be arranged by appointment. Admission is free, except for the John Perkins House, where guided tours are conducted.