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ROCKPORT — On Friday, December 20, dance through the dark days at a special Solstice Shine Community Dance & Contra Dance presented by Belfast Flying Shoes, the Rockport Opera House, and the…

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MORRILL — A concert, square dance party, and potluck will be held Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at the Morrill Community Center (Old Honesty Grange 83), 4 North Main Street, Morrill, ME 04952 (right…

Midcoast Community Band. (Photo courtesy Margot Bridgett)

The Midcoast Community Band, led by Jo Anne Parker, will celebrate the holidays with two holiday band concerts in December.

On Thursday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m., the band will play at the St.…

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Conrad Tao. (Photo by Brantley Gutierrez)

Luminary pianist and composer Conrad Tao is the 2024 winner of the prestigious Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award, presented by Bay Chamber…

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The Dec. 7, 2024  Rhythm Sanctuary at First Church Belfast has been cancelled. Another session is being offered…

Spirited Holiday Celebration
Songs of Solomon. (Photo courtesy Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School)

CAMDEN — Songs of Solomon brings a program of inspirational music to Camden, Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, 55 Elm Street, Camden.…

Lise Becu and Rosey Gerry. (Photo courtesy Rosey Gerry)

HOPE — Lise Becu and Rosey Gerry will be performing an afternoon concert, Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m., at Hope Library, located at 443 Camden Road, in Hope. Their concert will be a mix of…

folk dance party
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BELFAST — The Huddled Masses Orchestra (Maine's only Serbian-style brass band) and Kotwica (Armenian dance band from Bar Harbor) with Chris Rocciotti, Carolyn Rapkievian…

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BELFAST — On Friday, December 6, let your shoes fly at the First Friday Community Dance & Contra Dance.

"This month Belfast Flying Shoes celebrates its 19th anniversary, and dancers can…

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WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre is again kicking-off the holiday season with a fun and festive post-Thanksgiving Community Singalong on Friday, Nov. 29, at 4 p.m.

The holiday favorite

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SEARSPORT — PenBay Ringers will perform on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m., at Searsport Congregational Church, 8 Church Street. 

Based out of…

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Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra (aka MoJO), an 18-piece big band, will play a fun mix of holiday and big band charts at two holiday concerts. 

Saturday, Nov. 30, at 2 p.m., at First Baptist…

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The Penobscot Bay Orchestra, now in its 4th season, performs concerts…

Molly Gebrian and Daniel Holt. (Photo courtesy Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School)

Fresh, modern and passionately original, Molly Gebrian and Daniel Holt take on the musical works of three…

Mount View Chamber Singers 'Carols in the Round' (Photo courtesy Scott Anthony Smith)

Mount View Chamber Singers bring their 2024 'Carols in the Round' concert series to the Midcoast and beyond this December.

This singers have provided the…

Rockland. The Lime City. (Photo courtesy Anthony Antolini)

THOMASTON and ROCKPORT — Down East Singers and Halcyon will present "Rachmaninoff & Lime City" on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m., at Watts Hall, 174 Main St., Thomaston, and…

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WALDOBORO — Maine-native Lady Lamb with Kioea will perform on stage on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., at the Waldo Theatre.

From her early days, staying late after-hours at her…

Nefesh Mountain Band. (Photo courtesy Strand Theatre)

ROCKLAND — The New York based Progressive Americana group Nefesh Mountain Band will bring their “Love and Light Tour” to the Strand Theatre…

 Julia Gagnon. (Photo by Michael Haven)

ROCKLAND — Maine’s own “American Idol,” singer Julia Gagnon, will bring a special “Home for the Holidays” concert to the Strand Theatre stage on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7…

Jeff Weinberger. (Photo courtesy Bay Chamber)

Bay Chamber is offering a ukelele workshop, Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Even if they’ve played for years, ukulele players often feel stuck at the starting line,…

known for song "Love You Like A Man"
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WALDOBORO — Singer-songwriter Chris Smither will perform Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at 7 p.m., at the Waldo Theatre. 

Fans of guitar picking musicians such as Mississppi John Hurt and…

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SOUTH THOMASTON — Rigometrics returns to the Midcoast on Wednesday, Nov. 27, for a special “RIGSGIVING” show the night before Thanksgiving. SaltWater Fields Wedding…

Justin Gordon. (Photo courtesy The Underground Lounge)

BELFAST — On Thursday, Nov. 21, The Underground Lounge, in Belfast, will welcome singer-songwriter Justin Gordon to the stage for the third show of…

Anastasia Antonacos, Fred Edelen, and Lydia Forbes
Anastasia Antonacos. (Photo courtesy Belfast Chamber Music)

BELFAST — In response to the devastating impact of hurricane Helene that has affected countless families and communities in Western North Caroline, Belfast Chamber Music (BCM) will hold a benefit…

David Dodson at the Camden Opera House in 2022 (Photo courtesy David Dodson)

Davie Dodson's annual fall concernt will be held at the Camden Congregational Church on Sunday Nov. 10, 7:30 pm.

This year's new original tunes include songs about India, building a…

the rhythms of Cuba
Primo Cubano. (Photo courtesy Watts Hall Community Arts)

THOMASTON — Watts Hall Community Arts invites dance enthusiasts and music lovers alike to Latin Dance Night with Primo Cubano on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m., at Watts Hall Community Arts, 174…

Cilla Bonnie. (Photo courtesy The Underground Lounge)

BELFAST — The Underground Lounge (17 Court Street in Belfast) welcomes the dynamic sounds of Cilla Bonnie and her band for a deeply engaging evening…

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SEARSPORT — The Oystermen will perform a concert Sunday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m., at Searsport First Congregational Church in Searsport.

This admission by…

Adam Ezra Group. (Photo by Lee Hetherington Photography)

WALDOBORO — The Adam Ezra Group returns to The Waldo on Friday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m.

"This underground Americana songwriter and his bandmates seem to have popped out of nowhere,…

Veterans eat free
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TENANTS HARBOR — Saturday, Nov. 9, starting at 5 p.m., join a Sit Down Bean Supper and Traditional Irish Music event at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Saint George Lodge 132, at 7…

David Dodson, 2022. (Photo courtesy David Dodson)

CAMDEN — David Dodson's Fall…

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WALDOBORO — “Hey man! Is that Freedom Rock? Well, turn it up Dude!” Rock out with Lynyrd Skynyrd act Vyntge Skynrd, Saturday, October 26, at 7:30 p.m., at The Waldo. 

"Lynyrd Skynyrd was…

The Sugar Snaps. (Photo by Jack Sullivan, Brass Duck Photo)

ROCKPORT — The Sugar Snaps will…

Derek Gripper. (Photo by Simon Attwell)

CAMDEN — Bay Chamber welcomes back guitarist Derek Gripper on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m., in Hammer Hall.

Back by popular demand, Gripper returns…

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THOMASTON — Walkin’ the Line: A Tribute to Johnny Cash is set to return to Watts Hall Community Arts, 174 Main Street, Thomaston, for two performances on Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7…

Smiling swings at BFS dance. (Photo courtesy Belfast Flying Shoes)

BELFAST — On Friday, Nov. 1, let your shoes fly at the monthly Community Dance and Contra Dance, an evening of social connection and music, presented by Belfast Flying Shoes.

The…

Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm. (Photo courtesy Broad Bay Congregational Church)

WALDOBORO — Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm, will fill Broad Bay Congregational Church with the sounds of African drums and chanting in a concert for all ages on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at 7 p.m., at 941…

Aysanabee. (Photo courtesy Strand Theatre)

ROCKLAND — Two-time JUNO award-winning…

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Shelly Moorman-Stahlman. (Photo courtesy First Congregational Church of Camden)

CAMDEN — The Friends of Music Concert Series, an outreach program of The First Congregational Church of Camden, welcomes pianist Shelly Moorman-Stahlman for a concert, Sunday, Oct. 20, at 4 p.m.,…

The duo Ryanhood at the BBH Opera House Nov. 9. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

Named ‘Best Group/Duo’ in the International Acoustic Music Awards, acoustic duo Ryanhood got their first break as street performers at Boston’s Quincy Market. It was there that they were spotted…

THOMASTON — Get ready to dance the night away at the Watts Hall Band Dance Party on Friday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m., at Watts Hall, 174 Main Street in Thomaston. This high-energy event features live…

THOMASTON — Watts Hall Community Arts will participate in World Singing Day, a global sing-along event that brings people together through the joy of music. This year’s event will take place…

All Dances Taught.  Beginners Welcome.  No Partners Needed

MORRILL — The next dance of the MidCoast Maine Community Square Dance Party will be held : Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at Morrill Community Center (old Honesty Grange 83), 4 North Main Street, Morrill…

WALDOBORO — “Get ready for cutting-edge fiddle and cello explorations of Scottish and global music with Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas,” said The Waldo, in a news release.

The duo will…

SEARSPORT — Maine Friends of Music will present "Our French Connection" Sunday, Oct. 13, at 3 p.m., at the Searsport First Congregational Church. Maine Friends of Music is a professional chamber…

SEARSPORT — A songwriter-focused, multi-artist live music series will be held Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at 6 p.m., at Hey Sailor’s Starboard Lounge, 25 E. Main St., Searsport.

Four musicians…

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Carlos Nunez. Opera House. Oct. 24. 7:30 p.m. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

Spain’s internationally acclaimed piper and musician Carlos Núñez is making a rare U.S. appearance this fall, with concerts scheduled in New York City and at Boothbay Harbor’s historic Opera House…

Ragtime... Stride Piano... Early Jazz
Glenn Jenks (Photo courtesy Glenn Jenks Ragtime Revue)

The Glenn Jenks Ragtime Revue returns to Camden on Sunday, October 13, at Bay Chamber's Hammer Hall. 

Founded by Artistic Director Aaron Robinson, of Alna, the Ragtime Revue has presented…