While its physical doors are temporarily closed, the Strand Theatre continues to offer a weekly schedule of films that viewers can watch through online streaming platforms. By purchasing…
Film and Theater
post-colonial ‘utopian’ Cuba; 1958 Rhode Island
a curriculum tool for creative remote learning
The deadline for entries for the Strand Youth Film Fest (SYFF) has been extended to October 31.
The Strand Youth Film Fest is an…
‘mr. SOUL! the Movie’
While its physical doors are temporarily closed, the Strand Theatre continues to offer a weekly schedule of new release films that viewers can watch through online streaming platforms. By…
Harbor Theater is bringing you a three-day outdoor movie extravaganza with a giant pop-up screen, live music, food and drink (including popcorn and candy), and films for all ages on Thursday, Aug…
Deadline August 31
The Strand Theatre announces the Strand Youth Film Fest (SYFF), an opportunity for young people living in Midcoast Maine and surrounding areas to create and submit their own short films.
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$68,000 to raise by December 31, 2020 to reach $700K goal
WALDOBORO — An anonymous donor has offered the Waldo Theatre a challenge grant to help complete the third phase of the theatre’s renovations and to reopen The Waldo’s doors to the…
Strand theatre presents
While its physical doors are temporarily closed, the Strand Theatre continues to offer a weekly schedule of new release films that viewers can watch through online streaming platforms. By…
What to see in August and beyond
With movie theaters closed half of the summer and most concert venues canceled during the Covid-19 pandemic, trying to find innovative ways to provide entertainment to crowds has been an…
a moving story of resilience in the face of tragedy
Rebuilding Paradise, a just-released film, will screen August 7 - 13, via Strand Theatre’s virtual ticket.
On the morning of Nov. 8, 2018, a devastating firestorm engulfed the…
The Strand Theatre, in partnership with the Owls Head Transportation Museum, continues its Drive-In Movie screenings at the OHTM campus during August. Movies will be shown on Thursday,…
Camden Shakespeare Festival, in association with Ziggurat Theatre Ensemble and Camden Library, will present the FAFALO! outdoors in the Camden Amphitheatre beginning on Saturday, July 25. Using…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Eight Maine arts organizations, including one in Camden and one in Rockport, will receive grants totaling $400,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts, according to a news…
the race to preserve natural resources and livelihoods of Maine people
Conserving Maine’s Coast: From a Ripple to a Roar, a new documentary by local producer Mark Ireland, will be available to stream online July 3 - 9 with the purchase of a “virtual ticket”…
a gifted 10 year old failing in school; a nigerian teen in inner-city London
While its physical doors are temporarily closed, the Strand Theatre will continue to offer a weekly schedule of new release films that viewers can watch through public online streaming platforms.…
a new chapter for women; what would the year 2040 look like if...?
While its physical doors are temporarily closed, the Strand Theatre will continue to offer a weekly schedule of new release films that viewers can watch through public online streaming platforms…
After heavy deliberation the Maine Outdoor Film Festival has whittled down its finalist list to 36 submissions. Up for grabs are two awards — a Jury and Audience award — in five categories and $2,…
Camden International Film Festival innovates for 2020
ROCKPORT — Ben Fowlie, executive director of the Camden International Film Festival, and Geoff Parker, multi-media specialist, have been cooking up an idea to keep the popular CIFF on course,…
evolution of New Orleans music; chain-smoking Chinese grandma in NYC
While its physical doors are temporarily closed, the Strand Theatre will continue to offer a weekly schedule of new release films that patrons can watch through public online streaming…
take part in shaping this new musical, bringing words and lyrics to the stage for the first time
THOMASTON — Henry Knox is calling for a few good men, women and children to join him onstage!
Although the Watts Hall Community Players’ summer production has been postponed, the musical,…
THE ETRUSCAN SMILE, THE DOG DOC, CAPITAL IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
While its physical doors are temporarily closed, the Strand Theatre will continue to offer a weekly schedule of new release films that patrons can watch through public online streaming…
‘Pay What You Want’ for virtual tickets
CatVideoFest returns with a new compilation screening offered as a fundraiser for the Strand and other art house theaters, starting on Friday, April 10.
Each year,…
Henry’s on Hold
Watts Hall Community Players has submitted the following announcement:
Henry Knox is still going to sing in historic Watts Hall in Thomaston, but his debut will be somewhat delayed…
A thriller-like true story, an ex-con who becomes a priest, and a supernatural comedy
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre has launched a new platform that will allow film-lovers to see new release films that would have screened at the Strand, at home instead. In partnership…
Oshima Brothers rescheduled to June 28
Camden Opera House has issued the following statement:
As is the case with all group gathering places, the Camden Opera House has shut its doors to the public for the time being.…
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre will temporarily close in response to recommendations set by the state due to the spread of COVID-19.
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Celebrating Maine’s Bicentennial through March 15, 2020
WATERVILLE—The next time you watch a film shot in Maine, look closely. The state of Maine isn’t just a backdrop in most of those films—the landscape itself is often what’s known as a “third…
Move over, Hamilton, Henry’s Going to Sing!
THOMASTON — A brand new musical is coming to Midcoast Maine this summer. As part of Thomaston’s contribution to the Maine Bicentennial celebration, The Watts Hall Community Players have chosen…
providing food, shelter and medical care for local homeless animals
ROCKLAND — Thomaston’s Pope Memorial Humane Society will receive donations totaling $261 raised in conjunction with two recent screenings of Cat Video Fest 2020 …
ROCKLAND — A live Bicentennial event at the Strand will add to area festivities in March, along with several made-in-Maine films. For others, a Shakespeare play in HD, or…
ROCKPORT — Camden Hills Regional High School will be hosting a Regional Drama Festival (sometimes called The One Acts), March 6 - 7, in the Strom Auditorium, sponsored by the Maine Principals’…
bringing an early-reader book to life using original music, black light, and color
CAMDEN — The Camden Opera House presents “The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favourites” on its stage Saturday, March 7, at 3 p.m.
The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings…
WBCN and The American Revolution is coming to Belfast. The popular award-winning documentary, which vividly profiles the outsized cultural,…
Cabin Fever three-day winter film fest Feb. 28 through March 1
Click on the following to see more info on each film.
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ROCKLAND — Four films have been added to the February and March schedule at Strand Theatre, in Rockland, including a fundraising screening of cat videos that will benefit …
Open House on Feb. 21 featured mural artist and theater improvements
BELFAST—If the Midcoast has a Theatre District, it’s most definitely centered in Belfast.
The Belfast Maskers are an organization for the performing arts that’s been in operation since 1987…
‘Crip Camp’ opens the annual Cabin Fever Film Festival in Camden, Feb. 28
A filmmaker who cofounded the Rockland-based organization, Speaking Place, was honored Jan. 23 at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival for a documentary film created almost 50 years ago entitled…
RSU 13’s Oceanside High School is offering a Photography Club led by photographer Madeleine Morlet.
Through a 21st Century Learning Center grant, in partnership with One Community Many…
Maine State Prison Upholstery Shop to produce 187 custom-made cushions
CAMDEN — The Camden Opera House, in collaboration with Camden Conference and Camden International Film Festival, has begun a fundraising campaign to Complete the…
ROCKLAND — Strand Theatre has added four films to its February lineup.
FILM:
Feb. 9: BECOMING NOBODY…
BELFAST — Midcoast Actors’ Studio has announced the cast of An Enemy of the People, written by Henrik Ibsen and directed by Bill Burford.
Enemy is play about demonizing…
ROCKLAND — Three broadcasts and a special event have been added to Strand Theatre’s winter and spring lineup.
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…ROCKLAND — Two live music events have been added to the Strand lineup for April along with a film to lead up to this year’s Oscars.
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Be a part of the festival, on stage or off
CAMDEN — The Camden Shakespeare Festival will present the comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona and The Winter’s Tale for its seventh season. The season is…
Shakespeare’s original language with pronoun updates and script cuts to move show at fun and fast pace
BELFAST — One of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, As You Like It, will open the Belfast Maskers 33rd season on Thursday, March 12 (Preview Night).
Directing the production is…
ROCKLAND — Three January films and one February Met opera have been added to the Strand Theatre lineup.
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…ROCKLAND — Another film has been added to the Strand Theatre’s January lineup, along with two live shows coming in April.
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ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre January schedule now includes an additional four high-definition broadcasts.
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Giving the gift of experiences
CAMDEN — Tickets for 2020 performances at Camden Opera House are now available for MaineMadeMusic shows by the Wayne Delano Jazz Quartet and Oshima Brothers; comedy by Juston McKinney; the…
Terry Boivin video
LINCOLNVILLE BEACH — Videographer Terry Boivin spent the afternoon and evening, Dec. 7, at Lincolnville Beach, where the Bonfire on the Beach was built and enjoyed by everyone.
The bonfire…
ROCKLAND — Five movies have been added to the December lineup at Strand Theatre, in Rockland. History, adventure, and music for adult and family-oriented audiences. December films and performances…
