Music

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…

Singer-songwriter Alice Limoges to play April 1 at the Blue Café in Camden. Courtesy of the venue

A Blue Café performance by local favorite Alice Limoges will be at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1 at the Camden Opera House.

Born and raised in coastal Maine, Alice Limoges was singing…

The acclaimed DaPonte String…

Midcoast Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Jinwook Park. Photo: Susan Wilson

Audiences will have the rare opportunity to journey through the entire Romantic era of classical music in the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) March concert, “…

Celebrating Women in Music
Della Mae. March 27. Waldo Theatre. Photo: Laura Schneider Hoz

Each generation, perhaps once a decade, bluegrass experiences a band or an artist that redefines and recenters the genre itself. Della Mae is one such band. Hear them at The Waldo Theatre Friday,…

Solas brings Celtic music to the Waldo stage March 15.  Anna Colliton photo

Solas is lighting up stages across the globe as they celebrate three decades of pushing boundaries and honoring traditions in Irish music. And on Sunday, March 15 they will take the Waldo stage…

The Waldo Theatre
Gubbulidis is the longtime musical partnership of  Mihali Savoulidis and bassist Zdenek Gubb. See and hear them at The Waldo Saturday, March 7. Used with permission by Dave D

Twiddle fans rejoice! Gubbulidis is the longtime musical partnership of guitarist and vocalist Mihali Savoulidis and bassist Zdenek Gubb, founding members behind jam-rock band Twiddle.…

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
Dervish. Boothbay Harbor Opera House. March 13. Got tickets? Tim Jarvis photo

For those looking to hear Irish music this March, perhaps in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor has two acclaimed Irish bands this…

The reimagining of Brontë’s classic, haunting novel, "Wuthering Heights," is not be missed on silver screens everywhere. The film opens Friday, March 6 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"The Testament Of Ann Lee" - (R; 2 hours, 17 minutes) - From acclaimed writer-director Mona Fastvold comes a bold reimagining of the true story of…

Eilen Jewell makes The Waldo her only Maine stop March 13. Courtesy of the venue

Eilen Jewell makes her only Maine appearance on her final tour at The Waldo Theatre on Friday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. Hailed by American Songwriter as “...one of America’s most intriguing, creative…

Don't miss the Tannahill Weavers at the Camden Opera House on March 21. Courtesy of the band

One of Scotland's finest traditional bands returns to the Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., on March 21 at 7:30 p.m., all the way from Edinburgh! Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland, and named…

The Waldo Theatre
The Police drummer Stewart Copeland visits the Waldo July 10 for conversation, with photos, videos and a Q&A. Photo: Littil Swayamp

For the first time Stewart Copeland’s “Have I Said Too Much - The Police, Hollywood, and Other Adventures” comes to North America with a stop at The Waldo on July 10. This will be an evening of…

Waldo Theatre
Used with permission

The Waldo welcomes Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus for a free community concert on Saturday, March 21 at 4 p.m. Welcoming immigrant children from around the globe, the Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus…

Walter Parks, left, Ada Dyer and Steve Williams creating a night to remember in Opera House history. Bob Mitchell photo

Yes. It started snowing during the concert by Walter Parks with Ada Dyer and drummer Steven Williams. For the 35-40 live music fans at the Feb. 20 performance it was a night to remember. Dyer's…

Join sound worker Jim Doble, cellist April Reed-Cox, and multi-instrumentalist and third generation trumpeter Lady Kiah for an unforgettable deep musical dive into what lies beneath the waves...…

Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School
Young Stars of Maine 2025. Courtesy of Bay Chamber Concerts & Music School

Bay Chamber is accepting applications for the Young Stars of Maine program, which recognizes, encourages, and rewards music students who are serious in their study and…

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
The Walter Parks Trio. Feb. 20. BH Opera House. Got tickets? Courtesy of the band

Spirituals, hymns, hollers and work songs were sung either to express a yearning for a better life or gratitude for already having one. Guitarist Walter Parks, longtime…

Camden Opera House
Hildaland to perform March 4 at the Camden Opera House. Photo courtesy of the musicians

The Blue Café series of free performances in Camden Opera House’s intimate third floor listening room presents Hildaland on Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m.  Hildaland is a contemporary…

"The General" still, courtesy of Lincoln Theater

"Hamnet" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 5 minutes) - Nominated for eight Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director (Chloe Zhao), Best Actress (Jessie…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Pat Colwell & the Soul Sensations. Feb. 14. Opera House. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

This Valentine’s Day head to the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor for a powerful mix of Motown and Memphis Soul from Pat Colwell and the Soul…

Maine Arts Commission

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Arts Commission (MAC) has awarded FY2026 Organization Operations Grants to 61 nonprofit arts organizations statewide, funding the highest…

Ceci Panagore, left, of Southport, is among the cast members of Heartwood's "Treasure Island." Shows are this weekend. For tickets:  at 563-1373 or  info@heartwoodtheater.org

“Treasure Island” sails into port this weekend, as Heartwood Theater’s annual middle school program. This 40-minute romp, with a student cast of 28 in grades 4-8…

"Zootopia 2" opening Friday, Jan. 30 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Hamnet" - (PG13; 2 hours, 5 minutes) - From Academy Award®–winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, "Hamnet" is a deeply felt and beautifully rendered…

Classic Harmony
Classic Harmony: 65 voices strong. Join them for the first rehearsal of 2026 on Feb. 10. Courtesy of Beth Preston

A new semester is about to begin for Classic Harmony. The local singing group is geared toward people aged 55…

iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival
The Y Arts Team posing at the MainStage with their trophy for EXCELLENCE IN ACTING. Courtesy of Emily Mirabile

The Y Arts Competition Team, directed by Emily Mirabile, earned the festival’s top award for Excellence in Acting at this year’s Junior Theater Festival for its…

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir May 2025 concert. David O'Brien photo

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for tenors and basses as we begin preparing for our May 2 and 3 Damariscotta concerts. Sopranos and altos may join our waiting list. The choir…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

It was standing room only for the Opera House’s first winter open mic drawing an audience of about 80 and 20-22 talented performers. Friday, Jan. 17 was a fun night of great music, anecdotes and…

The Waldo to present Solas on March 15. Anna Colliton photo

Solas is lighting up stages across the globe as they celebrate three decades of pushing boundaries and honoring traditions in Irish music. And on March 15, Solas comes to Waldoboro for a 7:30…

Camden Opera House
Jazz pianist Myles Kelley. Courtesy of COH

The Blue Café series of free performances in Camden Opera House’s (COH) intimate third floor listening room presents Myles Kelley on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Kelley is a talented…

iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival
Emily Mirabile photo

Y Arts performers are bound for the annual iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta Jan. 16-18. For this year’s adjudication piece, a cast of 30 will perform “Elf the Musical Jr.” based on…

WHERE IT'S AT
Boneheads at the Opera House last year. Peter Southwick photo

“Thirty-five years is a long time,” said Boneheads’ keyboardist Bob Colwell in a recent interview. “Bands are generally pretty ephemeral things, and it's highly unusual to last that long.”

Sheepscot Chorus
The Sheepscot Chorus in performance December 2025. Bob Crink photo

Sheepscot Chorus invites you to sing Bernstein's "Chichester Psalms" as part of "Many Voices, One Dream," a concert celebration of diversity to mark our nation's 250th…

"Marty Supreme," starring Timothée Chalamet, opens at the Harbor Theater Jan. 9. Courtesy of the venue

"Sentimental Value" - (R; 2 hours, 13 minutes) - Sisters Nora (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleas) reunite with their estranged…

Thursday, Feb. 5

Get out of the house and listen to some beautiful music while supporting Maine musicians. Doors for seating will open at 6:30 p.m., concert at 7 p…

Another New Year's Eve is nigh. Celebrating locally? Or is a night of dinner or dancing (or both) what you're up for? For restaurants' hours serving on Wednesday, Dec. 31, visit…

Courtesy of the venue

Join us at Harbor Theater on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. for a very special presentation from our Arts on Film series! Even if you caught the Met Opera’s Live…

Kahil El’Zabar and The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble. Photo: Dimitris Pappadopoulos

The legendary Chicago multi-percussionist and composer Sir Kahil El’Zabar, celebrates 50 years of The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble’s legacy and unwavering contribution to Great Black Music at The…

Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Elle Fanning star in "Sentimental Value." The film opens at Harbor Theater in January. Courtesy of the venue

"Wicked: For Good" - (PG; 2 hours, 20 minutes) - Directed again by Jon M. Chu, the sequel is tighter and more focused, expanding the Broadway musical’s…

1st grade

Familiar songs sung by tiny voices, the red and green of Christmas, head (and nose!) adornments, and dozens of happy faces in the front and in the crowd made for a cheerful and fun Holiday Concert…

 Damon Leibert, Lincoln Theater photo

The Lincoln County Community Theater is ringing in the season with a lively and heartfelt holiday production the whole family can enjoy. Opening Dec. 19, LCCT…

Rehearsal scene from "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Herdman’s, from left: Rocklan Megaro, Finn Sullivan, Fern LeMay-Dorval, Cora Wissman, and Elliot Birrell, rehearse a scene for Director John Mulcahy. Zora Margolis, who plays Mrs. Armstrong, watches from upstage. Courtesy of LCCT

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" -  Live on stage! LCCT, the resident theater company at Damaiscotta’s historic Lincoln Theater, is excited to…

The Trio from left: Victor Furtado, Tim O’ Brien and Sam Grisman. Photo credit: Rachel Ward

A rare and intimate evening of acoustic music featuring Tim O’Brien, Sam Grisman, and Victor Furtado. This special trio performance, at the Waldo Theatre Jan. 17, brings together three musicians…

Ariana Grande (Galinda) and Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) return in "Wicked: For Good" opening at Harbor Theater Friday, Dec. 19. Courtesy of the venue

"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" - (PG13; 2 hours, 24 minutes) - Benoit Blanc returns for his most perplexing case…

Novel Jazz to present winter solstice concert Dec. 20.  Courtesy of Barney Balch

Novel Jazz is returning to the Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta on Saturday, Dec. 20 for a jazz winter solstice celebration, 7-9:30 p.m.

They will be playing  out of the…

Chorus

The Sheepscot Chorus held its annual holiday concert in front of a packed church on Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Boothbay Harbor Congregational Church. The large chorus performed A Ceremony of Carols and…

National Theater's "Life of Pi" screens Dec. 11 and 12 at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta. Image courtesy of the venue

"Blue Moon" - (R; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - Richard Linklater's Blue Moon tells the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart bravely facing the future as…