2019 Music & Entertainment
Clint and Cody are brothers. They've been playing music together since before they knew what whisky was. But now that they know, the only fair description of their music is that it's like, well, whisky. Golden, smoky, dark and sublime, gentle and subtle, but it'll knock you on your ass if you let it, break your heart if you're not wary, cull your tears and keep them, steal your breath, remind you of your heartaches, harvest your sorrows, and distill them all into the finest elixir that soothes your soul. Where whisky and music are concerned, you want to find the best distillers, you want the deepest draughts, you want the best and oldest friends to share. Music gets better with age, the best stands the test of time, and so from the oldest barrels pours the sweetest liquors.
For the brothers Phipps, life began with music. From a family like a musical entourage, they began performing before they could properly hold a guitar. Rural Maine encouraged the music, the rhythm of the tides, the boom of the surf, the wind through the woods, the angst of the seasons. Their previous bands evoked the natural rebelliousness of the world, rock music, alternatives to the mainstream, independent always. With their new acoustic project, the Pitch Black Ribbons, they return to the roots of their knowledge. A style that draws from all genres epitomizes the philosophy that there are two kinds of music in this world: the good, and the rest. People mistake the band as country all too often, thanks to the visual cue of the cowboy hats, but the brothers revel in such miscategorizations that illuminate more about the mentality of the surrounding world than any individual within it. We all rely on caricatures and generalization to get by, but sometimes stereotypes crack and explode and you see the complexities within the gloss. Pitch Black Ribbons is like that, a current at depth, deep waters fluxing through the world, unmitigated and irresistible, seeking meaning, seeking truth, encompassing the varieties of human experience, from love to revelry, from anger to happiness. Their music sounds like a downhome distillery, but their soul is steeped in rock n' roll. |
Banned from Eden is a rock band on the outskirts of Eden, Maine.
Featuring lead vocals by each member of the band, tight ensemble singing of three-part harmonies, and polyphonic instrumental jams, we cover classic rock, R&B, country, blues, reggae, Latin, and jazz, and have a growing repertoire of infectious originals. We are: Jim Coffman – guitar, mandolin, violin, vocals; Russell Snyder – drums, harmonica, vocals; and Jeff Walls – bass, vocals. We play regularly at various venues in Downeast Maine, which you can find out about here or on Facebook. Live recordings of original music performed by an early incarnation of the band are posted on Myspace. |
Island Arts Associations 5th Annual Oktoberfest Craft Fair
10AM to 3PM on the Pemetic School Lawn, downtown Southwest Harbor
The Island Arts Association was formed in 1975 by a group of Mount Desert Island artisans, with the idea of promoting individual local craftspeople by hosting group shows. Many artists work alone in their studios, and these shows provide camaraderie, marketing ideas and exposure to new customers. Fair fees are kept low to encourage those just starting out. The IAA is hosted by the YWCA of MDI, whose mission includes empowering women through business opportunities.
We hold craft fairs on Mount Desert Island which are open to our members & other artisans. To become a member you must live on Mount Desert Island, or one of the outer islands.
Email us at: islandartsassociation@gmail.com with any questions
10AM to 3PM on the Pemetic School Lawn, downtown Southwest Harbor
The Island Arts Association was formed in 1975 by a group of Mount Desert Island artisans, with the idea of promoting individual local craftspeople by hosting group shows. Many artists work alone in their studios, and these shows provide camaraderie, marketing ideas and exposure to new customers. Fair fees are kept low to encourage those just starting out. The IAA is hosted by the YWCA of MDI, whose mission includes empowering women through business opportunities.
We hold craft fairs on Mount Desert Island which are open to our members & other artisans. To become a member you must live on Mount Desert Island, or one of the outer islands.
Email us at: islandartsassociation@gmail.com with any questions
Schedule of Games & Events
Infusions Table & Special IPA's Table In the Beer Tent
Tyler Johnson will be representing the Liquor Locker and infusing some great beers with inventive flavors! Games at the Campground: Stein Hoisting Tournament 15# Torpedo Keg Toss Beer-less Pong Tournament Cornhole (open play) Flip Cup (open play) |
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Seal Cove Auto Museum
The Seal Cove Auto Museum features early automobiles and motorcycles from the Brass Era (1895-1917). Antique auto enthusiasts as well as those who simply enjoy autos from the past will delight in this unique collection.
1928 Ford Model A Huckster
The Huckster is a style of vehicle used in the early part of the 20th century by peddlers. Normally built by converting a pick-up body,the rear of this type of vehicle was often fitted with a wood enclosure giving plenty of space for wares for sale, such as fruits and vegetables.
This 1928 Huckster was donated to the Museum by Barbara MacQuinn in honor of her late husband, Mr. Ronald P. MacQuinn. It was previously owned by Harry Owen of the Stone Barn Farm in Bar Harbor in the 1960s. The MacQuinns bought the Huckster from Owen in 1994, with the intention of restoring the automobile; however, Mr. MacQuinn passed away before he was able to complete the restoration. His friends Les Brewer, Gordon Young Jr, Craig Robbins, and others recently finished the job Mr. MacQuinn had always wanted completed.
The Seal Cove Auto Museum features early automobiles and motorcycles from the Brass Era (1895-1917). Antique auto enthusiasts as well as those who simply enjoy autos from the past will delight in this unique collection.
1928 Ford Model A Huckster
The Huckster is a style of vehicle used in the early part of the 20th century by peddlers. Normally built by converting a pick-up body,the rear of this type of vehicle was often fitted with a wood enclosure giving plenty of space for wares for sale, such as fruits and vegetables.
This 1928 Huckster was donated to the Museum by Barbara MacQuinn in honor of her late husband, Mr. Ronald P. MacQuinn. It was previously owned by Harry Owen of the Stone Barn Farm in Bar Harbor in the 1960s. The MacQuinns bought the Huckster from Owen in 1994, with the intention of restoring the automobile; however, Mr. MacQuinn passed away before he was able to complete the restoration. His friends Les Brewer, Gordon Young Jr, Craig Robbins, and others recently finished the job Mr. MacQuinn had always wanted completed.
The Great Ball Drop
Southwest Harbor Fire Department
Always a popular game! Balls are all numbered - purchase your favorite! The balls are then all placed in a bucket and dropped from the very top of Ladder 102. There's a prize for the winning number! Proceeds go to support programs at the Southwest Harbor Fire Department.
Southwest Harbor Fire Department
Always a popular game! Balls are all numbered - purchase your favorite! The balls are then all placed in a bucket and dropped from the very top of Ladder 102. There's a prize for the winning number! Proceeds go to support programs at the Southwest Harbor Fire Department.