Every year my husband and I embark on a journey across the country. The drive is long but we find ourselves influenced creatively by many views along the way. Often we leave the main highways and…
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The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is set to burst with artistic energy this August, featuring a diverse array of exhibitions that promise something for every art lover. From…
Waldo Theatre's Maine Artist Film Series
The Waldo Theatre is proud to announce its third annual Maine Artist Film Series, spotlighting the award-winning work of celebrated documentary filmmaker Ian Cheney local…
Saltwater Artists Gallery
Saltwater Artists Gallery, a collective of more than 25 juried artists, is hosting its third annual plein air event- “Paint the Point” this coming Saturday, July 19 beginning at 10 a…
Sylvan Art Gallery
Sylvan Gallery invites art and book lovers of all ages to a special joint book signing with Laura "Dee" Winslow, artist and children's book illustrator, and Tonya Shevenell, Maine-based author and…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
The legendary singer-songwriter and leader of the folk revival, Tom Rush, to appear at the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor, alongside rising star Matt Nakoa Aug. 2.
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The Strand Theatre
The Strand Theatre will screen two locally-produced maritime films, The Ghost Trap (2024) and Rockland:…
"Materialists" - Lucy (Dakota Johnson) is a high-powered matchmaker in New York, where love is measured in income and compromise. When she begins dating…
Lincoln Theater
Lincoln Theater is pleased to present the award-winning documentary “Far Out: Life On & After the Commune,” Thursday, July 24 at 7 p.m. Through interviews,…
BHML Storybook Ball
The 2025 Storybook Ball, Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s annual gala, promises to be an unforgettable evening of fun and frolic as we go down the rabbit hole in celebration of…
If you are interested in “Maine Art,” this one is for you: "Bettinson’s Maine" is a visual exploration of aspects of Maine, its flora and fauna, its boats, the vernacular…
"The Phoenician Scheme" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 41 minutes) - The new film from acclaimed director Wes Anderson. The story of a family and a family business. …
Wiscasset Art Walk
A Celtic thread runs through music and song during the Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, July 31, 4-7 p.m. and later, in Wiscasset Village. The evening’s featured musician, Alex Bigney, plays Celtic…
This coming weekend Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20 see 20 games and competitions. Daily entry fee just $5. Concessions will be available. $10 lobster rolls!
Competitions: Skills,…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Guitar icon Tommy Emmanuel is no stranger to iconic stages from Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to London’s Royal Festival Hall and Paris’ L’Olympia. The legendary entertainer has…
Veggies to Table
Hunger is on the rise, and 1 in 5 children go hungry every day in Maine. With new government funding cuts to food assistance the solution to hunger relief now lies in the…
The Waldo Theatre presents the Maine Artist Film Series
The Waldo Theatre is proud to announce its third annual Maine Artist Film Series, spotlighting the award-winning work of Ian Cheney, a celebrated documentary filmmaker and local to…
July 8 saw the opening of our first dinner theater show of our 2025, 50th anniversary season, “Lipstick and Gamblers.” We are especially…
Brenda Bettinson’s Ravensbrück Series is currently on display at the Holocaust and Human Rights Center (HHRC) in Augusta through Sept. 5.
There you can view in Dr.…
The Barn Project presents "Levintating Pentagon," a solo exhibition by sculptor John Powers based in upstate New York.
Powers creates a tension…
Join the Friends of the Southport Historical Society on Monday, July 14, 7 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall (361 Hendricks Hill Road), for a talk with local sailmaker and Southport native Sherm…
Waldo Theatre
Calling all Parrotheads! Captain Mike and The Shipwrecked, "A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett" will be at The Waldo Theatre on Aug. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Come and have a high energy evening with music to…
River Arts ’much-anticipated “Land & Sea” show is now on display at the gallery at 36 Elm St. in Damariscotta. Juror Ammi Bai Chung has curated a dynamic collection of works that…
"The Phoenician Scheme" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 41 minutes) - Week 1 of a two-week run. The new film from acclaimed director Wes Anderson and the story of a family and a…
The first-ever Puddle Dock Village Festival launched over the holiday weekend at Alna’s Puddle Dock Village School, featuring an opening reception for Damariscotta artist Keith…
"The Life of Chuck" - (R; 1 hour, 50 minutes) - Based on Stephen King's novella of the same name. Told in three acts played in reverse, "The Life of Chuck" traces…
Studio 53
Studio 53 is presenting current paintings of Jack Silverio for the month of July. Twenty-two paintings are displayed in the front two rooms of the gallery.
An artist’s reception will take…
The Boothbay Common is the place to be between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. for some good old fashioned Independence Day family fun this Friday. This Fourth of July celebration, sponsored by the Boothbay…
Acclaimed Celtic music trio Kalos brings together three masters of tradition for music full of, said Rachel Lynne Wilkerson, folkradio.co.uk, “…
First show of 2025 at The Barn Project
Over the last four years, these artists have convened on a monthly basis to read, discuss, and expand their understanding of color. Color for most may relate to their intuition,…
Sylvan Gallery
Sylvan Gallery is proud to present an evocative new exhibition featuring the masterful landscape paintings of Paul Batch, on view July 1 - 31. The public is invited to a reception to meet the…
Kerr + Jones Fine Art & Craft celebrates its fourth season in East Boothbay with a remarkable new roster of contemporary Maine artists. Join us this summer for a series of…
Beginning July 3, Southport artist Ed Parker and Damariscotta artist Lyn Asselta open new shows at Gleason Fine Art in Boothbay Harbor. Both Lyn and Ed will be present at the opening reception on…
"Independence Day" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 25 minutes) - In the epic adventure film “Independence Day,” strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite.…
"Jane Austen Wrecked My Life" - (R; 1 hour, 38 minutes) - A charming contemporary romance that blends literary nostalgia with fresh, French flair. Directed by…
A unique and inspiring three-day retreat, Creating the Sacred Altar, will take place Wednesday, July 16 through Friday, July 18 at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation, 1 Townsend Ave…
Maine Art Gallery
“A treat for the eyes and the heart,” remarked visitor Caroline Janover of Damariscotta about the exhibition "Fiore at 100: Maine Observed" which opened at the Maine Art Gallery (MAG…
River Arts is delighted to showcase the artwork of Judith Schuppien in the solo show, “Treasures of Our Local Land Trusts,” in the River Room at River Arts Gallery in Damariscotta.…
Boothbay Region Art Foundation
Get ready to immerse yourself in a celebration of local artistry! The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is thrilled to open its doors to the July Members Exhibit, welcoming you…
Black River Gallery
Come and enjoy the magical and whimsical work of Elisabeth on Earth, Elisabeth Ladwig. She is an award winning artist living in the Hudson Valley. Her artistic career began as a graphic artist in…
Boothbay Summer Theater
Abstract expressionist Mark Rothko battles his demons in this startling, explosive Tony Award-winning play that explores the meaning of art, emotion, and authenticity in a…
The Carousel Music Theater is pleased to once again be hosting a special fundraising concert on Saturday, June 21 at 7 p.m. in support of Millennium Magic Chorus, a women’s barbershop and a…
Lincoln Theater is pleased to partner once again with Skidompha Library for a fun, fantastic, and free summer film series: "Color Our World," part of the Collaborative Summer…
Sail off on a magical excursion with Y Arts!
A band of comical pirates land in Boothbay Harbor in search of a digger to join their crew in "How I Becamse A Pirate, The Musical!" Two shows…
Carousel Music Theater
Celebrating 50 years of live musical performances at the Carousel Music Theater with the musical that gave us our name, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s "Carousel!" Enjoy a full-scale…
"Black Panther" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 14 minutes) - In celebration of Juneteenth see film that was considered groundbreaking in showcasing a Black superhero cast…
"How To Train Your Dragon" - (1 hour, 56 minutes) - On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup…
Wiscasset Bay Gallery
Wiscasset Bay Gallery is celebrating its 41st year and the exhibition opening coincides with the Wiscasset Art Walk, which runs from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 26.
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