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 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 …

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Please join us on the evening of Thursday, September 7th at 6:30pm for a talk by Dr. Richard Milstead and Carolyn Lawson, entitled “What They Wore.” Dr. Milstead was the guest curator for the Fifth Maine Museum’s new exhibit in 2023 by the same name. The exhibit includes reproduction Civil War jackets and a …

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Join us for a free concert to benefit the Fifth Maine Museum by Süpernørmål — a psychedelic band who will be conjuring ghosts! And goodness knows, we have ghosts at the Fifth Maine! An evening of fun, friends, and bevvies as we head into autumn!

Brenda Buchanan, author of crime novels and short stories set in and around Portland, Maine, will be reading from her most recent book.

Join us the night of the full Harvest Moon, as The Hedgehogs celebrate with music, dancing, and festive refreshment! The Hedgehogs play British Invasion tunes and showcase dances of the 1960s, accompanied by “The Hedgehoppers” dancers! All are welcome to sing and dance along. Music in the Hall. Drinks and spectacular views on the porch. Tickets sold in …

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