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MacBeth 2022 Concert Series All concerts held at the Chebeague Community Church unless otherwise noted*

Saturday, July 9—2:00 p.m Halcyon String Quartet “Burt Dow, Deep Water Man” The beloved children’s story will feature live music, narration and projections of Robert Mc Closkey’s iconic illustrations. The show includes Halcyon’s arrangements of musical favorites such as “Beyond the Sea,” “Octopus’s Garden” and “Down by the Bay.” It celebrates working waterfronts and our sea-faring past through children’s literature and storytelling. Suitable for all ages! A N ICE CREAM SOCIAL WILL FOLLOW THE PERFORMANCE .

Sunday, July 17—2:00 p.m. Novel Jazz Septet

*Chebeague Island Schoolyard - BYO seating, lawn blankets! Truly remarkable jazz artists, Novel Jazz Septet has been “keeping the music of Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn alive and swinging” for over 30 years! Their astounding repertoire features familiar “beyond category” tunes and new ones retrieved from the Smithsonian’s archives. They are passionate about their music and about playing with each other. An afternoon of musicians just doing what they love so much.

Thursday, July 21—4:30 p.m. Sebago Long Lake Music Festival – 50 th Anniversary Musicians from the SLLMF got the MacBeth Concert Series (nee, Free Concert Series) started over 20 years ago and have become part of the Chebeague extended family ever since. We are happy to help them celebrate the festival’s 50 th Anniversary. The program will include works by Weber, Piazzolla and Robert Schumann.

Saturday, August 27—7:00 p.m. Diane Walsh in Concert

Concert pianist Diane Walsh has performed to rave reviews in 46 states and 22 countries. Her performance with the Portland Symphony three years ago wowed the audience which gave her a standing ovation, with cheers. We are so excited to welcome her back!

The MacBeth Steering Committee thanks its many generous donors for making these concerts available to all.

JULY 2022 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR

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