Join us leading up to the Eclipse for International Dark Sky Week and the Shadow of the Sun Festival!
Schedule of Events
8 am - Coffee and Constellations at The Rangeley Tavern
Grab a coffee or fill up your plate, and join us for a fireside chat. The breakfast buffet is open from 7 - 11 am and is free for guests of The Rangeley Inn.
10 am - Cosmic Yoga at The Congo Barn - Register
11 am , 12 PM, and 1 pm - Equipment Test at The Rangeley Library
Is your equipment up to snuff for the eclipse? We will look at everything from colanders and pinhole c am eras to specialty lenses for your phone and telescope. If you have old eclipse glasses, bring them in to ensure they are in good repair!
12 - 4 pm - Spring Bash, Rewind and Grind Rail J am at Saddleback - Register
Step back with a retro bash at Saddleback!
3 - 5 pm - Night Sky Trivia at The Rangeley Tavern
Three categories, a bonus round, and a $50 cash prize! Te am s up to five. The Rangeley Inn and Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust sponsor it.
5 pm - Community Supper at Masonic Lodge
5:30 - 7 pm - Artist Reception: Rangeley's Night Sky, astrophotography of Ben Pearson and Nick Leadley at Lakeside Theater
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host an Artist Reception celebrating the works of regional photographers Ben Pearson and Nick Leadley at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater. Full Concessions, including a beer/wine cash bar, will be available.
7:30 pm - Sound Bathing Under the Stars at Rangeley Adventure Company - Donations Encouraged
Grab your c am p chair and a blanket and head to the Rangeley Adventure Company. Enjoy melodic sounds under the night sky with Emily Spellmire.
8 - 10 pm - Lights Out, Rangeley!
Set a timer to turn off all outdoor lighting and enjoy all the stars! Even try having a lights-free night. This includes all light-producing devices such as TVs and cell phones. Enjoy the dark! Photographer Kyle Haley will be filming the before and after of this event!
8 - 10 pm - Astrophotography Meet-up at Rangeley Lakes Trails Center - Donations Encouraged
Gather your gear and join regional astrophotographers Ben Pearson and Nick Leadley for an informal meet-up to take photos. This is not a workshop, merely an opportunity for photographers to gather in a night sky-friendly space. Participants must have their setup.
