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The Belfast Maskers present "The Secret Garden". A musical based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

The Belfast Maskers present "The Secret Garden". A musical based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

The public is warmly invited to celebrate the publication of Maureen Stanton's memoir, Body Leaping Backward: Memoir of a Delinquent Girlhood, at 7 pm on Tuesday, July 16 the day that Stanton's book goes on sale. A professor of creative writing at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Stanton's nonfiction has been widely published in literary journals and anthologies, and she's received numerous literary prizes and awards, including the Pushcart Prize. In Body Leaping Backward, Stanton recounts her risk-taking girlhood growing up in working-class Walpole, Massachusetts. As the 1970s brought upheaval to America, Stanton's once-solid family lost its way. Her parents separated and her now-single mother descended into shoplifting, then grand larceny anything to keep a toehold in the middle class for her children. Stanton, too, slipped into delinquency (vandalism, breaking and entering), all while nearly erasing herself through addiction to angel dust. Stanton finally pulled herself off this self-destructive path by summoning the courage to ask for help. She spent $20 a week from her new job pumping gas to seek counseling instead of buying drugs. She found a way to tolerate the structure of school her senior year and somehow remembered how to be smart, how to choose friends who don't steal drugs, and how to speak up. When asked why she decided to tell her story now, Stanton says that she's "always wanted to give voice to that troubled teenage girl. . . .My instincts to rebel. . .collided with a loss of self-confidence after my parents split up. I kept returning to this experience because I wanted to figure out why I made so many terrible choices, but I was also ashamed because of the trouble I caused and people I hurt. So for years I'd write parts of the story, then put it aside. Probably not coincidentally, after my father died in 2014, I began in earnest to write the book." Advance praise for Body Leaping Backward has been widespread: ~ "The miracle isn't how Maureen Stanton survived her harrowing adolescence, but how she can write about it with such beauty and clarity. I read this in one heart-in-my-throat sitting." -- Monica Wood, author of When We Were the Kennedys and The One-in-a- Million Boy ~ "Written with sensual, poetic, and evocative prose, this remarkable memoir is an honest exploration of what it means to come of age in the quiet wreckage of a broken home. . . . A deeply moving, timely, and important memoir." --Andre Dubus III, author of Townie and Gone So Long ~ "Powerful and probing, Stanton's book offers a sharp portrait of a wayward girl 'leaping backward' into disaster. Along the way, she reveals the way individuals are as much a product of time and place as they are of the families to which they belong. Kirkus Reviews Seating at the bookshop is limited and reservations for this free event are encouraged. Please call (207-338-9009) or email (leftbank@myfairpoint.net) to reserve seats or to pre-order copies of Body Leaping Backward. Left Bank Books is located at 109 Church Street in downtown Belfast, across the street from the police station. Ample parking is available in front of the shop and in an adjacent public lot.

The Belfast Maskers present "The Secret Garden". A musical based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

The Belfast Maskers present "The Secret Garden". A musical based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

The Maine Celtic Celebration is a family oriented celebration of the rich Celtic heritage, culture, and hospitality found along the coast of Maine. The event runs all weekend July 19 21, 2019 and offers traditional music and dancing on two stages located in Belfast's scenic bayside parks. Performers from near and far include: Genticorum, The John Byrne Band, Daymark, Doolally Dance Group, Gus LaCasse, the Anah Highlanders Pipe and Drum Band, Stillson Sisters Irish Dance, and The Galley Rats. Learn from these musicians and dancers at the Boathouse Workshops. Start Saturday at the Celtic Dog Parade and Show, watch sheepdog herding demonstrations in the afternoon, and end the day with fireworks over Belfast Bay. Visit the Artisan Village to see demonstrations of life in medieval Europe. Sunday afternoon's popular highlight is the New World Cheese Roll Championships, a series of competitive downhill races where participants chase a rolling wheel of cheese. Traditional Highland Heavy Games occupy Steamboat Landing all day Sunday. With food and craft vendors as well, there truly is something for everyone at the Maine Celtic Celebration. For more detailed information or to become a volunteer, go to www.mainecelticcelebration.com.

Food tastes better outdoors!

Join us here at the farm for a casual dinner of our 100% grass fed burgers, fresh picked greens from the garden, and local live music.

Visit the farm and animals, enjoy live music - gather with friends and family.

The Belfast Maskers present "The Secret Garden". A musical based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

The Maine Celtic Celebration is a family oriented celebration of the rich Celtic heritage, culture, and hospitality found along the coast of Maine. The event runs all weekend July 19 21, 2019 and offers traditional music and dancing on two stages located in Belfast's scenic bayside parks. Performers from near and far include: Genticorum, The John Byrne Band, Daymark, Doolally Dance Group, Gus LaCasse, the Anah Highlanders Pipe and Drum Band, Stillson Sisters Irish Dance, and The Galley Rats. Learn from these musicians and dancers at the Boathouse Workshops. Start Saturday at the Celtic Dog Parade and Show, watch sheepdog herding demonstrations in the afternoon, and end the day with fireworks over Belfast Bay. Visit the Artisan Village to see demonstrations of life in medieval Europe. Sunday afternoon's popular highlight is the New World Cheese Roll Championships, a series of competitive downhill races where participants chase a rolling wheel of cheese. Traditional Highland Heavy Games occupy Steamboat Landing all day Sunday. With food and craft vendors as well, there truly is something for everyone at the Maine Celtic Celebration. For more detailed information or to become a volunteer, go to www.mainecelticcelebration.com.

The Belfast Maskers present "The Secret Garden". A musical based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

The First Church in Belfast, UCC is proud to host its 15th annual Kirkin' o' the Tartans service of worship and to be part of the Maine Celtic Celebration here in Belfast. This lively and colorful service pays tribute to those of Scottish and Celtic descent who helped settle the Maine coastal regions years ago. With traditions such as the "Calling of the Clans, the Blessing of the Bairns, and the remembering of those who have passed on, along with bagpipe and harp and hymns of Scottish, Irish and Welsh origin, we seek to recapture a sense of that mystical Celtic Christian faith that has supported and led this people through so much throughout the centuries. All are invited to join us! F ilte!

The Maine Celtic Celebration is a family oriented celebration of the rich Celtic heritage, culture, and hospitality found along the coast of Maine. The event runs all weekend July 19 21, 2019 and offers traditional music and dancing on two stages located in Belfast's scenic bayside parks. Performers from near and far include: Genticorum, The John Byrne Band, Daymark, Doolally Dance Group, Gus LaCasse, the Anah Highlanders Pipe and Drum Band, Stillson Sisters Irish Dance, and The Galley Rats. Learn from these musicians and dancers at the Boathouse Workshops. Start Saturday at the Celtic Dog Parade and Show, watch sheepdog herding demonstrations in the afternoon, and end the day with fireworks over Belfast Bay. Visit the Artisan Village to see demonstrations of life in medieval Europe. Sunday afternoon's popular highlight is the New World Cheese Roll Championships, a series of competitive downhill races where participants chase a rolling wheel of cheese. Traditional Highland Heavy Games occupy Steamboat Landing all day Sunday. With food and craft vendors as well, there truly is something for everyone at the Maine Celtic Celebration. For more detailed information or to become a volunteer, go to www.mainecelticcelebration.com.

Teens ages 12 & up ~ All levels A fun, noncompetitive and friendly atmosphere with instruction from the area's most renowned dance teachers. Learn the discipline of dance while building confidence, self-esteem, positive body awareness and connection with others. The camp is designed for dancers of all levels, and beginners are welcome. Our faculty of highly qualified instructors with professional dance experience will offer daily classes in Ballet (Julia Clapp), Modern (Hanna Dehoff), Acrobatics (Molly Gawler), Hip Hop (Instructor to be announced), and Composition + Choreography (Shana Bloomstein). The week will culminate in a performance on Friday. Classes will be held Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 3:10 p.m., with pick up by 3:30 p.m. Performance on Friday at 3 p.m. Cost: $210 early-bird special if registered before June 15th, $225 after June 15th. Sibling discounts offered. Partial scholarships available; please apply before July 1st.

For ages 5-8, Story Dance is an opportunity for children to explore through different forms of movement. We will bring stories to life through creative movement, work with rhythms, explore traditional dances accompanied by songs, dance together, and play! Guest artists will be invited to come and share a song, dance, or rhythm throughout the week. Class is limited to 10 children. $90. Sibling discount available. FMI and to register: 207-338-5380 or info@belfastdancestudio.com

Teens ages 12 & up ~ All levels A fun, noncompetitive and friendly atmosphere with instruction from the area's most renowned dance teachers. Learn the discipline of dance while building confidence, self-esteem, positive body awareness and connection with others. The camp is designed for dancers of all levels, and beginners are welcome. Our faculty of highly qualified instructors with professional dance experience will offer daily classes in Ballet (Julia Clapp), Modern (Hanna Dehoff), Acrobatics (Molly Gawler), Hip Hop (Instructor to be announced), and Composition + Choreography (Shana Bloomstein). The week will culminate in a performance on Friday. Classes will be held Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 3:10 p.m., with pick up by 3:30 p.m. Performance on Friday at 3 p.m. Cost: $210 early-bird special if registered before June 15th, $225 after June 15th. Sibling discounts offered. Partial scholarships available; please apply before July 1st.

For ages 5-8, Story Dance is an opportunity for children to explore through different forms of movement. We will bring stories to life through creative movement, work with rhythms, explore traditional dances accompanied by songs, dance together, and play! Guest artists will be invited to come and share a song, dance, or rhythm throughout the week. Class is limited to 10 children. $90. Sibling discount available. FMI and to register: 207-338-5380 or info@belfastdancestudio.com

Teens ages 12 & up ~ All levels A fun, noncompetitive and friendly atmosphere with instruction from the area's most renowned dance teachers. Learn the discipline of dance while building confidence, self-esteem, positive body awareness and connection with others. The camp is designed for dancers of all levels, and beginners are welcome. Our faculty of highly qualified instructors with professional dance experience will offer daily classes in Ballet (Julia Clapp), Modern (Hanna Dehoff), Acrobatics (Molly Gawler), Hip Hop (Instructor to be announced), and Composition + Choreography (Shana Bloomstein). The week will culminate in a performance on Friday. Classes will be held Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 3:10 p.m., with pick up by 3:30 p.m. Performance on Friday at 3 p.m. Cost: $210 early-bird special if registered before June 15th, $225 after June 15th. Sibling discounts offered. Partial scholarships available; please apply before July 1st.

For ages 5-8, Story Dance is an opportunity for children to explore through different forms of movement. We will bring stories to life through creative movement, work with rhythms, explore traditional dances accompanied by songs, dance together, and play! Guest artists will be invited to come and share a song, dance, or rhythm throughout the week. Class is limited to 10 children. $90. Sibling discount available. FMI and to register: 207-338-5380 or info@belfastdancestudio.com

Teens ages 12 & up ~ All levels A fun, noncompetitive and friendly atmosphere with instruction from the area's most renowned dance teachers. Learn the discipline of dance while building confidence, self-esteem, positive body awareness and connection with others. The camp is designed for dancers of all levels, and beginners are welcome. Our faculty of highly qualified instructors with professional dance experience will offer daily classes in Ballet (Julia Clapp), Modern (Hanna Dehoff), Acrobatics (Molly Gawler), Hip Hop (Instructor to be announced), and Composition + Choreography (Shana Bloomstein). The week will culminate in a performance on Friday. Classes will be held Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 3:10 p.m., with pick up by 3:30 p.m. Performance on Friday at 3 p.m. Cost: $210 early-bird special if registered before June 15th, $225 after June 15th. Sibling discounts offered. Partial scholarships available; please apply before July 1st.

For ages 5-8, Story Dance is an opportunity for children to explore through different forms of movement. We will bring stories to life through creative movement, work with rhythms, explore traditional dances accompanied by songs, dance together, and play! Guest artists will be invited to come and share a song, dance, or rhythm throughout the week. Class is limited to 10 children. $90. Sibling discount available. FMI and to register: 207-338-5380 or info@belfastdancestudio.com

Left Bank Books in downtown Belfast is thrilled to welcome for the second time Mary Norris, the best-selling New York Times author and renowned New Yorker copyeditor to celebrate the release of her new memoir, Greek to Me: Adventures of the Comma Queen. Norris will give a talk and sign copies of her books on Thursday, July 25 at 7 pm. Norris's wit, knowledge, and exploration of language permeate Greek to Me, in which she relates her life-long love of Greece, her quest to learn the language and master the mythology, and her travels through the Greek Isles in search of herself. Greek to Me is a brilliant, witty, and moving paean to the art of self-expression, filtered through Norris's greatest passion: all things Greek. It is a charming account of her lifelong love affair with words and her solo adventures in the land of olive trees and ouzo. She explains how the alphabet originated in Greece, makes the case for Athena as a feminist icon, goes searching for the fabled Baths of Aphrodite, and reveals the surprising ways Greek helped form English. Norris's legions of fans have this to say about her work: ~ "I fell in love with Mary's first book, and am now even more in love with this charming, ribald, highly informed, and always funny excursion through the language, culture, and oddities of Greece and the Greek language." Steve Martin ~ "Not only is Greek to Me educational, entertaining, and gorgeously written, it shows us how intellectual curiosity coupled with a dash of bravery can pave the way for a more meaningful life." Ann Patchett ~ "Mary's love for all things Greek is palpable and infectious. She is a charming, insightful guide through both ancient and modern glories, and I expect her lush descriptions of the Greek countryside to provoke a tourism stampede." Madeline Miller Norris began working at The New Yorker in 1978 and was a query proofreader at the magazine for 24 years. She has written for "The Talk of the Town" and for newyorker.com, on topics ranging from her cousin Dennis Kucinich to mud wrestling in Rockaway. Her first book, Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen, is a New York Times best-selling book about her years at The New Yorker. Norris last visited Left Bank Books in 2016 and drew a standing-room-only packed house that spilled out onto the street, so early reservations for seats, which are limited, are strongly encouraged -- please email (leftbank@myfairpoint.net) or call (207-338-9009). Copies of both of Norris's books will be available for purchase. Left Bank Books is located at 109 Church St. in downtown Belfast, in the historic Opera House building. Ample parking is available on the street and in an adjacent public parking lot.

Mindful Manipulations is brought to The Crosby Center by 3AM Theatre, a contemporary circus and dance company based out of Philadelphia. This work showcases the beauty and logistics of the use of conventional and unconventional props in theatrical performances. Co-founders Kyle Driggs and Andrea Murillo hail from storied, leading institutions of the genre Kyle, a juggler from Ecole Nationale de Cirque and Cirque du Soleil, and Andrea, a dancer from the expressive, prop- forward Martha Graham Dance Company. Featuring former Circus Maine performer Sierra Rhoades Nicholls.

For ages 5-8, Story Dance is an opportunity for children to explore through different forms of movement. We will bring stories to life through creative movement, work with rhythms, explore traditional dances accompanied by songs, dance together, and play! Guest artists will be invited to come and share a song, dance, or rhythm throughout the week. Class is limited to 10 children. $90. Sibling discount available. FMI and to register: 207-338-5380 or info@belfastdancestudio.com

Food tastes better outdoors!

Join us here at the farm for a casual dinner of our 100% grass fed burgers, fresh picked greens from the garden, and local live music.

Visit the farm and animals, enjoy live music - gather with friends and family.

Free outdoor concert featuring Steelin' Thunder Steel Drum Band. Also lunch of Caribbean foods and beverages available for purchase

Food tastes better outdoors!

Join us here at the farm for a casual dinner of our 100% grass fed burgers, fresh picked greens from the garden, and local live music.

Visit the farm and animals, enjoy live music - gather with friends and family.

The annual August Maine Boat & Home Show features boats in the water, boats on land, marine gear vendors, fine furniture and home wares, arts, architecture, live music, and delicious food. This event is the largest in-the-water boat show north of Newport. Admission: $15 adult ticket (under 12 always get in free). Gates open at 10 a.m. daily, no pets allowed. The Maine Boats & Home Show is produced by the internationally acclaimed Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine. For more information, call 800-565-4951 or visit http://maineboats.com/boatshow.

Food tastes better outdoors!

Join us here at the farm for a casual dinner of our 100% grass fed burgers, fresh picked greens from the garden, and local live music.

Visit the farm and animals, enjoy live music - gather with friends and family.

The annual August Maine Boat & Home Show features boats in the water, boats on land, marine gear vendors, fine furniture and home wares, arts, architecture, live music, and delicious food. This event is the largest in-the-water boat show north of Newport. Admission: $15 adult ticket (under 12 always get in free). Gates open at 10 a.m. daily, no pets allowed. The Maine Boats & Home Show is produced by the internationally acclaimed Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine. For more information, call 800-565-4951 or visit http://maineboats.com/boatshow.

The annual August Maine Boat & Home Show features boats in the water, boats on land, marine gear vendors, fine furniture and home wares, arts, architecture, live music, and delicious food. This event is the largest in-the-water boat show north of Newport. Admission: $15 adult ticket (under 12 always get in free). Gates open at 10 a.m. daily, no pets allowed. The Maine Boats & Home Show is produced by the internationally acclaimed Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine. For more information, call 800-565-4951 or visit http://maineboats.com/boatshow.