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Volume 19 • Issue No. 35
Annual Capriccio Music Festival & Festival of Kites OGUNQUIT Og u nq u it Pe r fo r m i n g Arts’ 31st Annual Capriccio Music Festival kicks off on Friday, September 8 with a 7:30 p.m. performance by international touring brass and organ duo, Deux Voix (“two voices”). Deux Voix will perform at the Ogunquit Baptist Church, 157 Shore Road, in Ogunquit. Formed in 2014 by trumpeter Justin Langham and organist Stephen Distad, the duo has amassed a sterling reputation internationally, presenting concerts in over 19 states and 12 countries. Stephen and Justin constantly adapt works from multiple genres and instrumen-
tations, such as jazz standards, Broadway, opera, and pop. They have also commissioned and premiered many new works for trumpet and organ. Ogunquit is one of the duo’s favorite places to perform, due in no small part to the organ at the Ogunquit Baptist Church.
One of only 30 hybrid organs built by Faucher Organ Company, the organ provides the best of both worlds: the benefits of a high quality pipe organ with the cost effective and space-saving features of digital sound, meshing age-old craft with the latest in technology.
The duo’s performance will include a cross-section of their widely diverse repertoire, culminating in a breathtaking rendition of Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee,” arranged by Langham. The festivities continue on Saturday, September 9, with the 23rd Annual Capriccio Festival of Kites. Once again, live music will be performed throughout the day by annual favorite Andy Happel and Friends. Happel will provide “high-flying” music in two live shows on the beach, at approximately 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., serenading over 100 kite f lyers, beachgoers, spectators and music lovers.
Andy Happel and Friends dish up both familiar and provocative new sounds in an original music repertoire from across the continents, representing a wide range of musical styles, such as Tex-Mex, folk, Appalachian, Canadian maritime fiddle, classic country, and R&B. A concert violinist and fiddler, Andy was signed to Capitol Records and toured extensively with several well-known groups, including Don Campbell, Willie Nelson, R andy Trav is and George Daniels. He recently delighted Ogunquit audiences with a fullSee CAPRICCIO on page 17 . . .
Wells to Host Two Craft Shows Next Weekend
Summer Solstice Craft Show WELLS Enjoy the best of arts and crafts at a fall show that is a fes-
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tive annual tradition in Wells: the September Summer Solstice Craft Show. Now in its 39th year, the popular two-day event will be held on Saturday, September 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, September 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Wells Jr. High School, 1470 Post Road, Wells. The juried craft show features over 70 crafters and artists who will be displaying their handmade wares inside and outside the school grounds. Traditional, contemporary and country crafts will all be featured: stained glass, jewelry, pottery, soaps, clothing, wood crafts, fiber arts, graphics, photography, handcrafted specialty foods, and much more. Many of the crafters and artists have been coming back for years, and they look forward to making new products for their customers.
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The following is just a sampling of the variety to be found at the show: Kathleen McCormick, Springfield, NH: children’s clothing. Kathleen provides a wide variety of designs to make any child happy. Patty Desrochers, Waterford, VT: fabric pocketbooks. Patty’s designs include large and small lined purses. Bobbie Hebert, Windham: baby bibs, quilts, sweaters, and hats. Bobbie has a huge selection of handmade and knitted items. Kathleen Gowdy, Dover, NH: handmade grater bowls and mugs of her own designs. The pottery is both useful and beautiful. Reed Pike, Saco: wood sculptures, mirrors, clocks, lamps, and vases, all original designs, beautifully handcrafted. Maggie and Pete Adams, Camden: Wire art and sculpture, along with original See SOLSTICE on page 18 . . .
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Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival WELLS A popular tradition continues the weekend after Labor Day, as the Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival returns to the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. Artwork and fine crafts by many of New England’s finest artisans will be on display September 9-10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. The festival features premium works, whether products are practical, inspirational, whimsical, or dignified. Artists in the juried event work with precious metals, fabric, clay, glass, wood, and other mediums. Up to 5,000 attendees are expected, along with 130 artists and ten food trucks. “We are eager to welcome new and returning exhibitors, shoppers, and volunteers to our 35th crafts festival,” said Nik
Charov, who leads Laudholm Trust, the nonprofit that has organized the festival since 1988. “The weekend is sure to be filled with joy and discovery.” “The crafts festival is the trust’s largest annual fundraiser in support of education, conservation, and research programs at the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve. The event helps to maintain historic Laudholm while providing public access to hundreds of acres of protected land,” Charov said. Kennebunk Savings is the 2023 crafts festival event sponsor. Tent sponsors include L.L. Bean, Lee Auto Malls, Maine Community Bank, and Sevigney-Lyons Insurance Agency. Additional local support comes
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