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Culture

Le Vent du Nord. Peter Southwick photo
BH Opera House: Le Vent du Nord - June 7
This painting by Leigh Lowe is among the work in the "River Arts Members' Show" running May 27-July 5. Courtesy of Heather Greene
Members' Show exhibition May 27 - July 5

Become a member of the historic Lincoln Theater of Damariscotta. Photo courtesy of the venue
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Art Talk: 'Collage: The Sum of its Parts' at MAG
Opening May 30 at the Lincoln Theater - "The Wedding Banquet." Courtesy of the venue
This week at the Lincoln Theater

Art

  • Members' Show exhibition May 27 - July 5
  • Art Talk: 'Collage: The Sum of its Parts' at MAG
  • Tim Sample: The art of our times
  • BRAF blooms with spring exhibit
  • This week at the Harbor Theater
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Dining Out

  • New art show and art scholarship award
  • Local restaurateurs take over Coastal Prime
  • Lafayette Hotels buys Oceanside Golf Resort
  • Community Lunch with Rebuilding Together
  • 'Merchant Ivory Luncheon Film Series' at Harbor Theater
  • This week at the Harbor Theater
  • Thanksgiving Day Community Feast
  • Hot diggity dog! Wienermobile to visit Boothbay Harbor
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Film and Theater

  • This week at the Harbor Theater
  • This week at the Lincoln Theater
  • This week at the Lincoln Theater
  • Closing out a spectacular season of The Met: Live in HD
  • This week at the Lincoln Theater
  • This week at the Harbor Theater
  • This week at Lincoln Theater
  • This week at Harbor Theater
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Lectures and Conferences

'There's life after injury': Southport Central School donates to veteran organization
Combating negative effects of technology on youth mental health
Where did we go wrong: Technology and youth mental health
The kids aren't alright
Free talk at with David Peloquin March 30
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Literature

Damariscotta author completes book one of 'Time Travel Fantasy' series
Fall into a 'trap' with Southport author's fourth novel
Maine author C.W. Wells spins coastal chaos and comedy in ‘Lobster Trap’
From place to page: Author talks fictional reimaginings of Maine
Memoir writing and man in nature novels
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Music

  • BH Opera House: The Sweet Remains - May 31
  • BRHS Chorus sings of springtime, independence
  • DSQ and Christopher O'Riley present piano quintets
  • BH Opera House: Marcia Ball and Band
  • Revisit 'Oklahoma!' this weekend at BRHS
  • Local author presents Oscar-winning musical ‘The Harvey Girls’
  • Robert Jon & The Wreck at The Waldo
  • 'One to One: John & Yoko' opens April 18
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Friends of Thai Daughters
20 years of uplifting and empowering girls
Courtesy of Jane McBride

“I was born in a small village near Myanmar and knew as a little girl that I wanted to be a nurse when I grew up, but my family was too poor to send me to school after Grade 9. That’s when I met FTD. They invited me to join their family, go to high school and then my dream of going to nursing school came true! I’m an OB-GYN RN, and every day I get to say “Happy Birthday” to a new baby!

Boothbay Railway Village Museum
It's opening weekend at BRVM
All aboard! Boothbay Railway Village Museum reopens for the season this weekend. File photo

The Boothbay Railway Village Museum opens this weekend for its 61st season. Museum hours will be 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with train rides on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the hour. The museum will be open weekends only until Father's Day, when summer hours will begin, Tuesday-Sunday.

Author Geoffrey Bates at Southport Memorial Library
Maine Author Geoffrey Bates.

Southport Memorial Library will kick off its 2025 Summer Series by hosting author Geoffrey Bates for a reading and discussion of his debut work "Bitter Passage: An Allegheny Beckham Novel" on Saturday, June 7 at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served during a reception afterwards when books will be available for purchase and signing.

Celebrating 50 years with 'Carousel'
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, celebrated for its timeless score and poignant storyline, is a concert performance of the classic love story between a carnival barker and a mill worker. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the filming of the movie musical right here in Boothbay Harbor, making this performance a special occasion for locals and guests alike. 

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
Connect with community during ‘The Summer Read’
The book for Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library's "The Summer Read." Courtesy of BHML

Summer reading isn’t just for kids! Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and our partners for an exciting community-wide summer read. “The Summer Read” invites the Boothbay Region to read the same book during the summer and join a book club discussion with other community members.   

Sylvan Gallery welcomes artist Roberta Goschke
"Angelique at the Dock"  by Roberta Goschke, oil, 12” x 12” is among the artist's work now at Sylvan Gallery in Wiscasset. Courtesy of Ann Scanlan

Sylvan Gallery is excited to announce the addition of acclaimed Maine artist Roberta Goschke to its distinguished lineup of contemporary New England fine artists.

Cast-offs get second lives at Student Art Show 
Using recycled materials from the local transfer station, BRHS students made Louise Nevelson-inspired assemblages for the Student Art Show.. Courtesy of Manon Lewis

Walking into Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF’s) annual Student Art Show is an assault on the senses in the best way; a wall-to-wall explosion of color from the region’s young talents. However, the average gallery-goer may not know that several exhibitions were created entirely out of recycled materials.  

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) students in Manon Lewis’ art class got to practice the three R’s (reduce, reuse and recycle) with several projects, including assemblages, Altoid-tin shrines and refashioned secondhand books.  

Where It's At
Visual storytelling at the Student Art Show
Art

Open the door to the 40th Student Art Show at Boothbay Region Art Foundation, and enter a world of exploration through color, technique, history, and imagination that has led to some thought-provoking work. All (approximately) told, 450 works of art are displayed! Yes, you’ll be there for a while … and not even realize time is passing!

Kharris Brill assemblage show at River Arts
Kharris' "Settled." Courtesy of the artist

River Arts is pleased to announce artist, Kharris Brill’s upcoming solo show “Repurposed Treasures” in the River Room. This original one-of-a-kind show of assemblages featuring found objects runs May 15 - June 4. Meet the artist at the opening reception on Saturday, May 17 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
BH Opera House: Andrew Duhon Trio
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, at the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. Traveling with his trio, audiences can anticipate an upbeat musicality to his tunes with upright bassist, Myles Weeks and drummer, Jim Kolacek singing three part harmony.

Ocean On Tap
Understanding forever chemicals on the coast
Courtesy logo

The next Ocean on Tap event will take place Thursday, May 22 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor.

Hannah Sterling of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences will be speaking about the history of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), sometimes called "Forever Chemicals" and her research on them along Maine's coast. Join us for this highly relevant and fascinating conversation!

Sophia Scott to perform debut album at the Poe Theater
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 Theater at 81 Academy Hill Road in Newcastle. This performance is one-night only with a band of student musicians.

Maine Art Gallery
Whimsy show gets great reception
Artist Carolyn Gabbe, humorist Tim Sample, show curator Matthew Barter, and MAG Board Chair Richard Riese at the opening reception for "Whimsy: Flights of Fancy" at the Maine Art Gallery. Photo by Bob Bond

Maybe it was the rainy weather, maybe the need for good cheer. Whatever the reason, folks were elbow to elbow at the opening of Maine Art Gallery’s (MAG) “Whimsy: Flights of Fancy” exhibit on Saturday, May 10. Everyone seemed to be smiling and laughing. Some humorous words from Tim Sample, noted Maine humorist, added to the gaiety.

CTL hosts artist Kim Bernard
Working with the PopUpCycler at CTL. Courtesy of CTL

The Center for Teaching and Learning hosted Kim Bernard, a nationally-recognized sculptor and installation artist, as a visiting-artist on Friday, May 9. While instructing a course at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in 2023, Ms. Bernard presented about her “recycled, kinetic, interactive art installations” that she created in Maine communities, with a special emphasis on “transforming plastic waste into sculpture using her portable recycling machines.”

New spring show at Wiscasset Bay Gallery
Keith Oehmig, "Island Houses," oil on board, 36" x 36" at Wiscasset Bay Gallery through June 25. Courtesy of the artist

"Spring Arrivals - Three Centuries of American and European Art"  will open on Saturday, May 24, at the Wiscasset Bay Gallery in celebration of the gallery's 41st season.

Featuring works by prominent 19th and 20th century American artists as well as European realists, impressionists and modernists, the exhibition will include a diverse array of subject matters from marine paintings, city views, genre scenes to landscapes.

FTD free video screening at Harbor Theater
These three young girls are currently being supported at Friends of Thai Daughters’ Sunflower Farm in Mae Chan, Northern Thailand. Courtesy of FTD

Midcoast-based anti-trafficking organization Friends of Thai Daughters is celebrating its 20-year anniversary and is inviting friends old and new to a free video screening Saturday, June 14 at the Harbor Theater, 185 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor to mark the occasion.

Golden Oak to perform at The Waldo Theatre
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).

Intriguing classes at the Maine Art Gallery
Korean born artist Kichung Lizee welcomes experienced artists and beginners to her June 10 Asian brush painting workshop at the Maine Art Gallery. Courtesy of the artist

The Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset is offering classes in June and July for all skill levels — even for those individuals who have yet to discover their inner talent. Space is limited, so you are encouraged to check the website for complete details and sign up soon.

Student artists take over BRAF Gallery
A pocket shrine (aka portable altar) by a student of Manon Lewis, Photo courtesy of Mrs. Lewis

Prepare to be inspired! The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) Gallery is set to burst with youthful creativity as it hosts the annual Boothbay Region Student Art Show. This vibrant exhibition, a beloved spring tradition, will showcase a breathtaking array of artwork created by talented students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The show opens with a reception on Friday, May 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Gallery, located at 1 Townsend Ave. in picturesque Boothbay Harbor.

Theater review
BRHS Drama stages 'Oklahoma!'
BRHS Drama "Oklahoma"

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Drama presented three performances of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma! Youth Edition” May 2 and 3 in the school’s auditorium. The 1943 musical was the first for legendary Rodgers & Hammerstein and set the standard for modern musical theater by integrating song and dance numbers as devices to advance plot and deepen characterization. “Oklahoma!” is based on an original play by Cherokee native Lynn Riggs with original choreography by acclaimed dancer Agnes de Mille.

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