Joseph Fiore (1925-2008) was a widely respected artist and active member of the Maine Art Gallery during the 1960s and 70s. In celebration of the 100th year of his birth, the gallery is partnering…
Culture
Waldo Theatre
Sonic Alchemy with gongs and didgeridoos is coming to The Waldo on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 4 p.m.
Hear instrument maker and sound worker Jim Doble, on a large array of gongs; sound worker and…
Saltwater Artist’s Gallery, a 501 c 3 art gallery, is excited to announce a call for artists for its upcoming showing season May 23 through Oct. 17. SWAG showcases original works of art by local…
Don't forget - the first open mic of the year is Friday, Feb. 7 in the historic upstairs bar of the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Please do not bring…
In addition to the inspiring performances that take place in the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, there is a team of staff and volunteers hard at work behind the scenes. One such group is the Board…
Winner of “Grand Prize of the Festival” at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, “All We Imagine as Light” is “flat out wonderful, one of the finest films of the year” according to The New York…
"Emilia Perez" - (R; 2 hours, 12 minutes) - Emilia Pérez is a vibrant musical crime comedy that boldly redefines genre boundaries. Directed by Jacques Audiard (Rust and Bone…
Love is in the air at River Arts in Damariscotta. Artists are invited to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “Love.” This exhibition will showcase artists ’exploration and interpretation…
Lincoln Theater
Want an opportunity to showcase your art for the community and beyond? Now is the time! The Creative Playground, in collaboration with Lincoln Theater, is excited to announce an open call for…
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…
Each February in Brunswick Longfellow Days creates events to honor the legacy of Maine poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This year Longfellow Days joins Bowdoin College in celebrating…
Heartwood’s annual winter middle school production will hit the stage Jan. 30, as an enthusiastic group of 4th-8th grade Midcoast youths present an adaptation of “Jack and the Beanstalk.” This…
Lincoln Theater
Lincoln Theater is pleased to welcome artist John Knight to the stage on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m., as the third guest in this season of Talking Art in Maine. Talking Art in Maine is a…
Where It's At
One summer night in 1978 I was sitting at the bar in the Kettle of Fish on MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village. Mars, the bartender, and I struck up a conversation. His contribution included…
"A Real Pain" - (R; 1 hour, 29 minutes) - Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved…
The popularity of our recent "Tea with Dame Maggie" series and the enjoyment the audience felt in seeing again the well-loved Merchant Ivory film "A Room with a View," prompted a new luncheon…
Listings begin Jan. 22
"A Complete Unknown" - (R; 2 hours, 21 minutes) - Set in New York City during the transformative year of 1961, "A Complete Unknown" explores the meteoric rise of 19-year-old…
Music lovers, mark your calendars! On Sunday, Jan. 26 the electrifying Elton John tribute performer Yellow Brick Road will take the stage at Dolloff Auditorium at Medomak Valley High School in…
The Waldo Theatre
Katie Matzell is thrilled to debut her "Love Letter" to Bonnie Raitt, whom she calls her favorite artist of all time and greatest musical influence at The Waldo on March 23 at 4 p.m. Tickets go on…
Where It's At
Photographer Michael Giglia’s image of an osprey lifting up off the water carrying an alewife in each talon was creating quite a stir last week. I went to see the show at Southport Memorial…
Please join us for our second iteration of Vs.: A Poetry Competition in 2 parts. The competition will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Skidompha…
Beat the winter blues with the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF)! This season, BRAF is offering a variety of exciting exhibits and workshops to keep you engaged and creative.
"Wintering…
River Arts in Damariscotta kicks off the New Year with a winter blockbuster “Members’ Show." A spectacular swash of color fills the gallery in a joyous array of original art. This salon-style…
"Wicked" - (PG; 2 hours, 40 minutes) - The untold story of the witches of Oz stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo ("Harriet," Broadway's "The Color…
Lincoln Theater
Lincoln Theater is pleased to present “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found” a compelling documentary that delves into the life and groundbreaking work of South African photojournalist Ernest Cole…
The Maine Art Gallery (MAG) exhibition schedule for 2025 offers member artists plentiful opportunities to participate in exhibits while inviting gallery visitors to experience the varied ways in…
“Moana 2” - (PG; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - Three years after her first ocean journey, Moana (voiced by Auli‘i Cravalho) is about to take on a brand-new role: serving as her people’s…
January often brings the onslaught of listicles, those irresistible half article-half list stories that fill our newsfeeds and invite us to look back on the most popular trends of the year. From…
Heartwood Regional Theater Company announces open auditions for "Silent Sky," a play by Lauren Gunderson. Actors are invited to attend on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m., in the Poe Theater at…
The Waldo Theatre
The Waldo is excited to bring New England based Echoes of Floyd back to Maine on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Prepare to be transported through time and space as Echoes of…
St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for tenors and basses as we begin preparing our May 17 and 18 concerts. Sopranos and altos may join our waiting list. The…
Two Spoons: On Eating in Midcoast Maine
Does it make me shallow if my favorite thing about football is the tailgate? Or am I just saying what everyone else is thinking?
I got off track early in life. As a young wife trying to…
The Waldo Theatre
Music lovers, ease into the new year by joining us at The Waldo for this intimate acoustic show with Vince Herman (Leftover Salmon) and Sam Grisman (of the Sam Grisman Project) on Saturday, Jan.…
Award season is upon us, and you know what that means - don’t miss a single film that hits Lincoln Theater’s big screen between now and the Oscars on Sunday March 2!
"Anora"…
Meanwhile ... back in the studio
I still remember the first time I saw one of Sandra Chase Morrissey’s paintings. I was at one of Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s annual shows maybe five years ago? What initially attracted me to…
Sheepscot Chorus invites you to sing Bob Chilcott's "A Little Jazz Mass," and arrangements of folk songs by Vaughan Williams, Holst, Grainger, and others. "A Little Jazz Mass"…
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…
Camden Opera House
Resurgence Dance Company will perform "The Siren of Crystal Lake," Saturday, Jan. 18, at 7:30 p.m., at The Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., Camden. Doors open 7 p.m.…
Southport Memorial Library Artist of the Month
Southport Memorial Library's first artist of the month in 2025 is Michael Giglia and his wildlife photography with a focus on birds. The show will be on exhibit in January and February.
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This winter, Coastal Senior College, which offers lifelong learners' enrichment through courses and other activities in Lincoln and Knox counties, will hold a special trio of mid-day events on…
Nor'easters Barbershop Chorus
Valentine’s Day is coming.
Some give their sweetheart a card, and/or flowers, but really romantic men and women engage the Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus.
Dressed in tuxedos, a…
"Maria" - (R; 2 hours, 3 minutes) - This profoundly human drama centers on opera star Maria Callas (Angelina Jolie, a Golden Globe nominee) who is determined to break free…
Harbor Theater
One of Harbor Theater’s dedicated Community Partners is the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club. The Rotary Foundation has donated $2,500 to provide at least 15 screenings of several films for…
“Wicked” - (PG; 2 hours, 40 minutes) - Director Jon M. Chu’s epic musical fantasy, “Wicked” is the untold story of the witches of Oz, starring Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning…
"Conclave" - (PG; 2 hours) - “Conclave” follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events -- selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with…
Another year and another last Sunday cook-off at Brady's. This year's culinary choice was mac & cheese. Nine contenders battled it out as the five judges took their time scoring taste, texture…
