Things to do in Presque Isle
The rising cost of heating fuel has left many having to come up with creative ways to come up with the money to pay for the next oil delivery. Such is the case with the local senior center, the Gathering Place, located on Davis Street.
Sines said donations are still being sought for the event.
“We could use donations — everything except clothes. We welcome all donations. All money raised benefits the center,” said Sines. Organizers are hoping for a good turnout.
“We’d love to have people come by starting about 9 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. You may find something you need, and at the same time you’ll be helping us get something we need — fuel,” said Sines.
For more information, call Sines at 764-6185.
Gallery presents H(squared)
Reed Fine Art Gallery will showcase the work of UMPI’s two newest fine art faculty members when it presents the exhibition “H(squared): New Work by Hyrum Benson and Heather Sincavage” from March 2 to April 14. The public is invited to attend the exhibition’s reception with the artists, to be held on Friday, March 2, in conjunction with the Presque Isle First Friday Art Walk.
H(squared) is an exhibition of Benson and Sincavage’s newest work made since both have transplanted to Aroostook County.
Benson is a ceramics artist originally from Idaho who joined the UMPI faculty after teaching at the University of North Texas since 2006. He is a graduate of the University of North Texas with his MFA in ceramics, and Brigham Young University-Idaho with a BFA in 3D studies, ceramics emphasis.
Sincavage is a mixed media artist who relocated to Maine from Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of the University of Washington with an MFA in metal design, concentrating on interdisciplinary practices. Her BFA is from Tyler School of Art, Temple University, in jewelry and metalsmithing.
The reception for H(squared), which will feature a talk by both artists, will be held in the Reed Fine Art Gallery on March 2, from 5-7 p.m. There is no charge and light refreshments will be served.
The Reed Fine Art Gallery is open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery is closed Sundays and University holidays. For more information about this event, call Sincavage at 768-9442.
Next Ms. UMPI to be crowned
The University of Maine at Presque Isle invites the public to attend its annual Senior Class fundraiser — the Ms. UMPI Pageant — on Thursday, March, 1 at 7 p.m. in Wieden Auditorium. Those in attendance will laugh the night away as male UMPI students vie for the title of Ms. UMPI 2012. Contestants will perform an opening act, model sports and evening wear, and perform a talent. Admission to the event is $5. For more information, contact Keith Madore at 768-9568.
