Step into the spotlight and experience the celestial wonder of Maine arts events revolving around the upcoming solar eclipse. The Maine Arts Commission has curated a selection of spectacular and innovative happenings centered around the awe-inspiring cosmic phenomenon. Don't miss your chance to witness the convergence of art and science in an unforgettable celebration of creativity. Explore, engage, and elevate your eclipse experience.
County | Events |
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Aroostook | 3 |
Cumberland | 2 |
Franklin | 2 |
Knox | 1 |
Penobscot | 2 |
Piscataquis | 1 |
Aroostook County
Houlton
Join us at 7PM each night of Eclipse Festival Weekend (April 5 – April 8) for our Unitarian Concert Series. The schedule is as follows:
Friday Night, April 5th at 7:00pm
Casual Guitar Duo Simon & Justin in the Cup Cafe – Donations Appreciated
Saturday Night April 6th at 7:00pm
Cosmic Dance Band – Electric Bonfire in the Sanctuary $20
Sunday Afternoon April 7th at 12:00 noon
Relaxing finger picking guitar Soloist & Bird Whisperer Ewan Dobson – $20
Sunday Evening April 7th at 7:00
Bertrand Lawerence and Kendall James- $20
Monday Evening April 8th at 7:00
All Star Jam Band Music Gathering – Bring your instruments, voice and free Spirit to co-create a Cosmic Send Off! – Donations Appreciated.
All tickets can be purchased at UUHOULTON.ORG
For more information contact Dave Hutchinson at moc.golbsdoowkcab@evad or 207-446-6858
Read more about the concert series by clicking HERE!
Houlton
"NASA and SWRI trained us and gave us a big telescope, computers, camera. So we are taking a small group up to Houlton and will be imaging from there. We will be meeting two news crews at our site to both live stream, and contribute to a written article for the BDN. Personally, I’ll be taking photos and video of the event, and the landscape during totality. We will also use our gear after the event to make astronomy and telescope more accessible to children and families in the South Portland community."
Presque Isle
In celebration of the total solar eclipse, the Wintergreen Arts Center is featuring an art show and offering an art-making event during the First Friday Art Walk on April 5, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
The public is invited to come view pieces of eclipse-themed art created by local artists. At the same time, Wintergreen is hosting a Family & Friends Art Night for tweens, teens, and adults to come together and create their own fierce and fiery sun. So, whether guests are viewing or doing, there will be something eclipsed based for everyone.
“We are looking forward to celebrating the eclipse in a very creative way,” said Gretchen Violette, Wintergreen’s events coordinator. “We hope families and friends will come out to both view art produced by local artists as well as create a unique souvenir of the eclipse for themselves.”
Cumberland County
Portland & Brunswick
Room to Breathe features choral works by Caroline Shaw, Nico Muhly, Caleb Burhans, Howard Frazin, Frank Ticheli, and David Lang and sung by Classical Uprising's symphonic choir, Oratorio Chorale. In addition to the musical performance, audiences will be encouraged to join the creative process by writing down something they wish to let go of, setting their own intentions, and releasing what no longer serves them.
Adults: $35 in advance, $40 at the door
Students: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Under 2: Free (must be accompanied by an adult)
Portland
Franklin County
Rangeley
Monday, April 8th, 2024
Time to check out the Stars of the Show
The Sun, the Moon and the Eclipse
Duration: 2 hours, 21 minutes, 17 seconds
Duration of totality: 2 minutes, 25 seconds
Partial begins: Apr 8, 2024 at 2:18:02 pm
Full begins: Apr 8, 2024 at 3:29:32 pm
Maximum: Apr 8, 2024 at 3:30:44 pm
Full ends: Apr 8, 2024 at 3:31:57 pm
Partial ends: Apr 8, 2024 at 4:39:19 pm
Kingfield + Rangeley Lake Region
Knox County
Rockland
In April, join us to celebrate abstraction as we welcome the opening of our newest exhibition, Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth.
Enjoy charcuterie platters of imported cured meats and cheeses with olives, pickles, fruit and nuts from Morse’s Sauerkraut. Plus, arrive early to take home special Farnsworth eclipse glasses in preparation for the April 8th solar eclipse, while supplies last!
Penobscot County
Lincoln
Join us for an afternoon filled with exciting activities for all ages! Indulge in mouthwatering eats from Joe's Chuck Wagon and snag some free samples from Wendy's, set to open its Lincoln location in late May. Don't miss out on delicious treats from the LLRCC bake sale and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate. We're also excited to feature Lincoln’s very own TikTok star, Chef Adam Libby, who will be signing autographs. Explore our artisan market and support local artists and businesses, including Cold Stream Keepsakes, Hillside Designs, Handcrafted Lincoln, R3vamp’D Customs, and Emily's Escapades. For family-friendly fun, we'll have touch-a-truck, face painting, and a goat petting zoo from 4R Animal Shelter. Additionally, we'll be streaming the NASA live feed, ensuring you won't miss a moment of this historic event. The LLRCC Solar Eclipse Viewing Party is shaping up to be an afternoon filled with science, excitement, and a celebration of all that makes Lincoln special.
”It's not every day we get to witness something as incredible as a solar eclipse, and we wanted to make sure our community has a blast while experiencing it. This event is all about bringing people together, enjoying good food, fun activities, and creating lasting memories. We’re committed to fostering a strong sense of community and supporting local businesses.” – Bobbie Stormann, LLRCC President and owner of Just Baked.
For more information, visit lincolnmechamber.org, email moc.liamg@2ccrll, or call 207-794-8065. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be canceled.
Millinocket
GEORGES MÉLIÉS – BIOGRAPHY (Source IMDB)
On December 28th, 1895, in Paris, France, Georges Méliès was in the audience at the first public screenings of animated photography with the cinematograph, machine invented by the French Lumière brothers. Inspired, Georges Méliès became an illusionist and film director famous for leading many technical and narrative developments in the earliest days of cinema. Méliès was an especially prolific innovator in the use of special effects, popularizing such techniques as substitution splices, multiple exposures, time-lapse photography, dissolves, and hand-painted color. His films include A Trip to the Moon (1902) and An Impossible Voyage (1904), both involving strange, surreal journeys somewhat in the style of Jules Verne, and are considered among the most important early science fiction films. Martin Scorsese said of Méliès that “he invented everything, basically, he invented it all."Piscataquis County
Dover-Foxcroft
Space Odyssey, Total Eclipse of the Ice is a show for the ages with the aim to align oneself with the path of totality. This family fun event features skating on real ice skates on synthetic ice made of plastic. The show stars 2 time United States Figure Skating Champion, Alissa Czisny; headliners of the Radio City Christmas Show in New York City, Lara and Neill Shelton; and IDI company members.
The ice shows will be bracketed with community events celebrating the eclipse.
IDI’s Artistic Director, Douglas Webster, who moved to Dover-Foxcroft last fall, dreamt of creating a show that could bring people together for a dose of hilarity and fun to provide locals, and visitors coming to the area to view the eclipse, something extraordinary to experience over the weekend. Webster’s friend, nationally recognized coach and choreographer, Stephanee Grosscup, suggested an alien, space cowboy, plastic ice show, with music relating to the eclipse, and well, the rest is history.
Alissa Czisny (Toronto): 2 x United States Champion and Grand Prix Final Champion
Adam Kaplan (Barrington, RI): Ice Dance International company member since 2017
Jean-Simon Légaré (Miami, FL): Ice Dance International Company Member
Lara Shelton (Weymouth, MA): Featured in the 2022 Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Neill Shelton (Weymouth, MA): Featured in the 2022 Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Rohene Ward (Chicago, IL): World-famous choreographer for star skaters including Jason Brown