ROCKPORT — From May 4 through 24, the Rockport Public Library will host a show of mixed media drawings by Midcoast Maine artist Jeannette Micoleau. The exhibit entitled “See Change” is Micoleau’s…
Culture
BELFAST — The Underground Lounge goes undersea with The Mermaids, Thursday, May 2, for the last show of the season.
“The Midcoast trio creates a dreamy waterscape featuring strong…
“Trust the Process”
AUGUSTA — Donald L. Patten, of Belfast, is one of seven graduating Art students of the University of Maine at Augusta who will exhibit their senior thesis artwork in the Charles Danforth Gallery…
an original comedy with country songs
WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre will be holding auditions for Tanglin’ Hearts, an original comedy with country songs which will be staged at The Waldo early this fall. Book and lyrics are by actress…
BELFAST — Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to a free talk and book signing by acclaimed writer Monica Wood on Thursday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m., at the bookshop.
“Wood’…
the evolution of a book from idea to promotion
LINCOLNVILLE — Lincolnville Community Library welcomes Maine author Matt Cost for a reading and discussion of his newest novel, Pirate Trap, a Clay Wolfe/ Port Essex Mystery on Wednesday…
the soundtrack of nature
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library presents Nick Lund, Thursday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to all.
Birdsong is the soundtrack of nature, and is also a birder’s…
May 5 concert at 2 p.m.
Penobscot Bay Orchestra performs concerts in Belfast and Camden in May.
Concert dates:
2:00 PM Sunday, May 5 at Belfast Unitarian Universalist Church, 37 Miller Street, Belfast, ME…
Book-signing and discussion with London-based historical researcher Thomas Suarez, author of Palestine Hijacked. Suarez, a former West Bank resident, devoted several years to researching…
Hope Library’s new monthly program, “Hope Works and Friends,” features the farmers, makers and creators in our town and…
The Strand Theatre presents a new edition of its radio variety show series Strand On The Air with the “We’ll Get Through This Somehow Edition” on Sunday, April 28…
UNITY — Korinn Mowrey will be at the Ecology Learning Center in Unity, to perform “A Dancer’s Journey to Live,” Saturday, April 27, at 7 p.m., in their newly acquired theater gifted to them by the…
CAMDEN — “Jane’s Walk” is an annual festival of free, community-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs. On the first weekend of May every year, Jane’s Walk festivals take place in…
BELFAST — Out in the Open is hosting a Queer Performance Art & Drag Summit on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., in Belfast. At this Summit, attendees will have the opportunity to explore…
When they head out on the road to tour as a duo, vocalist Lara Tupper and Bobby Sweet, on guitar and vocals, present spirited interpretations of folk/pop standards and Bobby’s original Americana…
WALDOBORO — “The 18th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is headed to The Waldo Theatre with a top notch selection of short films that are sure to get you fired up for the season ahead,” said…
BELFAST — Three new year-round artists join Local Color Gallery, in Belfast, on Tuesday, April 23. On Friday, April 26, from 4 to 7 p.m., a reception and open house will offer the public an …
harmonious chants and drumbeats
ROCKPORT — Musical duo Darshan Music is bringing their harmonious chants and drumbeats to Rockport on Sunday, April 28. Darshan Music’s take on the ancient practice of kirtan – simple call-and-…
CAMDEN — Celebrate Earth Week, meet other climate-concerned neighbors, and share a meal with CamdenCAN, Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., at Camden Congregational Church. Learn…
the backstory of the photos from his ‘Mid-coast Moments’ exhibit
ROCKLAND — “Every picture tells a story. And while that statement might be true, there is always more to the story than the moments captured by a lens,” said Friends of Maine Coastal Islands NWR,…
ROCKLAND — Rockland sailor Heidi Love will give a presentation, "Live Boldly," in reference to her new memoir: Laughing at the Sky — Wild Adventure, Bold Dreams, and a Daring Search For a …
the curious and lovable WALL-E discovers a new purpose in life
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre’s monthly Family Film Matinee series presents Wall-E (2008) on Sunday, April 28, at 1 p.m. The matinee series presents favorite…
TENANTS HARBOR — Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 3 p.m., The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Saint George Lodge 132, will host the Sons Of Union Civil War Veterans with a presentation on the effort…
CAMDEN — Emmy nominated Maine filmmaker Daniel Lambert will present his film Maine at Gettysburg on Saturday, April 27, at 4 p.m., for the last in the Historical Society’s Winter Speaker…
from Acadia and Beyond with Laura Sebastianelli
Mid-Coast Audubon will host the next program in its nature talk series, in partnership with Camden Public Library, ‘Journeys in Listening: Birds and More from Acadia and Beyond’ with speaker Laura…
What’s a car doing in a Windjammer Days update? Is it a classic beauty that you’ll see in the Street Parade? Could be, but it’s really here to call your attention to a new vintage addition to the…
Creatures of Habit, the Midcoast’s popular band, will highlight a benefit dance for the Camden District Nursing April 27 at the Rockland Elks Lodge.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a…
Eva Murray will read from some of her recent work in person at the Hope Library on Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m.
Eva lives on Matinicus. She has written three books, Well Out to…
The second annual Camden Festival of Poetry will take place on Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, 2024. The festival will feature the celebrated Irish poet and peace activist Pádraig Ó Tuama,…
UNION — Midcoast and beyond artisans and artists are invited to show their wares in Union at the third annual Thompson Memorial Association art fair on June 1.
The fair takes place on the…
Fans of bluegrass, in particular, welcome spring and the musical news that the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor is bringing two nationally acclaimed bluegrass-inspired bands to the stage in early…
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Bangor Public Library are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, April 30, from 6 - 7 p.m., featuring two pressing ecological concerns impacting local…
BELFAST — “1911, Busy, Booming Belfast” is the topic for the Belfast Historical Society meeting Monday, April 22, at 7 p.m., in the Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library. Megan Pinette,…
ORONO — The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk, “Doing Research with Society – Addressing complex water-related challenges…
ROCKLAND — Two free screenings of Childhood 2.0 (2020), a documentary that delves into the dangers children face as they use social media, will be co-presented by…
an illustrated talk at the Camden Public Library
CAMDEN — On Tuesday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m., Penobscot Marine Museum Digital Curator Matt Wheeler will present an illustrated talk at the Camden Public Library titled “Jim Moore: Midcoast…
ROCKPORT — On Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m., at the Rockport Opera House, Bay Chamber presents Palaver Strings alongside the Grammy award-winning Attacca Quartet for a unique collaborative…
WALDOBORO — Join The Dani Tribesmen and friends in celebration of 4:20 in rasta style on Saturday, April 20, at 4 p.m., at The Waldo Theatre, 916 Main Street, in Waldoboro.
The modest…
Doug Frati, of Palmyra, has been selected as the 2024 Artist of the Year by The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce and the Arts in the Park Event Committee.
Doug Frati was born in Maine in…
WALDOBORO — The 22nd Annual Medomak Valley High School Empty Bowl Supper is being held Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., in the MVHS cafeteria. This event is a culmination project by…
WALDOBORO — The RSU 40 Arts Boosters is putting together a silent auction to help support its mission to provide more arts programming and resources to the students in RSU 40. The silent auction…
CAMDEN — “Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., is pleased to bring a true family-friendly magic show to town!” said the Opera House, in a news release.
The Magic of Lyn, featuring acclaimed…
The Camden Hills Regional High School Music Department traveled to New York City last weekend to attend the WorldStrides music festival, which is held at Riverside Church in the Upper West Side of…
a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre will present a screening of Batman (1989) on Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m., as part of its Jubilee Film Series, which celebrates acclaimed films that have…
ROCKPORT — The trio Springtide will play with the Pine Tree Flyers, Saturday, April 20, at the Rockport Opera House. The concert is “bringing the intricate and delightful traditional fiddle music…
accepting entries now through April 26, 2024
ROCKLAND — AIO has opened its call for artists for the 3rd annual ArtFeeds: Artists in Action Against Food Insecurity. AIO is accepting entries now through April 26, 2024, with results announced…
ROCKPORT — Rockport Public Library announces a new monthly nighttime art class for families. In each class families will learn and create in the style of famous artists past and present.
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ROCKLAND — Award-winning Roots singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah will appear Wednesday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m., at the Strand Theatre.
A 2019 Grammy Award nominee for Best American Roots Song…
Stewardship Education Alliance
ROCKLAND — On Saturday, April 27, local singer-songwriters John and Rachel Nicholas will host another of their continuing Good Trouble Project concerts. Each show is a fundraiser for a local cause…
