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Chicago Dancemakers Forum announced the selection of a new Executive Director, Joanna Furnans. Furnans, who starts in the position on February 7, 2022, has a strong history with Chicago Dancemakers Forum as a 2018 Lab Artist, Elevate Chicago Dance participating artist, 2020 Lab Artists Program Mentor, and partner in the Embedded Writers Program. ....
Craft beer-making may be on tap for the first time in two thirsty Washington County locations. A pair of breweries are preparing to launch in Eastport and Machias, and the startups would be the first beer producers in their respective communities. Owners of both businesses view the Downeast region beyond Ellsworth as an underserved market where there’s plenty of potential patronage from locals and visitors. Horn Run Brewing At 75 Water St. in Eastport, Lisa and Jeff Smith plan to open Horn Run Brewing by Memorial Day weekend. “We’re within weeks of opening,” Lisa Smith told Mainebiz. The couple comes at the venture from surprising angles. ....