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Friday, February 10, 2023
Volume 19 • Issue No. 6
“An Evening of Art & Chocolate” to Benefit Center KITTERY It’s a feast for the senses at “An Evening of Art & Chocolate,” to be held Saturday, February 18, 6-9 p.m. at the Star Theatre / Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Road, Kittery. The event, which benefits Friends of the Earth, Sea & Space Center, will feature a silent auction with a wide range of art up for bid as well as delectable creations from local bakers, chocolatiers and dessert makers, and the upbeat sounds of popular local a capella group “The Stairwells.” More than 50 art items will be
showcased, including paintings, photographs, pottery, jewelry, pen and ink, metalwork and more, with topics ranging from nature to space. Among the artists featured are Denise Brown, Robert Steedman, John Gianforte, J. Benn, Gale Miller, Marcia Peverly, Avery Seuter, Dan Gair, Crystal Ward Kent, Joseph St. George, Designs by Lucinda, Sarah Minor, Caroline Parent, William Fisher, Deneille Spohn Moses, Jane Wooster Scott and new arrivals. Some highlights include astral photography by John Gianforte, hand-crafted metalwork
napkin rings in a marine theme by Gale Miller, water color paintings by artist Robert Steedman, photography by Neil Troost and hand-painted placemats by floor cloth artist Sarah Minor. Caroline Parent, a Dover, NH artist who works in fused glass, has created a spectacular sea-themed work especially for the Earth, Sea & Space Center. Also up for bid are two maritime paintings by landscape painter William Fisher. Fisher opened the William Fisher Art School See BENEFIT on page 8 . . .
Lecture Highlights Slavery in Maine via The Prince Project WELLS In honor of Black History month, the Historical Society of Wells & Ogunquit welcomes guest speaker Vana Carmona, who will discuss “The Prince Project,” and researching enslaved people in Maine before 1800. The presentation will take place on Saturday, February 18 at 10 a.m. at the Historical Society of Wells & Ogunquit, 938 Post Road, Wells. This will be fascinating journey into a difficult part of American history, and the challenges faced when trying to uncover the stories of enslaved persons in Maine and New England.
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Carmona is the founder of The Prince Project, a database of more than 2,000 people of color who lived in Maine prior to 1800. She began this research eight years ago when she discovered that several of her ancestral New England families enslaved people of color, and were also complicit in the slave trade itself. Because of her grandmother’s interest in genealogy and history, she had always known that she
had descended from a number of early New England settlers. But, like most, no one ever mentioned the role they had played in enslaving kidnapped Africans. In addition to her research on Maine’s Black history, Carmona is a guide for several historic sites in the Portland area, including Maine Historical Society and “Spirits Alive” at the Eastern Cemetery. Eastern Cemetery is the oldest public burial
ground in Portland, and has two sections of African American graves. She is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, and completed her Masters of Liberal Arts, focusing on Medieval History, at California State University/ Sacramento. Tickets for the talk are $10 for members, $12 non-members. For more information and to register, email info@wohistory.org or call 207-646-4775.
Sold-Out TEDx Event Comes to York Beach YORK TEDx is coming to York! The sold out event of one hundred of York’s most impassioned TEDx enthusiasts is happening this Friday, February 10. A night of curiosity, skepticism, inspiration, and action, all around the theme, “Power of the Past - Force of the Future.” Ten speakers from around New England and one from Utah will be stepping on the infamous red circle to share their ideas. The speakers were chosen from over 90 applications across the country and the world. The event will take place at the York Community Auditorium, 1 Robert Stevens Drive in York, and will include an incredible line-up of speakers on topics ranging from innovations to the arts.
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TEDxYorkBeach has collaborated with local middle and high school art departments to create a display of art reinforcing the theme of the event. “There’s something about bringing this type of event to our community that feels exciting. I want to be able to shine the spotlight on people in New England that have exciting ideas,” said Amanda Woods, TEDx York Beach founder and executive producer. “The TEDx platform
is such a beautiful way to share ideas that may not otherwise get to be shared. I’ve been trying to do this for a few years now. The event will offer the York community an opportunity to share its passions and ideas with communities in New England and around the world. We worked hard to bring value to the night for all attendees,” she said. The independently produced event, operated under a license from TED, is organized
by community volunteers and is aimed at creating dialogue as well as giving people a forum to share their passions, ideas and experiences. The event partner is York Adult Education. Other major sponsors include Kennebunk Savings, Williams Realty Partners, Kohler, Life In Focus Videography, Stonewall Kitchen, Mayo Designs, York54, Woods Family Inc, Whicked Results Business Consulting & Coaching, Spence & Mathews Insurance, Lobster In The Rough, Bagel Basket, and JT Propert Services. In the spirit of “ideas worth spreading,” TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) has created TEDx. TEDx is a local, selforganized event program that See TEDX on page 8 . . .
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