• Eastport Arts Center: In the late 1800s and early 1900s, when its population was over 5,000, Eastport was the cultural center for the area. Amateurs from the area, as well as professionals from Boston and New York, made plays, operas, and musical performances commonplace in Eastport. Memorial Hall was often their stage. Several bands organized to provide music for dancing and celebrations. These bands were so popular that seven music teachers and two music stores were kept busy. During and after the Depression and World War II, life changed in Eastport. Live theater was only found at the Shead High School and still is. Presently the drama group does very well in competitions.
  
  In 1990, live community theater returned to Eastport. Through outside funding and grants, the Cornerstone Theater Company came to Eastport for three months to teach and help organize a company known as Stage East. The old Masonic Hall on Dana Street was renovated for future performances. In March 1991, Stage East produced their first play, The Playboy of the Western World. Since that time, four or five plays are performed each year along with a variety of musical and dramatic evenings.
  
  In early 2005, the Eastport Arts Center purchased a new home at 34 Washington Street, formerly the Washington Street Baptist Church. This 9,800 square foot building is the home for many of the activities of the Arts Center as well as the community. Live theater amd musical presentations are advertised on banners and signs on Washington Street at R&M IGA. Tickets and additional information are usually available at the office of Motel East. The latest issue of The Quoddy Tides will have particulars concerning all of the events planned for the near future. The "Forecasts" column in The Quoddy Tides gives a day by day listing of many area events.

Many locations in Eastport have free copies of a map detailing the Eastport/Lubec Quoddy Loop vicinity. Carry one with you. This map details roads and ferry routes connecting the entire area. You'll enjoy each of these day trips more fully if you have a camera and binoculars always at hand. At every turn you have the opportunity for a moose to appear, an eagle to soar overhead, or some other breathtaking sight to awaken your senses. Many days you'll want a sweater or sweatshirt within easy reach. Bring along water and food so you'll have the freedom to explore in every direction.

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