Another nice weekend on the radar with the best day looking like Friday so far—here’s a couple of local events for music and art lovers. And a special Killer Road Trip for Friends of the Fur…
Culture
The last weekend of July saw an original musical comedy, Bingo Queen, produced at the Camden Opera House as a benefit for Knox County Meals on Wheels. The two-night show, co-presented by…
Poem
For Phyllis
Here I am old, 80, unstable, faltering
my wife encircles me with her strength
pulls me up
when she does I bury my nose in her pale, white neck…
ROCKLAND — The hand is carved from metal, but it is Jay Sawyer’s hand. Intricately carved details raised in permanent salute from an empty maritime uniform have been lovingly crafted by this…
The popular First Friday Art Walk in Rockland drew a happy crowd Aug. 5, and the warm temperatures encouraged a slow saunter from gallery to gallery. (Photos by Janis Bunting)
painting and other works to be auctioned during Aug. 19 WCTC fundraiser
“Summer Breeze,” an oil painting by Searsport artist Sandy Dolan, the Belfast Chamber of Commerce “Artist of the Year’ in 2018, has been selected to be the event graphic of Belfast Rotary Club’s…
ROCKLAND—The 75th Maine Lobster Festival is underway and there is so much to see and do this year. Culturally, the Festival is covering all bases with live music all day and night, an Arts and…
New education center, restoration facilities among additions
On Aug. 3, a groundbreaking ceremony at the Owls Head Transportation Museum marked the public phase of a $9.75 million capital campaign to expand and enhance the facility. At the forefront of the…
Strand Youth Film Fest
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre announces it’s third annual Strand Youth Film Fest (SYFF) – an opportunity for young people living in Maine to create and submit their own short films. Entries will…
It’s sizzling this weekend (thanks never-ending heat wave!) but it’s also a great weekend to be outside and enjoy the various festivals that highlight Maine’s best-known food: blueberries and…
The Colonial Theatre is announcing a pause in operations effective September 18 while the search and transition to new owners go forward. From September 19, 2022 until new owners take over the…
The Craignair Art Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition entitled “Third Watch” by Spruce Head Artist Katharine Cartwright through August 22.
This series of India ink drawings…
WALDOBORO — The Waldo welcomed over 60 local children in the RSU 40 district Thursday, June 17, to perform their original creative pieces on stage. Titled “Festival of Original Plays”…
This week’s Spotlight throws in a Thursday and a Monday event just to stretch out your weekend that much longer. The heat wave is over and the living’s easy.
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Aug. 3 - 5
ROCKPORT — Bay Chamber Concerts and Music school launches week one of its August season with three concerts.
On Wednesday, August 3, at 5 p.m., Envision Chamber Music Workshop faculty…
the beautiful and elegant designs made by ropes and lines
SPRUCE HEAD — The Craignair Art Gallery announces an exhibition entitled “Third Watch” by Spruce Head artist Katharine Cartwright from July 28 through August 22. This series of India ink drawings…
Welcome to another hot, hot, hot, weekend. Here are three low-cost and no-cost events outdoors that are effortlessly cool.
Maine Celtic Celebration in…
Our Town Belfast is installing Sit Down Belfast, a project that places 15 artist-designed and painted chairs along Main Street from Post Office Square to the Park on Main.
The OTB Design…
Camden Harbor boatyard aims to be welcoming space for public
CAMDEN—In little more than a year and a half, Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding, Inc has transformed the east side of Camden Harbor into a modernized marina. On Tuesday, June 12, Lyman-Morse celebrated its…
Outdoor festivals are the name of the game this weekend with themes ranging from food to music with a special historical re-enactment and a finale of Maine films to cap it off.
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Recently retired Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero will appear in conversation with art historian and Chamberlain resident Caroline Bruzelius, distinguished Duke University…
CAMDEN and BELFAST — Poet Jeffrey Bean comes to Maine to read at the Page Gallery in Camden, July 26, and Waterfall Arts in Belfast, July 27.
Selected by the poet Naomi Shihab Nye as the…
BELFAST — Two creative forces have combined, once again, to bring a regional theater staple to the Belfast Maskers’ stage, according to Belfast Maskers, in a news release. The riotous "Little Shop…
August 4 - 21, 2022
Bay Chamber presents its 62nd season of concerts from August 4 - 21, 2022.
The summer concert series begins on August 4 at the Rockport Opera House with pianist and 2022 Andrew Wolf Award…
DaPonte String Quartet announces its schedule of Summer concerts within the state of Maine.
Mozart & Brahms Clarinet Quintets with Guests Mark Simons (clarinet) and Alexander…
Press release
The American Pickers are excited to return to Maine! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in October 2022.
“American Pickers” is a…
Another lovely weekend is upon us and the energy is booming with pirates and cannons, traditional schooners racing their hearts out, live music, quality Maine films, and much more. It’s good to be…
Owls Head General Store
OWLS HEAD — “The Owls Head Library has a renovated, beautiful new children’s room and wants to show it off,” said the Library, in a news release.
Due to the generosity of a local donor,…
The Owls Head Village Library celebrated the reopening of its children's room with an open house and rededication ceremony on Saturday, June 18. The event was made possible due to the…
Startling visions by photographer/surrealist David Neufeld will be on exhibit July 17-23 at the Hopkins Wharf Ice House close to the ferry dock on North Haven.
Neufeld’s photography merges…
the meaningful, healing tranquility that the Maine landscape offers
For the third consecutive year, the Camden Garden Club’s House and Garden Tour will feature a plein air artist. This year, Holly Smith of Rockport will paint at one of the tour locations during…
the myriad of ways wood can be used
ROCKPORT — The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship’s yearly exhibition New Work by Faculty opened for the summer on Friday, June 10 at the school’s Messler Gallery. The 24 woodworkers, designers,…
This event has been canceled.
THOMASTON — Watts Hall Community Arts brings Maine guitarist, singer and songwriter Denny Breau to town for a solo concert Friday, July 15,…
free exhibit, ticketed Reception and Live Auction, July 31
CAMDEN — The Camden Public Library and artist Colin Page, owner of the Page Gallery on Bay View Street, are hosting an encore of “Camden on Canvas.” The event, to be held throughout town July 29…
on display July 1-31
BELFAST — “From the Dory Boat: the Magic of Belfast Bay” a selection of photographs by Nicolle Littrell will be on display in the Kramer Gallery of the Belfast Free Library, July 1-31, 2022. The…
A gorgeous sunny holiday weekend is upon us and with the sun not going down until almost 8:30 p.m. it’s time to squeeze everything out of each day and night. Here are some fun things to do this…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
From Cathy Sherrill, executive director at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor: On Wednesday, June 28 the Opera House was contacted by Louis Prima Jr’s management and informed that the group would…
Arts in the Barn, at 17 Hathorne Point Road in Cushing, is hosting the exhibit "3 Women in the Abstract" with Wendy Clayton, Erika Manning and Marli Thibodeau.
They are abstract painters and do…
three company premieres
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre will present the 2022-23 season of The Met: Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera’s series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts…
River Arts Gallery showcases its Members’ Show until July 23
DAMARISCOTTA—One portrait is the deep, bold blue of twlight whereas the other two are the hot orange fire of Autumn.
River Arts Gallery is currently hosting its Members’ Show featuring 160…
Calendar of Events at the Camden Public Library for July
Long-Term Events:
July 1 through July 28, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. "Wm. Francis…
original stories, acting and performance created by area youth
WALDOBORO — The Waldo welcomed more than 60 local children in the RSU 40 district on Thursday, June 17 to perform their original creative pieces on stage. Titled “Festival of Original Plays” this…
Film-making assistance from Matt Siegel, Jim Boutin, Josh Gerritsen, and Neil Shelley
WATERVILLE — Two movies starring Maine domestic violence survivors are premiering July 16 at the 25th edition of the Maine International Film Festival in Waterville, sharing the stage with the…
taking place at various local locations
ROCKLAND — As part of its upcoming 2023 centennial year celebration, the Strand Theatre announces it’s New Century Series, a multi-year program that will bring more live theatre, dance and…
During the height of the pandemic touring musicians were forced into hibernation and live performances were few and far between. The summer of 2022 at Boothbay Harbor’s Opera House is now…
creative and dedicated volunteers
SOUTH THOMASTON — The Rockland District Nursing Association (RDNA) introduces The Rose Hip, a weekly bake sale sustaining community nursing. Sales will be on Saturdays, July 2 through September 3…
After rounding the corner of the longest day of the year, we’re finally going to feel some summer temperatures this weekend. There are a few fun happenings in the Midcoast and up in Bangor for the…
drawing awareness to the potential of pot warp
CAMDEN — Merryspring Nature Center is the temporary host to a unique outdoor sculpture created by Eric Darling, of Appleton.
Called the “Drift Rope Project,” the 8-foot x 6-foot sculpture…
Hail To the Rad Kids
LINCOLNVILLE—Emmit Dayhoof is 18 with an exciting future ahead of him.
Like so many high school seniors, he’s now easing into that pleasant lull that comes after finals are over and the…
Three years ago, S.E.A. Board member Elphie Owen, who teaches at Camden-Rockport Middle School (CRMS), suggested to start Poetry On Windows. Who could have predicted that Poetry on Windows would…
