Five (now four) things not to miss this weekend
Want to see a video of a cat workout? You know you do. But you’ll have to wait until Sunday. Sept. 27 now, due to the weather this weekend, to see it and other cat videos at the Farnsworth Art Museum’s second annual Cat Festival and Fair. (Photo courtesy Farnsworth Art Museum)
Raised by Wolves (Courtesy photo)
Want to see a video of a cat workout? You know you do. But you’ll have to wait until Sunday. Sept. 27 now, due to the weather this weekend, to see it and other cat videos at the Farnsworth Art Museum’s second annual Cat Festival and Fair. (Photo courtesy Farnsworth Art Museum)
Raised by Wolves (Courtesy photo)
We’re getting down to the last gasp of summer. I weep as I type that. Whether the thunderstorms come or not, we’ve got an eclectic line up of events this weekend indoors and out. Note that at the eleventh hour Friday, the Farnsworth Art Museum had to close the box on the Internet Cat Video Festival and Fair due to the weather. But hey, that makes total sense, since we all know cats hate getting wet. In any case, there are still four other cool things to check out this weekend. And with summer waning, enjoy it while you can!
Raised By Wolves at The Speakeasy
Friday, Aug. 21 — Rockland
"Based on what we’ve heard so far, this may be one of those shows that you tell your friends about years later just so you can make them jealous."— Washington City Paper. If you ask these guys “Were you raised by wolves?” they would have to reply, “Why yes, we were.” This band will pump up the energy at The Speakeasy from 9 p.m. to midnight ($3 cover) so bring your dancing shoes.
Boys Against Girls Roller Derby
Saturday, Aug. 22 — Rockport
We’ve seen the Rock Coast Derby Galz in action before, but this is the first time they’re going up against a guy’s team! The Rock Coast Rollers’ “The Perfect Storm” will take on the Portland based men’s roller derby team “Casco Bay Gentlemen’s Derby” at Midcoast Recreation Center off Route 90 at 6 p.m. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the door; free admission for kids under 12. Tickets are available at: Clean Bee Laundry (Camden), Drake Corner Store (Lincolnville), Good Tern Co-op (Rockland) and Belfast Co-op.
Union Fair Kicks Off With Demo Derby
Saturday, Aug. 22 — Union
The Demolition Derby is one of the most fun events at the Union Fair, which kicks off Saturday. Watch them crash everyhing from mini vans, to small trucks, to four-cylinder cars. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a smile on a little (or big) kid’s face when the first big "crash" occurs, dirt starts flying all over the ring and smoke billows from under the hoods of vehicles. Insider’s tip: get there early/ Admission: $12. Starts at 7 p.m. FMI: Demo Derby
Killer Road Trip: Sound Improv Festival
Sunday, Aug. 23 — Penobscot
Look for sound and music improvisers in the first of a two-day festival celebrating music, featuring an eclectic line-up of artists on acoustic, electronic, found and constructed instruments. Two large ensemble sets, from which smaller groups will emerge, will perform Sunday, one starting at 6 and the other at 8 pm. Tickets by donation. For information, call 207-326-2027 or email leslie@leslieross.net.
Internet Cat Video Festival and Fair
UPDATE: Postponed to Sunday, Sept. 27 — Rockland
“I laughed; I cried; I meowed. It became a part of me.” The Farnsworth’s Cat Festival and Fair is back for the second year! Starting at 6 p.m. they’ll have food vendors, live music by Clint Hartzel and Andre Lascoutx and cat-themed activities. Starting at sunset, they’ll show a reel of 85 Internet cat videos on a 40-foot screen overlooking Rockland Harbor for a running time of 70 minutes. The event will be held in Rockland Harbor Park, free to the public until 9 p.m.
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