ROCKPORT — The Rockport Masonic Center continues their free lawn concerts on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 6 to 7 p.m., featuring the music of the Belfast Fiddlers.
The event is free to…
Culture
CAMDEN — There will be an Artist Talk with Jessica Lee Ives, Thursday, July 25, at 5 p.m., at Page Gallery, 23 Bay View Street, in Camden. Ives's work is part of the upcoming exhibition, Far As…
a round-robin style sharing original songs and some of the stories behind them
SEARSPORT — Hey Sailor begins a songwriter-focused, multi-artist live music series, Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 7 p.m., at the Hey Sailor’s Starboard Lounge, 25 E. Main St. Searsport.
Sara…
THOMASTON — Do you wonder what Lucy Knox, Martha Washington and Abigail Adams would have used to carry their money and special items in when they left the house?
Join the Knox Museum and…
The acclaimed Latingrass duo of Joropo maestro Larry Bellorín and Grammy-nominated bluegrass and old-time star Joe Troop return to the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Thursday, July 25. The two…
Exhibition Runs September 19-28 at Page Gallery in Camden
AIO Food & Energy Assistance announces the names of artists participating in the 3rd Annual ArtFeeds exhibition and online silent auction,…
ROCKLAND — Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is hosting a free screening of Deep Rising, a new documentary about the emerging deep-sea mining industry, Wednesday, July 24, at 7 p.m.,…
In 1936, ‘It Can’t Happen Here’ opened simultaneously on 21 stages in 17 states
ROCKPORT — Everyman Repertory Theatre joins Writers for Democratic Action’s nationwide event in presenting “It Can’t Happen Here – Again" Friday, July 19, at 6 p.m., at The Barn at Barnswallow,…
THOMASTON — Maine Friends of Music, a professional chamber ensemble, returns to The Knox Museum, 30 High St., for a community concert on Saturday, July 13, at 1 p.m. The quartet is comprised of…
OWLS HEAD — Town of Owls Head Founders’ Day Picnic will be Sunday, July 21, from 12:30-2:30 p.m., at The Old Homestead, 453 Ash Point Drive, Owls Head.
Hot dogs Hamburgers and Drinks will…
CUSHING — Musician and music historian Marc Black returns to Midcoast Maine in a live event, “Growing Up in the Woodstock Generation,” Sunday, July 20, at 4 p.m., at the Cushing Public Library. …
PROSPECT — Prospect Community Center will be hosting a monthly bean supper on Saturday, July 13, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Prospect Community Center dining room – corner of Rte. 1A and Rte.174…
Road trip
WISCASSET — The Old Jail, in Wiscasset, will be the site of a Jailhouse Rock event for all ages, Saturday, Aug. 10, at 5 p.m., with dancing, food, lawn games, and tours of the jail cells.
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CAMDEN — Merryspring Nature Center will be holding a Pie Social as part of its Family Fun and Open Garden Day celebration on Saturday, July 20.
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Readings and meditations from local poets and authors
CAMDEN — St. Thomas' Church will be hosting an Open House and Summer Luncheon on Saturday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Open House will feature a tour of the historic building by…
BELFAST — Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to an evening of conversation with two award-winning novelists, J. Courtney Sullivan and Ann Packer, on Friday, July 26, at 6 p.m…
Amy Kunzinger, of Appleton,, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List at Roger Williams University, in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a…
Diseases in the District of Maine 1772 to 1820; Epidemics Then and Now
SOUTH THOMASTON — On Thursday, July 11, the Wessaweskeag Historical Society will hold its monthly evening gathering featuring good food and great speakers, featuring Richard Kahn, MD, MACP as the…
Students at RSU 3 will be screening the film, The Shot Heard Round Maine, July 18 at the Clifford Arts and Student Center, in Unity.
Following a premiere showing in Machias in…
BELFAST — “Get ready for a chilling, thrilling, and darkly romantic journey as the Belfast Maskers present ‘Bat Boy: The Musical,’” said Belfast Maskers, in a news release. “ This cult classic is…
To Save Historic Buildings in Rockland
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Historic Preservation Commission and the Rockland Public Library will cosponsor a public program about The Workings and Benefits of Historic Preservation, “to show how we…
Former Saturday Night Live comedian
ROCKLAND — SNL’s Rachel Dratch, joined by Matt Walsh, Brad Morris, and Joe Canale, will present an improv comedy show Dratch, Walsh & Friends: Chicago Style, on Sunday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m.,…
Mistakes, fakes, wonders, and blunders
ROCKPORT — As part of Coastal Mountains Land Trust's "Arts on the Hill" program, the Camden Shakespeare Festival presents Comedy of Errors on Sunday, July 14, at 1 p.m. The performance takes place…
Read Aloud and Art Lesson
ROCKLAND — Celebrate Rockland Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, Friday, July 19, from 3 - 4 p.m., with local author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen.
Van Dusen will share read alouds…
LINCOLNVILLE — Join Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) as they take you through a seal’s journey from stranding to release, and all the obstacles in between, Wednesday, July 17, at 6 p.m., at…
photojournalism chronicling civic, cultural, and commercial life in Midcoast Maine
ROCKLAND — The Penobscot Marine Museum, in collaboration with the Rockland Historical Society and the Rockland Public Library, will present an illustrated talk titled “Jim Moore: Midcoast…
THOMASTON — Novelist, memoirist and playwright Monica Wood will discuss her latest novel, How to Read a Book, in a live event Wednesday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m., at the Thomaston Public…
SEARSPORT — Sean Fleming and his Red Hot Peppers Band will play Dixieland and Ragtime music Sunday, July 14, at 3 p.m., at the First Congregational Church of Searsport, 8 Church Street. Included…
artists’ talk and reception July 13
VINALHAVEN — Midsummer I at New Era Gallery on Vinalhaven will feature the work of painter Herbert Parsons and sculptor Peter Codella.
The show will open on Saturday, July 13, with an…
CAMDEN — Quarry Hill’s Awareness Series presents “Protecting Our Vision,” an educational event lead by Dr. Lynne Kaplinsky, ophthalmologist at Mid Coast Vision Care, Thursday, July 25, at 11 a.m…
BELFAST — Readers can drop in at the Belfast Free Library, pick a book and pick a certified therapy dog and read.
“Reading to a dog has been proven to increase reading fluency and reduce…
Opening reception July 19; Demonstrations July 20 - 21
CUSHING — Arts In The Barn/ Cushing Historical Society presents “Pastels: A Convergence of Styles” which will display the work of 5 artists working with pastels in a variety of ways.
“Ann…
ST GEORGE — St. George Days, Saturday, July 20, will feature The Marshall Point 5K Road Race, a craft fair on the Big Ball Field, and the 4th annual Cornhole Tournament.
The information on…
“The government of India would be wise to study the words of this year's winners of the Bill Taylor Essay Contest: John Punnachalil of Oceanside High School, Artur Savchii of Gould Academy, and…
ROCKPORT — The Rockport Masonic Center continues their free lawn concerts on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, from 6 to 7 p.m., featuring the music of the Anah Highlanders bagpipers.
The event is…
afternoon Hula Hooping workshop and evening performance
ROCKPORT — The Nevaeh Dance Circus is bringing an afternoon Hula Hooping workshop and evening performance to the Rockport Opera House on Friday, August 2.
Nevaeh Dance Circus is a creative…
Islesboro Arts Collective will holds it third annual Studio Tour, July 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit Islesboro and meet artists/makers and tour their studios.
Products are available for sale.
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2nd Annual Maine Artist Film Series
WALDOBORO — The Waldo Theatre will host the first of three films about masterful Maine artists. Beginning on Thursday, July 11, at 7 p.m., with Jamie Wyeth and the Unflinching Eye, the…
ROCKLAND — The Strand Theatre will present a screening of Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace (1999) on Thursday, July 18, at 7 p.m., as part of its Jubilee Film Series, which…
APPLETON — The Broken Reed Saxophone quartet will be performing a free concert Wednesday, July 10, at 4 p.m., at the Appleton Library.
This performance is made possible with the support of…
BELFAST — “Land of the Pointed Firs” an exhibit of landscape paintings by Kelly Desrosiers will be on display in the Kramer Gallery of the Belfast Free Library through the month of July 2024. The…
“The Craft of Cooking and the Art of Criticism”
BELFAST — Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to an evening of conversation with Sam Sifton and A.O. (Tony) Scott, two writers for the New York Times, on Tuesday, July 16, at…
Open Mic series for poets and writers
Toad Hall Editions, a small press in Northport, and Camden’s The Poets Corner announce the return of “Draft,” a monthly open mic in Searsport.
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Thursday evening, July 11, 5 p.m., at Page Gallery, 23 Bay View Street in Camden, Artist Colin Page will present. Colin's work is part of the current exhibit, Picnic in the Garden, on display June…
UNITY — “The Shot Heard ‘Round Maine” movie made by kids of the I Know ME in Action program, will be screened Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Clifford Performing Arts Center, in Unity. There will be a…
DAMARISCOTTA — On Monday, July 29, from 7 to 9 p.m., former CIA Director John Brennan will address the challenges and opportunities facing the United States at Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta.…
CAMDEN — The Camden Rotary Club’s annual Music by the Sea celebration, Thursday, July 4, will bring four free concerts to the Camden Village Green and the Library Amphitheatre.
The…
SOUTH THOMASTON — People's United Methodist Church will be holding an Italian Night public supper, Wednesday, July 10, at 5:30 p.m.
Menu: Pasta Dishes, Salads, and more, Garlic Bread,…
UNION — The People's United Methodist Church of Union, in conjunction with the Town of Union's Sestercentennial, 250th Year celebration, will hold a free pancake breakfast on Saturday, July 20,…
ROCKPORT — On Wednesday, July 17, at 6 p.m., the Rockport Public Library will host Pat Harpwell for a presentation exploring the Maine Fibershed and soil conservation. A Fibershed is a…
