Culture

Environmental Book Club to meet online Thursdays in October 2021

Indigenous Mid-Century Maine with panel discussion exploring cultural, political issues affecting indigenous communities
Friends of Music concert series welcomes Duo Yumeno, Sept. 26

Waldoboro writers to release Christmas book

Islandport Press will release a new edition of “The Finest Christmas Tree” written and illustrated by the veteran team of John and Ann Hassett of Waldoboro, just in time for the holiday season. The...
Rockport’s Music in the Park season finale hosts Matt Gaillet

ROCKPORT — Rockport’s “Music in the Park” returns this Sunday for its season finale. This Sunday the Rockport Parks Committee will host Matt Gaillet. “Los Angeles based artist, Matt Gaillet is a...
online discussion: Interacting with Wabanaki Maine History

400 years of colonization of Wabanaki people by Europeans in Maine

On Friday, October 1, from 6 - 8 p.m., Wabanaki REACH will be offering a community program titled, Interacting with Wabanaki Maine History, via Zoom. The program is hosted by The Dancing Elephant...
a worldly photojournalist returns to the Deep South to stop his daughter’s wedding

New film ‘Things Don’t Stay Fixed’ to screen at Strand

ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre will present a special screening of the new film Things Don’t Stay Fixed by Director Bo Bartlett and Executive Producer Betsy Eby on Friday, Oct. 1, at 8 p.m....
Family comedy runs indoors December 3-12

CANCELED: Belfast Maskers cancels 2021 ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’

Belfast Maskers’ December production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" will be postponed until December of 2022, when “the Waldo County Covid-19 case rate declines to a level safer for our cast...
dramatic comedy about hope, friendship, and the eternal human desire to control one's own destiny

CANCELED: Belfast Maskers cancels ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’

"The Belfast Maskers regret to inform our patrons that One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest performances will be postponed until the Waldo County Covid-19 case rate declines to a level safer...
Glenn Jenks Ragtime Revue cancels October show in Camden

The Glenn Jenks Ragtime Revue Board voted unanimously last Saturday morning, September 11, 2021, to cancel this year’s Ragtime Revue scheduled for Sunday, October 10, at the Camden Opera House for a...
Weekend Spotlight: Maine Lobster Week, CIFF films, and yup, another Brew Fest!

We’ve got a culture overload this weekend with so many things going on between CIFF screenings locally, a couple of killer road trips to see music and to taste new brews, and finally, a reason to...
Vose lecture series presents Gigi Georges and her book ‘Downeast’

UNION — Gigi Georges turned to narrative non-fiction writing after an extensive career in politics, public service, and academia. She will present her new book, Downeast, to Vose Library’s...
Dave Morrison to read from new collection of poems

ROCKLAND — Maine poet Dave Morrison will celebrate the release of his new collection of poems with a reading on Thursday, October 28, at 6:30 p.m., at the Rockland Public Library. A Murder of...
coast of Cape Cod white shark research explained

Virtual white sharks talk with Atlantic White Shark Conservancy

The Rockland Public Library presents the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, Thursday, September 30, at 6:30 p.m., calling in via Zoom. This event is free and open to all. This program provides an...
Classic country for the modern world

Country music’s Charlie Marie performs Soundcheck

CAMDEN— The SoundCheck series of live performances at the Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., returns Friday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m., with Charlie Marie. After two EPs, Charlie Marie released a full-...
Films, Conversations and Workshops

Film Festival CineMar: Portuguese cinema in relation to the sea

Break the anchor, in collaboration with The Apprenticeshop, announces the Film Festival CineMar - 1st Exhibition of Portuguese Cinema in Relation to the Sea – Films, Conversations & Workshops,...
Camden author provides insight to philanthropy, charitable volunteering

CAMDEN — Have you ever wondered if the charity to which you are donating is actually putting your money to good work? Or, perhaps you have pondered how you can become better involved with a nonprofit...
Local Color Gallery hosts two Maine guest artists

BELFAST — Danielle Madore, of Peaks Island, and Deborah Stevenson, of Searsport, are exhibiting paintings at Local Color Gallery through October 3. Stevenson is a lifelong painter and collage artist...
Mark S. Burrows, Pádraig Ó Tuama, Stephanie Dowrick, Laura Reece Hogan

Poets Corner hosts Reading Rilke, Oct. 10

Join The Poets Corner for Reading Rilke, inspirational and educational event, on Sunday, October 10, 2021, from 4 - 5:30 p.m., via Zoom. Mark S. Burrows returns to The Poets Corner this October...
heroic firefighters; recovery strategies

Lynn Tierney talk: ‘9/11/2001. Twenty Years Later.’ A Survivor’s View of the day and aftermath

OWLS HEAD — The last Owls Head Village Library Garden Gathering of the season will be Thursday, September 23, at 4 p.m., at the home of Diane and Stephen Nelson, 86 Lucia Beach Rd., Owls Head. Lynn...
Ready.gov: identify risks, locate resources, and take preparedness actions

Disaster preparedness workshop for strategies in emergencies

On Tuesday, September 28, at 6 p.m., the Camden Public Library will host the Midcoast Medical Reserve Corp (MMRC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a workshop that will introduce...
Kea Tesseyman Dance Company to be featured at Harlem Dance Festival in New York City

On September 24, the Harlem Dance Festival will be featuring notable choreographers, one of which is Camden’s own Kea Tesseyman.Tesseyman, a long-time choreographer and artistic director, was asked...
imagining the Birka warrior’s life and times

Cushing library presents Nancy Marie Brown: Hidden History of Viking Warrior Women

Nancy Marie Brown says that rather than holding the household keys, Viking women carried weapons. The author of The Real Valkyrie: The Hidden History of Viking Warrior Women will present...
Midcoast Conservancy’s Live Edge Music Festival supports local restaurants

On Sunday, September 19, Midcoast Conservancy will hold the ninth annual Live Edge music festival at Hidden Valley Nature Center, in Jefferson. Four music acts, local food from the OG Hootenanny...
Drive By Todd to perform in Rockland

ROCKLAND — Come join funky local alternative rock trio Drive by Todd for their first time back at Rock Harbor since Covid first hit. The band will perform Friday, Sept. 17, from 8 - 11 p.m., at...
Merryspring webinar: Trends in ecology over eight decades

Scientist Caitlin McDonough MacKenzie will lead a presentation on how the field of ecology has changed in the past 80 years in an online webinar hosted by Merryspring Nature Center on Tuesday,...
signs of the changing season

Autumn ecology nature walk for families

CAMDEN — Merryspring Nature Center will host an autumn ecology nature walk for families on Saturday, October 2, at 10 a.m. All ages are invited on this guided tour of Merryspring Nature Center to...
using sunlight and water to create an image

Cyanotype printing workshop on Sears Island

SEARS ISLAND — Friends of Sears Island will host a cyanotype printing workshop on Sunday, September 26, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., on Sears Island, with Sandi Cirillo and Ashley Megquier. Cyanotype is...
Searsport gallery to display six diverse Maine artists

SEARSPORT — An art exhibition and sale overlooking the Penobscot Bay to be held at Ridge Works Studio, at 37 Sandy Ridge Lane, in Searsport. Breaking out of months of health restrictions, six diverse...
‘Great Art for Great Reads’

Art for auction on display at Waldoboro Public Library

WALDOBORO — Waldoboro Public Library is gearing up for an online art auction to be held from September 25 through October 8 on the auction site BiddingOwl.com. The library is now displaying more...
Bay Chamber Music School begins fall semester

Bay Chamber Music School registration is open for private lessons, group classes and ensembles for their fall semester beginning Monday, September 13 and running through the third week of January....
Meet Belfast’s first doctor; a Civil War soldier; a Belfast benefactress

Grove Cemetery tour with Belfast Cemetery Trustees

BELFAST — The Belfast Cemetery Trustees announces a special Grove Cemetery tour. The cemetery is located at 21 Belmont Avenue and this tour will take place on Saturday, September 25, starting at 1 p....
The Life and Times of Harriet Smith Pullen, Pioneering Woman

Maine author talk with Eleanor Brackbill: ‘The Queen of Heartbreak Trail’

The Rockland Public Library presents Eleanor Brackbill, Thursday, September 23, at 6:30 p.m., in person at the Rockland Public Library. This event is free and open to all. From her book, The...
Vose talk: Forest Weston and didgeridoos

UNION — Vose Library’s patrons and friends are invited to the Vose or Virtual Wednesday Series: Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 7 p.m., for: Forest Weston Enjoys the Sounds of a Variety of...
Rockland Public Library re-opens display cases to exhibitors

ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library is seeking applications from local nonprofit civic and cultural groups, clubs, and individuals, to display artwork, collections and other small items and/or...
win prizes and have work seen by the community

Deadline extended for Strand Theatre’s 2021 youth film competition

The deadline for entries for the Strand Youth Film Fest (SYFF) has been extended to October 31. The Strand Youth Film Fest is an opportunity for young people living in Midcoast Maine and...
Strand adds film to lineup, postpones an event

ROCKLAND — Strand Theatre has added one film to its September agenda while postponing a planned show by Mike Farris, due to the current local increases in COVID transmission rates. Added will be the...
Plus how to honor the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001

Weekend Spotlight: The Maine Cheese Festival, Outdoor Films, And Three Brew Fests On Tap

We’re looking at a summery weekend with lots of festivals to fit your mood and interests. Beer, cheese, and sedentary sitting, while watching outdoor films—it’s the perfect recipe for fitness! Maine...
founder of Ocean's Dream, a nonprofit sail training and marine science organization

Slidetalk with Megan Frey: Experiences of a Young Woman Merchant Mariner

CAMDEN — On Thursday, September 23, at 6:30 p.m., the Camden Public Library will host merchant mariner Megan Frey for a compelling presentation of the challenges and insights from her career. Frey...
a clear-minded scientist, a utopian artist, and a desperate need to understand the workings of this world

Intergenerational Book Club at Thomaston Public Library, Sept. 21

THOMASTON — On Tuesday, September 21, at 2:30 p.m., the Intergenerational Book Club will hold a hybrid meeting both online and in person at the Thomaston Public Library to discuss The Signature...
Pop-Up Book Club at Thomaston Public Library, Sept. 16

The “Summer” Pop-Up Book Club has decided to continue into September since it looks like the weather will still be plenty warm enough to enjoy an informal book discussion and some delicious treats....
paying tribute to history of bluegrass while forging a new path

Music in the Park features Rockport’s Miners Creek

ROCKPORT — As Rockport’s Music in the Park series begins to wind down, join organizers for their second to last performance, which features the Rockport based band, Miners Creek. The band fuses...
Rockport’s iconic Vulcan Locomotive undergoes repairs at Marine Park

In a collaborative effort, the nonprofit Legacy Rockport and the Town of Rockport have embarked on the rehabilitation of the old Vulcan steam locomotive at Marine Park. The 100-year-old Vulcan...

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