Blues Fest; Three Tides dance party; Peyton Place on big screen; Rails, Tails and Ales; free winery concert

Five things not to miss this weekend

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 12:00pm

    If you don’t know or care what Pokemon Go is, this weekend is for you. The following events already require you to look up from your phone and find....the kind of fun you can’t get from a virtual world. Enjoy the festivities.

    North Atlantic Blues Festival

    Saturday July 16 and Sunday, July 17—Rockland

    Now into its third decade, the North Atlantic Blues Festival just made USA Today for ‘a must-see festival in Maine.’ This is an all-ages show that is great for couples, families and anyone interested in having a good time, while enjoying the best blues music with Blues Hall of Fame Artist John Hammond (with Bruce Katz) and teen blues sensation Quinn Sullivan (who started his career at age 7! See accompanying video.) Food and drinks will be available. In addition to the festival there will be a free club crawl. Tickets: At the gate $40.00/day or $75.00/weekend pass. FMI: North Atlantic Blues Festival

    Heat Wave! Three Tides Dance Party

    Saturday, July 16—Belfast

    I don’t know exactly what a “dance curator is” (and can only hope it’s this) but Three Tides is throwing their annual dance party bash to coincide with the Celtic Celebration’s fireworks. Watch the fireworks from the deck or Beer Garden, wish the owner, David a Happy Birthday, then jump into a dance off with 3 DJs— Ian Hammond & Matty T from Portland, and Captain Mo, from NYC. Starts at 9 p.m. until close. 21 and over. FMI: Heat Wave

    Third Annual Rails, Tails & Ales

    Saturday, July 16—Boothbay

    Imagine Sturbridge Village with beer! Visitors will enjoy great craft beer from 10 Maine breweries serving more than 25 types of beer from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets: $35 for 10 four-ounce tastings (with driver’s license or passport). Admission $12 adults/$10 seniors/$5 kids. FMI: Railway Village

    60th Anniversary Showing of Peyton Place

    Saturday, July 16—Rockland

    Shot on location in Midcoast Maine in 1957 and now brought back to vibrant life in 35mm restoration on the eve of its 60th anniversary, Peyton Place is gong to be showing at the Strand Theatre at 1:30 p.m. followed by a special film by local Willard Carroll called On Location in Peyton Place: a new short revisiting the film’s locations today. Check out the story behind that short film here. Tickets are $10 and the doors open at 12:45 p.m.

    David Mallet at Savage Oakes Winery

    Sunday, July 17—Union

    Maine musician David Mallet will be doing a special free performance at the winery. His songs have been recorded by more than 150 artists, including Pete Seeger, Alison Krauss, John Denver, Emmylou Harris, and even the Muppets, and his "Garden Song" has become an American folk classic. (Personally I think performing with the Muppets should be the pinnacle of anyone’s career.) Bring your lawn chairs and sunscreen, but don’t bring your own wine or food. Strict licensing agreements prohibit that. The event starts at 2 p.m. Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery is located at 175 Barrett Hill Road in Union, one third mile off Route 17. FMI: call 785-2828.


    Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com