At the Theaters

Animated emotions, Brian Wilson and the Grateful Dead

Wed, 07/01/2015 - 9:15am

The Harbor Theatre

“Inside Out,” The family-friendly movie from Walt Disney/Pixar studios tells the story of Riley (Kaitlyn Dias), a happy, hockey-loving 11-year-old Midwestern girl, whose world turns upside-down when she and her parents move to San Francisco. Riley's emotions, led by Joy (Amy Poehler), try to guide her through this difficult, life-changing event.

“Inside Out” is rated PG. It plays through Tuesday, July 7 at 7 p.m. with an added 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, July 5.

“Love & Mercy,” the story of singer Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, presents an unconventional portrait of Wilson, the mercurial singer/songwriter and leader of The Beach Boys. In the late 1960s, Wilson stops touring, produces "Pet Sounds," and begins to lose his grip on reality. By the 1980s, Wilson (John Cusack), under the sway of a controlling therapist (played by Paul Giamatti), finds a savior in Melinda Ledbetter (Elizabeth Banks).

Set against the era defining catalog of Wilson's music, the film, rated PG, intimately examines the personal voyage and ultimate salvation of the icon whose success came at extraordinary personal cost.

Reviewing for the New York Times, A. O. Scott writes, “This movie, a smart, compassionate, refreshingly unconventional biopic directed by Bill Pohlad, explores the mental world and the artistic method of a great artist.”

Plays two days only: Wednesday, July 8 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Thursday, July 9 at 7 and 10 p.m.

The Harbor Theatre is located at 185 Townsend Avenue in the mall across from Hannaford's market. For more information call 207-633-0438 or visit www.harbortheatre.net.

Lincoln Theater

“The Audience,” an NT Live Encore Presentation Stars Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II in a play capturing candid discussions between the Queen and her Prime Ministers. “The Audience” imagines a series of pivotal meetings between the Downing Street incumbents and their Queen. Final showing Thursday, July 2 at 7 p.m.

“Inside Out” After young Riley is uprooted from her midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school. A Disney/Pixar production for all ages. Plays at 7 p.m. Friday, July 3; Saturday, July 4, Monday, July 6; Tuesday, July 7 and Thursday, July 9; plays at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 5 and at 2 and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8.

“Fare Thee Well Concert Celebrating 50 Years of the Grateful Dead” Broadcast LIVE! To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, and Bob Weir will reunite at Chicago’s Soldier Field, nearly 20 years to the day of the last-ever Grateful Dead concert, at the same venue. This will mark the original members’ last-ever performance together. The band will be joined by Trey Anastasio, Jeff Chimenti and Bruce Hornsby. Plays Sunday, July 5 at 8 p.m. with beverages by King Eiders Pub. Doors open at 7.

Met Summer Encore: Verdi’s “La Traviata” Natalie Dessay stars as Verdi’s most beloved heroine in Willy Decker's stunning production. Playing Wednesday, July 8 at 7 p.m.

The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater Street in Damariscotta. For more information call 207-563-3424 or visit www.atthelincoln.org.