Irish Set Dance Pop Up Class

Irish Set Dancing is a folk-dance style from the 1800s. The "set" consists of four couples, resembling square dancing. The dances are typically composed of 4 to 6 figures, which have distinct movements danced to traditional Irish music. Set dancing is a lively, energeti......More

Irish Set Dancing is a folk-dance style from the 1800s. The "set" consists of four couples, resembling square dancing. The dances are typically composed of 4 to 6 figures, which have distinct movements danced to traditional Irish music. Set dancing is a lively, energetic form of dance with a rigorous, aerobic quality. It’s a community-oriented dance where couples swing, chain, house, hold hands, form arches, and have a lot of fun! Sue Dunlavey of Seacoast Set Dancers will be instructing & calling the dances. www.SeacoastSetDancers.org Event is a collaboration between Casco Bay Set Dancers of Maine and Seacoast Set Dancers of New Hampshire. Wear comfortable shoes & bringing a water bottle.

Dane Street Program Center (yellow building located behind the Brick Store Museum) 4 Dane Street, Kennebunk, Maine 04043 Parking is available on Dane Street on the same side of the street as the program center. Please do not park on the opposite side

SCORE Free Business Mentoring

SCORE is offering dedicated office hours, providing a valuable opportunity to connect with experienced business mentors. Whether you are navigating growth challenges, refining your Marketing strategy, tackling hiring and retention issues, or planning for succession. SC......More

SCORE is offering dedicated office hours, providing a valuable opportunity to connect with experienced business mentors. Whether you are navigating growth challenges, refining your Marketing strategy, tackling hiring and retention issues, or planning for succession. SCORE's expert mentors are here to help. 

Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce 16 Water St, Kennebunk. ME 04043

Live Music Hour Monday Nights at Latitudes

We’re adding an extra hour of music to our Monday nights! Join us from 4:00–5:00 PM for an acoustic set by Mary Jenson. We love welcoming local young performers to the poolside, so come early, grab a seat, and enjoy the tunes!

Located at Latitudes restaurant at The Nonantum Resort on Ocean Avenue.

Young Professionals: Leadership Luncheon Series (09/22/26)

We're excited to host our next Leadership Luncheon for the Young Professionals community! In this series, you'll get tips and tricks (from local leaders) for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start their own business as well as those looking to grow within their orga......More

We're excited to host our next Leadership Luncheon for the Young Professionals community! In this series, you'll get tips and tricks (from local leaders) for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start their own business as well as those looking to grow within their organizations.  Please join us on Tuesday, September 22nd from 12-1PM at Duffy's Tavern & Grill!  Tickets are $25 and covers the workshop, networking, a lunch buffet and soft drinks. Pre-registration is required.   We are excited to have the following guest speakers: Cynthia Walker, Executive Director of Brick Store Museum Aidan Madigan, Owner of Siren Studios Please reach out to Tracy at [email protected] with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there! Speaker Bios:   Cynthia Walker earned a B.S. in Public History and Middle Eastern Studies at Northeastern University; and an M.A. in History Museum Studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Program (SUNY). Her Master’s thesis focused on Brick Store Museum founder Edith Barry’s ethnocentrism via photographs and writings in the early 20th century. She completed two internships at the Museum prior to being hired as the Museum’s Exhibitions Curator from 2010 – 2011; Associate Director from 2012 – 2013; and became Executive Director in February 2014. Prior to the Brick Store Museum, Cynthia held positions at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston, Willowbrook Museum Village in Newfield, Maine, and Hyde Hall Historic Site and DeNicola Design in Cooperstown, New York. Cynthia is the Treasurer of the New England Museum Association and has served as a reviewer for the American Alliance of Museums, Institute of Museum & Library Services, Maine Arts Commission, and NASA Museums & Informal Institutions Panel. In her role as Director, Cynthia oversees the daily operations of the Museum, including fundraising; program development; interfacing with the Board of Trustees, staff and visitors; researching and installing new exhibitions; facilities management; and creating meaningful partnerships with local organizations, people and businesses. Her favorite part of this work is sharing stories. --   Aidan Madigan is the owner and creative force behind Siren Studios, a custom upholstery and soft goods business based in southern Maine. Named as a tribute both to the sirens of Greek mythology and her background as an EMT and firefighter, Siren Studios reflects Aidan’s connection to both the sea and service. She began her career as an apprentice to a master upholsterer, where she spent two years learning all aspects of the trade, including sewing, foam fabrication, materials, and production processes within a full-scale upholstery manufacturing environment. After being laid off during a seasonal slowdown, Aidan took it as the push she needed to fully step into entrepreneurship. She launched Siren Studios from her home, navigating the startup process independently while building a client base through networking and word of mouth. She quickly identified a niche in marine interiors, recognizing the high demand across Maine’s extensive network of marinas, boat builders, and refit yards. Today, her work focuses on marine upholstery and soft goods, a field that requires durability, precision, and an understanding of the harsh coastal environment where materials must withstand sun, salt, and constant use. As her business grew, Aidan transitioned from a home-based studio into a dedicated creative workspace in Lyman, Maine called Outskirts Studios. This studio now serves as both her production space and a client-facing showroom, allowing her to collaborate more closely with clients, showcase materials and finished work, and continue expanding her offerings. The space reflects her design perspective—rooted in craftsmanship, functionality, and coastal-inspired aesthetics—and marks an important step in the evolution of Siren Studios. Aidan lives in Alfred with her husband and is expecting her first child in June 2026. At home, she shares life with two dogs and two cats, and enjoys spending time outdoors—whether walking in the woods with her family or relaxing on the beach in Kennebunkport. Her work is deeply rooted in the coastal lifestyle that surrounds her, and she brings that perspective into every project she creates.

Duffy's Tavern & Grill 4 Main Street, Kennebunk

Eva's Cafe by Community Harvest

Eva's Cafe is a free community lunch featuring a new menu each month, with soup, salad, sandwich and dessert. The meal is named after Eva J. Barnfather, who help build Community Harvest since 1999, and recently passed away at the age of 103. Our goal is good food, and e......More

Eva's Cafe is a free community lunch featuring a new menu each month, with soup, salad, sandwich and dessert. The meal is named after Eva J. Barnfather, who help build Community Harvest since 1999, and recently passed away at the age of 103. Our goal is good food, and even better company. All are welcome!

St. Martha Church 30 Portland Rd. Kennebunk, ME 04043

The Umbilical Brothers

Named two of Entertainment Weekly’s “100 Most Creative People in Entertainment,” Australian comedy duo David Collins and Shane Dundas have spent decades turning the conventions of live theater completely upside down — and leaving audiences around the world laughing alon......More

Named two of Entertainment Weekly’s “100 Most Creative People in Entertainment,” Australian comedy duo David Collins and Shane Dundas have spent decades turning the conventions of live theater completely upside down — and leaving audiences around the world laughing along the way. The Umbilical Brothers have performed in 40 countries, from Hawaii to Tokyo and New York to Moscow, captivating audiences with a lightning-fast mix of physical comedy, vocal sound effects and verbal interplay. With little more than their voices, bodies and wildly inventive imaginations, the duo transforms everyday situations into hilariously unexpected theatrical adventures. Their impressive résumé is almost as unconventional as their act. They have appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, performed after James Brown at Woodstock ’99 and even appeared before the Queen. Their comedy has also found a huge audience online, where their videos continue to introduce new generations of fans to their unmistakable style. At SPAC, The Umbilical Brothers will perform The Best of The Worst of The Best, bringing together highlights from some of their most-loved routines. The show combines mind-bending physicality, rapid-fire vocal wizardry and surreal comedy in a greatest-hits collection showcasing why the duo has earned acclaim around the globe. Their appeal crosses generations, with younger audience members drawn to the wildly inventive physical comedy while the show’s more sophisticated humor lands squarely with adults. The result is an evening that is wonderfully difficult to categorize — and even harder not to laugh at. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering The Umbilical Brothers for the first time, The Best of The Worst of The Best offers a chance to experience one of the world’s most original comedy acts live on the SPAC stage. Tickets are $38-$58, plus a $3 per-ticket handling fee, with a 10% discount for seniors and military and a 15% discount for subscribers. For tickets and information, visit sanfordpac.org or call the SPAC box office at (207) 206-1126. The box office is also open in person Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon.Named two of Entertainment Weekly’s “100 Most Creative People in Entertainment,” Australian comedy duo David Collins and Shane Dundas have spent decades turning the conventions of live theater completely upside down — and leaving audiences around the world laughing along the way. The Umbilical Brothers have performed in 40 countries, from Hawaii to Tokyo and New York to Moscow, captivating audiences with a lightning-fast mix of physical comedy, vocal sound effects and verbal interplay. With little more than their voices, bodies and wildly inventive imaginations, the duo transforms everyday situations into hilariously unexpected theatrical adventures. Their impressive résumé is almost as unconventional as their act. They have appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, performed after James Brown at Woodstock ’99 and even appeared before the Queen. Their comedy has also found a huge audience online, where their videos continue to introduce new generations of fans to their unmistakable style. At SPAC, The Umbilical Brothers will perform The Best of The Worst of The Best, bringing together highlights from some of their most-loved routines. The show combines mind-bending physicality, rapid-fire vocal wizardry and surreal comedy in a greatest-hits collection showcasing why the duo has earned acclaim around the globe. Their appeal crosses generations, with younger audience members drawn to the wildly inventive physical comedy while the show’s more sophisticated humor lands squarely with adults. The result is an evening that is wonderfully difficult to categorize — and even harder not to laugh at. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering The Umbilical Brothers for the first time, The Best of The Worst of The Best offers a chance to experience one of the world’s most original comedy acts live on the SPAC stage.

Sanford Performing Arts Center is located at 100 Alumni Boulevard, Sanford, at Sanford High School and Sanford Regional Technical Center.

KKA Chamber: Ribbon Cutting & Open House for Total Care ABA Special Purpose Preschool

Please join us on Sept. 24th @ 4pm to help Total Care ABA with the grand opening of their Special Purpose Preschool in Arundel with a ribbon cutting ceremony! 

2625 Portland Road, Arundel

Sound Bath Thursdays

Take a Sound healing meditative “journey” with us each week.  Sound healing is an effortless experience that gives your mind a place “to go” and allows the opportunity to fully embrace a rest & reset. Science has shown that 15 seconds of sound healing frequencies can b......More

Take a Sound healing meditative “journey” with us each week.  Sound healing is an effortless experience that gives your mind a place “to go” and allows the opportunity to fully embrace a rest & reset. Science has shown that 15 seconds of sound healing frequencies can be equivalent to 45 minutes of meditation for the brain & consistent meditative practices reduce the body's stress response, often resulting in less inflammation & decreased risk of some troublesome health conditions. Most importantly, our sound baths are a great way to relax the body, renew the mind, and revive the spirit. (Space is limited- please call to book)

Rose Wild Alchemy 82 Portland Rd Kennebunk, ME

Pumpkin Patch Trolley

Join Seashore Trolley Museum in beautiful Kennebunkport, Maine for our 28th Annual Pumpkin Patch Trolley, taking place Friday-Sunday September 25-27, Friday-Sunday October 2-4, Friday-Monday October 9-12, and Friday-Sunday October 16-18. This event is the perfect fall ......More

Join Seashore Trolley Museum in beautiful Kennebunkport, Maine for our 28th Annual Pumpkin Patch Trolley, taking place Friday-Sunday September 25-27, Friday-Sunday October 2-4, Friday-Monday October 9-12, and Friday-Sunday October 16-18. This event is the perfect fall event for families and friends of all ages to enjoy! Trolley rides to the pumpkin patch depart on our heritage railway from our Visitors Center at 9:45AM,10:30AM, 11:15AM, 12:00PM, 12:45PM, 1:30PM, 2:15PM and 3:00PM. Following a 30-minute ride, guests disembark the trolley at the pumpkin patch, where each member in your group can select a pumpkin to take home, even the adults! Guests hop back on the trolley for a ride back to our Visitors Center, where several museum and family activities are available: Activities include: Pumpkin Painting! Paint your pumpkin at our pumpkin painting station. Leave it out to dry while you enjoy other activities. Craft in a Bag! Make it at the event or take it home with you. Prize Walk! Round and round a circle of pictures you go; when the music stops, find a picture to stand next to. We spin the wheel and if your picture comes up, you win a prize! Play as many times as it takes to win. Photo Scavenger Hunt! Take the Seashore Challenge and go on a photo scavenger hunt around campus, using your phone to document your progress. When you're finished, post them to one of our social media pages, and you will be entered for a chance to win a 2027 Seashore Family Membership. Enjoy our Museum! Explore three carhouses filled with beautiful, restored trolleys and several other precious transit artifacts around our outdoor campus. Check out our new Maine Central Model Railroad Building. Costumes are Encouraged at our event! We will be giving out prizes each day for Best Costume, following a social media contest. If you would like to participate, make sure one of our staff takes your photo (and we'll be walking around to make sure we don't miss anyone). Food trucks & Lunch: We are currently working with our local food trucks to book food truck options every Saturday and Sunday event date. Check back closer to your event to see which food trucks will be available during your visit. The museum has several picnic areas and you are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy outdoors, or inside our Exhibit Room. Trolley Museum Admission during Pumpkin Patch is: Adults (ages 17-59) $17.00 Seniors (age 60+) $15.00 Youth (ages 6-16) $15.00 Kids (ages 3-5) $9.00 Children under 3 Free Members: Get in for 50% off! Check your membership dues confirmation email, or email [email protected] for the discount code to use at checkout. For questions, please email [email protected].

Seashore Trolley Museum 195 Log Cabin Road Kennebunkport, ME 04046

6th Annual Trail Fest

Join the Arundel Conservation Trust community on Saturday, September 26th for an adventure on the trails! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just in it for the fun, Trail Fest has something for everyone — choose from a 5k, 10k, or half marathon and race through brea......More

Join the Arundel Conservation Trust community on Saturday, September 26th for an adventure on the trails! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just in it for the fun, Trail Fest has something for everyone — choose from a 5k, 10k, or half marathon and race through breathtaking woodlands, peaceful streams, and beautifully maintained trails. We also offer a free kids (5y-12y) bike race on our Roll Um’ Easy Bike Flow Trail. The first trail of its kind in Southern Maine! Start and finish at the Arundel Municipal Building at 257 Limerick Road. There’s a live band and delicious food, and well earned drinks waiting at the finish line. Register to run here: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/115414/2026-act-trail-fest FMI on the event and volunteering: https://www.arundeltrust.org/act-trail-fest Interested in sponsoring Trail Fest this year? Find out more here: https://www.arundeltrust.org/become-a-trail-fest-sponsor

ACT Trailhead at Arundel Community Trails 257 Limerick Road Arundel, Maine

Kennebunk Artisans Marketplace

The Kennebunk Artisans Marketplace is a showcase of 30-40 vendors on any given Saturday throughout the summer.  There is a combination of live and/or piped in music, which lends a feeling of fun, relaxation, and community to our events.  There is a great variety of artw......More

The Kennebunk Artisans Marketplace is a showcase of 30-40 vendors on any given Saturday throughout the summer.  There is a combination of live and/or piped in music, which lends a feeling of fun, relaxation, and community to our events.  There is a great variety of artwork to view/purchase…definitely something for everyone.    We will be offering raffles throughout our May through early October season.  Search “Kennebunk Artisans Marketplace” and scroll down to “Highlights” to see what dates those raffles will occur.  On those special days, we will be offering a “raffle basket” that will contain samples of some of our crafters’ beautiful creations.  Raffle tickets will be given out to customers for every item they purchase from one of our many vendors at the Kennebunk Artisans Marketplace.   We hope to see you soon…!!

We're located at the Waterhouse Center, 51 Main Street, Kennebunk, Maine

Pumpkin Patch Trolley

Join Seashore Trolley Museum in beautiful Kennebunkport, Maine for our 28th Annual Pumpkin Patch Trolley, taking place Friday-Sunday September 25-27, Friday-Sunday October 2-4, Friday-Monday October 9-12, and Friday-Sunday October 16-18. This event is the perfect fall ......More

Join Seashore Trolley Museum in beautiful Kennebunkport, Maine for our 28th Annual Pumpkin Patch Trolley, taking place Friday-Sunday September 25-27, Friday-Sunday October 2-4, Friday-Monday October 9-12, and Friday-Sunday October 16-18. This event is the perfect fall event for families and friends of all ages to enjoy! Trolley rides to the pumpkin patch depart on our heritage railway from our Visitors Center at 9:45AM,10:30AM, 11:15AM, 12:00PM, 12:45PM, 1:30PM, 2:15PM and 3:00PM. Following a 30-minute ride, guests disembark the trolley at the pumpkin patch, where each member in your group can select a pumpkin to take home, even the adults! Guests hop back on the trolley for a ride back to our Visitors Center, where several museum and family activities are available: Activities include: Pumpkin Painting! Paint your pumpkin at our pumpkin painting station. Leave it out to dry while you enjoy other activities. Craft in a Bag! Make it at the event or take it home with you. Prize Walk! Round and round a circle of pictures you go; when the music stops, find a picture to stand next to. We spin the wheel and if your picture comes up, you win a prize! Play as many times as it takes to win. Photo Scavenger Hunt! Take the Seashore Challenge and go on a photo scavenger hunt around campus, using your phone to document your progress. When you're finished, post them to one of our social media pages, and you will be entered for a chance to win a 2027 Seashore Family Membership. Enjoy our Museum! Explore three carhouses filled with beautiful, restored trolleys and several other precious transit artifacts around our outdoor campus. Check out our new Maine Central Model Railroad Building. Costumes are Encouraged at our event! We will be giving out prizes each day for Best Costume, following a social media contest. If you would like to participate, make sure one of our staff takes your photo (and we'll be walking around to make sure we don't miss anyone). Food trucks & Lunch: We are currently working with our local food trucks to book food truck options every Saturday and Sunday event date. Check back closer to your event to see which food trucks will be available during your visit. The museum has several picnic areas and you are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy outdoors, or inside our Exhibit Room. Trolley Museum Admission during Pumpkin Patch is: Adults (ages 17-59) $17.00 Seniors (age 60+) $15.00 Youth (ages 6-16) $15.00 Kids (ages 3-5) $9.00 Children under 3 Free Members: Get in for 50% off! Check your membership dues confirmation email, or email [email protected] for the discount code to use at checkout. For questions, please email [email protected].

Seashore Trolley Museum 195 Log Cabin Road Kennebunkport, ME 04046

Pumpkin Patch Trolley

Join Seashore Trolley Museum in beautiful Kennebunkport, Maine for our 28th Annual Pumpkin Patch Trolley, taking place Friday-Sunday September 25-27, Friday-Sunday October 2-4, Friday-Monday October 9-12, and Friday-Sunday October 16-18. This event is the perfect fall ......More

Join Seashore Trolley Museum in beautiful Kennebunkport, Maine for our 28th Annual Pumpkin Patch Trolley, taking place Friday-Sunday September 25-27, Friday-Sunday October 2-4, Friday-Monday October 9-12, and Friday-Sunday October 16-18. This event is the perfect fall event for families and friends of all ages to enjoy! Trolley rides to the pumpkin patch depart on our heritage railway from our Visitors Center at 9:45AM,10:30AM, 11:15AM, 12:00PM, 12:45PM, 1:30PM, 2:15PM and 3:00PM. Following a 30-minute ride, guests disembark the trolley at the pumpkin patch, where each member in your group can select a pumpkin to take home, even the adults! Guests hop back on the trolley for a ride back to our Visitors Center, where several museum and family activities are available: Activities include: Pumpkin Painting! Paint your pumpkin at our pumpkin painting station. Leave it out to dry while you enjoy other activities. Craft in a Bag! Make it at the event or take it home with you. Prize Walk! Round and round a circle of pictures you go; when the music stops, find a picture to stand next to. We spin the wheel and if your picture comes up, you win a prize! Play as many times as it takes to win. Photo Scavenger Hunt! Take the Seashore Challenge and go on a photo scavenger hunt around campus, using your phone to document your progress. When you're finished, post them to one of our social media pages, and you will be entered for a chance to win a 2027 Seashore Family Membership. Enjoy our Museum! Explore three carhouses filled with beautiful, restored trolleys and several other precious transit artifacts around our outdoor campus. Check out our new Maine Central Model Railroad Building. Costumes are Encouraged at our event! We will be giving out prizes each day for Best Costume, following a social media contest. If you would like to participate, make sure one of our staff takes your photo (and we'll be walking around to make sure we don't miss anyone). Food trucks & Lunch: We are currently working with our local food trucks to book food truck options every Saturday and Sunday event date. Check back closer to your event to see which food trucks will be available during your visit. The museum has several picnic areas and you are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy outdoors, or inside our Exhibit Room. Trolley Museum Admission during Pumpkin Patch is: Adults (ages 17-59) $17.00 Seniors (age 60+) $15.00 Youth (ages 6-16) $15.00 Kids (ages 3-5) $9.00 Children under 3 Free Members: Get in for 50% off! Check your membership dues confirmation email, or email [email protected] for the discount code to use at checkout. For questions, please email [email protected].

Seashore Trolley Museum 195 Log Cabin Road Kennebunkport, ME 04046

yoga nidra at the salt works

About Salt Therapy While you relax and breathe, the super absorbent, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory dry salt absorbs allergens, toxins and foreign substances providing a state of relaxation, rejuvenation and healing that only Salt Therapy can bring.   for this c......More

About Salt Therapy While you relax and breathe, the super absorbent, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory dry salt absorbs allergens, toxins and foreign substances providing a state of relaxation, rejuvenation and healing that only Salt Therapy can bring.   for this class we recommend wearing a t-shirt + shorts so the salt can work it's magic.   About Nidra come dressed for sleep, with your blanket(s) and pillow(s). Yoga Nidra is a powerful meditation technique, and one of the easiest yoga practices to develop and maintain. While the practitioner rests comfortably in savasana, this systematic meditation takes you through the five layers of self, leaving you with a sense of wholeness. since you will be still the entire hour you want to be sure you can keep your body at a comfortable temperature. so really, bring your blankets and pillows!

The Salt Works & Spa

Live Music Hour Monday Nights at Latitudes

We’re adding an extra hour of music to our Monday nights! Join us from 4:00–5:00 PM for an acoustic set by Mary Jenson. We love welcoming local young performers to the poolside, so come early, grab a seat, and enjoy the tunes!

Located at Latitudes restaurant at The Nonantum Resort on Ocean Avenue.

OLIVER WOOD

Whenever Oliver Wood isn't touring with The Wood Brothers — the Grammy-nominated roots trio that he co-founded in 2006 — he typically begins his mornings the same way: in Nashville, at home, with a coffee cup in his hand and a notebook in his lap. "There's a chair in......More

Whenever Oliver Wood isn't touring with The Wood Brothers — the Grammy-nominated roots trio that he co-founded in 2006 — he typically begins his mornings the same way: in Nashville, at home, with a coffee cup in his hand and a notebook in his lap. "There's a chair in my living room, right in front of a window," he says. "Every morning, I go down there to drink my coffee, meditate, and write. It's like a therapy session for me, because I can write without any specific goal in mind. I can be creative without being self-judgmental." Many of the songs from Fat Cat Silhouette, Wood's second solo record, began taking shape in that chair. Produced by his Wood Brothers’ bandmate Jano Rix, it's an album of unexpected twists and turns. Longtime fans will recognize the earnest, elastic voice that has always anchored the Wood Brothers' mix of forward-looking folk and southern country-funk, but Fat Cat Silhouette doesn't spend much time looking backward. Instead, it abandons convention, breaks a few rules, and positions Oliver Wood as a roots-music innovator who's every bit as interested in the process as the product. "I wanted to get outside my box and embrace the uncertainty of what's out there," he explains. "I wanted weird guitar tones. The song 'Yo I Surrender' has the worst guitar sound I've ever heard in my life, and I just love it. I wanted more percussion and less drums. Once we began experimenting and doing whatever we wanted, the pressure melted away and I felt liberated." On the album's opener, "Light and Sweet," Wood matches an imaginative storyline with a melody that leaps from ground level into the stratosphere. Eight songs later, he brings things to a close with "Fortune Drives the Bus," which he recorded on an iPhone in his own backyard. While tracking the rest of Fat Cat Silhouette to analog tape, Wood pushed himself to keep things weird. “Making this album was a process of being immediate, making quick decisions, and trusting that the universe and my years of experience would handle the rest,” explains Wood. Wood's years of experience have left him with a wide circle of collaborators, and Fat Cat Silhouette features performances from guests like Los Lobos' Steve Berlin (whose saxophone can be heard on the groove-heavy numbers "Whom I Adore” and “Yo I Surrender”), Ted Pecchio who handles bass duties throughout the collection and Marcus Henderson (who contributes flute and fife to “Whom I Adore”). Co-writers like Sean McConnell, Seth Walker, and Ric Robertson lend their help, too, while Katie Pruitt tackles a verse on the heartbroken soul ballad "Have You No Shame,” which was written by one of Wood’s mentors, the legendary Atlanta musician and songwriter Donnie McCormick. Jano Rix even pulls double-duty as producer and musician, anchoring the album's mix of mystery and melody with his percussion and keyboards. Despite the stacked guest list, some of Fat Cat Silhouette's best moments find Wood and Rix working together as a duo. On "Little Worries," Wood sketches a picture of a reflective morning in his armchair — a cat in the window, pancakes in the skillet, anxieties crossing and leaving his mind — over Rix's inventive pulse. "That song wasn't easy to finish," he remembers. "It required experimentation. Jano and I had to give ourselves permission to just be artists, rather than being a part of the music business." Later, when time constraints prevented them from adding horns to "Star in the Corner," they chose to sing the horn parts instead. "We innovated by stacking these ridiculous ohhhs and ooohs to create a faux choir sound," he explains. "It ended up being more original sounding than a horn sound, or at least a little less typical." A little less typical, indeed. That might as well be Fat Cat Silhouette’s mission statement. This is an album that finds the art in the unexpected, and Oliver Wood — whose songwriting and vocal chops remain as sharp as ever — at his most adventurous.

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre 53 Old Post Road Arundel, Maine

KKA Chamber Workshop: Maximizing your Chamber Membership

We are excited to host the Maximizing your Chamber Membership workshop on Wednesday, September 30 at 8 am!  Are you curious to learn more about the KKA Chamber and the different membership resources available?  Chamber membership manager Kristin Nagy will lead th......More

We are excited to host the Maximizing your Chamber Membership workshop on Wednesday, September 30 at 8 am!  Are you curious to learn more about the KKA Chamber and the different membership resources available?  Chamber membership manager Kristin Nagy will lead the workshop and will guide you on how to leverage these resources for your business.  It will be held in person at our office - 16 Water Street, Kennebunk. We hope to see you there!  Want to learn more about membership? Click here!

16 Water Street, Kennebunk