designed to
help raise awareness for the American Lighthouse Foundation’s preservation
and education mission; which includes 22 lighthouses throughout New England
– 11 being Maine lights such as Owls Head, Rockland Breakwater and Pemaquid
Point.
Award-winning
graphic artist Alan Claude will sign prints from his Maine Lighthouse
Collection Series from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Mr. Claude’s work
features a dramatic and bold interpretation of Maine lighthouses and their
surrounding environments. With colorful contrasting imagery, dimensional
light and shadow, these classic travel poster illustrations bring forward
the strength and spirit of each Maine lighthouse.
Popular
lighthouse author Jeremy D’Entremont will be available to sign his
collection of books from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Mr. D'Entremont
has been called the leading expert on New England's historic lighthouses. He
is the author of seven books, including The Lighthouses of Maine, The
Lighthouses of Massachusetts, The Lighthouses of Rhode Island, The
Lighthouses of Connecticut, and The Lighthouse Handbook: New
England. He has appeared on the History Channel, the Travel Channel,
Public Television, and National Public Radio speaking about his favorite
subject.
The American
Lighthouse Foundation’s gift store & interpretive center, located at 464
Main St., Rockland, will be open extended hours on November 27th
from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and is open daily Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am
to 4:00 pm. For more information call ALF at (207) 594-4174.
Posted: 11/17/2009
