Music

KALOS. Photo: Winsome Bye

Acclaimed Celtic music trio Kalos brings together three masters of tradition for music full of, said Rachel Lynne Wilkerson, folkradio.co.…

The Wolff Sisters - courtesy of Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

“The Wolff Sisters live comfily at the crossroads of Americana, roots, and ’60s rock ‘n’ roll, where The Band might meet Brandi Carlile and take her out for a beer,” says The Boston Globe. On…

Driven by an intense passion for traditional music, Cécilia is recognized for its ability to transport audiences through an emotional and spectacular universe. Fate brought these three great…

Jazz pianist Susanna Fiore performs with Jay Girill on acoustic bass on Saturday, June 28 as part of a celebration of the art of Joseph Fiore.

Jazz and blues pianist Susanna Fiore will perform with Jay Girill on acoustic bass in an afternoon concert on June 28. The concert is one of several events offered by the Maine Art Gallery…

DaPonte String Quartet, from left: Myles Jordan, Philipp Elssner, Kirsten Monke and Lydia Forbes.  Photo: Jeffrey Morris, The Pierce Studio

The Second Congregational Church located at 51 Main St. in Newcastle has long been a bastion of community spirit, a place where people gather not only to worship, but also to celebrate the…

Local singer Suzie Edwards, 18, will return to the Sea Dogs field to perform the Star-Spangled Banner for their 4th of July game. Courtesy photo.

Suzie Edwards, 18, will be taking the field on America’s birthday to sing the national anthem for the Portland Sea Dogs.  

Edwards has been one of the baseball team’s regular…

Photo courtesy of Laura Fassett

The Carousel Music Theater is pleased to once again be hosting a special fundraising concert on Saturday, June 21 at 7 p.m. in support of Millennium Magic Chorus, a women’s barbershop and a…

"The Sorcerer's Apprentice," one of the magical animated segments in "Fantasia" plays July 20 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of Walt Disney

Lincoln Theater is pleased to partner once again with Skidompha Library for a fun, fantastic, and free summer film series: "Color Our World," part of the Collaborative Summer Library’s…

The Y Arts cast of "How I Became A Pirate, The Musical" being staged June 23 & 24 at the Opera House. Emily Mirabile photo

Sail off on a magical excursion with Y Arts!

A band of comical pirates land in Boothbay Harbor in search of a digger to join their crew in "How I Becamse A Pirate, The Musical!" Two shows…

Carousel Music Theater
Carousel Music Theater in Boothbay Harbor, ME

Celebrating 50 years of live musical performances at the Carousel Music Theater with the musical that gave us our name, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s "Carousel!" Enjoy a full-scale concert…

The Steep Canyon Rangers. Opera House. July 18. Got tickets? Courtesy of Megan Feveryear

The Steep Canyon Rangers are excited to embark on their summer tour! They are head to many stops on this tour including New Hampshire, Maine, Pennsylvania, and several others. Steep Canyon…

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Country-rock royalty Pure Prairie League (PPL), a seminal outfit during the 70s and 80s movement that brought mainstream success to the country rock and southern rock genre, continues to ride the…

I Draw Slow. Opera House. June 27. Got tickets? Courtesy of the band and Opera House

Critically acclaimed roots five piece band I Draw Slow is currently touring in support of their fifth album, and on Friday, June 27, they arrive in Boothbay Harbor to perform at the historic…

Castlebay, 2021. Courtesy photo

On Wednesday, June 25, at 6 p.m. the Edgecomb Community Church will host the folk duo Castlebay performing songs and stories from the Celtic and maritime traditions. Through timeless songs,…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Dom Flemons. Opera House. June 21. Got tickets? Artist approved image

Grammy-winning musician Dom Flemons’ repertoire covers over 100 years of American roots music. He is not only a folk musician and black country artist, but also a songwriter, multi-…

WHERE IT'S AT
Alison Brown and Band. Opera House. June 13. Get tickets! Courtesy of the artist

She’s a genre blender. Innovator. Three-time Grammy winner. Gotta be Alison Brown. If you missed Alison and the Band last June, I advise you not to make that mistake again: They are returning to…

"The Legend of Ochi" opens at the Lincoln Theater Friday, June 13. Courtesy of the venue

"The Ballad of Wallis Island" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - The film follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of…

Lincoln Theater

This Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15 at 5 p.m. treat dad—and the whole family—to a powerful and nostalgic musical experience with Maine-based singer/songwriter Tom DiMenna. Tom will…

Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School
A summer 2024 event. Courtesy of Bay Chamber Concerts

Join us for our Summer Season featuring 28 concerts over 18 days. Our diverse, riveting program is sure to delight and inspire. The Summer Concert Series (SCS), beginning July 31, features…

Musician Eric LaPerna. Photo courtesy of Tom Bloom

The Second Congregational Church located at 51 Main St., Newcastle has long been a bastion of community spirit, a place where people gather not only to worship but also to celebrate the arts.…

Gaelic Storm, a multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and after two decades and over 2000 shows, they are a true force to be reckoned with. Music steeped…

Alison Brown and Band. Opera House. June 13. Got tickets? Courtesy of the artist

Acoustic instrumental music has never been so beautifully represented as by Alison Brown. As one of the most multi-faceted minds on today’s roots music scene, every one of Alison’s endeavors…

Spring Concert 2025

Boothbay region schools hosted their Spring Concert May 27 in the elementary school gym. Over 150 guests showed up to hear performances from the fifth and sixth grade cadet band, fifth…

Le Vent du Nord. Peter Southwick photo

The award winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional…

The Sweet Remains. Opera House. May 31. Got tickets? Courtesy of the artist

Acclaimed folk-rock trio The Sweet Remains return to touring in support of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, Embers—a mesmerizing collection of ten new songs that showcase their…

"The Wedding Banquet" opens Friday, May 30. Courtesy of the venue

"On Swift Horses" - (R; 1 hour, 59 minutes) - Muriel and her husband Lee are beginning a bright new life in California when he returns from the Korean War. But their newfound…

2025 Spring Chorus Concert

The Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Seahawk Singers performed their Spring Concert May 21 in the high school auditorium, marking final choral performances for seniors Hannah Hills and…

DaPonte String Quartet

The thrilling collaboration between the DaPonte String Quartet and renowned pianist, arranger, and  composer, educator and media personality, Christopher O'Riley features the…

Courtesy of Paulette Carter

Join us in celebrating 50 years of live musical performances at the Carousel Music Theater with the magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s "Carousel!" This performance of the iconic musical,…

Marcia Ball. Opera House. May 30. Got tickets? Courtesy of Cathy Sherrill

The 2018 Texas State Musician of the Year, Marcia Ball, has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse party every time she takes the stage. Born in…

Lincoln Theater
 “Il Barbiere di Siviglia." Experience it at the Lincoln Theater May 31. Tickets online. Photo courtesy of The Metropolitan Opera

The Lincoln Theater is pleased to present the final two transmissions of The Met: Live in HD season, featuring Richard Strauss’s electrifying “Salome” on Saturday, May 17 at 1 p.m. and Rossini…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
The Andrew Duhon Trio. Opera House. May 23. Got tickets? Courtesy of Cathy Sherrill, BBH OH

New Orleans native and Grammy-nominated Andrew Duhon has been busy racking up rave reviews over the past decade. On Friday, May 23 he makes a rare appearance in Maine, performing just one show…

"Secret Mall Apartment" opening Friday, May 16 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the theater

"The Friend" - (R; 2 hours, 3 minutes) - Writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend…

Sophia Scott's "Steady" release on her debut album, "Impatient Child." Courtesy of Cherie Scott

Sophia Suzanne is a 17-year-old singer/songwriter and guitarist from Boothbay. On Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m., she will perform songs from her debut album, "Impatient Child," at the Poe…

The Golden Oak Band. Photo used with permission, no credit given

Golden Oak will be returning to The Waldo Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m., with support from Keenan Hendricks (Rigometrics).

With harmonies derived only from the genetic intricacies of a…

BRHS Drama Club cast rehearsing and a-picture takin'.  Dr. Mary Miller photo

"Oklahoma" is sure to be a treat for the whole family. This is the first time it is being performed by the BRHS Drama Club. Come enjoy some old favorite…

Lincoln Theater
"The Harvey Girls." Courtesy of Mark Griffin & Lincoln Theater

Robert Jon & the Wreck take the Waldo stage Aug. 12 - will you be there? Rob Bondurant Photography

Robert Jon and The Wreck will be performing for the first time at The Waldo on Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in anticipation of their ninth studio album, "Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes," due out Aug. 22…

Courtesy of the Strand Theater, Rockland.

On Aug. 30, 1972 in New York City, John Lennon played his only full-length show after leaving The Beatles, the "One to One" benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, a rollicking, dazzling…

The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra
Mt. Ararat High School student Ryan Sweet will perform several his original compositions on solo piano. Carolyn Sweet photo

The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra concludes its 35th season with a concert entitled “Ethereal Weaves of Air” on Saturday, May 17 at 7 p.m., at the Franco Center in Lewiston, and Sunday, May 18…

Discover the potential of sound as a therapeutic force. Courtesy of the Waldo Theatre

Sonic Alchemy: Gongs and Didgeridoos is coming to The Waldo Theatre Sunday, April 27 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.  Join instrument maker and sound worker, Jim Doble, on a large array of gongs; sound…

Singer Hannah Hills of Boothbay Region High School is one of this year's Sheepscot Valley Student Award winners performing in the concerts. Courtesy of Hannah Hills

Sheepscot Chorus invites you to their annual spring concerts on April 12 and 13, both at 3 p.m. On the program will be Bob Chilcott's "A Little Jazz Mass," and "Folk Songs…

Come to the spring concert of the Seacoast Community Orchestra April 15. Courtesy photo

Seacoast Community Orchestra will present a free spring concert of classical music on Tuesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. at Great Salt Bay Community School, 559 Main St., Damariscotta…

"Black Bag" opening at the Lincoln on April 11. Courtesy of the venue

"Becoming Led Zeppelin" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 1 minute) - The film traces the journeys of the four members of the Stairway To Heaven rockers through the music scene of the…

Boothbay Harbor Congregational Church
Midcoast High Winds Flute ensemble. Courtesy of the group

The Midcoast High Winds Flute Choir, under the direction of Boothbay resident Carolyn Lanigan, will give a free public concert at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor, 125 Townsend Ave…

Alina Blakesley danced her way to gold in Chicago March 29. Courtesy of A. Blakesley

Boothbay Harbor resident Alina Blakesley recently danced away with 1st prizes in waltz, tango, foxtrot, and quickstep in the Windy City Ballroom Dance Competition in…

"Becoming Led Zeppelin" opening April 4 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"I’m Still Here" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 15 minutes - in Brazilian Portuguese with subtitles) - 2025 Oscar Winner for Best International Film -  A mother is forced to…

"Mickey 17" opens at the Harbor Theater Friday, April 11. Courtesy of the venue

"Captain America: Brave New World" - (PG13; 1 hour, 59 minutes) - A new era begins as Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) steps fully into the role of Captain America, but his…

John Bear Mitchell

The Second Congregational Church of Newcastle located at 51 Main Street in Newcastle has long been a bastion of community spirit, a place where people gather not only to worship but also to…