Haystack: Tom Loeser: Reception & Artist Talk

Haystack's third and final exhibition of the summer season, Tom Loeser: Sun and Sizzle is on view through Saturday, September 2nd. A special reception with the artist will take place on Thursday, August 31. Tom Loeser will talk about his work at 4:15pm.
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Derrick Semler Band at Opera House Arts

Join Opera House Arts for a special concert with the Derrick Semler Band! Joined by his children Tim and Bridgette Semler, and other special guests Sarah Ehrlich and Matt Williamson.
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Tour of Nellieville

From June to October, sculptor Peter Beerits offers an informal tour of Nellieville, his quirky, found object installation of a Western town, juke joint, general store, Arthurian Grail castle, wizard's tower and a church-in-the-woods.

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Turtle Gallery: Opening Reception

Opening Reception Sunday, September 3rd from 2 to 6 PM - Show runs through Sunday, October 8th. The exhibition features 3 series of paintings by Alix Bacon, mixed media drawings by Mary Barnes, abstract paintings by Anderson Giles and hand-printed paper collages by Alice Spencer.
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Sacred Cod Documentary

SACRED COD is a feature-length documentary that captures the collapse of the historic cod population in New England, delving into the role of overfishing, the impact of climate change, the effect of government policies on fishermen and the fish, and the prospect of a region built on cod having no cod left to fish.
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Maine Open Lighthouse Day

Join us for Maine Open Lighthouse Day on September 9, 2017! U.S. Lighthouse Society Passports & Official Stamps for the 8 lighthouses on the Deer Isle Lighthouse Trail are available.
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Lighthouse Boat Excursion: Isle au Haut Ferry

We'll be heading out on one of our last Lighthouse excursions that Saturday- with an extra special tour of Robinson Point Lighthouse courtesy of the Friends of the Isle au Haut Lighthouse.
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Recurring Event Tour of Nellieville

Tour of Nellieville

From June to October, sculptor Peter Beerits offers an informal tour of Nellieville, his quirky, found object installation of a Western town, juke joint, general store, Arthurian Grail castle, wizard's tower and a church-in-the-woods.

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Memorial Ambulance Corps: 50 Year Anniversary Open House

It's MAC's 50th Anniversary and we are having an open house at the Ambulance Bay at 77 Sunshine Rd. in Deer Isle on Sunday September 17, 2017, from 3-6 PM. Please come help celebrate and bring your family!
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DIAA: Deliberately Drawn: Artists Reception

A reception with the artists will be held on Sunday, September 17th, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Additionally, the gallery will remain open during the Village's 3rd Friday on September 15th, at which time art books will be for sale and light refreshments will be served.
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Recurring Event Tour of Nellieville

Tour of Nellieville

From June to October, sculptor Peter Beerits offers an informal tour of Nellieville, his quirky, found object installation of a Western town, juke joint, general store, Arthurian Grail castle, wizard's tower and a church-in-the-woods.

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DIAA: A Mixer: Artists Reception

Baskets, ceramics, fiber arts, paintings and photography will delight the eye at the DIAA gallery at 15 Main Street in Deer Isle Village. A reception with the artists will be held on Sunday, October 1, from 3:00 – 5:00, and the public is warmly invited to attend.
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Tech Tuesday

Drop-in session for those who need device advice, answers to tech questions, etc. Helpful assistance from volunteers and fellow learners. Venue: Stonington Public Library 64 Main Street, Stonington ME

Open House at Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries

Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries is pleased to welcome incoming Executive Director, Paul Anderson, to the team! Stop by and meet Paul as we welcome him to the Deer Isle-Stonington community.
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Blood Drive

Memorial Ambulance Corp is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Island Community Center Monday, October 9, 2017 from 1:00 - 6:00 pm.
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Recurring Event Maine Craft Weekend

Maine Craft Weekend

Maine Craft Weekend (MCW), a statewide tour of Maine craft studios, breweries and businesses, is an opportunity for the public to explore the life and work of craft artists and craft brewers in Maine. MCW is a public, educational, community oriented, family friendly weekend October 14 + 15, 2017.
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Cider Pressing Demo and Tasting

The Deer Isle Stonington Historical Society will host a cider pressing and tasting. Learn about the cider making process, watch...
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Recurring Event Maine Craft Weekend

Maine Craft Weekend

Maine Craft Weekend (MCW), a statewide tour of Maine craft studios, breweries and businesses, is an opportunity for the public to explore the life and work of craft artists and craft brewers in Maine. MCW is a public, educational, community oriented, family friendly weekend October 14 + 15, 2017.
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Community Dance

The Community Dance is the culmination of a week-long education residency between Belfast Flying Shoes, Deer Isle-Stonington’s Elementary School and the Brooklin School.
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Stonington Spooktacular Saturday

On Saturday, October 28, the town will be celebrating Halloween with events for the whole family. Start off at the Island Community Center with pumpkin decorating, costume judging and parades, then trick-or-treat through downtown...
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Halloween at Stonecutters

Enjoy 10% off your meal if you come dressed in costume. And the kids can trick or treat at the tables!
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Trunk or Treat: Deer Isle-Stonington PTO

Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary Parent Teach Organization (PTO) is hosting a Trunk or Treat in the elementary school parking lot on Halloween, Tuesday, October 31st from 4:30-7:00. 
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SEDC/Chamber Potluck Supper

RESCHEDULED - DATE TBA. The Stonington Economic Development Committee and the Deer Isle-Stonington Chamber of Commerce are coordinating an early evening potluck supper to exchange thoughts as to how Island businesses fared over the summer months.  We will address traffic safety, which is an issue for both towns...
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DIAA: ART matters 3: Different Strokes

Join us on Sunday, November 5, 1:30–3:30 PM for DIAA's first 2017–2018 winter session of "ART matters 3", an opportunity for artists to share their work and talk about it with the public. The theme of this program is "DIFFERENT STROKES" and will feature local artists Stephanie Bartron-Miscione, Arlyss Becker and Frederica Marshall. ABOUT THE ARTISTS: […]

Stonington Holiday Craft Fair

The Annual Stonington Holiday Craft Fair is November 25 from 10 am - 2pm at the Island Community Center. Gifts, jewelry, crafts, decor, food items.
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Deer Isle Artists Association Pop-Up Market

One-day holiday market featuring affordable gifts and free treats. DIAA's artists will present painted boxes, felt and knitted hats...
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DIAA: ART matters 3: Functional Fiber

DIAA's second 2017–2018 winter session of "ART matters 3", an opportunity for artists to share their work and talk about it with the public.
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Holiday Hoopla in Stonington

On the weekend of December 9-10, the town will be coming together to celebrate the season with the second annual Holiday Hoopla!, two days of events for the whole family, hosted by a number of organizations and nonprofits across the island.

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A Christmas Carol

Neil McGarry’s stunning one-man performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol comes to the Opera House!
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Reach Performing Arts Center: A Christmas Carol

Tonight, Friday the 15th, is the LAST CHANCE to see the community event of the season: A CHRISTMAS CAROL!
At 5:30 there will be a delicious $5 dinner (pork, polenta, salad) in the DISES cafeteria thanks to Edible Island.
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DIAA: ART matters 3: Vibrant Nature

The Deer Isle Artists Association presents its third ART matters 3 session, “VIBRANT NATURE,” with artists Mary Barnes, Bruce Bulger and Peggy de Wolf at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7, at the Deer Isle gallery.
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The Great DownEaster Egg Hunt

THE GREAT DOWNEASTER EGG HUNT RETURNS TO STONINGTON: Celebrate the arrival of spring with a host of family-friendly activities. 
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