The Pine Tree Flyers will kick off the fourth Summer Series for Peaks House Concerts on Friday, May 10th, at the Fifth Maine Museum starting at 7pm.
Four of the finest voices in New England’s traditional music scene shine a renewed light on the tunes of the Northeast with excitement and respect. From festival stages and concert halls to raucous August nights at fiddle camp, the Flyers are here to make sure New England music has a seat at the table as a distinct and vital American tradition.
All of the members of the Pine Tree Flyers are residents of Portland, Maine, Katie McNally (fiddle), Emily Troll (accordion), Owen Marshall (guitar), and Neil Pearlman (piano). They cut their teeth playing for contra dances and learning from the greats. Individually, they’ve toured the world playing Irish, Scottish, and Quebecois music and they bring this wellspring of knowledge and technical prowess to the American music that was born from these traditions.
Support the Fifth Maine Museum and enjoy world class music performed right here on Peaks Island.
https://youtu.be/cH8A047nleI?si=XbdmTWsttMb7F77k
The link above is a video of their BBC performance at the UK’s premier Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow, Scotland in February 2024. Take a listen, you will be happy you did!
DATE: Friday, May 10th
TIME: 7pm
PLACE: Fifth Maine Museum
COST: Suggested donation is $20. Free for folks under 18 and over 80.
Are you interested in Peaks Island history? Would you like to know more about our beautiful, iconic Fifth Maine Museum? Do you like to meet new people and chat with them?
Being a docent at the Fifth Maine Museum is a unique opportunity for lifelong learners who want to contribute to the Peaks Island community and help our visitors understand the history that make Peaks Island so special. Our museum visitors come from near and far, which makes it so much fun to talk with them!!
Our docents have a variety of interests — but we all have one thing in common. We love the stories that bring history to life! No previous experience is required. You don’t have to be an expert. We’ll provide you with the information you need to know.
New this year — docents will receive free museum membership!! Members enjoy free entry to the museum, a museum shop discount, and free or reduced ticket prices to Fifth Maine Museum events.
Please join us!!
DATE: May 11
TIME: 8:30-10:30am
PLACE: Fifth Maine Museum
The Fifth Maine Museum will be opening for its 2024 season!
Be sure to check out our new exhibit on the second floor of the museum, entitled “Defending the Coast: Warfare in Casco Bay.” It’s a deep dive into the role that the Peaks Island and other Casco Bay islands have played in defending Portland Harbor.
Our second concert in the Peaks Island House Concert Series!
Kick off Peaks Fest with your fellow islanders on the gorgeous porch of the Fifth Maine Museum. Schmooze Fest is a chance to catch up with everyone over drinks and a pot-luck of appetizers.
Then we head down to the dining room for a rousing night of Bingo! with loads of prizes.
It’s a family friendly night of fun to start off the Peaks Fest weekend!
The Fifth Maine Museum is hosting its FIRST pancake breakfast of the season!
Don’t miss your chance for a wonderful oceanside breakfast — the view can’t be beat.
Breakfasts can be enjoyed on the porch, in the dining room, or TO GO.
Pancakes, ham, eggs, coffee, juice & more – including gluten-free pancakes!
DATE: June 23
TIME: 8-11am
PLACE: Fifth Maine Museum, 45 Seashore Avenue, Peaks Island
COST:
Member Prices: $12 adults, $6 kids, kids under 3 eat free
Non-member Prices: $14 adults, $8 kids, kids under 3 eat free
Now is a great time to become a member! Enjoy member benefits all season long!
Thank you for supporting the History, Legacy, and Community of Peaks Island!
Join us for another evening of music brought to you by the Peaks Island House Concert Series!
Don’t miss your chance to see dozens of artists showcasing their work from their home studios right here on Peaks Island.
You’ll find everything from watercolors, to ceramic tiles, to acrylics, to hand-pulled prints, to mittens and hats, to stained glass, to baskets, to fiber arts, to candles, to books, to photography, to art quilts, to homemade masks, to sailcloth bags…..the list is just too long to keep going.
Stop by the Fifth Maine Museum for a printed brochure, available on July 4th and 5th.