The 6th Annual Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend will celebrate the creative community in Ellsworth with special events taking place Thursday, Oct. 5 through Sunday, Oct. 8. Down East Dead kicks off the festivities with a concert at The Grand Theater on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m., with opening act: The Wayside. Downtown artists, studios, shops, and businesses will be showcasing Ellsworth’s creative culture through hands-on workshops, tours, demonstrations and more.