Maine Humanities Council
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January 10, 2007 ~~~ Ellsworth

The Hancock County Cultural Network has planned a Brown Bag Artist Series for the first Wednesday of every month (with the exception of August) from April 2006 through March 2007. The intent is to encourage a varied audience to see behind the scenes of an organization or an artist’s work. On January 10 at the Ellsworth Public Library, Jennifer Lee Morrow of Deer Isle will present “Re-mending, Remembering and Illumination,” a talk about her own work in multiple media, including handmade paper, wood, metal and light. Speakers begin at noon and present for thirty minutes, then invite the audience to join in a discussion. For details and future lecture dates, please contact Carolyn Hecker at (207) 348-2535.

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February 1, 13, 22, & 27, 2007 ~~~ Portland

In conjunction with its 2006-07 series, PCA Great Performances offers a series of fifteen scholarly, humanities-based pre-performance lectures to place the artists and their art forms in historical, literary, and social context. Unless otherwise noted, the free lectures are held backstage at Merrill Auditorium, starting 6 pm. On February 1, USM Instructor of Voice Ellen Chickering will discuss Christine Brewer’s recital program. February 22 will bring retired university professor David Ober to talk about Beethoven’s influence on Western music. The Evening Opera Series for Madama Butterfly takes place on February 13 and 27 in the Rines Auditorium at Portland Public Library. Dr. Deirdre McClure, Executive Director of the Portland Conservatory, and Ann Mills, former host of Maine Public Radio’s Mainely Opera, will be the presenters. Additional lectures are still being planned; visit www.pcagreatperformances.org/EduAboutMusic.htm or call (207) 773-3150 for details.

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February 17, 2007 ~~~ Portland

The Portland Freedom Trail links significant sites connected to the Underground Railroad and the anti-slavery movement with permanent granite pedestals in a walking route through the peninsula. Portland’s trail will eventually be joined with national routes, with an emphasis on linking the trail from New Hampshire to Canada. The trail project also aims to engage the community in the ongoing research, and advance public discourse on social and economic justice. The first pedestal and brass marker (with artwork by Daniel Minter) was installed in a ceremony at the Eastern Cemetery on November 9, 2006. A gala event is scheduled for February 17, 2007; tour information, a brochure, and related educational materials will be available in June. For more information, call (207) 591-9980 or visit www.portlandfreedomtrail.org.