A free, family event – with scoops of ice cream included – will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Eastside Waterfront Park, Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor.

Kids – and adults – are invited to decorate the Park’s pier “one square at a time.” The chalk – and ice cream – will be provided.

Just bring your imaginations!

One of the Midcoast’s favorite summer traditions is back! The 54th annual North Nobleboro Day will take place on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the North Nobleboro Community Hall on Upper East Pond Road. Now in its fifth decade, this lively community celebration continues to draw crowds of locals and visitors with a winning mix of food, music, and community spirit.

 Self-guided journeys ... led by an art lover’s imagination. Paintings ... sculpture ... mixed media ... assemblage art ... photography ... pottery ... weaving ... fiber art. Participating galleries feature new work, hold open houses with refreshments, studio tours, and more. Take a walk - on the creative side! 

BOOTHBAY HARBOR

John Vander splits his time between the Maine coast and Tuscany, Italy. He's done this for 35 years and while moving from one side of the Atlantic to the Mediterranean can be a logistical challenge, the paintings he creates seem to get more intense and richer every year.

Working on paper, his "ingredients" vary from oil pastels, colored pencils, watercolors and collage; a mixed bag of colorful delights. These paintings capture the depth of history and the profound nature of what he experiences in his beautiful Tuscany.

Merrymakers of all ages are invited to shake it all out at Jailhouse Rock, an evening of food, fun and foot-tapping tunes at Wiscasset’s Old Jail on Federal Street. The rollicking  music will be provided by the jazz-rock-blues band Leopard Girls, beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, rain or shine.

New monthly series, library programs, and Common Ground Country Fair appearances highlight a growing literary community.

The Waldoboro Public Library launches its new Poet's Corner this September, opening the door to a month of readings, new programs, and literary gatherings that reflect the remarkable growth of Midcoast Maine's poetry community.

The Cody Sisters bring their distinctive brand of bluegrass to the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Maddie and Megan Cody have been making music together since ages six and eight, respectively. Raised on the Colorado folk and bluegrass scene—with encouragement from their dad, who often played guitar around the house and was the original bass player in the band—festivals like RockyGrass were high notes amidst a lifelong musical awakening filled with live performances, songwriting, and travel.

The Waldo, at 916 Main St., Waldoboro, welcomes Northern Cross; New England’s premier tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young to the stage on Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. 

Down a quiet, winding road on Southport Island sits a small gallery overlooking the water. At first glance, it feels like any other coastal art gallery, but it doesn't take long to realize you're stepping into something much deeper than a room filled with paintings.

You're stepping into a life.

A night out at the theatre became an opportunity to nourish neighbors across the Midcoast when The Waldo Theatre partnered with Veggies to Table during its June production of “Don’t Dress for Dinner.” Through a silent auction and raffles held across the production’s four performances, the community raised $2,530 for Veggies to Table, supporting the nonprofit farm’s work to grow and donate organic produce and flowers to people experiencing hunger and needing joy.

Elegant cakes, intriguing experiences, and a treasure trove of raffle items await the guests at Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual Preservation Party. The event, which takes place this year on Sunday, Sept. 13, provides vital support for the organization’s mission.

“Driving along a winding country road , a lone house appears, set back, heavily wrapped by trees and a deep orange sky. Foreground marsh and meadow lead our eyes to the beautiful blaze of  pink fire weed.” - Lynne Seitzer

In celebration of our country's 250th anniversary, Maine Historical Society (MHS) is on the road with its Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence Statewide Tour through October. MHS is traveling to all 16 of the state's counties, and on July 24 and 25 the tour arrived in East Boothbay at Bigelow Laboratory For Ocean Sciences. 

12-year-old chess prodigy Raza Patel, a 1900-rated player, of New York City is returning to the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library on Wednesday, Aug. 26 for an Open Chess Social and fundraiser for BHML’s Children’s Library.

Sayon Camara, a Master Djembefola from Guinea, West Africa, returns to conduct drumming workshops at the Community Center in the Meadow Mall, Boothbay Harbor, on Saturday, Aug. 8, noon to 1:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 9, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

The water, the wind, and the wonder of a summer day in Maine set the vibe for the new August Member’s Show at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF). The exhibition is now on view through Aug. 23 at the BRAF Gallery, located at 1 Townsend Ave. in the heart of downtown Boothbay Harbor.

If you like country music, pop music, or music from the '70s, this production is for you. The script was created by local playwright, Garrett Carter, featuring the music of the legendary John Denver. Garrett is a master at weaving a tale through the use of music. The original tracks and arrangements were created by our resident music director, Ashley Grace Ryan. Stage direction and costume design were provided by Kelli Leigh-Ann Connors of Lebanon, Maine.