Acadia birding festival, June 10–11, 2010

Acadia Birding Festival is pleased to welcome Paul Kerlinger as keynote speaker on Thursday, June 10, at College of the Atlantic's Gates Auditorium from 7–8:30 pm. Paul will speak about a timely subject through his lecture entitled "Migratory Birds, Wind Turbines and Communication Towers." Paul is a past Director of Cape May Bird Observatory, a prolific writer and expert ornithologist. He will help us focus on this year's theme "South to North: Land Use Issues Affecting Migratory Birds" through the Public Forum on Friday, June 11, 2010.

info@downeastnaturetours.com
http://www.acadiabirdingfestival.com

The delta project, June 16–18, 2010

This three-day think-tank will bring together speakers and thought leaders from leading educational, corporate, and governmental institutions to look at sustainability challenges through various lenses, mirroring the College of the Atlantic’s distinctive educational philosophy of human ecology.

http://www.coa.edu/delta/

bar harbor brass week, June 20–27, 2010

The tenth annual Bar Harbor Brass Week offers an intensive educational and performance experience for select college and high school brass musicians, sponsored by the Mark Woolman Horner Music Education Fund. A small group of high school, college, and pre-professional participants are selected to form brass choirs and chamber ensembles to prepare for performances in Bar Harbor. Daily activities include rehearsals, coaching, masterclasses, and private lessons — all led by a prestigious faculty of many of the finest brass musicians and educators in the country. All applicants must submit an application form and audition/placement recording. The application deadline is FEBRUARY 1, 2010 for College students and MARCH 1, 2010 for High School students.

http://www.barharborbrass.org/

National geographic student expeditions, June 27-July 6, 2010

Students completing 9th through 12th grades work in teams to craft their "On Assignment" project through dynamic workshops and excursions with National Geographic experts and trip leaders. You might write an article on a local personality, create a documentary film, or delve deeper into the marine ecology of one of the most pristine stretches of the Atlantic seaboard. A typical day begins with a workshop or exercise focused on your "On Assignment" project — a talk with a local expert about changing whale populations, for instance, or a lesson in film editing. Then head out on field assignments or choose from an array of active excursions — hiking, kayaking, biking, or exploring nearby islands. We'll return to campus in the late afternoon so that you can take advantage of some free time to play a pick-up game of basketball or write in your journal. In the evening, attend an enrichment workshop on topics such as whale behavior or the region's maritime history, or organize an "open-mic" night with your friends. On the final day of the program, you'll share your On Assignment project with the group.

http://www.ngstudentexpeditions.com

native American festival, July 10, 2010

Free and open to the public, this popular event draws a wide variety of enthusiastic visitors year after year ranging from professional basket collectors to vacationers to local residents. Co-hosted by the Abbe Museum, the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance, and the College of the Atlantic, the festival is considered Maine's largest annual gathering of Native American artists. Meet the artists while learning about and purchasing Wabanaki baskets, carvings, bead work, dolls and other handmade items. The day-long event begins at 10:00 AM and includes Native music, dance, storytelling, craft demonstrations and food.

Enjoy easy access to the College of the Atlantic on the FREE Island Explorer Shuttle bus http://www.exploreacadia.com/route2.htm , or by using the special Park and Ride free service at Conners-Emerson School located at Eagle Lake Road.

For information, call 207/288-3519.
http://www.maineindianbaskets.org
http://www.abbemuseum.org

36th annual mount desert island craftfest (penobscot valley craft association), july 17-18, 2010

Over 40 of Maine's finest craftsmen and women will participate in the 36th Annual PVCA (Penobscot Valley Craft Association) craft fair. For more information, please contact PVCA, 70 Beech Hill Crossroad, Mount Desert, ME 04660.

rockycoastmdi@myfairpoint.net
http://www.pvcacrafts.org/PVCApage3.htm

MDI Running Camp, July 18-24, 2010

The summer of 2010 will begin the 1st annual Atlantic Coast Distance Running Camp! The camp will be located on the beautiful shores of Bar Harbor, Maine at the College of the Atlantic. It will be a fun-packed week of intermediate to experienced distance training and we will offer well-known speakers from the running and medical world. We will also offer numerous fun activities, games, and on the last night of the camp have a lobster bake on the shore. The camp will offer space for overnight campers or if you are from the area you can attend as a day-camper. The cost for an overnight camper is $500 for the week and the price includes room and board. The price for day camp is $75 for the week and $12 a day for meals. If you are interested, please contact us as soon as possible as we have a limited number of spaces. Come and join us!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Atlantic-Coast-Distance-Running-Camp
Register at:  active.com

Tammy Maren, tmaren@cox.net, 352-284-2623 or 352-284-3761

art institute of Boston's artists in residence, July 25-31, 2010

Works on Paper: Influencing Fluency through Technique

This course is designed for artists and art educators who are interested in infusing and informing their individual practice with a variety of expressive mediums that expand their existing repertoire of techniques. Demonstrations will include Pen and Ink, Monotype Printing, Photo Transfer Process, Watercolor, and Assemblage/Collage. Participants may choose one or more new techniques to incorporate into their professional work while they expand and strengthen their resources as teachers.

Each day will begin with a morning session that introduces new materials, methods, demonstrations and historical aspects of the medium. Consideration of works by contemporary artists challenge participants to develop their personal artist vision in ways that demonstrate a deeper understanding of the relationship between art and meaning. Afternoon sessions will provide an opportunity for participants to select from and apply processes within their own professional work. Exploration of new practices will provide the means to further explore ideas and develop a unique body of work. In this session diversity of practice and innovation is encouraged. Student’s experimentation and interpretation during the afternoon sessions should connect to a new understanding of the art making processes. Students may choose to work from still life, portraiture or landscape as subject matter or continue their work with previously established content.

Evening sessions will be group critiques and prompted discussions where students show work from the day and discuss concepts, discoveries, challenges and contexts within the contemporary art world. Participants will produce a final portfolio that demonstrates an investigation into a more personal artist sensibility. These ideas and images of work will be presented for a final critique/seminar at AIB to be determined. Graduate students will be required to produce a greater quantity of work.

Linda Harris, lharris@aiboston.edu, 617-585-6724
www.lesley.edu/aib/EXTRA/courses.html

castleberry fairs, July 31–august 1, 2010

Over 75 juried craftsmen and women will display and sell their American made works including Fine Jewelry, Country Wood Crafts, Original Watercolors, Pottery, Scarves, Quilts, Photography, Painted Antiques, Puzzles, Dolls, Metal Sculpture, Wall Hangings, Clocks, Lamps, Hats, Ceramics, Stained Glass, Candles, Soap, Primitive and Folk Art, Painted Slate, Hand-carved Signs, Soft Sculpture, Dried Floral, Fleece, Leather, Botanicals, Oil Paintings, Calligraphy, Tapestry, Pewter, Cheese Boards, Gourds, Celtic Arts, Herbal Dips, Maples Products, Jams, Jellies and much more. Specialty food sampling, craft demonstrations and live musical entertainment complete this perfect summertime event.

Show Hours: 10 am–5pm Daily
Outdoor Event — Free Admission
http://www.castleberryfairs.com/index.php

jazz intensives, august 1-7, 2010

This year, Samba Meets Jazz will feature instruction by world-class performers and educators Roni Ben-Hur, Nilson Matta, Bill McHenry, Amy London and COA's own John Cooper. Open to all instruments and vocalists, hobbyists and professional players will have a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the study of Jazz and Brazilian music in a relaxed, personalized environment. Enrollment is limited to 30 students, so reserve your spot early!

http://www.JazzIntensives.com
mailto:alice@SambaMeetsJazz.com
888-435-4003

proprioceptive writing workshop, Thinking deeply through writing: august 1-7, 2010

Thinking deeply through writing is one of life's great pleasures. Though your inner thoughts "speak" to you and are revealed in inner images, you may not hear them, see them, or recognize their true meaning to you. Through the enlivening practice of PW, learn to express your inner thoughts fully & think deeply about them. Like meditation, this activity calms, energizes, and produces understandings that liberate as they take hold. A creative way to come face-to-face with your ultimate desires and personal history. A powerful catalyst for change.

PW sessions with Linda Trichter Metcalf twice daily. Bonus evening sessions writing & reading poetry with Tobin Simon. No prior writing experience required. Newcomers welcome.

www.pwriting.org

islands through time and rivers through time, august 1-7, 2010

Islands Through Time and Rivers Through Time are College of the Atlantic's summer programs for rising high school juniors and seniors who want to learn in multiple settings, explore the connections between science, art and the humanities and engage in an intensive program of reading and study combined with active, applied learning opportunities.

College of the Atlantic focuses on the relationships between humans and their environments in an integrative manner (Human Ecology). These programs will explore environmental, aesthetic, cultural, political, historical, and economic aspects of a region of focus, either coastal Maine islands or the remote wilderness rivers of Maine. Both programs have a component that takes place on the COA campus and Mount Desert Island, which includes Acadia National Park. In addition, students will spend time on multi-day trips to the college’s island research stations or on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway in northern Maine.

Either of these programs will provide you with opportunities to reflect on your place in the world and to develop skills you will use in college and beyond. We are looking for a select group of students willing to take advantage of a unique educational opportunity at a pivotal moment in their lives. Are you ready for the challenge?

islandsthroughtime.htm
riversthroughtime.htm

deutsche woche (german week), august 8-14, 2010

Deutsche Woche in Bar Harbor will celebrate it's 26th season this summer at College of the Atlantic. A total immersion program for middle, secondary, and college teachers of German, the Deutsche Woche offers lectures and workshops designed to help educators refresh their German skills and to acquire new ideas for teaching. It provides a wonderful opportunity to be immersed in German language and culture while enjoying the natural beauty of one of New England's most picturesque seaside locations.

Suzanne Joy, Coordinator of Deutsche Woche
207-453-5139, sjoy@kvcc.me.edu

guitar week, august 8-14, 2010

2010 marks our 6th anniversary offering personalized, small-group instruction in Acoustic Blues, Contemporary Acoustic, Swing, and Folk/Pop. Our world-class instructors, including Mike Dowling, Martin Grosswendt, Ernie Hawkins, Shawn Persinger, Del Rey, and Happy Traum, are as inspiring as our venue on Frenchman's Bay, minutes away from Acadia National Park. Options for instruction include guitar, slide, mandolin, ukulele, banjo, harmonica, and voice. Workshops will include repertoire, technique, arranging, songwriting, and ensemble playing. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early!

http://www.guitarintensives.com
study@GuitarIntensives.com
888-435-4003