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January 12 - May 1, 2010 This newest exhibition is a collaborative project with our colleagues at the Seashore Trolley Museum in conjunction with their restoration of an Atlantic Shore Line trolley locomotive. The Brick Store Museum's interpretive portion called Pennies to Ride takes a look back at the age of trolley travel in the Kennebunks in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Made possible by Historic Transportation Enhancement Funds through the Federal Highway Administration and the Maine Department of Transportation; and Members of the New England Electric Railway Historical Society. |
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February 17, 2010 To coincide with the schools’ winter vacation, kids in grades 4 through 8 (ages 8-12) are invited to join in on a day of fun, all based upon exhibits at the Museum! Explore quilting and re-create a timeless "log cabin" design, assemble a vintage trolley diorama, and try your hand at soft pastels. Best of all, put your projects on view at the Museum before taking them home as keepsakes! Pre-registration is required. Cost is $25/child ($20 for Museum members); family discounts available. To register, call the Museum at 985-4802 or click here to download and print the registration form (PDF format, 260k) > Made possible by the Museum's Education Committee and the Dorothy Fish Fund for Furthering Edith Barry's Legacy.
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February 27, 2010 Made possible by the Kennebunk Merchants Association and the Kennebunk Recreation Department, Kennebunk's 1st Annual Winterfest includes a variety of activities throughout the downtown area, with snowshoe races, carriage rides, a craft fair, farmers' market, winter sports gear swap, bake sale, soup-tasting contest, and more! The Brick Store Museum is pleased to take part by being the meeting point for the Children's Scavenger Hunt (10AM-1PM). And of course, the Museum's exhibits are all open to the public that day as well! |
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March 4, 2010 at the Reading Room of the Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main Street The Kennebunk Free Library in conjunction with the Brick Store Museum are proud to host a free screening of an important documentary from the Smithsonian Channel exploring the legacy of the Federal Writers' Project: Soul of a People: Writing America's Story. The Great Depression in the 1930s was a time when millions of Americans faced unemployment, vanishing life savings, banks foreclosing on homes and a general loss of hope. The Federal Writers' Project (FWP), however, became one of several government programs that created job opportunities. At its peak, the FWP employed more than 6,600 people--including thousands of unemployed writers like Richard Wright, Saul Bellow and John Cheever. These writers fanned out across America, interviewing its citizens and producing a portrait of the country from the ground up in a series of state travel guides. The Project also ignited a storm of controversy, when writers portrayed not only the triumphs of America, but also its tragedies. Filmed entirely in high definition, Soul of a People features interviews with a diverse group of leading authors, poets, and historians who provide witty and heartbreaking insights into the Project.
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March 17, 2010 at The Kennebunkport Inn's One Dock Restaurant Celebrate your St. Patrick's Day with a dinner of "native Maine cuisine with a bold fusion flair" at One Dock. Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has hailed it as among his favorite restaurants in Maine, and it's sure to become one of yours, too. Enjoy signature cocktails, innovative flavors, fresh local seafood and produce, $5 selected small plates, and sublime desserts off the main menu. And the real piece de resistance is that One Dock will donate 15% of the evening's proceeds to the Brick Store Museum! So shake that cabin fever, and we'll see you at One Dock. (Reservations are strongly recommended by calling One Dock at 207-967-2621) |
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April 24, 2010 A signature wine-tasting event like no other! With Nat Saywell of Portland's R. P. Imports as your knowledgeable guide, sample wines from around the world in the truly unique, behind-the-scenes setting of the Museum's collections vaults! A treasured experience among treasures, your ticket to the event includes a limited edition, custom wine glass as a keepsake. Tickets are $30/person ($25/person for Museum members) and must be purchased in advance in person or via telephone (985-4802); no tickets sold at the door. Sponsored by DeStefano & Associates, Inc. - Planning, Design, Construction; Dan Limmer Photography; Montembeau & Associates, LLC.;
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Through April 30, 2010 If you’re a Kennebunk Savings customer, look for your opportunity to vote for the Brick Store Museum on the 2010 Customer Ballot you'll receive from Kennebunk Savings in the mail. As always, you can mail in your completed ballot or drop it off at a branch office. This year, using the printed code on your paper ballot, you can alternatively cast your vote online. Each vote for the Museum translates to valuable grant money which allows us to continue delivering the quality programs and exhibitions you've come to know and love! Last year, the Museum was awarded a grant of more than $950 through this amazing program. Thanks to everyone who cast a vote for the Museum in 2009...we hope we can count on you again in 2010. |
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May 1, 2010 In conjunction with downtown Kennebunk's 12th Annual May Day Festival (complete with a 1:30PM parade down Main Street!), the Museum is pleased to offer a make-your-own May basket activity station especially for kids, from 10AM to 1PM. It's also the last day to catch our Pennies to Ride trolley exhibition. Click here for the day's full schedule of downtown activities (PDF format) >
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May 1, 2010 - ongoing The closing of Kennebunk’s Garden Street Market on May 7, 2010, offered the opportunity for the Museum to collect memorabilia related to the market’s 14-year history, not only as a locally-owned grocery store but also as a community–minded neighbor and anchor to the Main Street business corridor. The disappearance of Garden Street Market concludes a 50-year era of the property’s continuous use as the town’s “bread basket.” This display case features the newest additions to the Museum’s permanent collections, demonstrating that history is indeed being made each and every day.
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May 12, 2010 in the Museum's Program Center Paintings conservator Neil H. Crandall, a restorer of fine art since 1976, presents a fascinating, practical lecture and Q&A session. He'll answer all those questions you always wanted to know--but were scared to ask--about caring for your works of art: Where is the best place to hang a painting? Should I clean it? How do I know when to consult a conservator? Admission is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring along an older artwork of concern (only pieces that can be safely transported, please!) to share as part of the evening's discussion. Made possible by a grant from the Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation.
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May 22 - June 12, 2010 Organized by The Pastel Painters of Maine (PPOM), this show features a juried selection of 59 stunning works submitted by 52 artists representing 13 states and Canada. Bill Creevy, PSA Master Pastelist and author of The Pastel Book, judged the exhibition and awarded the prizes.
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May 22, 2010 in the Museum's Program Center at 4 Dane Street In conjunction with the opening of the For Pastels Only exhibition, there will be a Master Class in which artist and author Bill Creevy, PSA, will give a painting demonstration and talk on developing an original pastel painting, employing on-the-spot plein air sketches with a Maine focus. Creevy's articles and reviews appear in American Artist, Pastel Journal, Art in America and Artist’s magazine. Among his many awards and honors are the National Art Master’s Award for Pastel Teaching sponsored by American Artist magazine; and the Max Beckman Teaching Fellowship from the Brooklyn Museum. This master class is open to the public, but pre-registration and pre-payment of $50/person (payable to Pastel Painters of Maine) is required. Click here for the registration/information form (PDF format, 392k) > |
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May 31 - September 6, 2010 This summer, we're among more than 600 museums in the country (and just two in Maine!) offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2010 to show our appreciation for those serving this nation. We salute you! |
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June 9, 2010 Open to all current Museum members, the Annual Meeting will include an official report to the membership, and the election of trustees and officers for 2010-2011. Current members should expect their invitations in the mail by mid-May. Click here to review in advance the motions up for vote by the Membership at the meeting. Special to the evening is a keynote address by award-winning journalist and author Colin Woodard.
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June 14, 2010 at Webhannet Golf Club, Kennebunk Beach Enjoy an afternoon of golf and camaraderie at Webhannet Golf Club for the Museum’s annual fundraiser. There'll be great prizes for the golfers, and a raffle, silent auction and fabled post-tournament social hour and catered dinner for golfers and non-golfers alike! Registrations due by June 2. |
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July 13 - September 14, 2010 2010 marks the 100th anniversary of the Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association (KBIA). This newest History Showcase traces the organization from its roots as the environmental steward of Mother's Beach and The Cove to its role in providing educational enrichment opportunities to children and their families. Take yourself back to the early 1900s, when "beach improvements" meant oiling the dirt road to keep the dust down, adding streetlights, and acquiring a life boat to ensure safety at the bathing beach. Through a series of photographs, archival materials and artifacts both from the Museum's collections and on loan from KBIA, see what attracted the earliest summer residents and what traditions and allure remain to this day.
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July 17, 2010 Calling all kids entering 3rd through 6th grades, our 7th annual History Camp is like no other! One-of-a-kind camp activities are developed especially for this day and are based upon the Museum's exhibitions and collections. Best of all, kids get to take home their projects as mementos of the day. Space is limited. Pre-registration and payment required by July 10. Cost of $30/child ($25 for Museum members) includes a snack and all program supplies. Click here for all the details and the registration form (PDF 342k)> Made possible by the Museum's Education Committee and the Dorothy Fish Fund for Furthering Edith Barry's Legacy.
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July 25, 2010 Back by popular demand... Made possible in part by a grant from the Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation. |
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August 7, 2010 - April 2, 2011 Featuring the Museum's own circa 1899 Wabanaki birch bark canoe and an array of vintage paddles and oars on loan from the private collection of Kate Manko, In the Maine Stream is equal parts history, art, and nostalgia. Reflect upon Kennebunkport's "Indian Village" at the turn of the 20th century, the makings of a birchbark canoe, and the canoeing traditions on the Kennebunk River. Appreciate the utilitarian simplicity of the hand-crafted wooden paddles, many of which are painted in a folk art tradition with scenes, monograms and names conjuring up images of Maine's natural beauty.
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August 14, 2010 Are you the family genealogist? Need help reading and analyzing an old document? Want to write up your family history but don’t know how? Stuck in trying to find immigration or naturalization records? Hit a snag with a lineage society application? If so, then our Ancestors Road Show is for you! Book a 25-minute session with one of our visiting, skilled genealogists--all members of the New England Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists--to personally help you with your genealogy roadblock. Margaret Dube, Pam Eagleson, and Carol McCoy have years of experience and expertise that can assist in answering your questions and advancing your research. Consultations are $25 for a 25-minute session ($20 for museum members). Drop-ins are welcome, but pre-scheduling is highly encouraged. To get the most out of your consultation, email us in advance or come prepared with the following information:
Made possible in part by a grant from the Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation.
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August 15, 2010 Take in a Celtic summer concert while enjoying the beautiful facilities and coastline views at Kennebunkport's Colony Hotel. This particular concert will be held in the hotel's Grand Dining Room and is part of the resort's summer series benefiting various area non-profit organizations. The requested $5/person admission will be donated to support the Brick Store Museum's programs. Performing are flutists Nancy Gerber, Denise Butler and Chris Elbrader, violinist Sarah Lent, and vocalist Danielle Mills, accompanied by Warren King on piano.
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August 17, 2010 Museum director Tracy Baetz and Schooner Eleanor captain Rich Woodman are teaming up once again to talk about 19th-century shipbuilding along the Kennebunk River. The presentation is part of the Nonantum Resort's summer "Snapshot in Time" series There'll be light refreshments, coffee and juice on the patio. This event is open to the general public with no reservations required. Donations at the door are to benefit the Brick Store Museum.
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September 3, 2010, 4-7PM: "First Dibs" opening night reception September 4, 2010, 10AM-7PM: Exhibit & Sales Heartwood College of Art celebrates the uniqueness and beauty of Kennebunk with a new, temporary exhibition in the Museum's Program Center, featuring 200 original unframed works for sale at $200 apiece, on a first-come, first-purchase basis. Various well-known area artists have painted scenes reflecting local buildings, landscapes and seascapes; all proceeds benefit Heartwood College of Art. Artists include Anne Gable Allaire, Claudette Gamache, Dewitt Hardy, Suzanne Payne, Ellen Pelletier, Carol Santora, Wade Zahares, and many more! Come support the arts and browse through the Museum's galleries, too!
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September 4, 2010 The Museum's highly-anticipated release of its updated guidebook to the historic properties of Kennebunk is here! Highlighting 42 properties, this book is the ultimate guide to Kennebunk's history through architecture. Rich in detail and with full-color photographs by Kevin Byron, it's one publication that should be on everyone's bookshelf! Copies are $15.95 apiece + tax and include a pull-out locator map. Call the Museum at 207.985.4802 to reserve your copy today!
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September 12, 2010 Coastal Maine Kayak and the Museum are teaming up to offer this guided kayak excursion as a special tie-in with the Museum’s newest exhibition, In the Maine Stream. Coastal Maine Kayak is serving as the official outfitter for the afternoon’s tour, and museum staff will provide additional interpretive commentary encompassing topics ranging from 19th-century ship building in the Kennebunks to the canoe races of the early 1900s. Participants will experience the Kennebunk River from the unique perspective of paddling kayaks past such historical points of interest as the former Clark Shipyard, the old locks, Cape Arundel Golf Club, Picnic Rocks, Durrell’s Bridge and the Landing. Advance reservations are required by contacting the Museum directly at 207.985.4802. The cost of $80 per person is inclusive of all gear; due to liability policies, no personal equipment may be used.
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September 25, 2010 Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day is a nationwide event where The Brick Store Museum—among hundreds of participating museums and cultural institutions nationwide —is pleased to offer free admission to visitors, allowing for one day only, the free-admission policy of the Smithsonian's Washington, D.C.-based facilities to be emulated across the country. Museum Day is open to all Smithsonian readers and friends. Participants must present the Museum Day Admission Card available from the Museum Day website. Each Museum Day Admission Card is valid for one person plus one guest and is limited to one per household. The Brick Store Museum will be open as always to the general public on this day as well. We'll be featuring our In the Maine Stream exhibition (kids can even construct a paper canoe!) and holding a book signing for our new publication, Windows on the Past. Click here to receive your free Museum Day ticket (good for 2 people) > |
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October 30, 2010 Begin at the Museum for a narrated walk with costumed interpreters through Hope Cemetery to visit the graves and hear the fascinating and sometimes tragic tales of Kennebunk residents from the past three centuries. Featured stories include ones about ill-fated sea captains, a Kennebunk Civil War soldier, a spinster and her namesake ship, and a tragedy in the White Mountains. The tours conclude back at the Museum for light refreshments and for viewing the portraits in the galleries of many featured on the walk. Not too spooky, it's perfect for the whole family! Cost is $5/person (cash/check/Visa, MC, Discover); no advance reservations are required unless for large groups. This event occurs rain or shine, as we do have the capability to run an "indoor version" as an illustrated talk. Made possible in part by a grant from the Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation. |
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November 20, 2010 For one day only: all your favorite museum shops in one convenient location at the Events on Broadway facility in South Portland! The Brick Store Museum teams up with Maine Audubon Society, Maine Historical Society, Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, Portland Head Light, South Portland Historical Society, and the Tate House for a shopping experience with a cultural flair. Find the perfect gift--from books and music to gift memberships, and more!--while supporting your local heritage institutions. Free parking, free entry, free gift wrapping!
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November 20, 2010 This workshop is geared toward budding genealogists ages teen and up who have gotten past the basics and need help with such "next steps" as analyzing probate; understanding land records; and breaking through the brick wall with timelines, city directories, and manuscript collections. The instructor is Pam Stone Eagleson, an award-winning, certified genealogical researcher, writer and teacher with clients nationwide.
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December 12, 2010 Continue a holiday tradition with the Museum's 7th annual Holiday Tea! The Museum invites families for a rare look inside an exquisite historical home. Learn a bit about tea, etiquette customs, and the history of the residence...all while enjoying hot tea and delectable treats. Advance reservations are required by December 4th. Cost is $20 for adults ($15 for museum members) and $7.50 for children 14 and under; kids under age 4 are free. All proceeds directly benefit the Museum’s programs and exhibitions. For tickets, call the Museum at 207.985.4802 or check back to download/print a registration form. Sponsored by H. M. Payson & Co. and the Virginia Hodgkins Somers Foundation. |
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