Robinhood Marine Center
presents A Tribute to: "The Artists of Riggsville Common"
Our Wednesday Night Lecture Series will take a different turn this summer as we host three very special events. We are fortunate to have a number of talented artists here in Georgetown who have produced unique works of art depicting the historical aspects of "Riggsville" (formerly North Georgetown, now known as Robinhood). We invite you to join us as we honor these gifted individuals for the contributions they have made to our community.
Wednesday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m. Robinhood artist, Jack Schneider. Jack is a multi talented artist whose works have added color, character and historical significance to our facility. Viewing Jack's pieces will bring you back to the early days of Riggsville with dioramas of the working waterfront, a bust of Riggsville founder, Benjamin Riggs, the life size likeness of Mahotiwormet aka "Chief Robinhood" and the whimsical figurehead of our former Accounting Manager, which hangs in our studio. Jack will be sharing many of his works with us this evening. Please join us in paying homage to this gifted artist.
Wednesday, August 2 at 7:00 p.m. Georgetown Artist, Art collector and Historian, Gene Reynolds. Gene has been invaluable to us in our pursuit of historical artifacts and information on Riggsville. An artist in his own right, Gene also possesses a great deal of knowledge of Georgetown artists past and present. This evening Gene will share his expertise along with pieces from his personal collection of the works of renowned Robinhood artists, William and Marguerite Zorach, Dahlov Ipcar, Jason Schoener and a few more.
Wednesday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. Five Islands artist, Mary Leonard. Mary's works have graced the walls of many buildings here at Robinhood Marine Center. She has produced the historic renditions of the Riggsville waterfront for our annual calendar and many of our Christmas cards over the years. Mary has mastered many mediums and is able to capture the essence of historic Riggsville. Please join us this evening in our "Tribute to Mary".
For more information see Wendy Reed in the Sales Office or call 371-2525.
The Robinhood Marine Center “Lectures in the Library” ran from 2000 to 2005 as a way of presenting the well documented rich history of Georgetown Island, including the village of Robinhood and the boatyard site along with boating related topics which include great exploits on the high seas.
2005 Wednesday Night Lectures in the Library Series
July 13 Mt. Washington Weatherman by Former RMC
Senior Dock Attendant, Jeff DeRosa has spent the last 3 years observing and
recording weather atop New England's highest peak. Take this opportunity to
hear what Jeff has to say about weather on Mt. Washington before he leaves for
his next exciting assignment at the South Pole!
July 20 Thompson Ice House by Norman Hamlin. Mr.
Hamlin was instrumental in preserving the Thompson Ice house located in South
Bristol, Maine. Come and learn the fascinating process of how our forefathers
harvested ice.
July 27 Small
Boat Cruising Along the Maine Coastby
RMC's Premier Yacht Broker David Perry. While seemingly forever in the time
consuming business of selling yachts, Dave has always found time to cruise the
Maine Coast and he shares these adventures with us.
August 3 Riggsville History by local historian,
Gene Reynolds. We are very fortunate to have a neighbor with such an extensive
knowledge of Georgetown history. Gene will once again entertain us with a bit
of local history.
August 10 Robinhood
Marina Circa 1975: Trials and Tribulations by RMC's former Yacht Service
Manager (1988-1997) Gordon Reed. You won't want to miss Gordon's stories of
"boatyard antics" during his tenure as Paint Foreman in the 1970's.
August 17 Piloting
and Navigation: Traditional and Contemporary by RMC's General Manager, Joe
McCarty.Long before Joe came to
Robinhood he logged hundreds of hours at sea. Joe will share his knowledge of
"traditional" navigation and explain how it serves as the basis for today's advanced
technologies.
August 24 History of Rum and the Connection to
Riggsville by Woodex Bearing Company President, Glenn Irish. As one may
surmise, the import and export of "spirits" has been a staple industry
throughout the centuries along the coast. Glenn will show us how the
manufacture and sale of rum became a part of Riggsville history.
Wednesday Night Lectures in the Library Series Archive
2000 series:
July 12 - Las Balsas Expedition - the Longest Raft Trip in Recorded History by Michael Fitzgibbons
July 19 – The Race with Team Adventure by Skipper Cam Lewis
July 26 – The Bark, Kenilworth’s Longest Voyage by Maine Maritime Museum’s Nathan Lipfert
August 9 – The Virginia – America’s First Ship by Historian, Eliot Chandler
August 23 – Around Alone Race 1999 by Skipper Jean Pierre Mouligne
2001 Series:
July 11 – History of Riggsville by local historian, Gene Reynolds
July 18 – History of Multihull Design by Naval Architecht, Dick Newick
July 25 – The Becker Years at Robinhood by former Robinhood Owner, Ralph Becker
August 1 - Early Georgetown History by Historian, Eliot Chandler
August 8 – The History of Cape Dory Yachts by Owner/Founder, Andrew Vavolotis
August 15 – The Last Yankee Cape Horner by Maine Maritime’s Tom Wilcox
August 22 – Maine’s First Ship, The Virginia by Historian, Bud Warren
August 29 – Cruising the Maine Coast/Playing the Tides by Sailor/Writer, Ken Textor
2002 Series:
July 10 – History of Chief Robinhood by Eliot Chandler
July 17 – The Ice Trade in Riggsville by Gene Reynolds
July 24 – Sail Trim for the Cruising Sailor by Ken Textor
July 31 - Benjamin O’Riggsville by Andrew Vavolotis
August 7 – Tide Mills of Coastal Maine by Bud Warren
August 14 – The Peterson Years at Robinhood by Former Robinhood Owner, Louise Forsleff
August 21 – Seguin Island by Friends of Seguin’s Ann Webster
August 28 – Coastal Steamship Lines by Tom Wilcox
2003 Series:
July 9 – Maine Island Trail Association by Karen Stimpson
July 16 – Bass Fishing on the Sasanoa by the Kenebec Angler’s, Chris Grill
July 23 – Town Characters of Riggsville 1880 - 1950 by Gene Reynolds
July 30 – Adventure and Misadventures in Boating by RMC’s General Manager, Joe McCarty
August 6 – 1820 Riggs Store Restoration Project by Andrew Vavolotis
August 13 – Agnes Powers: First Lady of Robinhood by Louise Forsleff
August 20 – Horse Drawn River Boats on the Allagash by Local Artist, Jack Schneider
August 27, Bill & Gunda Bisseth /MacMahan – 4 Decades by Paul Brown
2004 Series:
July 14 - History of Woodex Bearing Company by President, Glenn Irish
July 21 – The Virgina Project Update – Natives at Popham 1605 – 1611 by Bud Warren
July 28 – Racing Solo Around the World by Ocean Racer, Bruce Schwab
August 4 – Characters of Riggsville – Part II by Gene Reynolds
August 11 - Kayaking the Land of the Polar Eskimo by Ed Friedman and Kathleen McGee
August 18 – The Challenge of Engineering a 154’ Sailing Yacht by RMC’s Yacht Service Manager, Tom Fake and N.A., Chris Franklin
August 25 – Vintage Outboard Motor Collection by Robinhood Boatbuilder, David Lake
Wednesday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m. Robinhood artist, Jack Schneider. Jack is a multi talented artist whose works have added color, character and historical significance to our facility. Viewing Jack's pieces will bring you back to the early days of Riggsville with dioramas of the working waterfront, a bust of Riggsville founder, Benjamin Riggs, the life size likeness of Mahotiwormet aka "Chief Robinhood" and the whimsical figurehead of our former Accounting Manager, which hangs in our studio. Jack will be sharing many of his works with us this evening. Please join us in paying homage to this gifted artist.
Wednesday, August 2 at 7:00 p.m. Georgetown Artist, Art collector and Historian, Gene Reynolds. Gene has been invaluable to us in our pursuit of historical artifacts and information on Riggsville. An artist in his own right, Gene also possesses a great deal of knowledge of Georgetown artists past and present. This evening Gene will share his expertise along with pieces from his personal collection of the works of renowned Robinhood artists, William and Marguerite Zorach, Dahlov Ipcar, Jason Schoener and a few more.
