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Julian Lage's only Maine performance will be at The Waldo on Oct.  19. Photo used with artist permission

Performing for one night only in Maine, Julian Lage will be taking the stage at The Waldo on Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale.

Julian Lage is a world-class guitar virtuoso and…

Coastal Car Wash and the Harbor’s Choice Laundry is hosting their first ever pumpkin decorating competition. Courtesy of Terri Herald

Coastal Car Wash and Harbor’s Choice Laundry is hosting its first ever pumpkin decorating competition. Painting, carving, or accessorizing, any form of decorating is allowed as long as the result…

Jay Nash. Brooks Hubbard. Oct. 18. Opera House. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

 

The historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor welcomes a well-traveled duo of musicians this October. Individually acclaimed, Jay Nash and Brooks Hubbard team up on Saturday, Oct. 18,…

Opera fans: Don't miss the Met Live in HD production of "La Sonnambula" on Nov. 1. Courtesy of Lincoln Theater

 

We are getting excited to welcome you back on Nov. 1! While our doors have been closed, our lobby has been getting some well-deserved attention. A refreshed floor with new boards and…

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The 57th Fall Foliage Festival is set for this Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum.

The…

Where It's At
ARTinME 2025 First Place awarded to Helen Matthews' "View" by jurors David Estey and Jaap Helder. Courtesy of Lauren Palmer/BRAF

I walked into Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) last Saturday night for its annual ARTinME opening reception and awards. And, wow. Just wow. I’ll say it now (and probably later as well): This…

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Harbor Theater is excited to launch a new monthly program on Boothbay Region TV! Spotlight on Harbor Theater will feature movie previews, behind-the-scenes updates, and community…

Novel Jazz Septet is returning to Skidompha for an autumn night of music. Courtesy of the band

The Novel Jazz Septet will be returning to the Skidompha Public Library for what they are affectionately calling, “The Great Pumpkin Jam,” on Saturday, Oct. 11 at …

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Maine authors Cheryl Blaydon and Laurel Dodge will give an Author Talk at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 1:30 p.m. Blaydon…

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Boothbay Harbor's self-guided tour of galleries in the region.  Led by an art lover’s…

"Hydrangea" by Irene Plummer is among the 117 artists with work in "Artist's Choice" at River Arts.

 

River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to announce its newest exhibition, “Artists’ Choice”. This diverse show includes a spectacular array of artwork by Maine artists showcasing…

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In celebration of Pumpkinfest, Lincoln County Historical Association will present a special demonstration of  the work of the colonial cooper on Oct. 11 and 12…

Reopening our doors Nov. 1
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"Downton Abbey - The Grand Finale" - (PG; 2 hours, 3 minutes) - The cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they…

A secret pumpkin patch was unveiled during BRVM's Family Harvest Day, allowing families to select their very own festive gourds. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Railway Village Museum (BRVM) served up a day full of fall fun Sept. 27 at its annual Family Harvest Day event.  

The Village Green was full of activity as children bumped…

"Hamilton" on the Harbor Theater screen beginning Oct. 3 for a one-week run. Courtesy of the venue

 

"Freakier Friday" - (PG; 1 hour, 51 minutes) - When Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Anna (Lindsay Lohan) reunite for a family celebration, a mysterious twist of fate…

Jeff Daniels. Opera House. Boothbay Harbor. Oct. 17. Got tickets? Luc Daniels photo

 

In 1976, Emmy-winning star of stage and screen Jeff Daniels bought a Guild D-40 from Herb David’s Guitar Studio in Ann Arbor, Michigan, threw it in the back of his old Buick, and…

Laura Waller - "OIG Giant II No. 5."

 

The not-for-profit Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) unveils its annual juried ARTinME show, which, this year, spotlights large format works and small sculpture/ceramics from…

"Cul-Chah" - 16" x 20" - oil on linen - Lynne Seitzer. Courtesy of the artist

 

Last Fall I had the good fortune to see the Guggenheim’s “Orphism” exhibit. My knowledge of the term Orphism was very limited. As I progressed through six upward spiraling floors and…

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As a soloist, with his trio, and as a member of the Paul Winter Consort, Maine pianist Paul Sullivan has performed in most of the United States and Europe, as well as the Middle East…

Harbor Theater
Don't miss: "The Last Class" at the Harbor Theater, one show only, Oct. 6 at 6. Courtesy of the venue

“Democracy is not a spectator sport. Learning is not a spectator sport. It's active!” – Robert Reich in “The Last Class”

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Castle Tucker. Courtesy of HNE

Peek into the nooks and crannies of Castle Tucker on the final Behind Closed Doors tour of the season Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.  Whether you are a first time or repeat visitor…

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On Nov. 15 American Patchwork Quartet vocalist Falu Shah; guitarist and vocalist Clay Ross…

The Waldo Theatre
Dr. Lisa Cheryl Thomas returns to the Waldo Theatre Oct. 10. Courtesy of the artist

 

Dr. Lisa Cheryl Thomas will take the stage of The Waldo Theatre Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Dr. Thomas' “Dances with Ivory” concert presents piano selections based on indigenous tribal…

Rosamund Pike stars in “Inter Alia" during the 2025-2026 National Theater Live season to screen at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

 

 

Auditions! Lincoln County Community Theater is planning a Christmas production! Please keep an eye on our LCCT page on LincolnTheater.org for show info as well as…

Cheddar sale poster

The Boothbay Region Historical Society is holding its annual cheddar cheese sale.

Two-year reserve cheddar from Pineland Farms wrapped and weighed is available at $19 per pound.

Pre-…

Kathy Mattea. Courtesy of the musician

 

Hailed led by The Washington Post as “one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters,” Kathy Mattea has enjoyed much success and acclaim during her 35-year career in country, bluegrass…

The Kingston Trio in concert Sept. 26. Courtesy of The Waldo

Re-discover the timeless music of The Kingston Trio - or experience it for the first time. The four-time Grammy Award winning trio (two of which were awarded to the original Kingston Trio in 1959…

 

Registration is open for Hearty Roots’ “Interlude” gathering on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. on the Hearty Roots campus in Bremen.  

Guided by the theme of…

Chamber Awards poster

The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce invites the community to gather for its annual Community Awards Celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at…

A scene from Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens' Gardens Aglow. Courtesy of CMBG

Along with school back in session and temperatures cooling down, another key sign that fall is coming is Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens' annual Gardens Aglow ticket launch. From September 10,…

"Anora" opens Friday, Jan. 3 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Conclave" - (PG; 2 hours) -  “Conclave” follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events -- selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked…

Sledding action on the big hill at Salt Bay Farm during a Coastal Rivers sledding party.  Courtesy photo

Salt Bay Farm is a favorite local destination for sledding. The big hill behind the parking lot offers a long, fast descent to those with a taste for speed, while the gentler hill behind the…

Enilea Burns, Evie Roy, Harper Westhaver, Violet Baldwin, Adeline Inman, and Kaylee Wayda sing "I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas" with hippo dancers, Hamilton Pierpan, Sarah Harris, and Collin Cantillo.

Local Y Arts performers of all ages came together Dec. 19 and 20  to bring holiday cheer to the Lincoln Theater with two performances of their winter production of "A Very Merry Y Arts…

"Wicked" opens at the Harbor Theater Christmas Day at 2 p.m. Courtesy of the venue

"Wicked" - (PG; 2 hours, 40 minutes) -  Director Jon M. Chu’s (Crazy Rich Asians) epic musical fantasy film Wicked, is the untold story of the witches of Oz, staring Emmy,…

The Cadet Band at the Dec. 19 Holiday Concert. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER

Boothbay region elementary and high school students put on their holiday concert Dec. 19 for a crowd of parents, friends and family. Band…

For week beginning Dec. 26
"Conclave" opens at the Lincoln Theater Dec. 26. Courtesy of the venue

"Conclave" -  (PG; 2 hours) -  “Conclave” follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events -- selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is…

Final concert of the season
Ellis Paul. Opera House. Dec. 28. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

Ellis Paul doesn’t just write songs; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous…

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The 16 students at Southport Central School, their teachers and administrators celebrated the holidays and the island’s special spots during their winter concert, “Our Hometown Holiday …”…

Damariscotta River Grill
"Pemaquid Light" by Doug Houle included in the Holiday show. Courtesy of Kim Traina

Eighteen of Pemaquid Art Gallery’s talented artists share their varied styles, mediums and views of the beauty in Maine landscape and wildlife at the Damariscotta River Grill. This comprehensive…

"It's A Wonderful Life" at Lincoln Theater Saturday, Dec. 21 for two shows. Courtesy of the venue

“Small Things Like These” - (PG-13; 1 hour, 37 minutes) – Set over Christmas takes place over Christmas in 1985, when devoted father and coal merchant Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy…

Two screenings only Dec. 18 and 19 for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

 

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" - (PG; 1 hour, 39 minutes) - The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, they steal,…

Gingerbread Spectacular winners announced
Most Spectacular:  "Cuckolds Light" by Heather Malone & Joshua Paashaus. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Gingerbread Spectacular judges Sue Norton, Jen Correa, Lenore Imhof and Nicci Kimball awarded the following entries in this, the 18th annual event. Winners may claim prizes at the Opera House this…

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John Doyle and Mick McAuley. Opera House. Dec. 20. Got tickets?  Courtesy of the venue

Together, John Doyle and Mick McAuley have created a stunning collection of familiar carols, new original music and traditional tunes for this Christmas season. "This Christmas Time" is a musical…

Lincoln Theater
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Lincoln Theater is proud to present Exhibition On Screen: Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers, a captivating documentary that explores the genius and passion of Vincent Van Gogh, playing…

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It's a Christmas tradition which began 34 years ago. In 1989, Our Lady Queen of Peace presented a Christmas program featuring a live nativity scene. The annual performance also includes scripture…

Jay "JBONE" Sawyer of Warren and a few of his spheres in his "Spiritual Influence" installation at CMBG.

If you’ve already visited Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens this season, you’ve seen Jay JBONE Sawyer’s metal spheres, “Spiritual Influence” out and around the Visitor’s Center.…

"Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers" Dec. 12 and 13.  Courtesy of Exhibition On Screen

 

"We Live In Time" -  (R; 1 hour, 48 minutes) - Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes…

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" opens Friday, Dec. 13 at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

 

"Conclave" - (PG; 2 hours) -  After the sudden death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is thrust into overseeing one of the Vatican's most…

Santa and his entourage arriving by boat to Whale Park Dec. 7. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Santa Claus exchanged his sleigh for a boat over the weekend as he arrived to Boothbay Harbor Dec. 7 on the Novelty. A crowd of excited families greeted him, Mrs. Claus and their…

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Winter's chill was in the air as Santa Claus made his annual appearance outside Southport General Store Dec. 6.

Kids, parents, neighbors and friends gathered in anticipation of the jolly…