Submissions are now open for the second annual Maine Playwrights One Act Festival, celebrating the voices and visions of playwrights living throughout the state of Maine. The festival will…
Culture
submission deadline January 31, 2026
Nora Willauer and Marlene McCarthy will perform "Strings Attached" during Bay Chamber Concerts' Midday Music Series, Friday, January 23, at 1 p.m., at…
"Whether you are a budding music producer, a child who loves to sing, or a part of the nation’s ukulele craze, Bay Chamber Music School has a group class…
'the warmth and wonder of old friends and new, hoping we can spread the joy of living here in midcoast Maine'
"Winter in Maine is full of surprises," said CamdenCAN, in a news release. "Deep cold, lovely warmups, and everything in between."
CamdenCAN, in association with the Anti-Poverty Work…
Camden, Phippsburg, Belfast, Rockport
The auditioned mid-coast a cappella vocal ensemble VoXX: Voice of Twenty presents its winter concert series, "There is no excellent beauty that hath not some…
Appleton Library's Annual Souper Supper and Cake Auction. Live music by Aidan K.Z.
Saturday, January 31, 5-7 p.m. at Appleton Village School.
$10 adults…
"What’s all this fuss about fermented foods?" said Rockland Public Library, in a news release. "Why are fermented foods essential for gut health, and why are they so expensive?"
…help make the library a better place for teens
Get involved with the library and earn volunteer credit for assisting with programs, art, and events that matter to you and your community.
Join Miss Katie for a Teen Advisory…
how trees grow, reproduce, and interact with their environment
On Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m., renowned conservationist Michael Wojtech will give a Zoom presentation entitled “The Growth of Trees Through Time” at the Belfast Free Library’s Abbott Room.…
Rachel Littlefield's art show "Where Stillness Lives" will be on display from January 8 - February 14, 2026, at Buck's Cafe, in Stockton Springs.
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ROCKPORT — On Friday, January 16, dive into 2026 with a Winter Wonderland community dance and contra dance presented by Belfast Flying Shoes, the Rockport Opera House, and the Town of Rockport.…
For the Joy of Winter: 25 Years of WinterKids will air on Maine Public Television, as part of the Maine…
Paintings by Laurie Webber
On Friday, Jan. 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., the Jackson Memorial Library in Tenants Harbor will host an opening reception for its January artist,…
Sheepscot Chorus invites new membership as it prepares to sing Bernstein's "Chichester Psalms" as part of "Many Voices, One Dream," a concert celebration of diversity to…
Join Herring Gut Coastal Science Center for the next Cabin Fever Series lecture featuring Dr. Deborah Bronk, of Bigelow Laboratory, for Ocean Sciences.
Dr. Bronk is the…
ROCKLAND — PechaKucha Night, an evening of visual storytelling, will take place Friday, Jan. 23, at the Strand Theatre, in Rockland. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the…
When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in Inter Alia, the next…
'Nora and Marlene weave storytelling throughout this program and invite audiences to experience each work through the lens of the friendships and romances that sparked its creation'
BELFAST — Belfast Chamber Music (BCM) will hold its the closing concert of its second season, Strings Attached, featuring cellist Nora Willauer and pianist Marlene McCarthy.
The…
"Wintersong: A Midcoast Gathering of Voices" will take place Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Porter Hall at Skidompha Library, Main St., Damariscotta with a snow date…
'darkly funny, finding laughter in both pain and intimacy'
"Gruesome Playground Injuries" by Rajiv Joseph will be presented at the Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court Street in Belfast, for five performances, January 15-18…
Registration deadline January 18
The “Jumpstart Your Writing in the New Year,” writing workshop led by Linda Buckmaster will meet Saturday, Jan. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the…
Republican gubernatorial candidate David Jones will be the special guest speaker at the January meeting of the Knox County Republican Committee, Thursday, Jan. 8, at 6 p.…
from close encounters with polar bears to riding out a hurricane
Come Boating!, Belfast’s community boating organization, and the Belfast Free Library are teaming up once again to offer the Winter Adventure Series.
On Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m. the…
Thursday, Feb. 5
Get out of the house and listen to some beautiful music while supporting Maine musicians. Doors for seating will open at 6:30 p.m., concert at 7 p…
Sorcha Cribben-Merrill, the Maine-based songwriter, will bring her trio to The Underground Lounge, at 17 Court Street in Belfast, Saturday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m.…
guiding clients on the Kennebec River
Georges River Trout Unlimited (GRTU) welcomes Sean McCormick, owner/operator of Blue Heron Fly Fishing in Whitefield, for a presentation on fly fishing the Kennebec…
The Rockland Public Library will host veteran diplomat Norman Olsen on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at 6 p.m., for a Camden Conference community event examining the shifting…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night at the library?
"Guess what," said Rockland Public Library. "Your stuffed animals can find out."…
Adults of all ages are invited to join librarian Patty King on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m., in the Community Room at the Rockland Public Library, for “Crafting…
Middle School Book Club at Rockland Public Library continues into 2026.
The club meets on RSU-13 early release days: Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 1:30 p.m., as well as…
Los Nietos del Son will present a concert in the Reading Room of the Rockland Public Library on Thursday, January 15, at 6 p.m.
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deadlines and poster contest rules and requirements have changed
The Trustees of the Union Fair / Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival are launching its annual contest to choose a design suitable for use in publicizing the 2026…
leading up to Camden Conference: uncomfortable truths about coexistence, occupation, and the prospects for peace
Coexistence, My Ass!, an award-winning documentary film based on the provocative one-woman show of Israeli peace activist and…
a.k.a. the 'I will not be lame this year' guide to the Midcoast
For 2026, there is a widespread desire for a fresh start, with nearly half of Americans (49%) believing 2026 will be "their year," according to an article…
On Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m, at the Waldoboro Public Library, Waldoboro author Philip Austin will present a workshop on the tools and philosophy of DIY publishing.…
The Camden Public Library’s annual Jumpstart January program series for adults returns in 2026 for another lineup of workshops and programs designed to engage your creativity,…
free performances in the third-floor listening room
Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., invites one and all to the first Blue Café of the new year, Wednesday, Jan. 14. Local folk-pop duo Bobbylene will open the 2026 series of free…
"Young families, join us for a free singing, dancing, jamming time when Music Together from the Midcoast Music Academy visits…
commemorate America’s 250th birthday; deadline March 13, 2026
Entries are now being accepted for the 2026 Maine Constitution Poster and Essay Contests. The deadline is March 13, 2026. …
Spanish Songs and Stories with Jared McCannell, director of Penobscot Bay Language School, are held Mondays, at 10:30 a.m., in the Children's Room at Rockland Public Library…
Everyman’s annual radio-style show
CAMDEN — Once again, Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., opens its year Friday, Jan. 9, at 7:30 p.m., with a Lux Radio Theatre reading. The 2026 show will be “The 39 Steps,” presented by Everyman…
Each piece is comprised of thousands of 'tiles' that were meticulously hand-cut from discarded or damaged hardcovers
Camden Public Library welcomes multimedia artist Larry Clifford for his exhibit “Off the Shelf,” featuring large-scale prints of his geometrically intricate BiblioQuilts made…
The Fifth Element Book Club meets on the first Monday of each month, 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. The February selection is Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin…
Teen Book Club is transitioning to Teen Manga Club for the rest of the school year and summer. Join Miss Katie for snacks and book chats about your favorite manga.
Each month, the…
Teens aged 11-17 are invited to create their own New Year’s Resolution Box on Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street,…
four children who are forced to rely on one another
Film Club at the Rockland Public Library will meet on Monday, Jan. 5, at 6 p.m., in the Library's Board Room.…
