The Kennebunks to Hold Norman Rockwell Celebration

Mention Norman Rockwell's name and everyone smiles recalling a favorite Saturday Evening Post Illustration and a time in their life when the world was a little sweeter. Take a nostalgic trip back in time during the weekend of August 15th, 16th, 17th and celebrate everything that made The Kennebunks one of America's Favorite Small Towns. Bring your Sweetheart, Parents, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, Sisters and Brothers, Cousins and Kids, Neighbors and Friends to share a very special time enjoying each other and the very best Life has to offer in The Kennebunks.

Friday, August 15th at the Kennebunk Town Hall - A Salute to Small Town America. Maine Artists were invited to exhibit their unique styles inspired by Norman Rockwell's nostalgic feel for small towns. Enjoy the fantastic results! Finding Norman Rockwell in Small Town America - Maine photographers were invited to recreate Rockwell's famous images and add a few of their own inspired by the Saturday Evening Post Illustrations. It's a fabulous show that can't be missed! Artist and Photography Exhibit reception 4:00 to 7:00PM. Refreshments - Stop & Shop to donate 500 cupcakes with all of Rockwell's images. Sweet! FREE Admission The Norman Rockwell Code at the 7:30PM Movie Premier! FREE popcorn! FREE Admission! Be part of Southern Maine's Movie Premier of the hilarious film spoofing that "other" film - The Da Vinci Code. It's too much fun to miss!

Meet the stars! Saturday August 16th Kennebunk Town Hall - An Evening of Norman Rockwell's Famous Saturday Evening Post Illustrations Brought to Life in Six 15 Minute Plays! The best of Maine playwright's imaginations make favorite covers leap off the page and into life. Musical Entertainment perfect for the night! Time: 7:30 PM. Admission: $25.00/Ticket per person. Intermission to benefit Community Harvest.

Sunday August 17th at the Kennebunk Town Hall - Breakfast with Santa at the Colony. Join Norman Rockwell's Famous Santa as he spreads some early Holiday spirit! Time: 9:00-11:00AM. Sunday Dinner with Norman Rockwell! Be part of the famous Thanksgiving dinner complete with Grandparents, Forties music and fun with every spoonful! Benefits the YMCA. Time: 4:00PM. Admission: $15.00 To Benefit the Northern York YMCA.

For a list of events and where to purchase tickets, visit our website: ArtofthePlay.com. For more information cal Danie Connolly at 207-985-8888 or 207-985-9999 or email: absolutelyperfect@verizon.net.