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Dar Williams at The Waldo Theatre May 1. Courtesy of the venue

Dar Williams will be performing at The Waldo on May 1 at 7:30 p.m. with special guest Spencer LaJoye. Hendrik Hertzberg of The New Yorker has described Williams as "one of America's very best…

Sheepscot Chorus
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Sheepscot Chorus invites you to their annual spring concert, “Many Voices, One Dream,” on April 11 and 12, both at 3 p.m. at Damariscotta Baptist Church, 4 Bristol Road. On the program will…

National Theater Live
Helen Mirren portrays Queen Elizabeth II in the 2013 National Theater Live production, "The Audience." Back on the Lincoln Theater screen by popular demand April 23 and 24. Courtesy of the venue

An iconic performance returns to the big screen this April, as Helen Mirren reprises her celebrated role as Queen Elizabeth II in an encore screening of “The Audience…

Bay Chamber Concerts
Pianist Morgan Lee to perform April 16 with John David Adams at Bay Chamber. Courtesy of the venue

Distinguished bass-baritone John David Adams joins pianist Morgan Lee and special guests for an evening of music that combines virtuosity…

Art at the Grill
Maine artist Doug Houle

A new show opens April 13 at the Damariscotta River Grill featuring seasoned artists Sandra Leinonen Dunn, Sandy Harper, Doug Houle, Susan Tilton Pecora and Kimberly Skillin Traina.  Five…

"The President's Cake" opens April 10 for two screenings at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

With a Critic’s Pick review in the New York Times and a 3.5 star rating on RogerEbert.com, “The President’s Cake” is one of the most…

Georgia O'Keefe - "Ram's Head with White Hollyhock and Little Hills" is among her paintings explored in Arts on Film showing at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Project Hail Mary" held over with Read & Watch event April 11. "Goat" opens April 17 with a Family Film Deal; Arts on Screen returns with "Georgia O'Keefe - The…

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Harbor Theater and Boothbay Region TV and Media Center have a lot in common, beginning with their missions. While Harbor Theater strives to be a cultural asset in the…

Maine Art Gallery
Student Art Show at Maine Art Gallery, Wiscasset

It’s always a delight to see the world we live in through the eyes of young artists, and Maine Art Gallery is pleased to launch each new season with an exhibit of fresh and lively work by students…

Camden Opera House
Tom DiMenna & Friends return to the Camden Opera House April 24. Courtesy of the venue

On April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tom DiMenna & Friends will take to the Camden Opera House stage with "Story Songs of the 70s. This seasonal concert series by Maine-based singer/…

A still from the film “Reindalen,” follows two researchers and their canine sidekick as they study the world’s smallest and fattest reindeer, which are unexpectedly thriving in the fastest-warming place on Earth. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust will host its ninth annual

Monica Wood

Award-winning Maine novelists Monica Wood and Lewis Robinson will share the stage on Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick for a fundraiser to support…

Finding Our Voices
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Sarma Melngailis, the subject of the hit Netflix docuseries, "Bad Vegan,"  will talk about the extreme coercive control behind her astonishing crash from raw vegan media darling to publicly…

Craig Ferguson. Courtesy photo

Craig Ferguson will be performing at The Waldo, 916 Main St., Waldoboro, on April 9 at 8 p.m. Ferguson is a multiple Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer,…

Where It's At
Curtain call for "Alice In Wonderland." LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

The Y Arts Community Players cast of 66 played to sold out shows at the Opera House last weekend, and with good reason! First off, it's Y Arts, it'll be brilliant; and second, the production was "…

Southport Memorial Library

Succulent Social: Join us April 23 at the Southport Memorial Library, 1032 Hendricks Hill Road from 6 to 7 p.m. with Andrea Peasley from…

"Quiet the Sirens" follows the lives of three firefighters suffering from PTSD. Courtesy of Lincoln Theater

Lincoln Theater is pleased to present a free community screening of the documentary film “Quiet the Sirens,” followed by a talkback, Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m…

BRGC members Karen Iliades, left, and Cathy Fisher seated at Karen's table set with samplings of fare typically served at Afternoon Tea. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Trivia: The first of what would become known as Afternoon Tea was served in the home of Anna Maria Russell, Duchess of Bedford, in 1840. The Duchess began feeling hungry around 4 p.m. but dinner…

Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds star in "Midwinter Break" opening April 3. Courtesy of Lincoln Theater

"Wuthering Heights" -  (R; 2 hours, 16 minutes) - Based on the novel by Emily Brontë. A passionate and tumultuous love story…

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"Merrily We Roll Along" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 25 minutes) The live recording of the acclaimed 2024 Tony Award–winning Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim…

April Artists of the Month
Elizabeth Palmer - "Bab's Kitchen" - is among the artist's works in the April show at the Bremen Library. Courtesy of the venue

The Bremen Library is once again hosting Elizabeth Palmer as our April Artist of the Month. Palmer has done work with acrylics…

The Edgecomb Historical Society annual meeting will be held on Sunday, April 12 at 3 p.m. at the Edgecomb Town Hall. There will be a slide show, update on EHS projects and future events, and…

Press release
C.W. Wells' newest novel. Courtesy photo

Maine author C.W. Wells, aka Charlie Britton of Southport, announces the release of “Half…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Pan Fried Steel Drum Band. Boothbay Harbor Opera House. April 11. Courtesy of the venue

With spring slowly arriving, the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor is bringing the music of the islands, and hopefully some of the accompanying warmth and thoughts of the…

Pianist Danny Holt. Courtesy of  Bay Chamber Concerts & Music School.

Pianist Danny Holt will perform at Bay Chamber on Friday, April 3 at 1 p.m. Known for his dazzling virtuosity, Danny performs around the globe in concert halls such as Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney…

The Waldo Theatre
Rufus Wainwright will be in Waldoboro Sept. 3. Miranda Penn Turin photo

The Waldo is excited to announce that Rufus Wainwright will be performing in his only Maine appearance at The Waldo on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Praised by the New York Times for his “…

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U Maine's University Singers
UniveristyUniversity Singers made a first ever appearance at Boothbay Region High School Friday, March 20. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

University of Maine’s University Singers peformed for the first time at Boothbay Region High School March 20. Among the acapella performers was BRHS 2024 graduate Suzannah “Suzie” Edwards.

Margot Robbie stars as Catherine in "Wuthering Heights" opening March 27 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Sirat" - (R; 1 hour, 55 minutes - In Spanish, French, English, and Arabic) - A father and his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of…

Coastal Senior College Course

Beginning on Wednesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. Instructor Cynthia Dias will lead “Introduction to Watercolor Painting,” a four-week class on Zoom.

This…

"Merrily We Roll Along" opens at the Harbor Theater Friday, March 27. Courtesy of the venue

"H is for Hawk" - (PG-13; hour, 55 minutes) - The film follows Helen (Claire Foy), who, after the sudden death of her father (Brendan Gleeson),…

Boothbay Region Art Foundation
Susie Porter - "Crazy Blooms."

As the Maine coast begins its seasonal transition, the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is set to bring a burst of color to the harbor with its inaugural floral-…

The Lincoln Theater Presents...
"Phantom of the Opera" film still. Courtesy of the Lincoln Theater

Lincoln Theater is pleased to continue celebrating its remarkable milestone of 150 years with a screening of the 1925 horror classic “The Phantom of the Opera,”…

Pine Tree Society 90th Anniversary
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In celebration of its 90th anniversary, Pine Tree Society is officially inviting artists and, for the first time in the contest’s history-  photographers - to…

Where It's At
"Alice In Wonderland" rehearsals have been in full swing this month. Emily Mirabile photo

 “When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!” - Alice 

The Y…

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Film Office is launching a one-time Film in Maine…

29th Maine International Film Festival
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Festival passes and packages are now available for preorder at miff.org for the 29th Maine International Film Festival (MIFF), which will return to Waterville…

Lindsay Grant's "Tidal Reflections."

Lindsay Grant's collection of paintings currently on exhibit at the MaineHealth Miles Campus Hall Gallery, 35 Miles Road in Damariscotta, are inspired by the natural beauty found near her home and…

Lincoln Theater
See "Observer" at the Lincoln Theater March 26. Courtesy of the venue

Lincoln Theater is pleased to present a free screening of the documentary film “Observer,” playing Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m.…

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Are you passionate about the environment? Do you want to help do something for the planet? Do you love expressing yourself through …

The 2026 season at The Maine Art Gallery
“Close Comfort” by Jean Kigel in Wiscasset Maine's  Maine Art Gallery. Courtesy of the venue

Maine is a very special place for artists. Its ragged coast and interior woods, fields, and mountains have long provided inspiration for creative expression. Maine Art…

"Sirāt" opens at the Lincoln on March 20. Courtesy of the venue

"EPiC" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 36 minutes) - Elvis sings and tells his story like never before in a new cinematic experience from visionary filmmaker…

A scene from "H is for Hawk." Courtesy of Harbor Theater

"Wuthering Heights" - R; 2 hours, 16 minutes -

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April is National Poetry Month and you’re invited to celebrate at Boothbay Harbor…

Get your tickets for the March 21 concert by the traditional Irish band, Teada. Courtesy of the venue

Volunteers at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House recently gathered to mail out a preview of the 2026 season calendar to thousands in the region. The brochure not only…

Come and enjoy the free Community Sing, Raise Our Voices! Raise Our Spirits!, 3 to 5 p.m., in the MUUF meeting space, 38 Elm St. in Damariscotta. Courtesy photo

On Saturday, March 21, the Spring Equinox, Midcoast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will host a free Community Sing, Raise Our Voices! Raise Our Spirits!, from 3 to 5 p.m., in the MUUF meeting…

Dr. Kevin Birch. Courtesy photo

In celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach’s 341st birthday, Broad Bay Congregational Church invites the community to drop in and pause for a glorious 1 p.m., Friday, March 20 concert by Dr. Kevin…

Pet Sounds Live: The Music of The Beach Boys on May 16. Photo by Casey Pierce, used with permission.

The Waldo is excited to have Pet…