Pippi! Enjoy Pippi Longstockings Musical Adventure, an Ogunquit Playhouse childrens production, on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m. and noon and Sunday, Aug. 28, at 10 a.m. at Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St., Ogunquit, Maine, 207-646-2402, www.ogunquitplayhouse. org. Tickets cost $10. 371 Main St., Saco, Maine, 207-283-3861, www.dyerlibrarysacomuse Sayward-Wheeler House 79 Barrell Lane, York, Maine, 603-436-3205 Seacoast African American Cultural Center 135 Daniel St., Portsmouth, N.H., 603-430-6027, saacc-nh.org Seacoast Trolley Museum 195 Log Cabin Road, Kennebunkport, Maine, 207-967- 2800, www.trolleymuseum.org Star Island Corp. 30 Middle St., Portsmouth, N.H., 603-430-6372, www.starisland.org Strawbery Banke Museum 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth, N.H., 603-433-1100, strawberybanke.org USS Albacore 600 Market St. Portsmouth, N.H., 603-436-3680, ussalbacore.org Warner House 43 Middle Road, Portsmouth, N.H., 603-436-5909, warnerhouse.org Wells Auto Museum Route 1, Wells, Maine, 207-646-9064 Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion State Historic Site 375 Little Harbor Rd., Portsmouth, 603-436-6607, nhstateparks.org Wentworth-Gardner/Tobia Lear Houses 50 Mechanic St., Portsmouth, 603-436-4406, www.wentworthgardnerand Woodman Institute Museum 182 Central St., Dover, 603-742-1038, woodmaninstitutemuseum. Events CONSTITUTIONAL CONVER- SATION The American Indepen- dence Museum will be holding a discussion about the United States Constitution with Richard Hesse of Franklin Pierce College Wed., Sept. 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Folsom Tav- ern in Exeter. Admission is free. Call 603-772-2622 or go to www.indepen- dencemuseum.org. PRINCE HALL LECTURE The Seacoast African American Cultural Center will be having a lecture on the abolitionist and most famous black in the Boston area during the American Revolution on Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. Call 603-430-6027 or go to saacc-nh.org. Exhibits CITY OF THE OPEN DOOR: HARRY S. HARLOW The Discov- er Portsmouth Center will be hosting an exhibit of 52 panels featuring the doorways to significant Portsmouth properties. The exhibit is ongoing. Call 603-436-8420. COUNTING HOUSE MUSEUM in South Berwick, Maine, offers a per- spective on life along the seacoast. It is open July through September, Satur- days and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. Admis- sion is free. Call 207-384-0000. FIRE ON THE WATER: Ports- mouths Kearsarge Sinks the Deadly Confederate Raider Alabama, is on display at the Portsmouth Athenaeum in Portsmouth through Sat., Sept. 17. Call 603-431-2538 or go to www. portsmouthathenaeum.org FITZ JOHN PORTER: Civil War Hero or Coward?, an exhibit about the Civil War soldier born in Portsmouth, is on display through Mon., Oct. 31, at the Strawbery Banke Museum in the Rolland Gallery. The exhibit includes a music and lecture series, a daily walk- ing tour and more. GOVERNOR JOHN LANGDON HOUSE in Portsmouth, NH, is a national historic landmark featuring a Georgian mansion where John Lang- don resided. Open Friday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $6. Call 603-436-3205. HAMILTON HOUSE in South Berwick, Maine, is a national historic landmark overlooking the Salmon Falls River. Open Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8. Call 207-384-2454. IMPRESSIONS OF A WORLD TRAVELER The Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk is hosting an exhibit of work by Edith C. Barry. The exhibition will include photo- graphs, souvenirs, costumes, and written word. Call 207-985-4802 or go to www.brickstoremuseum.or JACK LEVINE exhibit at Ogun- quit Museum of American Art through Oct. 31. Call 207-646-4909. JACKSON HOUSE in Ports- mouth, NH, is the oldest surviving wood frame house in NH and Maine. Open June through October on the first Saturday of the month. Tours 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. Admission $5. Call 603-436-3205. JOHN PAUL JONES HOUSE in Portsmouth, NH, features artifacts from the Portsmouth Peace Treaty of 1905 and from John Paul Jones, an American naval hero. Open 7 days a week 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $6. Call 603-436-8420. KENNEBUNKPORT HISTORY CENTER in Kennebunkport, Maine, comprises five buildings featuring artifacts, memorabilia and presenta- tions of the events that shaped the town. Open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 207-967-2751. KITTERY HISTORICAL AND NAVAL MUSEUM in Kittery, Maine, features ship models, guns, shipyard and submarine memorabilia, and light- house artifacts. Open June to October 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 207-439-3080. LEARNING IS AN ORNA- MENT EXHIBIT through Sept. 6 at the Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St. in Kennebunk, explores the devel- opment of Kennebunks schools from the earliest one-room facilities to the robust district they comprise today. THE LINEAGE OF EXPRES- SIONISM The Ogunquit Museum of American Art will be having the Aronson to Aronson: The Lineage of Expressionism exhibit from Aug. 27 to Oct. 31. The exhibit features art from David Aronson and his son. Call 207-646-4909. MARITIME PORTSMOUTH The Discover Portsmouth Center will be hosting an exhibition through Aug. 31. The exhibit will feature a collec- tion of 200 paintings and artifacts. Call 603-436-8420. Diesel Propane Heating Oil Kerosene Full Service Heating Pre-Buys Budget Plans Sales Repairs Heat Conversions Residential & Commercial Installation of AC, Gas & Oil Heat 207-363-4172 070899 www.brickstoremuseum.or Counting House Museum Main and Liberty streets, South Berwick, Maine, 207-384-0000, www.obhs.net Cushing House Museum and Garden 98 High St., Newburyport, Mass., 978-462-2681, newburyhist.com Custom House Maritime Museum 25 Water St., Newburyport, Mass., 978-462-8681, www.thechmm.org Discover Portsmouth Center Corner of Middle & Islington streets, Portsmouth, 603-436-8420, www.portsmouthhistory.o Fuller Gardens 10 Willow Ave., North Hampton, 603-964-5414, fullergardens.org Gundalow Project 60 Marcy St., Portsmouth, N.H., 603-433-9505, gundalow.org Hamilton House 40 Vaughans Lane, South Berwick, Maine, 207-384-2454, www.historicnewengland. Historic New England and Governor John Langdon House 143 Pleasant St., Portsmouth, N.H., 603-436-3205, www.portsmouthhistory.o The History Center of Kennebunkport 125-135 North St., Kennebunkport, Maine, 207-967-2751, www.kporthistory.org Isles of Shoals Steamship Company Cruises 315 Market St., Portsmouth, N.H., 800-441-4620 Jackson House 76 Northwest St., Portsmouth, N.H. 603-436-3205, www.portsmouthhistory.o John Paul Jones House 43 Middle St, Portsmouth, N.H., 603-436-8420, www.portsmouthhistory.o Kittery Historical and Naval Museum 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, Maine, 207-439-3080, www.kitterymuseum.com Moffatt-Ladd House & Gardens 154 Market St., Portsmouth, N.H., 603-436-8821, moffattladd.org Museum of Lighthouse History 2190 Post Road, Wells, Maine, 207-646-0245 Museums of Old York York, Maine, 207-363-4974, www.oldyork.org Nott House 8 Main St., Kennebunkport, Maine. Ogunquit Heritage Museum 86 Obeds Lane, Ogunquit, Maine, 207-646-0296, www.ogunquitheritagemus Ogunquit Museum of Modern Art 183 Shore Road, Ogunquit, Maine, 207-646-4909 Perkins Cove Lobster Tours Bourne Lane, Ogunquit, Maine, 207-646-7413 Prescott Park Marcy St., Porstmouth, N.H., www.prescottpark.org Portsmouth Athenaeum 9 Market St., Portsmouth, N.H., 603-431-2538, www.portsmouthathenaeum Portsmouth Harbour Trail www.pbhtrail.org, 603-431-2768 Portsmouth Historical Society www.portsmouthhistory.o Portsmouth Public Library 175 Parrott Ave., Portsmouth, N.H., 603-427-1540, cityofportsmouth.com/li Rundlet-May House 364 Middle St., Portsmouth, N.H., 603-430-7531 Saco Museum & the Dyer Library G Irwin Co Fine Jewelry Ann Pardoe Owner Tuesday through Saturday 9-4 436 US Route 1, Kittery, Maine 03904 207-439-2299 www.girwincompany.com 070433 Page 9 August 25 - 31, 2011 York Independent
York Independent SPICY HOT: CHILI in WELLS A publication of SEACOAST HIPPO AUGUST 25 - 31, 2011 www.yorkindependent.net FREE Treasure HunT A guide to antiquing inside: FUn at the fair
5 Treasures in those shops Get ready to go antiquing. Karen Plumley looks at some of the hot spots as well as an upcoming antiques celebration in York. Also on the cover: Bring some water and a wet nap Wells is holding a chili fest this week- end. See the story on page 14. Plus: We take a look at t
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THIS WEEK ONGOING York Public Library presents Intention and Accident: Paint- ings and Prints by Kate Doyle from Aug. 24 to Sept. 27. The exhibit includes a series of works titled Body- maps together with recent pieces from Doyles Persephone series. The public is invited to a reception for the artis
Treasure hunt Start in York for a unique antiquing road trip By Karen Plumley seacoasthippopress.com Maine boasts more than 400 unique and enticing antique shops. One of the best and most popular routes for discovering the treasures these stores hold and the largest concentration of antique shops i
Show reflects towns artistic heritage ARTS The 38th Annual Sidewalk Art Show and Sale in Ogunquits downtown By Craig Robert Brown cbrownhippopress.com This week Ogunquit will hold the 38th Annual Sidewalk Art Show and Sale on Thursday, Aug. 25. The sale will set up at 36 Main St. in the cen- ter of
Openings & artists receptions PARFITT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHI- BITION the 32rd annual open juried exhibit on display at the NH Art Associa- tions Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery Wed., Aug. 31, through Fri., Sept. 30, with a reception Fri., Sept. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. JUDITH HELLER CASSELL works on display at N
inside/outside Activities for children and families, workshops, volunteer opportunities, events to keep you healthy and more Come to the Fair Acton County a big draw this weekend By Karen Plumley seacoasthippopress.com For 146 years, the Acton Fair has been delighting visitors and locals in and arou
Pippi! Enjoy Pippi Longstockings Musical Adventure, an Ogunquit Playhouse childrens production, on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m. and noon and Sunday, Aug. 28, at 10 a.m. at Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St., Ogunquit, Maine, 207-646-2402, www.ogunquitplayhouse. org. Tickets cost $10. 371 Main St., Sac
INSIDE/OUTSIDE Let the stars shine bright Hampton Beach Talent Competition is here Residents and visitors to the Seacoast will show off their vocal abilities at the annual Hampton Beach Talent Competi- tion from Friday, Aug. 26, through Sunday, Aug. 28. The event is open to amateurs only and will gi
Family events for this weekend Festivals & Fairs Visit the Craft Fair on the Green (at Ocean Avenue & Green Street in Kennebunkport) on Satur- day, Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date Sunday, Aug. 28), where families will see traditional arts and well-crafted original designs hosted by the S
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A restaurant youll want to tell your friends about. Waterfront deck dining, next to the tugboats. 071632 Old Ferry Landing 10 Ceres Street Portsmouth, NH 431-5510 063700 11 Water St./US Rte 1 Kittery, ME 03904 207.439.1630 THE SEACOASTS FIneSt SALAd BAr ...is always finding new approaches to the t
A hot and spicy part of summer FOOD The 11th Annual Chili Fest in Wells By Craig Robert Brown cbrownhippopress.com Nothing quite beats the summer heat like ... chili? Maybe not, but it is one appetizing way to spend a Saturday summer afternoon. This year will mark the 11th annual Wells Chili Festiva
Owner Allen Robbins, assistant manager Wade Shaw and barista Alissa Brady at Kaleo Coffee in Dover. Angel Roy photo. Breakfast sandwiches and a handful of assort- ed pastries are also available for those looking for a quick snack. The coffeehouse space features a few cush- iony couches and armchairs
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DRINK Red, white and green A lot of wine, a little cash SHIPYARD BREWERY 86 New- bury St., Portland, Maine, 207-761- 0807, www.shipyard.com, offers tours on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (reservations required; go online to sign up) as well as video tours and tastings daily. SMUTTYNOSE BREWING C
NITE Bars, clubs, bands and other after-dark amusements The buzz about Kennebunks The Hive A new music and art venue opens in Maine By Craig Robert Brown cbrownhippopress.com Kevin Wards voice livens up when he talks about The Hive, a new music venue and art gallery, and the potential it has within
Southside Johnny. Courtesy photo. covers anyones done. With so much such great materi- al available, Southside didnt feel the need to write his own songs early on, but that changed with his fourth album, The Jukes. The habit continues through Pills & Ammo, which consists entirely of orig- inals writ
MUSIC THIS WEEK & Restaurant Listings 219 Lafayette Road, 603-964-9774 Beach Shack Ashworth & C streets, 603-926-6497 Boardwalk Inn & Café 286 Dove Point Road, Amesbury, MA East Hampstead, NH 139 Ocean Blvd., 603-929-7400, 603-834-6494 Acapulcoss The Pasta Loft www.boardwalkinns.com Dover Elks Lodge
24-26 Market Square, 978-462-1140 The Upper Crust Pizzeria 44 State St., 978-463-3313, www.theuppercrustpizzer angelinasogunquit.com Arrows Restaurant 41 Berwick Road, 207-361-1100, www.arrowsrestaurant.co Barnacle Billys Perkins Cove, 207-646-5575, New Castle, NH www.barnbilly.com Wentworth by the
FILM REVIEWS BY AMY DI Fright Night Fright Night (R) In post-real-estate-crash Las Vegas, a suburban neighborhood is tormented by a vampire named Jerry in Fright Night, a fun monster movie. Jerry (Colin Farrell) has just moved in next to teenaged Charley (Anton Yelchin) and his real estate agent mot
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