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Salt Bay Chamberfest
Mezzo-soprano and Damariscotta native Kate Aldrich to perform in Rockland
Tue, 08/08/2023 - 2:00pm

ROCKLAN — Damariscotta native Kate Aldrich, a mezzo-soprano hailed by the San Francisco Sentinel as the “Carmen of her generation,” will be featured Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 7:30 p.m., at the Strand Theatre in Rockland. Performing in a concert presented by Salt Bay Chamberfest, she will sing the work Il tramonto by Ottorino Respighi with musicians from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the Minnesota Orchestra. The concert features Susie Park and Sean Lee, violinists; Che-Yen Chen...
Belfast Harbor Fest 2023 highlights include boats, shipyard tours, food, music, auctions and more
Mon, 08/07/2023 - 1:30pm

BELFAST — The Belfast Rotary Club Harbor Fest, a free celebration of the city’s maritime history and traditions on the Belfast waterfront Friday, Aug. 18, Saturday, Aug. 19, and Sunday, Aug. 20, has something for everyone, according to Belfast Rotary Club, in a news release. “Over three days, Harbor Fest will offer a boatbuilding contest, a rowing regatta and two tours of Front Street Shipyard on Saturday and a Sunday morning Cardboard Boat Race,” said event chairperson and Waldo County YMCA...
Ukes Rock to perform at Rockport Masonic Center free lawn concert series
Sun, 08/06/2023 - 7:30pm

ROCKPORT — The Rockport Masonic Center continues their free lawn concerts on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, from 6 to 7 p.m., featuring the music of Ukes Rock. The event is free to the public with pass the hat donations taken for the band. You are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the summer night and music, according to the Masonic Center, in a news release. 1 hamburger or 2 hot dog plates with a side, chips, drink and ice cream are available for $10 per plate. There will also...
South Thomaston to celebrate 175 anniversary, Heritage Day, Aug. 12-13
Sat, 08/05/2023 - 4:45pm

SOUTH THOMASTON — The Wessaweskeag Historical Society is planning a party on August 12 to celebrate the 175th birthday of the Town of South Thomaston. On Saturday, from 2 - 4 p.m., attendees will gather on the lawn of the Historical Society at 8 Dublin Road in South Thomaston “to delight in the music of Bay Winds North Jazz Ensemble and indulge in a piece of wonderful birthday cake,” said WHS, in a news release. “Bring a chair, have a piece of cake, and relish the amazing Jazz sounds of these...
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Free concert by Penobscot Bay Orchestra on Rockland Public Library lawn
Sat, 08/05/2023 - 4:15pm

ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library presents the Penobscot Bay Orchestra, Tuesday, August 15, at 6 p.m., on the lawn of the Rockland Public Library. This event is free and open to all. The Penobscot Bay Orchestra (PBO), based in Camden, is a community orchestra with the goal of supporting compassionate fundraising activities and bringing the joy of live music to the public. Players come from all over the Penobscot Bay region. Directed by Deirdre McClure (DMA, Peabody Conservatory of Music),...
Music Behind the Block outdoor concert series announces 2023 schedule
Fri, 08/04/2023 - 5:00pm

THOMASTON — Thomaston Main Street’s Music Behind the Block outdoor concert series returns again in 2023. “This year's series promises to be even more exciting with a diverse line-up that's sure to offer something for everyone,” said Thomaston Main Street, in a news release. “Music Behind the Block is set to transform the heart of Thomaston into a hub of musical enjoyment for residents and visitors alike.” The series kicks off with Down East Dead, a Grateful Dead tribute band, on Wednesday,...
Local bands to perform Belfast Summer Nights, Aug. 10
Fri, 08/04/2023 - 4:45pm

BELFAST — Belfast Summer Nights features two local rocking bands Thursday, August 10. “Phil Hummer and the White Falcons open the show with some rockabilly inspired excitement,” said Summer Nights, in a news release. “One friend said they’re like Johnny Cash meets the White Stripes. I like it! “Next up is the Right Track, the super popular high powered ten piece R and B dance band, Horns, guitars, keys, drums and vibrant vocals. From Aretha to Bruno Mars, Earth Wind and Fire to Prince, these...
Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra performs at Camden church, Aug. 7
Fri, 08/04/2023 - 4:30pm

CAMDEN — Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra (MoJO) will perform Monday, August 7, at 7 p.m., at John Street United Methodist Church (98 John St., Camden). The band will play modern and traditional big band music in a variety of styles. “Long a staple of the local music scene, all 18 talented MoJO members live in the Midcoast,” said MoJO, in a news release. “Virtuoso saxophones, trumpets, and trombones complement an incredible rhythm section.” Donations to support the church's mission encouraged.
Aug. 5
Mid Coast Community Band to perform Saint George Odd Fellows Summer Concert Series
Wed, 08/02/2023 - 12:45pm

ST. GEORGE — Saturday, August 5, at 4 p.m., the Mid Coast Community Band will perform during the The Saint George Odd Fellows Summer Concert Series. “Enjoy a great collection of popular music,” said the Odd Fellows, in a news release. The series takes place at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Saint George Lodge 132, at 7 Elementary School Road, Tenants Harbor, Maine. Next month, the band will perform a tribute to 911 on Sunday, September 10, at 4 p.m. Find Saint George Odd Fellows on...
Penobscot Bay Orchestra concludes second season with Summer Pops Concerts
Sat, 07/29/2023 - 8:30pm

This Summer's Pops Concert features two major works: excerpts from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story , and two of George Gershwin’s Piano Preludes , arranged for orchestra. Other works include Paul Desmond’s Take 5 , Gershwin’s Summertime from Porgy and Bess , and Harold Arlen’s Over The Rainbow, from the Wizard of Oz . As is customary with the concerts, members of the orchestra will be performing solo or chamber works on the program, as well...
Free concert by Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra on Rockland library lawn
Thu, 07/27/2023 - 8:00am

ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library presents the Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra, Thursday, Aug. 3, at 6 p.m., on the lawn of the Rockland Public Library. This event is free and open to all; the rain date will be Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 6 p.m. MoJO (Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra) is an 18-piece Midcoast Maine-based big band with the mission of being a premier community jazz orchestra for the area. They play modern to traditional jazz, including Latin, swing, blues, and funk, and encourage audiences to...
Free concert in Camden Amphitheatre: Midcoast Brass Quintet
Wed, 07/26/2023 - 8:00am

CAMDEN — The Camden Public Library welcomes the Midcoast Brass Quintet back to the Camden Amphitheatre on Sunday, July 30, at 3:30 p.m., for a free public concert as a part of the library’s Summer Music & Performance Series. Pack a picnic or snacks, bring a camp chair or blanket for comfortable seating, and enjoy this fun and family-friendly concert. The Midcoast Brass Quintet is a group of five musical friends (Peter Stuart, Meghan Kennedy, Doug Kennedy, Carolyn Kanicki, and Bruce Cole)...
Arts on the Hill presents MoJO Jazz, July 31
Mon, 07/24/2023 - 2:15pm

ROCKPORT — Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s Arts on the Hill program brings Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra (aka MoJO) to Beech Hill Preserve on Monday, July 31, at 6 p.m., as part of this free summer concert series. This event was rescheduled from July 10. “Beech Hill will be hopping!” said CMLT, in a news release. Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra is an 18-piece Midcoast-based big band that plays modern as well as traditional jazz, including Latin, swing, blues, and funk. The band derives...
Belfast Bay Fiddlers to play Rockport Masonic Center series, July 26
Mon, 07/24/2023 - 2:00pm
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Masonic Center continues their free lawn concerts on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, featuring the music of Belfast Bay Fiddlers, from 6 to 7 p.m. The event is free to the public with pass the hat donations taken for the band. You are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the summer night and music, according to the Masonic Center, in a news release. 1 hamburger or 2 hot dog plates with a side, chips, drink and ice cream are available for $10 per plate. There...
Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations to play at eighth annual Megunticook Lake Concert
Mon, 07/24/2023 - 12:45pm

The eighth annual Megunticook Lake Concert will take place August 14 (rain date August 15), and the public is invited to attend via personal water craft — boats, canoes, kayaks, sailboards.... The concert, featuring Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations, is an event attended by water-access only. The concert takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 44°14.71’N 69°6.01’W Bog Bridge, Gypsy Landing and Barrett’s Cove offer boat launches to the lake. Costumes and boat decorations are encouraged.
BBH Opera House: Damn Tall Buildings July 28
Sat, 07/22/2023 - 10:15am

Four quintessential roots instruments: the banjo, double bass, acoustic guitar, and fiddle come together on the Boothbay Harbor Opera House stage on Friday, July 28, and what happens next is anyone’s guess. Bluegrass, roots, string band music, and so much more from the trio, Damn Tall Buildings – they’ve been called lightning in a bottle. Sasha Dubyk on upright bass and vocals, Max Capistran on guitar, banjo and vocals and Avery Ballota on fiddle and vocals bring electric energy, extraordinary...
Free Big Band Concert with MoJO in the Camden Amphitheatre
Fri, 07/21/2023 - 1:45pm

CAMDEN — The Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra (MoJO) returns to the Camden Amphitheatre on Monday, July 24, at 6 p.m. MoJO is a community jazz orchestra in the Midcoast, performing a variety of musical styles including traditional big band, Latin, funk, and blues. “Bring a camp chair or blanket and pack a picnic to make the most of this concert in the beautiful Amphitheatre,” said Camden Public Library, in a news release. Free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Please note that the library...
Camden Summer Sounds series returns to Snow Bowl for fourth year
Fri, 07/21/2023 - 1:45pm

CAMDEN — Camden Summer Sounds, a Sunday afternoon series of free outdoor concerts at the Camden Snow Bowl, 20 Barnestown Road, returns for the fourth summer in a row. Concerts are set for 4 p.m. Sundays in August, beginning Aug. 6 with the Maine-made Cuban music of Primo Cubano. Primo Cubano plays “son,” the traditional Cuban dance music dating back to the turn of the 20th-century that is the primary contributor to the blend of Latin styles today known as salsa. Band founder Paul D’Alessio...
Rockport Masonic Center free lawn concert features moosehedz band, July 26
Fri, 07/21/2023 - 8:00am
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Masonic Center continues their free lawn concerts on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, from 6 to 7 p.m., featuring the music of moosehedz band. The event is free to the public with pass the hat donations taken for the band. You are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the summer night and music, according to the Masonic Center, in a news release. 1 hamburger or 2 hot dog plates with a side, chips, drink and ice cream are available for $10 per plate. There will...
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
Thu, 07/20/2023 - 3:30pm
Thursday, Aug. 17 Fraser, “the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling,” and brilliant Californian cellist Haas return to the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $25, available directly from the box office at 207-633-5159. Regular tickets are $30, available online and day of show. 86 Townsend Ave. Sponsored by the Lafayette Group.
Cecilia
Thu, 07/20/2023 - 3:30pm
Saturday, Aug. 12 Formed in 2017, Canadian musicians Timi Turmel, Erin Leahy, and Louis Schryer are set to launch their first album. Originally scheduled to play the Opera House in 2020 and 2021, they will play this time at 7:30 p.m. Advance discounted tickets $20 through the box office: 207-633-5159; regular tickets $25, available at https://boothbayoperahouse.com and day of show. 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.
Monday Night jazz (Mojo) returns to Belfast Summer Nights stage, July 27
Thu, 07/20/2023 - 1:45pm

BELFAST — On Thursday, July 27, long time Summer Nights favorite Monday Night jazz (Mojo) returns to the Belfast Summer Nights stage. “The extra large roundup of some the region’s finest musicians will be strutting their stuff, playfully leading us through the eras of great American swing music,” said Summer Nights, in a news release. “Don’t miss this chance to hear big band music from the forties to the present. Bring your dancing shoes!” Like all Belfast Summer Nights the show is from 5:30 -...
‘9 to 5: The Musical’ at MSMT
Thu, 07/20/2023 - 9:30am

The award-winning Broadway hit based on the 1980 cult classic movie, “9 to 5: The Musical” is set to keep the summer entertainment going full speed at Maine State Music Theatre. “I get letters every year saying ‘When are you doing 9 to 5?,’”said MSMT Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark. “The movie was one of the most hilarious ever written, and the success of the stage show is the fact that they’ve found a way to transfer the humor of that film onto the stage – it’s outstanding!” With music and...
‘Music, Masts and Lobster Traps’ at MMM
Thu, 07/20/2023 - 8:45am

“Music, Masts, and Lobster Traps” will be held on Sunday, Aug. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. Special dayside events will celebrate Maine's lobstering heritage. The event will culminate in a late afternoon performance by Maine’s own The Mallett Brothers Band. Concert gates open at 3 p.m. By purchasing tickets online, you are buying tickets to the concert event only. 9:30 a.m. -3 p.m. - Special daytime activities celebrating Maine’s maritime heritage that are...
Arts on the Hill brings the Hot Suppers to Beech Hill Preserve
Wed, 07/19/2023 - 8:00am

ROCKPORT — Rescheduled from July 14, Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s Arts on the Hill program brings the Hot Suppers to Beech Hill Preserve on Tuesday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. as part of this free summer concert series. “The Hot Suppers are seasoned musicians of Waldo County, Maine who meld captivating original music with an eclectic mix of Americana: country, rock and blues songs sure to please the discerning, dancing or picnicking listener. Their sound is dynamic and rhythmic, with an acoustic/...
Singing pianist, violinist duo Timothy and Hosanna Noble to perform in Rockland
Wed, 07/19/2023 - 8:00am
ROCKLAND — Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock Street, will host Timothy and Hosanna Noble – the singing pianist and violinist duo – in concert Sunday, July 30, at 7 p.m. The couple has been musically blessed since childhood, and met at the National Quartet Convention for gospel music in Tennessee. Now married, they are performing beautiful music throughout the United States. Timothy produces and records their music. “Join us, bring family and friends, and be uplifted by their God-...
POSTPONED: Earth Jams outside kids concert at Rockland library
Tue, 07/18/2023 - 12:45pm

Due to rain, the Aug. 15 concert has been postponed to its rain date, Aug. 24. ROCKLAND — All are invited to join Rockland Public Library outside for an interactive and fun family concert, Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 3 p.m., with a rain date of Thursday, Aug. 24, at 3 p.m. This event was rescheduled from Wednesday, July 19, at 3 p.m. Jump on the Song Toboggan and sing-a-long with Matt Loosigian of Earth Jams. Loosigian is a Brunswick based folk singer, guitarist, and songwriter specializing in playful...
Curbside Queens strut their stuff at The Waldo
Fri, 07/14/2023 - 4:45pm

WALDOBORO – The Waldo Theatre is proud to present the Portland-based Curbside Queens as they celebrate the art of drag. The group will bring their fiercely funny and fabulous touring show to The Waldo Saturday, July 29 at 8 p.m. Creative wardrobe is encouraged for audience members who want to ‘dress to express.” This performance is suggested for everyone age 16 and up. Curbside Queens was born out of the early days of the pandemic lockdown in 2020, at a time when community morale and engagement...
joyful, contemplative, and nostalgic
Halcyon String Quartet presents "Gather" in Waldoboro
Thu, 07/13/2023 - 7:15pm

WALDOBORO — Halcyon String Quartet presents Gather, Sunday, July 30, at 7 p.m., at the Broad Bay Church in Waldoboro. This multimedia performance combines recorded audio with live music to reflect on action, hopefulness, and imagination as it relates to the climate crisis. “Having repeatedly heard from audience members that opportunities to focus on climate action are often missing from the climate crisis narrative, ‘Gather’ explores these actions through the sounds of our community voices,”...
BBH Opera House: The David Mallett Band
Wed, 07/12/2023 - 2:00pm

Maine’s near-legendary folk king, David Mallett, returns to the Boothbay Harbor Opera House this summer with his band. On Thursday, July 20, this songwriter and troubadour brings his classic Americana music to the historic stage. Of Mallett The New York Times says, “He harks back to the earnest ambitions and heartfelt melodies of Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash, singing with the conviction that folk can still be heroic.” In a career spanning four decades, he has recorded 17 albums, had several...
The Docksiders to present ‘Yacht Rock’ at The Waldo, July 28
Tue, 07/11/2023 - 2:30pm

WALDOBORO — The Waldo brings The Docksiders, Las Vegas based ‘Yacht Rockers,’ to Midcoast Maine on Friday, July 28, at 8 p.m. Imagine that it's 1981 and you’re cruising the shores with your friends. Bikinis are fluorescent, polo collars are popped, and boat shoes are rocked sockless. In the background, your booming sound system is playing the soft-rock sounds of Michael McDonald, Olivia Newton-John, Hall & Oates, Christopher Cross and Air Supply. The Docksiders are made up of veteran...
Maine duo Castlebay
Sea captain history, sea shanty singing at Andrew Robinson Homestead, July 16
Mon, 07/10/2023 - 1:45pm

ST. GEORGE — The upcoming Open House on Sunday, July 16, at the historic Andrew Robinson Homestead, 945 River Road in St. George, will highlight the seafaring lives of the captains who resided at the Homestead. Come learn about what life was like on the high seas in the 1800s for the Robinson captains while listening to the singing of sea shanties by the Maine duo Castlebay. The music will be live from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Three generations of Robinsons went to sea, sailing to destinations as far...
Searsmont Street Band plays Belfast Summer Nights, July 20
Mon, 07/10/2023 - 1:45pm

BELFAST — Belfast Summer Nights continues its lineup of local music this Thursday, July 20, with the Searsmont Street Band. “Great sounds from the back-to-the-land era featuring a powerful lineup of popular local faves,” said Summer Nights, in a news release. “For fans, a must attend, for the uninitiated, a fanfunkytastic dance fest. Come see if the old dudes and their fans still have the juice. You might be surprised.” Like all Belfast Summer Nights the show is from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., at...
Saint George Odd Fellows Summer Concert Series kicks off with Mid Coast Brass Quintet
Mon, 07/10/2023 - 1:00pm
ST. GEORGE — The Saint George Odd Fellows Summer Concert Series kicks off Saturday July 22, at 2 p.m., with Mid Coast Brass Quintet. The program features lively selections of music from a wide variety of brass arrangements. Donation partner for the concert is the Travis Mills Foundation. Learn more about the Foundation at travismillsfoundation.org. Independent Order of Odd Fellows Saint George Lodge 132, 7 Elementary School Road, Tenants Harbor, Maine 04860. The series continues: ...
Soggy Po Boys bring the sounds of New Orleans to the Strand stage
Sun, 07/09/2023 - 8:00am

ROCKLAND — The Soggy Po Boys, native New Englanders who celebrate the sounds of the Big Easy, will be in concert Saturday, August 12, at 7:30 p.m., at the Strand Theatre. The Po Boys formed in 2012 to shake the walls of their local club on a Fat Tuesday but have honed their sound and become more than a Mardi Gras centerpiece, according to the Strand, in a news release. Exploring the vast musical traditions of New Orleans and expanding their repertoire to look beyond NOLA jazz, the band includes...
Sing-along with Grease movie musical at The Waldo
Sat, 07/08/2023 - 11:30am

WALDOBORO – Calling all Pink Ladies and T-birds to a rollicking, one-show-only screening and sing-along with the 1978 musical blockbuster film “Grease,” Sunday, July 23, 4 p.m. at The Waldo Theatre. Hosted by Boothbay’s own Kenickie, aka Soren Barker, there will be costume contests for both adults and kids, along with a 50’s dance off. The audience will be the star of this interactive show, and great door prizes from local business sponsors will help make this a memorable summer vacation event...
‘Good Trouble’ concert supports Finding Our Voices
Fri, 07/07/2023 - 2:45pm

ROCKLAND – The 'Good Trouble Project’ is back with another concert at the Rockland Unitarian Universalist Church featuring performers Lisa Redfern and David Dodson, Saturday, July 22 at 7 p.m. The evening concert is hosted by singer-songwriters John and Rachel Nicholas. The Good Trouble Project is a music series held once a season to help raise money for local organizations. The beneficiary of the July concert is Finding Our Voices. Finding Our Voices is a grassroots, survivor-powered nonprofit...
Public invited to view development of Camden’s new music center
Thu, 07/06/2023 - 8:15am

CAMDEN – Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School will offer two public tours of the organization’s new home at 5 Mountain Street on July 18 at 12 p.m. and August 16 at 3 p.m. The tour is an opportunity for the public to see and learn more about the reuse of one of Camden’s historic buildings as a music center. Originally built as a church, the building has been a grange hall and most recently a health spa. Bay Chamber purchased the building (formerly known as High Mountain Hall) in 2022, which is...
Finnish singer Eeppi Ursin returns to Midcoast July 7
Wed, 07/05/2023 - 10:00am

CAMDEN –New York -based Finnish Singer and Pianist Eeppi Ursin returns to Maine after her Performer of the Year Tour that reached Thomaston Federated Church last summer. Ursin will be performing at the First Congregational Church in Camden Friday, July 7 at 7 p.m. and at the Federated Church in Thomaston Saturday July 8 at 7 p.m. Ursin is an awarded jazz vocalist and singer-songwriter known for her beautifully flowing voice and presence. She has toured all around the world with various...
All day celebration in Thomaston July 4th
Tue, 07/04/2023 - 3:00pm

THOMASTON –The Fourth of July is celebrated the entire day in Thomaston, from the late morning Main Street parade to fireworks after dark. In the middle of the day, community members and visitors gather for food, music, children’s activities and more. The crowd bought up over 200 chicken barbeque dinners in a flash, children ran around and tried out an obstacle course, bouncy house and water slide, a steel band turned out upbeat tunes and car enthusiasts showed and talked about their vehicles.
Hiss Golden Messenger’s M.C. Taylor returns to The Waldo Theatre
Tue, 07/04/2023 - 10:15am

WALDOBORO – The Waldo Theatre is excited to welcome back Hiss Golden Messenger’s M.C. Taylor for an intimate solo performance July 21 at 7:30 p.m. The North Carolina songwriter is returning to the Waldo after last year’s sold-out show. Taylor incorporates elements from the American songbook into his latest album “Quietly Blowing It” on Merge Records. Throughout the album Taylor brings his keen eye to our “broken American moment” as he did on Hiss Golden Messenger’s critically acclaimed, GRAMMY...
50th Anniversary screening of ‘Ziggy Stardust and the Spider from Mars’ July 9
Sun, 07/02/2023 - 1:00pm

ROCKLAND – A special screening of “Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars: The Motion Picture 50th Anniversary” will be presented Sunday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. One of the most iconic performances in the history of modern music, David Bowie’s retirement of his Ziggy Stardust alter ego in front of 5,000 fans at London’s Hammersmith Odeon was captured on film by award-winning director D.A. Pennebaker on July 3, 1973. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of this...
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Summer season continues to hum with activity on the Historic Stage
Sat, 07/01/2023 - 9:45pm

This summer there are few days when Boothbay Harbor’s historic Opera House will go quiet. As part of the organization’s 20th anniversary celebration music, theater, storytelling, and even an afternoon lecture on the work of painter Andrew Wyeth fill the coming weeks. On Thursday, July 13, Windborne, “the most exciting vocal group in a generation,” bring their voices, drawing on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony. The uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs...
Belfast celebrates 250th birthday party at City Park
Fri, 06/30/2023 - 9:15am
BELFAST – Come celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of Belfast at Belfast City Park July 1 from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. It's a free Birthday Party event with live music, children's activities, and more! Music 11 a.m. Midcoast Ukes 12 p.m. Smoke and Mojo 1:30 p.m. Anni and the Rainmakers Children's Activities 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: bounce house, snow cones, popcorn and games VFW/American Legion BBQ 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: hamburgers, hot dogs and...
Katahdin Valley Boys perform Searsport concert, July 9
Wed, 06/28/2023 - 1:30pm
SEARSPORT — The First Congregational Church of Searsport welcomes the Katahdin Valley Boys on Sunday, July 9, at 3 p.m., for the next concert in the 2023 Concert Series. The church is located at 8 Church Street, Searsport, Maine. The Katahdin Valley Boys is a Maine Bluegrass Band and has been entertaining audiences throughout New England since 1998. “Recognized by both the Academy of Country Music and the Maine Country Music Association as Bluegrass Band of The Year, respectively, they always...
Americana Roots, whooping and hollering brass at Belfast Summer Nights July 6
Wed, 06/28/2023 - 12:00pm

BELFAST – Jay Brown brings Americana roots music from his Black Mountain, North Carolina home to the Belfast stage July 6 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The multi-talented performer is known for his deep vocals, solid guitar work and bluesy folk approach with Appalachian to African influences. Next up is the unusual and large Undertow Brass Band (formerly What Cheer? Brigade) from Providence, Rhode Island. Simply one of the most fun groups around, they get the audience marching, dancing, whooping and...
Rockport Masonic Center free lawn concert July 5
Wed, 06/28/2023 - 10:30am

ROCKPORT — The Rockport Masonic Center announces a free lawn concert featuring the music of Ukes Rock, Wednesday, July 5 from 6 to 7 p.m. The event is free to the public with pass the hat donations taken for the band. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the summer night and music on the grounds of the Masonic Center. Meals of one hamburger or two hot dog plates with a side, chips, drink and ice cream will be available for $10 per plate. There will also be a 50-50 raffle drawn. The Rockport...
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Once An Outlaw rides into town July 2
Mon, 06/26/2023 - 11:15am

Once an Outlaw, featuring Chris Anderson of the Outlaws with special guest Jon Butcher, is coming to the Boothbay Opera House on Sunday July 2. This show brings a new and exciting line up every time. In the past, the lineup has included Chris Hicks of the Marshall Tucker Band, Jeff Howell (Foghat/Outlaws), members of the Allman Brothers Band, Dickie Betts Band, and the Outlaws to name a few. The core group remains the same with powerhouse guitarist/vocalist Chris Anderson (formerly of the...
Bela Fleck: “My Bluegrass Heart”
Sun, 06/25/2023 - 1:45pm
Thursday, Aug. 3 Featuring Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull, Justin Moses, Mark Schatz and Bryan Sutton performing with the legendary Bela Fleck. A special Opera House 20th Anniversary Celebration Concert! Sponsored in part by The Knickerbocker Group.
Opera House: Damn Tall Buildings
Sun, 06/25/2023 - 1:45pm
Friday, July 28 The trio play bluegrass served with a little punch, attitude, grit and gravy, with that busking spirit so present and palpable in the early incarnations of Old Crow Medicine Show. 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discount $20 only through the box office at 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor or call 207-633-5159, or buy online for $25 at https://boothbayoperahouse.com .

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Midcoast Women presents A Mother’s Story: No Conceivable Way Out, Oct. 5

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Living History with Hank Lunn to share the story of an American Loyalist

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Once an Outlaw

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Art in the Stacks exhibit features William Landmesser, Oct 1 - Dec. 31, 2023

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