The Boothbay Region's festival founded in 1962 remains the most anticipated event of the year. The 64th annual Windjammer Days week-long festival happens from Sunday, June 21 through Saturday, June 27. 

Do you enjoy meeting new people? Would you like to learn more about local history?

The Boothbay Region Historical Society has a need for museum greeters during our busy summer season beginning June 4 through Aug. 29. Shifts are Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon or noon to 2 p.m.  

As a greeter you will welcome visitors, introduce current exhibits, and offer information for self-guided tours.  

The society is located within the 1874 Elizabeth F. Reed house at 72 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor. 

Martin Sexton tours in support of the 25th anniversary of "Live Wide Open" - the critically-acclaimed double vinyl live album. The show at The Waldo on May 8 will include these fan-favorites as well as some new material and surprise covers.

Dar Williams will be performing at The Waldo on May 1 at 7:30 p.m. with special guest Spencer LaJoye. Hendrik Hertzberg of The New Yorker has described Williams as "one of America's very best singer-songwriters."

Sheepscot Chorus invites you to their annual spring concert, “Many Voices, One Dream,” on April 11 and 12, both at 3 p.m. at Damariscotta Baptist Church, 4 Bristol Road. On the program will be Leonard Bernstein's "Chichester Psalms," as well as other works by American composers representing varied cultures and backgrounds.

Distinguished bass-baritone John David Adams joins pianist Morgan Lee and special guests for an evening of music that combines virtuosity and warmth on Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at Bay Chamber in Camden.

It’s always a delight to see the world we live in through the eyes of young artists, and Maine Art Gallery is pleased to launch each new season with an exhibit of fresh and lively work by students. A  reception to honor the students will be held on April 9 from 4 to 6 p.m.  

Craig Ferguson will be performing at The Waldo, 916 Main St., Waldoboro, on April 9 at 8 p.m. Ferguson is a multiple Grammy nominated, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director and comedian with a diverse career that encompasses film, television and the stage.

The Y Arts Community Players cast of 66 played to sold out shows at the Opera House last weekend, and with good reason! First off, it's Y Arts, it'll be brilliant; and second, the production was "Alice In Wonderland," an adaption, sure, but all of the unforgettable characters we love were there. The book, lyrics and music were written and composed by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman.

Lincoln Theater is pleased to present a free community screening of the documentary film “Quiet the Sirens,” followed by a talkback, Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. In partnership with Upwell Psychiatry, this screening provides audiences with a powerful story of healing, resilience, and new possibilities for treating trauma.

"Wuthering Heights" -  (R; 2 hours, 16 minutes) - Based on the novel by Emily Brontë. A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Final showing Thursday, April 2 at 2 p.m.

The Edgecomb Historical Society annual meeting will be held on Sunday, April 12 at 3 p.m. at the Edgecomb Town Hall. There will be a slide show, update on EHS projects and future events, and election of officers. Books and maps will be available for sale. All interested members and non-members are invited to attend.

Heartwood Theater is now enrolling students for its 24th summer camp, open to students entering grades 5-12.  Directors Griff Braley and Teralyn Reiter, with guest instructors Karen Montanaro and Liz Giles-Brown, will help develop students' confidence by delving into an exciting array of theater skills: mime and movement, stage combat, improvisation, mask, character development and monologue. There's a challenge of just the right size for every student, regardless of experience or age. 

University of Maine’s University Singers peformed for the first time at Boothbay Region High School March 20. Among the acapella performers was BRHS 2024 graduate Suzannah “Suzie” Edwards.

Like all members of this choir, Edwards auditioned to become part of this extraordinary group of singers. She is also a member of one of the two smaller Singers groups, U Maine Renaissance, an all-treble group. The Maine Steiners is comprised of tenor-bass singers.

Beginning on Wednesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. Instructor Cynthia Dias will lead “Introduction to Watercolor Painting,” a four-week class on Zoom.

This beginner’s course is for anyone who has ever wanted to learn the art of watercolor painting. It is also the perfect course for painters who want to brush up on their painting skills. Color theory, the blending of colors, brushstrokes, and amount of water to use are some of the topics covered. Before each class a Zoom invitation with an attached photo of the subject for the class will be sent.

As the Maine coast begins its seasonal transition, the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is set to bring a burst of color to the harbor with its inaugural floral-themed exhibition, "Flower Show." The exhibit will be on view from March 26 through April 30 offering a vibrant sanctuary of botanical art.