Weekend Picks: Rockland clearly has it going on this weekend

Thu, 11/27/2014 - 8:00am

    Here we go again. Did you see that article about keeping your sanity when the power’s out in our latest edition of The Wave? Well, looks like Rockland’s taking the spotlight this weekend (I hope the power will be on enough to light the lobster trap tree) so buck up and bust out the snow blower...here’s the best of what’s going on this weekend.

    Thursday, Nov. 27

    · Happy Thanksgiving! If you don’t feel like making dinner (or you don’ have power) just remember that Cappy’s Chowder House and Point Lookout are both doing special Thanksgiving day dinners. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and The UU Church in Belfast are also hosting free turkey dinners.

    · Just to note, the Open Mic at The Highlands Coffee House will be closed for Thanksgiving.

    Friday, Nov. 28

    · All of the Goodridge sisters will be on hand to sign copies of A Seal Called Andre by Harry Goodridge and Lew Dietz. The book signings will take place at the Maine Lighthouse Museum in Rockland from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    · Highlight from Rockland’s Festival of Lights weekend:  Santa will preside over the lighting of the Lobster Trap Christmas Tree, measured by some as the Largest Lobster Trap Tree in the world. Starts at 6 p.m. FMI: RocklandMainStreet.com

    · If you like that old-timey string music with a modern flair, the Ale House String Band is playing the Narrows Tavern in Waldoboro at 8 p.m.

    · Get pumped! If you like Ska, rock, reggae, funk, punk, you’ll like El Grande, playing at The Speakeasy at 8 p.m.

    · If you like blues duo Slippery Slope, they’re playing Rock City Cafe 7-9 p.m.

    Saturday, Nov. 29

    · Highlight from Rockland’s Festival of Lights weekend: On Saturday night, there will be the annual after-dark Parade of Lights, where dozens of illuminated floats will roll down Main Street for all to see and enjoy. Make sure you get the bar stool by the window! FMI: RocklandMainStree.com

    · If you like pounding blues rock, you’ll dig The Blame Hounds playing at The Speakeasyat 8 p.m.

    · Or maybe you like more laid back soulful stuff. In that case, check out the young prodigy singer-songwriter Alice Limoges, 7-9 p.m. See our story on her.

    Sunday, Nov. 30

     · After a crazy weekend, you might want to just chill with By the Bay jazz trio at The Landings Restaurant in Rockland, 5-8 p.m.,

     Hey, want to know where to go for happy hour every day of the week? Check out our Guide To Midcoast’s Happy Hours.


     If you have an arts and entertainment event that fits within the adult scope of fun and cool things to do for Weekend Picks, contact Kay Stephens at news@penbaypilot.com