Spinneret | April 12-July 21, 2024
Ogunquit Museum of American Art’s opening exhibition in 2024 is Anthony Cudahy’s Spinneret, marking his first solo exhibition in the United States. Spanning the last half-decade of his career, this survey of more than 30 significant paintings—including brand-new work—will explore Cudahy’s richly layered practice. His figurative paintings piece together enigmatic scenes of specific objects and equivocal environments from interwoven references drawn from Queer archives, art history, film, poetry, friends, and his own autobiography.
Tasting Southern Maine | May 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This year, Decor Maine is sponsoring the Falmouth Kitchen Tour. The tour commences at Moss Galleries in Falmouth, and from there, participants follow a self-guided tour of the town’s culinary delights. Each kitchen on the tour features a special guest—chefs, cookbook authors, or food purveyors. Enjoy the colors, textures, and styles of Southern Maine’s most regarded designers and builders. Get your tickets now!
Stop and Smell the Lilacs | May 26-29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Surrounded by the fresh green of spring, McLaughlin Garden’s native wildflower-lined paths frame the setting for the immersive Lilac Festival. Every year during peak lilac bloom, their “scent-sational” collection of over 125 varieties of lilacs enchant guests. Enjoy garden tours and demonstrations, family friendly activities, and shopping from a curated selection of native and unique plants.
A Memoir from Maine
In Shift: A Memoir of Identity and Other Illusions, Maine author Penny Guisinger uses quantum physics, palmistry, geometry, and more to explore the transformation she experienced when she left her husband and married a woman.
Of Espresso Martinis and Literature
Welcome to Novel, Portland’s first book bar and cafe. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy a full-service cafe and bar offering tasty pastries, breads, and other snacks during all hours of operation. Try fresh, house-roasted coffee as you browse over 6,000 books covering most of the cafe walls—all available to read or buy during your visit. Come enjoy a novel experience in a place like no other!
