May 2014 Newsletter

Bangor Symphony Orchestra Announces New Season

Member News May 2014 Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau

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In This Issue:

Bangor Wine & Cheese Central Maine’s finest beverage

destination. BangorWine.com 207-942-3338

Bangor YMCA

Offers more than 140 exciting programs BangorY.com 207-941-2808

Chef on Demand

Offering custom culinary services of all types. 207-602-0127

ChefOnDemandStudio.com

Colby College A small liberal arts college in Waterville

Colby.edu 207-859-4000

North Country Rivers Rafting, ATV trips, snowmobiling &

more. NorthCountryRivers.com 800-348-8871

Welcome New Members

The GBCVB celebrated its 19th Annual Tourism Awards and Silent Auction on Tuesday, May 6th at Spectacular Event Center. The night was a big success, and we couldn't be happier with the response from all of those who attended.

This year's award recipients all shared characteristics, which we felt only, added to their deserving of recognition. They all exhibit a humble attitude, incredible work ethic and sincere generosity among other things. Additionally, they all would rather stay "behind the scenes" than to be put on stage in front of the spotlight (and over 200 people).

Organizational Achievement Award

Dennis Food & Paper Service

Lifetime Achievement Award

George Brountas

Individual Achievement Award

Larry Killam

GBCVB Impact Award

Bangor Police Department

In addition to the Eagle Awards, the GBCVB also be awarded the two surprise Eaglet Awards; the Maureen Waltz Spirit of Hospitality award and Tourism Employee of the Year, (continued on page 7)

Bangor Public Library Roof Nears Completion

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Penobscot Theatre Company Announces New Season

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Summer Vacation Camp at Maine Discovery Museum 5

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Deals & Promotions

Thank You!

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May 2014 Greater Bangor Convention & Visitors Bureau

VisitBangorMaine.com 800-916-6673

Bangor Symphony Orchestra Announces its 119th Season

The Bangor Symphony Orchestra announced its 119th season at the group's sold-out season finale on April 13th. Highlights include a Spanish-themed opening concert featuring classical guitarist Ana Vidovic and a weeklong residency and concert with internationally acclaimed violinist Midori.

Music director and conductor Lucas Richman says, "Each concert next season has really been planned as an event unto itself. We're exploring all corners of the repertoire and once again collaborating with incredible guest artists, including Midori, who joins us as part of the Orchestra Residencies Program for a series of educational events in the community before taking the stage with the BSO."

The 5 concert Masterworks season will showcase the Bangor Symphony Orchestra in diverse works by Manuel de Falla, Jean Sibelius, Ralph Vaughan-Williams, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Jennifer Higdon alongside favorites by Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms, and Rachmaninoff. In addition, the BSO continues its annual collaboration with the Robinson Ballet to present The Nutcracker in December.

The BSO's 2015 Pops presentation is all about the magic of the movies with Disney in Concert: Tale as Old as Time, featuring four singers and high resolution animated feature film sequences in a program that explores iconic moments, plot twists, and feats of daring heroics from Disney favorites such as Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, The Lion King and many more.

Season subscriptions are now on sale, with The Nutcracker and Disney in Concert available as add-ons to a subscription. All subscribers save off the price of single tickets for Masterworks concerts, and new subscribers save 50%. Visit bangorsymphony.org or call the Collins Center for the Arts Box Office at (207) 581-1755 to order now.

Friday May 30th, join us for a night of laughs as Penobscot Valley Country Club presents renowned comedian

George Hamm... along with special guests Kevin Neals and Johnny Cail! Doors open for dinner at 6:00pm... the show starts at 8:00pm!

George is well known to Maine audiences as a frequent visitor to Portland's Comedy Connection. Tickets are $45 and include a 3-

course dinner before the show. Dinner begins at 6pm, the show starts at 8pm! Cash bar will be available. SEATING IS LIMITED! To

purchase tickets in advance, call 866-2060, click here to e-mail Charles Melino or see Dave Walsh in the bar at the Club! Members

are encouraged to bring guests for a fun-filled spring night of comedy!

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Bangor Public Library Roof Project Nears Completion

FMI: BangorPublicLibrary.org

As the Bangor Public Library’s copper dome and roof near completion, the Friends of the Library invites the public to an appreciation event on Saturday, May 17th at 10 a.m. at the Library. The replacement and repair of the historic roof was possible by a bond that was passed in June 2013. Members of City Council, the Library Board, the Friends of the Library and appreciative staff will be on hand to celebrate the sparkling dome and an interior without leaks.

“We are all overwhelmed by the craftsmanship of Roof Systems of Maine,” says Barbara McDade, Library Director. “We couldn’t be happier with the project and are appreciative to Bangor, both our Councilors and our neighbors, for helping us get a roof we hope will last for another 100 years.”

The community is invited to join the Friends and the Library in this roof celebration. Remarks will be made by Council Chair Ben Sprague, Bangor Mechanic Association President, Franklin Bragg, II, Library Director Barbara McDade and Friends President Kurt Keef.

Library lovers of all ages are invited to celebrate the new “hat” on the Library with a contest! The most creative hat worn to the appreciation event will win a $10 gift certificate to Gifford’s Ice Cream. There are three divisions – youngster (infant to 12), teen (13 – 19), and adult (20+).

Thank you Bangor for making this project possible! The next phase of the renovation is earmarked to begin this summer. The $9,000,000 “Yes for the Library” campaign included the historic copper dome and roof, and an upgrade to the interior and a new front porch.

For more information, please contact the Library at (207) 947-8336.

Upcoming Eastern Maine Development Corporation

Workshops

Navigating the Unemployment System New and existing employers can find the

unemployment system daunting. This workshop helps them learn how to navigate it and protect their experience rate. You'll hear

about how to protect your rate and how to participate in the benefit’s side of unemployment with claimants.

Presenter: Hillary Johnston, Maine Department of Labor, Employer Services

May 20 - 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. EMDC, 40 Harlow Street

Show Me the Money

Finding sources of capital for your business start-up, expansion or refinance can be

confusing and difficult. We’ve gathered three local lending resources to answer your

questions as you navigate your company’s changing financial needs.

Presenters: EMDC, SBA, MaineStream

Finance

June 3 - 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. EMDC, 40 Harlow Street

SBA Open Forum

Join representatives from the U.S. SBA for an opportunity to meet one on one and learn more

about how programs and services from the SBA can help your business.

June 10 - 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. EMDC, 40 Harlow Street

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Penobscot Theatre Company Announces 2014-2015 Season Penobscot Theatre Company, the nation's most Northeastern year-round, professional theatre, proudly announces its 41st Season. The company, which owns and operates the historic Bangor Opera House, will release subscriptions to the general public on May 2.

"We're throwing open the doors for our most dynamic and inspiring lineup yet!" said Artistic Director Bari Newport, who conceived of the season as an adventurous journey. "From Music City to Mandacrest, from the plains of Kansas to the yellow brick roads of Oz, from Sturgeon Bay to suburbia, and finally to Osage County, Oklahoma, we'll be exploring a rich world of laughter, drama, music and dance."

Penobscot Theatre Company's legion of subscribers has expanded dramatically in recent years, largely driven by the attractive benefits of subscription and the various options now offered, said Newport. "Season subscribers receive discounted tickets, their favorite seats on their favorite nights, flexibility, opportunities to see shows again for free and to bring friends who are new to PTC for free, and advance access to special events and programs. Our new three-show snowbird packages have proven very popular for folks who want to escape the cold winter without missing any great theatre while they're home. By investing in the future of our company, our subscribers essentially serve as producers for the next season, supporting the vision and mission of Penobscot Theatre Company."

Current subscribers have until May 1 to guarantee the same great seats enjoyed this season. New subscriptions go on sale May 2. For more information, please call the Box Office at 207-942-3333 or visit PTC online at www.penobscottheatre.org

September 4 - 21

The Honky Tonk Angelsby Ted Swindley

a rollicking ride featuring country hits

October 16 - November 2

The Mystery of Irma VepA Penny Dreadful

by Charles Ludlam

a true vaudeville tour de farce

December 4 - 28

The Wizard of Ozby L. Frank Baum

Music & Lyrics by Harold Arlen & E. Y. HarburgAdapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company

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Guys on IceBook & Lyrics by Fred Alley

Music by James Kaplan

maine premiere

a manly musical sure to charm your wool socks off

March 12 - 29

End Daysby Deborah Zoe Laufer

maine premiere

a fresh work both poignantly redemptive and hilarious

April 30 - May 17

August: Osage Countyby Tracy Letts

pulitzer prize winner

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Cover photo: Magnus Stark

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Quick Snippets…

UMaine Baseball Closes Regular Season

Maine will close its regular season May 16-17, with a Friday 4PM

doubleheader and a Saturday, 1PM single game. Friday night features a

post-game fireworks show and Military Appreciation Day. Military

families are invited to contact the Military Family Assistance program for access to free tickets to the game. Adult tickets are just $6 and youth

and senior tickets are $4. Check out GoBlackBears.com for the latest

schedule and promotions.

Get Golf Ready Group Lessons

Lessons are designed to get beginner or intermediate level players on the course after the program ends. We meet every Tuesday and Thursday

from 6-7 and the session lasts 3 weeks. The cost is $85.00 for the

whole program and it begins on June 3rd. They should call the pro shop

at 941-0232 or email [email protected].

Audubon Advisory Board Looking for Members

If you are interested in the environment, and want to help

Bangor Municipal Golf Course with its ongoing conservation efforts, please email [email protected].

ART@NOON – May 21

Education Coordinator Eva Wagner will lead a noon-time gallery tour

and talk on the current exhibitions Amy Beeler: Passion & Adornment, and Jay Kelly: Works

from 2007 - 2014. The ART@NOON talks are free and

open to the public.

Belfast & Moosehead

Lake Railroad Opens for

the Season – Memorial

Day Weekend

Take a journey into the past as you ride through the piney woods and rolling farmlands. Trains depart historic City Point Station, 13 Oak Hill Road at 11am & 2pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Adults $14.00, Seniors $12.00 and Children 3-12 $5.00. Private caboose rentals are available. Call 207-722-3899 for information or visit our website www.belfastandmooseheadlakerail.org.

If the train isn't of interest, maybe our rail bikes are. Join us for a ride through the country on our unique rail bicycles. Our bikes depart Thorndike by reservation. For more information visit our web site, www.belfastandmooseheadlakerail.org.

Summer Vacation Camps are on the way!

As much as Mother Nature is taking her time, summer is on the way and that brings MDM’s amazing Summer Camps! Sign-up quickly – Summer Camps sell out and you don’t want to miss the fun!

What’s in Store? Supervised play and discovery, special activities and care from our expert staff all day!

Dates: Each week of summer 2014 starting on June 23rd

Ages: Pre-Kindergarten through 6th Grade

Sign up for one week or every week – there are new themes and activities each week. From Mad Machine Shop to Secret Agent School, to Lessons from Leonardo, to Wizard Academy, there are exciting camps for your kiddos and great opportunities to share the fun at MDM this summer! FMI: 207-262-7200 or www.MaineDiscoveryMuseum.org

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Penobscot Marine Museum This Summer: Sailing Tours, Daily Events and Seven Exhibitions

Using interactive displays and historic photographs, Fish, Wind and Tide: Art and Technology of Maine’s Resources explores the past and the future of these resources in Maine. The exhibit examines the modern technology of fishing and of wind and tidal power, and looks at how this impacts Maine’s working waterfront, culture, environment and tourism. The opening reception for Fish, Wind and Tide: Art and Technology of Maine’s Resource is Friday, May 23, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Penobscot Marine Museum’s Main Street Gallery, 40 East Main Street, Searsport.

History Chests: Exhibit Designed by the Sophmore Class of Searsport District High School has a special Opening Reception and tour on Thursday, May 22, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The students will take visitors to see the sea chests they placed in PMM’s Merithew and Fowler True Ross Houses. Nine sea captain chests, which contain specific artifacts showing the different aspects of the impact the Penobscot Bay has on the Midcoast region, were assembled and documented by students from the sophomore class of SDHS.

A major retrospective of a beloved Maine artist, Eric Hopkins: Shells – Fish – Shellfish, opens Monday, June 16. Eric Hopkins will be on hand for the Artist’s Reception on Friday, July 25, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. One of a handful of artists born in Maine to receive national recognition, Hopkins has exhibited in galleries and museums across the country This exhibit is in Penobscot Marine Museum’s Douglas and Margaret Carver Memorial Art Gallery, 11 Church Street, Searsport through Sunday, October 19.

Three photography shows in the Main Street Gallery will explore the art of fish, wind and tide throughout Penobscot Marine Museum’s season. The first exhibit is Maritime Muse – Inspired By the Sea, Saturday, May 24, through Thursday, June 26. These exciting photographs by Dean Kotula are from his years of working on foreign factory ships. Photographs by Lisa Tyson Ennis, What Once Was - Our Changing Fisheries, document a traditional way of life which is fast disappearing, and include photographs of remote fishing villages in Newfoundland accessible only by boat. Tuesday, September 9 through Sunday, October 19, The Photography of Antonia Small bears witness to some remarkable souls living along the coast and doing whatever they can to keep the ancient link to fishing and to the sea alive in coastal villages.

“Do It Your Way”: Gee’s Bend Quilts & Quilters in Maine brings quilts hailed by the New York Times as “some of the most miraculous works of modern art America has produced” to Penobscot Marine Museum’s Main Street Gallery, Saturday, August 2 through Sunday, September 7. September 3rd through September 8th four of the Gee’s Bend quilters will be teaching courses at Fiber College of Maine in Searsport. Maine Fiberarts in Topsham, Maine will also have quilts from Gee’s Bend from Friday, July 4 through Saturday, August 30. This will be the first time the quilts and the quilters have been north of Boston.

In addition to the five exhibits, the Schooner GUILDIVE will be offering sailing tours of Searsport Harbor on Mondays and Saturdays, every Tuesday the Searsport Farmers’ Market will be on the crescent 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, children’s activities are scheduled for every Wednesday and Friday, crafters will demonstrations on Thursdays for Artisan Days, and lectures and book signings are scheduled nearly every week. Please call 207-548-2529 or go towww.penobscotmarinemuseum.org for more information.

Penobscot Marine Museum, 40 East Main Street, Searsport, is open for the 2014 season from Saturday, May 24 through Sunday, October 19. The Museum is open Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm, and Sunday noon to 5:00 pm.

PHOTO CAPTION: Photograph courtesy Dean Kotula

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as well as the Thomas H. Palmer III Volunteer of the Year award. These focus on the frontline workers in the tourism industry who offer exceptional customer service and/or community service and involvement. Winners will be surprised with the award on the night of the ceremony.

Thomas H. Palmer III Volunteer of the Year Award

Robert Bangs

Thank you for all of your support and generosity. We sincerely appreciate your auction donations, sponsorship, membership, and investment in us as an organization representing our region. The work that we do could not be made possible without you.

Presenting Sponsor

Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway

Eagle Award Sponsors

Bangor International Airport, Geaghan Bros. Brewing, Sutherland Weston Marketing Communications, Sea Dog Brewing Company of Bangor, Topsham and South Portland

Reception Sponsor

Rudman Winchell Counselors at Law

Marketing Sponsor

Bangor Metro and Real Maine Weddings

Tourism Sponsor

Maine Office of Tourism

Tourism Employees of the Year

Bangor International Airport Parking Enforcement

Maureen Waltz Spirit of Hospitality Service Award

Matthew LeClair

Sweets Sponsor

The First, Simply Sweet Pastry Studio

Entertainment Sponsor

Penobscot Theatre Company

Eaglet Sponsors

Bangor Mall and Husson University—School of Hospitality, Sport & Tourism Management

Friends of the GBCVB

Avalon Village, Bangor Rotary Club, Bangor YMCA, Baressi Benefits Group, The Charles Inn, Days Inn, Deighan Wealth Advisors, Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn, Quality Inn


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www.WaterfrontConcerts.com Office: 207-358-9327 Box Office: 800-745-3000

Member Spotlight: Waterfront Concerts

Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion Don’t miss these upcoming concerts: May 29 - Tim McGraw May 30 - Celtic Woman: The Emerald Tour June 6 - Dave Matthews Band June 15 - Brad Paisley with Randy Houser, Charlie Worsham, & Leah Turner June 19 - Willie Nelson & Friends and Alison Krauss & Union Station July 2 - Boston & Cheap Trick July 5 - Soundtrack of Summer - Styx, Foreigner, & Don Felder July 10 - Bad Co. & Lynyrd Skynyrd July 18 - Sarah McLachlan August 20 - Arcade Fire: Reflektor Tour August 29 - Steely Dan - Jamalot Ever After Tour August 30 - Lady Antebellum with Billy Currington and Joe Nichols August 31 - Jason Aldean with Florida Georgia Line and Tyler Farr

University Inn Sip & Dip

www.universityinnorono.com Opening on Memorial Day

weekend. The cost is $5 per day to enjoy the pool with bar

service. CVB members can receive ½ off during the month

of June.

We Need Your Information!

Summer is almost upon us and we need your brochures, rack cards, and/or general information

that you’d like shared with our visitors.

We will be stocking our 330 Harlow Visitor Center will all members information for free – so be sure to

send in your marketing pieces asap!

There are also available slots for the Bangor International Airport Visitor Kiosk.

Please contact Annie at 207-947-5205 or [email protected] to find out more

about this affordable marketing opportunity! (Only available to

members of the GBCVB.)

Bangor's Beer Festival - Tap Into Summer Saturday, June 21, 2014 on the Bangor Waterfront

VIP Session

Noon to 1:00 p.m. $50 Advance Purchase Only

$20 VIP DD Tickets – Advance Purchase Only General Session

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. $25 – Advance Purchase; $30 – Day of Event

$10 – Designated Driver PURCHASE TICKETS: VisitBangorMaine.com

VIP Ticket includes: advance entry to event, BBQ

lunch, tastings with our signature Paul Bunyan sample glass, admission to general session, and time with the brewers. (VIP DD Ticket includes features

listed below plus lunch).

General Session Ticket includes: admission to the general session with ten 4oz beer tastings with our

signature Paul Bunyan sample glass.

Designated Driver Ticket includes: admission to the tasting session, special deals & discounts package,

and endless gratitude and appreciation!

See additional pages for more member deals!



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Help BGR take a BITE out of

Cancer!

From now until the end of May, BGR’s Marketing Department will be

selling raffle tickets to help benefit the 3rd Annual

American Cancer Society’s Greater Bangor Bark For Life.

Prizes Include: es

2- Tickets to Cirque Du Soleil’s Varekai June 20th 7:30pm Show

(Valued at $200 - courtesy of the Cross Insurance Center)

An Over Night Stay at the Four Points by Sheraton-BGR

Plus, breakfast for two

(Terms & Conditions apply, valued at $200 - courtesy of the Four Points by Sheraton)

2- VIP Tickets to Bangor’s Beer Festival- Tap into Summer

Saturday, June 21st 12pm

(For 21+ only, includes special sampler glass, BBQ lunch, & special VIP brews.

ID Required - Courtesy of GBCVB)

An Overnight Stay at the Westin Portland Harborview Hotel

(Based on availability excludes tax, valued at $300 - courtesy of the Westin Portland)

Tickets are only $10 and only 50 will be sold!

Please email [email protected] to purchase your ticket today!



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Presents

A Farm to Table Dinner

featuring our own Organic Produce

Join us Friday, June 27th @ 6:00 pm

Reservations are required

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