Culture

The judge's table after deliberating over 9 contenders, Larry Knapp, Elliott Schwartz and Clayton Pottle. Jen Mitchell photo

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…

Rita Arnold and her sunflower. Courtesy of Saskia Reinholt

The Maple Leaf, Double Wedding Ring, Grange Block, Fiddlehead, Mariner’s Compass … these designs are among the quilt designs along the Maine Barn Quilt Trail in Franklin and Somerset counties in…

Lincoln Theater
The view from the Lincoln Theater stage. Courtesy of the venue

Lincoln County Community Theater is excited to announce auditions for its winter/spring production of the musical “Fiddler on the Roof.”

Auditions will be held from 5:30…

Enilea Burns, Evie Roy, Harper Westhaver, Violet Baldwin, Adeline Inman, and Kaylee Wayda sing "I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas" with hippo dancers, Hamilton Pierpan, Sarah Harris, and Collin Cantillo.

Local Y Arts performers of all ages came together Dec. 19 and 20  to bring holiday cheer to the Lincoln Theater with two performances of their winter production of "A Very Merry Y Arts Christmas…

"Wicked" opens at the Harbor Theater Christmas Day at 2 p.m. Courtesy of the venue

"Wicked" - (PG; 2 hours, 40 minutes) -  Director Jon M. Chu’s (Crazy Rich Asians) epic musical fantasy film Wicked, is the untold story of the witches of Oz, staring Emmy, Grammy…

The Cadet Band at the Dec. 19 Holiday Concert. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER

Boothbay region elementary and high school students put on their holiday concert Dec. 19 for a crowd of parents, friends

LCTV logo

Lincoln County Television (LCTV) is your trusted homegrown community television station. As we approach the end of the year, we want to take a moment to reflect on what makes LCTV so special…

For week beginning Dec. 26
"Conclave" opens at the Lincoln Theater Dec. 26. Courtesy of the venue

"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…

Final concert of the season
Ellis Paul. Opera House. Dec. 28. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

Ellis Paul doesn’t just write songs; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous…

KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

The 16 students at Southport Central School, their teachers and administrators celebrated the holidays and the island’s special spots during their winter concert, “Our Hometown Holiday …”…

Where It Was and Is at
"UTR CAOS."

This year’s sweet and spicy…

Damariscotta River Grill
"Pemaquid Light" by Doug Houle included in the Holiday show. Courtesy of Kim Traina

Eighteen of Pemaquid Art Gallery’s talented artists share their varied styles, mediums and views of the beauty in Maine landscape and wildlife at the Damariscotta River Grill. This comprehensive…

"It's A Wonderful Life" at Lincoln Theater Saturday, Dec. 21 for two shows. Courtesy of the venue

“Small Things Like These” - (PG-13; 1 hour, 37 minutes) – Set over Christmas takes place over Christmas in 1985, when devoted father and coal merchant Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy…

Two screenings only Dec. 18 and 19 for "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" - (PG; 1 hour, 39 minutes) - The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, they steal, they bully… and…

CANDI JONETH/Boothbay Register

The Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Seahawk Singers ushered in the holiday season with their Winter Chorus Concert, Thursday, Dec. 12, to a crowd of about 40 at Southport Methodist Church. Nine…

Gingerbread Spectacular winners announced
Most Spectacular:  "Cuckolds Light" by Heather Malone & Joshua Paashaus. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Gingerbread Spectacular judges Sue Norton, Jen Correa, Lenore Imhof and Nicci Kimball awarded the following entries in this, the 18th annual event. Winners may claim prizes at the Opera House this…

ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

“Oh, your lines are good.” 

River Arts
River Arts Members' Show 2024. Courtesy of the venue

River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for artists to kick off the new year and participate in an upcoming "Members’ Show." All current and new members are…

Oyster

There once was a cat in Boothbay Harbor.

His name was Oyster and he loved to wander.

He was big and black and had lots of hair.

And if you tried to pet him, he didn't care.…

Southport Town Hall

Southport Central School Principal Lisa Clarke has announced that due to the weather, the school has decided to postpone tonight's (Dec. 11) scheduled…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
John Doyle and Mick McAuley. Opera House. Dec. 20. Got tickets?  Courtesy of the venue

Together, John Doyle and Mick McAuley have created a stunning collection of familiar carols, new original music and traditional tunes for this Christmas season. "This Christmas Time" is a musical…

Lincoln Theater
Courtesy image

Lincoln Theater is proud to present Exhibition On Screen: Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers, a captivating documentary that explores the genius and passion of Vincent Van Gogh, playing Thursday,…

Jay "JBONE" Sawyer of Warren and a few of his spheres in his "Spiritual Influence" installation at CMBG.

If you’ve already visited Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens this season, you’ve seen Jay JBONE Sawyer’s metal spheres, “Spiritual Influence” out and around the Visitor’s Center.…

Novel Jazz Winter Solstice concert is Dec. 21 at Skidompha in Damariscotta. Courtesy of Barney Balch

Novel Jazz is returning to the Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 7 to 9:30 p.m., its first winter solstice celebration! They will be playing an evening of jazz out…

"Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers" Dec. 12 and 13.  Courtesy of Exhibition On Screen

"We Live In Time" -  (R; 1 hour, 48 minutes) - Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives.…

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" opens Friday, Dec. 13 at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Conclave" - (PG; 2 hours) -  After the sudden death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is thrust into overseeing one of the Vatican's most secretive traditions:…

Maine's Poet Laureate, Julia Bouwsma, was both a reader and the judge for the competition. Courtesy photo

Vs.: A Poetry Competition was held in two parts Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Skidompha Library. The two parts were original poetry and recitation of favorite poems. There were 26 total participants…

In this holy season of Christmas and during the Festival of Lights, the community is invited to observe a live Nativity at Boothbay Baptist Church Friday and Saturday evenings…

Carla Warren's "Christmas Train Station" voted Most Spectacular in 2023. Peter Southwick photo

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…

Jim Kutsch, former president of Seeing Eye Inc., and his dog, Easton, talk history of the first guide dog school in North America. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

“Interact with the person. Don't interact with the dog,” Jim Kutsch advised a packed audience during…

Recent work in the Kefauver Studio & Gallery. Courtesy of the venue

The Kefauver Studio & Gallery, Damariscotta, announces the reception for the 2024 Holiday art show. The reception will be on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 2:30 to 5 p.m. with light refreshments.…

Love & Lobsters on the rocks. Courtesy of the venue

The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is hosting a free Take Part in Art event on Friday, Dec. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. with local Maine author, Shannon M. Parker, who recently published her third…

"We Live In Time" opens Friday, Dec. 6. Courtesy of the venue

“The Boston Camerata—A Medieval Christmas: Hodie Christus Natus Est” - A power beyond words, elevating your heart with the music.” – Milwaukee Mag. Transcendent music for the…

LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Santa and Mrs. Claus visited Boothay on Saturday, Nov. 30, arriving aboard one of Boothbay's finest fire engines to the gorgeous and festive Boothbay Common.

A trio of sailboats adorned…

Saturday, Dec. 7

Shannon Parker signs copies of her third novel, "Love & Lobsters" from 1 to 3 p.m.…

Press release
Love and Lobsters

Surround yourself with books, gifts, and holiday joy as critically acclaimed local author Shannon Parker…

Tickets are $20 for the Damariscotta Baptist Church concert and $25 for the Bowdoin Chapel concert.

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir will present its popular annual "Lessons and Carols" Christmas concerts on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. at Damariscotta Baptist Church, 4 Bristol…

Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence in "Conclave" opening Friday, Dec. 6. Courtesy of Harbor Theater

"Here" - (PG13; 1 hour, 44 minutes) - From the team behind Forrest Gump—director Robert Zemeckis, writer Eric Roth, and actors Tom Hanks and Robin Wright—comes "Here," an…

Waldo Theatre Art Gallery
"Floating House Series: Butterflies and Lotus," "Winter Clothes Series: Inuit Anorak"- by Pam Smilow. Courtesy of the venue

The Waldo Theatre, located at 916 Main St., Waldoboro, glides into the holiday season with a visual feast of artwork by painter and mixed media artist Pam Smilow in her…

World premiere in Portland April 4-14. Courtesy photo

Snowlion Repertory Company announces the world premeire of "Faust in the Anthropocene" will be at The Hill Arts (formerly St. Lawrence Arts) at 76 Congress St., Portland. Opening April 4, it…

Waldo Theatre
A longstanding holiday favorite. Come, sing-a-long, wear a costume, and usher in the holidays! Courtesy of the venue

The Waldo Theatre is again kicking-off the holiday season with a fun and festive post-Thanksgiving Community Singalong on Friday, Nov. 29, at 4 pm. The holiday favorite "White Christmas" will…

The N'oreasters Barbershop singers are spreading Christmas cheer through song. Courtesy of Kathy Robatille

The Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus is gearing up again to bring Christmas Spirit in the form of music to residents of assisted living, nursing homes, and even some hospitals.

They will sing…

Come to 16 Wharf St. for this Holiday Jam, 8-11 p.m. Courtesy of Music Time podcast

Saturday, Dec. 28 Mine Oyster is the place to be from 8 to 11 p.m. for the Holiday Jam featuring Hello Newman, a 90s-2000s band. 

There will be finger foods, a cash bar…

Lincoln Theater
"The Christmas Chronicles 2" kicks off the holiday movies at Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

The Lincoln Theater, in partnership with the Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce’s Villages of Light, is excited to welcome Santa Claus back to the Lincoln Theater on Saturday, Nov. 30.…

"Lost on a Mountain in Maine" opens Nov. 29 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

“Lost on a Mountain in Maine” - (PG; 1 hour, 38 minutes) - “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” tells the inspiring true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler, who becomes separated from his…

"Here" opens at the Harbor Theater Friday, Nov. 29. Courtesy of the venue

"White Bird" - (PG13) - From the best-selling author of Wonder, the book that sparked a movement to “choose kind” comes the inspirational next chapter. In "White Bird: A…

"A Room With A View" is first up in the series, "Tea With Dame Maggie" beginning Dec. 2 at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

Probably every fan of Downton Abbey felt bereaved at the passing of Dame Maggie Smith at the end of September. We would like to pay tribute to this British paragon of stage and screen with a…

Boothbay Railway Village Museum
BRVM train

The North Pole Express kicks off this weekend, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, at Boothbay Railway Village Museum. The event will take place on Saturdays and Sundays…

The cast of “A Medieval Christmas: Hodie Christus Natus Est,”   , from left: Christa Patton, Deborah Rentz-Moore, Anne Azéma and Camila Parias.

The Boston Camerata is returning to the intimate Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 3 p.m. with an augmented cast.

This year’s production marks the 70th anniversary of…