The first weekend in May is pottery weekend in Maine! The annual Maine Pottery Tour, set for Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This beloved…
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Sonic Alchemy: Gongs and Didgeridoos is coming to The Waldo Theatre Sunday, April 27 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Join instrument maker and sound worker, Jim Doble, on a large array of gongs; sound worker…
River Arts in Damariscotta welcomes the public to the opening reception of "New Works" on Saturday, April 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. This uplifting exhibition, which opened April 8, will engage…
Where It's At
They may be framed, but the stories within the photographs at Boothbay Region Art Foundation will not be confined. Yes, it’s the Maine Photographers Showcase, a re-imagining of the Maine…
"I’m Still Here" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 15 minutes - in Brazilian Portuguese with subtitles) - 2025 Oscar Winner for Best International Film - A mother is forced to reinvent…
The Lonesome Ace String Band bring grit, skill and abandon to Americana music, bridging old-time, bluegrass and folk traditions into a seamless hybrid of original material that is at once…
Boothbay Region Art Foundation
Immerse yourself in the stunning perspectives of Maine photographers at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation's (BRAF) highly anticipated Maine Photographers Showcase. This invitational exhibit,…
Renowned Canadian singer-songwriter Alan Doyle makes his Waldo Theatre debut with special guests Fortunate Ones in a 7:30 p.m. show March 13. Alan Doyle is an actor, producer, best-selling author…
Maine Art Quilts and their Worldly Collection
“Inspiration: Global Fabric Traditions,” a traveling show of work by Maine Art Quilts, will be on exhibit at the Rockport Public Library from Jan. 28 through Feb. 22. The display will showcase…
Beppe Gambetta is a guitarist, vocalist, composer and researcher and from Genoa, Italy whose concerts bring European and American Roots together. He’s recorded and worked…
Boothbay Harbor’s holiday traditions abound, including the annual Gingerbread Spectacular coming to the historic Opera House Dec. 13-15.
For the past 18 years mid-December has seen the…
The not-for-profit Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) unveils its annual juried ARTinME show which, this year, spotlights large format works and small sculpture from Maine artists.
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One of the most multi-faceted minds in roots music, Alison Brown is a Grammy-winning musician, Grammy-nominated producer, former investment banker (with an AB from Harvard and an MBA from UCLA),…
With a career spanning over two decades, Hanneke Cassel has helped redefine what it means to be a modern fiddler. A driving force in the ever-changing landscape of acoustic music, Hanneke blends…
When they head out on the road to tour as a duo, vocalist Lara Tupper and Bobby Sweet, on guitar and vocals, present spirited interpretations of folk/pop standards and Bobby’s original Americana…
Fans of bluegrass, in particular, welcome spring and the musical news that the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor is bringing two nationally acclaimed bluegrass-inspired bands to the stage in early…
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I’ve got another shout out for the Boomers out there this week. Cast your memory back to your teen years at the beach with your friends. What do you hear? The rhythmic sound of the ocean waves,…
Friday, March 29 – Seth Warner Band: The best of Creedence Clearwater Revival
Saturday, March 30 – John McEuen and The Circle Band
The 2024 performance season at Boothbay Harbor’s…
“Mainely Nude” is a show that celebrates the human form. All are invited to this annual art show opening this coming Saturday, Feb. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation at…
Waldo Theatre
The Waldo Theatre is presenting a unique, day-long program on Sunday, March 3. "Now More Than Ever: Embracing Our Selves” will focus on the diverse experiences of living in female bodies and the…
Driven by a passion for exploring the colors and complexities of Irish music, The Consequences are a new Irish traditional band featuring Lexie Boatright (concertina & harp), Jake James (…
The Boothbay Harbor Opera House has been celebrating its 20th season with a full schedule of concerts featuring acclaimed artists and community events this year. The final performance of the…
The Boothbay region will not only be bright with thousands of holiday lights this season, it will also come alive with the pounding sound of Celtic music and dance including performances by Cape…
Peppino D’Agostino’s music continues to resonant in Boothbay Harbor’s Opera House, even though it’s been several years since his last performance on the historic stage. On Friday, Dec. 1, this…
On Sept. 7 County Music Association award-winning vocalist Kathy Mattea released “Pretty Bird,” her first new album in six years. On Saturday, Oct. 21, traveling in support of her newest album,…
Three time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, Skerryvore has evolved from the band’s humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving live music scene…
See the Gardens in a Whole New Light: Nov. 18 through Dec. 31. At Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, planning is underway for the ninth annual Gardens Aglow. Consistently ranked in USA TODAY…
An artist’s inspiration comes from anywhere and everywhere – photographs, events, experiences, dreams, imagination and talent. Six stone sculptors recently spent 10 days, July 21- 30, at Boothbay…
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…
Where It’s At
The first image directly in front of you as you enter Maine Art Gallery is the color photograph of Kaleb, a Bath Iron Works shipfitter taken by Bath photographer/artist Heather Perry. Kaleb is…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Tim Sample is a Maine native whose unique New England style of humor has gained him a national following. When introducing Tim on ABC’s Good Morning America Charles Gibson referred to him as, “The…
“Hamlet,” the capstone production of Heartwood Theater’s first 20 seasons, opens July 28 with six evening performances ending Aug. 5. For those who love Shakespeare, for those who have never seen…
The season opener of Maine lobster boat racing season 2023 shifts into high gear Saturday, June 17 in Boothbay Harbor with the Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races.
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Members of the DaPonte String Quartet, Myles Jordan, Lydia Forbes, and Kirsten Monke, with guest pianist Laura Kargul, will present Concert Series 3 - a program of the Beethoven “String Trio in G…
ROCKLAND—The little food stand on 346 Main Street, in Rockland, formerly The Shack, is reopening under a new owner Friday, May 5.
Kyle Apel is set to open Wiley’s, his grandmother’s surname…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
The musical genre-spanning talents of The Boneheads quartet is familiar to many a band fan along the Midcoast. Bob Colwell, Steve Jones, Scott Elliot and Dick Hollis have brought audiences to…
Where It’s At
Opening night for the first annual Maine Photographers Showcase drew artists and photography fans to Boothbay Region Art Foundation in Boothbay Harbor April 1. This outstanding collection of work…
Forty years ago, the first Maine Maple Sunday was held celebrating a process and product colonists learned from Native Americans here in the Northeast. Before the colonists arrived with their iron…
Boothbay Region Art Foundation
Boothbay Region Art Foundation is hosting the first Maine Photographers Showcase exhibition running from Saturday, April 1 through Friday, May 5. This invitational show replaces the juried Maine…
Is it possible after endless snowstorms, that mid-March is nearly upon us? The sweet music of Ireland is calling and the taps are flowing. St. Paddy’s Day falls on a Friday this year and here are…
The third annual MAC All-Star Classic basketball game and three-point contest returns on Friday, March 10 featuring Midcoast high school boy and girl players from Belfast to Boothbay.
The…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Boothbay Harbor’s Opera House is presenting a line-up of music to chase away winter and welcome spring this March. From Ireland’s shores, to the best of the Midcoast, each upcoming weekend holds…
Ahh, the weekend. Just out of three back-to-back storms and time for some calm. How refreshing. This weekend promises adult fun in all forms: whisky tastings, jumping…
Everything is happening on Saturday
Once this storm clears out, we’ve got a burst of January energy this weekend with a brand-new outdoor street & theater festival hosted by The Strand Theatre, and…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Larry & Joe are bringing their fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music to the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Jan. 21. The Llanera and joropo music on their debut album, “Nuevo South…
It’s the start of a new year and isn’t it kind of refreshing to wipe the slate? Check out what’s happening in 2023 all over Maine with dance parties, buzzed-about movies, and art openings.
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Starting Thursday night, some fun, eclectic things to do
We’ve got a couple of fun and funky things to do this weekend while you’re all out and about. Although Friday night into Saturday will be bringing some light snow, all events listed are Thursday…
It’s not easy finding a lot of happenings this month that don’t involve the ho-ho-ho, but we’ve cultivated a few off-the-radar events that are worth exploring this weekend.
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Here are a couple of fun and distracting things going on in Maine this weekend with a special performance, a hip holiday event, free cider, and the perfect spot for rage-o-holics.
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