The sinking of the Titanic in the early hours of April 15, 1912, remains the quintessential disaster of the 20th century. A total of 1,517 souls — men,…
Music
Friday, June 30
The Portland, Maine based nationally touring musicians return to the Opera House stage for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance discounted tickets $20 available only from the box…
The 19 Southport Central School students, grades K-6, under the direction of music and art teacher Jennifer McIvor, combined music, poetry and art at the school’s annual Spring Concert at…


The Southport Island Association (SIA) are very proud to be able to announce the launch of their Summer Concerts Series, "Southport Island Musicfest."
Three outdoor concerts taking place on…

Dance your heart out to your favorite rock 'n roll tunes by Leopard Girls at Wiscasset's Old Jail at 133 Federal St. on Saturday, June 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. Pre-…
Join the Lincoln Festival Chorus on Monday, June 12, at 7 p.m. (Registration between 6:15-6:55). Rehearsals are at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor. (Note: Rehearsals are usually on…

The tradition of music returns to the Merry Barn with a beautiful series beginning Saturday, June 10. Beloved jazz and blues inspired duo, Sorcha Cribben-Merrill and Emilia Dahlin, join…

The Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Seahawk Singers performed their Spring Concert, Tuesday May 30, to a crowd of near 50 at Southport Methodist Church. A dozen singers, under the direction of…

Anne Davis Barker is a familiar healthcare provider in the Boothbay Region as advanced practice registered nurse-family nurse practitioner at Family Care Center in Boothbay Harbor. And for…

On Saturday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 11 at 4 p.m. Tapestry Singers and St. Cecilia Chamber Choir will share the concert…

Grace Campbell, Suzannah Edwards and Hannah Hills participated in the 2023 Maine Music Educators Association’s All-State Music Festival at…

It started with “L.O.V.E.” and, before taking their final bows, the entertainers provided lots of love, talent and fun at the Y-Art Spring Concert held Wednesday, May 17 in the Boothbay Region…

Seventeen-year-old award-winning fiddler, Owen Kennedy, is releasing his debut album, “Oh When: Now," featuring tunes rooted in the Maine Maritime music tradition as well as favorites from…

Members of the DaPonte String Quartet, Myles Jordan, Lydia Forbes, and Kirsten Monke, with guest pianist Laura Kargul, will present Concert Series 3 - a program of the Beethoven “String Trio in G…

It’s showtime! On Friday night we open the doors for our live production of “Cinderella.” This Rodgers & Hammerstein musical is a perfect production for audiences of all ages. A fun and…

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Drama delivered four performances of ‘Grease: School Version’ (Jacobs and Casey, 1972), directed by Dr. Mary Miller, April 27-30 in the school auditorium to near…
Various talents were on display – including a couple of memorable skits – at Southport Central School’s annual talent show at the Southport Town Office on Wednesday evening, April 26.
The…

The Town of Rockport has announced that the inaugural Rockport Donut Festival will take place Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3 in downtown Rockport.
The festival pays homage to the…

The Sheepscot Valley Chorus presents “Requiem for the Living” at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30 at the Second Congregational Church of Newcastle.
“Requiem for the Living” by…

Music has a special way of bringing people together and creating a sense of belonging. And, for generations, lobster has brought Maine natives and those “from away” together not only to enjoy this…
The Boneheads, with special guests Mark Stover, Dave Wakefield and Pat Colwell, played Van Morrison tunes all night April 15 to a sold out Boothbay Harbor Opera House.
Said Executive…

The musical genre-spanning talents of The Boneheads quartet is familiar to many a band fan along the Midcoast. Bob Colwell, Steve Jones, Scott Elliot and Dick Hollis have brought audiences to…

“The Quiet Girl” - (PG-13; 1 hour, 34 minutes - in English and Gaelic Irish with English subtitles) - In rural Ireland, summer 1981, nine-year-old Cait is sent away from her…


All are invited to “Decades of Song,” the free spring concert by the Skidompha Strummers ukulele ensemble, on Thursday, April 13 starting at 3:30 p.m. in the atrium of…
Halcyon String Quartet’s second annual family performance, “Wonderful World,” is coming to The Waldo Theatre on Friday, April 7 at 7 p.m. In collaboration with actor Ben Meader and singer Kaylee…

Sarah Gladu of Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust and cellist Wilhelmina Smith of Salt Bay Chamberfest are offering an online program at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23 to explore the…

The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra (MSO), performs music by composers who are “Tried and True, Plus a Newer Crew” in concert on March 18, 7 p.m., Lewiston at the Riverfront Performing Arts/…

All community friends are invited to a warm send off filled with extraordinary performances and a lot of laughs at a Concert and Roast at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12 in the Sanctuary of the Boothbay…

The Waldo and King Eider’s Pub are excited to announce the nation’s premier U2 tribute act, Massachusetts-based The Joshua Tree will be live at The Waldo on Saturday,March 11 at 7:30 p.m. just in…

A $1,000 check from the Webster Beal Student Music Fund was handed to Nataleigh Blackman on Wednesday, March 1 to help with her upcoming trip to compete in a national singing competition at Pigeon…

Handbells, according to https://handbells.org.uk, originated in England during the 1700s. Moving forward a few centuries, many a young girl first heard…

Boothbay Harbor’s Opera House is presenting a line-up of music to chase away winter and welcome spring this March. From Ireland’s shores, to the best of the Midcoast, each upcoming weekend holds…

Nataleigh Blackman of Boothbay has been singing with her grandfather, Garry Blackman Sr., for many years. Last year she taught herself how to play guitar. Nataleigh has competed several times in…

The Boothbay Region Y Arts competition team traveled to the National Performing Arts Festival at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida Feb. 16-19 and received the highest ranking of “Superior…

To celebrate what would have been George Harrison's 80th birthday, the Strand Theatre will present a screening of Concert for George (2002) on Friday, Feb. 24, at 8 p.m. The documentary of a 2001…

Pat Colwell & the Soul Sensations warmed up the grand old Opera House last weekend. Said House Executive Director Cathy Sherrill, “Great turn-out, incredible sax player, great horn section,…

Boothbay Harbor resident Wayne Glaser just released his new album “…

“Charade” – Classic Film Series - (1963 – PG; 1 hour, 53 minutes) - Is anyone really who they seem to be? After Regina Lampert (Audrey Hepburn) falls for the dashing Peter Joshua…


“The Fabelmans” - (PG13; 2 hours, 31 minutes) - Nominated for 7 Academy Awards! A deeply personal portrait of 20th-century American childhood. It is a coming-of-age story about a…

“It’s great to be back after three years off from COVID,” said host John Schindler as he welcomed the audience to the return of Open Mic Nights at the Opera House of Boothbay Harbor. Empty seats…

“Getting Onboard,” a collaboration between Midcoast Conservancy and ecologist Janet McMahon, will be held at the Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro on…

The Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus of Bath are pleased to offer Singing Valentines again this year, in the general Midcoast area.
The chorus has performed these for many years and delight in…

Larry & Joe are bringing their fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music to the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Jan. 21. The Llanera and joropo music on their debut album, “Nuevo South…
Lincoln County Television is proud to present three community concerts to help you dance away the winter blues, starting Sunday, Jan 22 at 2 p.m. with Bobby Colwell…
Beth Preston will soon be restarting in-person student vocal lessons in Heartwood Theater’s studio, at 18 Biscay Road in Damariscotta, as one element in Heartwood’s annual…

Join Y Arts for the first musical of 2023, “Xanadu JR!” Performers, ages 10-15, will present this electrifying tale of endless fun at the Lincoln Theater on Friday, Jan. 13 and Saturday, Jan. 14…