Award season is here and that means it is time to celebrate some of the best short films of the year. At the 2023 Academy Awards, 15 short films will be competing in three award categories: Animated, Live Action, and Documentary. Don’t miss your golden opportunity to catch them all on the big screen right here at The Lincoln!

“The Fabelmans” - (PG-13; 2 hours, 31 minutes) -  Oscar Nominee for Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Achievement in Directing – Steven Spielberg, Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score) – John Williams, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role – Michelle Williams, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role – Jud Hirsch, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Achievement in Production Design. Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother. Written and directed by Steven Spielberg. Winner of Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director – Motion Picture at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards. Final show Thursday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m.

Talking Food in Maine: Intimate Conversations - Guest: Mary Allen Lindemann of Coffee By Design - Join us for a chance to win free coffee! Two lucky winners will go home with Coffee By Design’s Story Box of Limited Edition coffee from around the world. Talking Food in Maine: Intimate Conversations is a free series of one-on-one conversations between host Cherie Scott of Boothbay (Mumbai to Maine) and notable culinary pioneers who have made a substantial contribution to the culinary arts in the state of Maine. Mary Allen Lindemann is the Co-founder/Community Builder of Coffee By Design (CBD); a Maine owned and operated specialty coffee roastery/retailer, which opened its doors in Portland, Maine in 1994. Committed to changing the world, one cup of coffee at a time, CBD has four coffeehouses and state of the art roastery, which provides over 600 wholesale customers with sustainably sourced, craft roasted coffee. In addition to serving some of the world’s finest coffee, CBD is committed to running a sustainable business dedicated to progressive arts and social change – throughout Maine as well as around the world at origin where they buy their coffee. Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. Free event. No tickets or reservations are required to attend.

The 2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Animated, Live Action, and Documentary - For the 18th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world. Mark your calendars and don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts on the big screen! Presented in partnership with Bangor Savings Bank. Detailed information on all of this year’s nominated shorts is available at www.LincolnTheater.net.

Animated Shorts (PG-13/R; 1 hour, 37 minutes) - Playing Friday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.,  Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m., and Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.

Live Action Shorts (PG-13; 1 hour, 55 minutes) - Playing Friday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m.

Documentary Shorts (PG-13; 2 hours, 46 minutes) - One screening only Sunday, Feb. 19 at 5 p.m.

Coming soon: “Living” - Feb. 24;  “Red Dust” - March 2.

Tickets are available at the door beginning 30 minutes before showtime or in advance through the theater’s online box office at www.LincolnTheater.net. Movie tickets are $9 Adult, $6 LT Members and Youth 18 and under. Event ticket prices vary. Information on all programs as well as up to date info on Lincoln Theater’s Covid protocols is available by visiting our website. Stay current by signing up through our website for our e-blasts. Please be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater Street in downtown Damariscotta. Curtain going up!