Heartwood announces auditions for its production of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” set to open in late July.
Auditions will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14 between 3 and 4:30 p.m. at the Poe…
Culture
Saturday, Feb. 4, from 4-6 p.m., “Getting Onboard,” a collaboration between Midcoast Conservancy and ecologist Janet McMahon, will be held at the Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro.
"Getting…
Bay Chamber presents their new Midday Concert Series with Rasa String Quartet on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. at Union Hall, 6 Central St. in Rockport Village.
Formed in 2019, the Boston-…
CAMDEN — Everyman Repertory Theatre will present a one-hour SoundCheck performance Friday, Jan. 6, at 7:30 p.m., at the Camden Opera House. Everyman’s Lux Radio Theatre-style staged reading of “It…
River Arts
River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to present a unique show by four artists, in four mediums. Connected by their reflective approaches, these artists delve deeply into personally relevant…
Looking for some motivation? The Waldo Theatre is offering a series of Adult Acting Workshops this winter on the first Saturday of each month with instructor Teralyn Reiter.…
“Armageddon Time” - (R; 1 hour, 54 minutes) - From acclaimed filmmaker James Gray, Armageddon Time is a deeply personal coming-of-age story about the strength of family and the generational…
“Puss In Boots: The Last Wish” – (PG; 1 hour, 44 minutes) - For the first time in more than a decade, DreamWorks Animation presents a new adventure in the Shrek universe as daring…
New Year's Day brought out over 75 chicken wing enthusiasts who were anxious to try the 10 entries for the first only chicken wing contest at Brady's restaurant. Five professional judges were…
Harbor Theater
In the early 1960s, the Cold War was no laughing matter. But Stanley Kubrick’s remarkable Cold War black comedy, “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb” (“Dr.…
St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts as we begin preparing for our May and June concerts. On May 6 and 7, St. Cecilia will present "Bach to the Future." The…
Another year is ending, and one is about to begin. How will you mark this end and beginning? Here are some delicious local options for a fine New Year’s Eve dinner out or take out and enjoy at…
Queen Elizabeth II was the most photographed, the most loved and talked about, spied upon, praised, criticized, and popular woman on the planet. All over the globe and in every moment of her long…
“Puss In Boots: The Last Wish” – (PG; 1 hour, 44 minutes) - Daring outlaw Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) has burned through eight of his nine lives, though he lost count along…
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor hosted its annual holiday potluck dinner and carol sing Wednesday night, Dec. 21. The venue’s last event of 2022 drew a crowd of about 75 to eat dinner, listen…
Where It’s At
Which gingerbread was your favorite at the 2022 Gingerbread Spectacular? Hard question, isn’t it? If you’re like me, probably more than one, am I right? How about that Carla Warren? Two years in a…
Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) invites members and nonmembers to submit works for the fifth “What’s Nude in Boothbay Harbor?” exhibit to be held Feb. 11-March 3. This show is a celebration…
Review
Local author Herb Smith has done it again. “Grace in the Moonlight,” his third and latest fiction novel, is an enjoyable escape from reality. This entertaining read is a great choice for relaxing…
All cookbooks are on sale at half-price through Tuesday, Jan. 3, at the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in downtown Damariscotta.
The shop will be…
Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson play feuding frenemies in Martin McDonagh’s latest film, “The Banshees of Inisherin,” opening Friday. Known for his previous successes “In Bruges” and “Three…
From Dec. 3 to March 3, 2023 an art exhibit named “Joy” will be show at Miles Memorial Hospital, 35 Miles St., Damariscotta by native Maine…
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” - (PG-13; 2 hours 41 minutes) - Wakanda Forever is a study of the loss of a leader, and how the women had to save it from being taken over by…
The three performances of "Elf the Musical Jr." by the Boothbay Region Y-Arts ensemble Dec. 16 and 17 at Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta were just the right recipe for putting people in the…
Where It’s At
Walking into Boothbay Region Art Foundation during its annual Art in the Square the week of Dec. 11, I felt a slow smile cross my face ... and then I saw June Rose making a sale and the smile…
Gingerbread Spectacular 2022 judges Brenda Blackman, Kim Martin, Margaret Branch and Amy Valentine unanimously voted Carla Warren’s “Christmas Tree Farm”…
Southport Methodist Church, beautifully adorned with Christmas décor, had a crowd of near 50 to hear BRHS Chorus’ Winter Chorus Concert Thursday, Dec. 15. An ensemble of seven sopranos and three…
Men’s Night was Dec. 14, and while there were people out shopping, it was a laid-back event by the time night fell. Most businesses held a day-long sale that continued through 8 or 9 p.m.
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Dressed in Christmas colors and displaying their singing talent and cheerful personalities, the 18 Southport Central School students performed their annual winter concert, “Winter’s Light” on…
Skidompha Public Library
“Ukes for the Holidays,” a public performance by the Skidompha Strummers, the library’s ukulele ensemble, will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, in the library’s atrium.
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Boothbay Harbor native Jerry Farnham has had the plot for a first book in his head since he was 16 and sternman on his father Fred’s boat. Out on the water summers, yachts anchored in the outer…
In November, three members of the high school chorus auditioned for the All-State Music Festival and were accepted. Grace Campbell was selected for the mixed choir and Hannah…
Merry Barn
Let the magic of the Merry Barn get you in the holiday spirit!
In addition to our…
“ Hopper: An American Love Story” - Exhibition on Screen – (1 hour, 30 minutes) - This new film takes a deep look into Hopper’s art, his life, and his relationships. From his…
On Saturday, Dec. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. Lincolnville author Scott Dickerson will be signing copies of his new novel “Telling Stone” at Sherman's Maine Coast Bookshop. 158 Main St. in Damariscotta.…
Eastside Waterfront Park
Freeman Geyer’s seasonally magical waterfront scene with Santa and the reindeer flying in front of a full moon won Grand Prize in the 2022 Eastside Waterfront Park Family Christmas Ornament…
Our wonderful community of local artists and the presence of many loyal fans have all contributed to a successful season for the Art in the Square here at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF…
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” - (PG-13; 2 hours 41 minutes) - This film has grossed over $400 million and is still going strong at box offices around the world. Now’s your…
River Arts
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit works for the first juried show of 2023, “Passages.” A new theme for a new year allows for vast interpretation. For example, a piece could…
Sunday, Dec. 18 is the deadline to reserve your place at the free Christmas Community Dinner at American Legion Hall, Industrial Park…
Queen Elizabeth II was the most photographed, the most loved and talked about, spied upon, praised, criticized, and popular woman on the planet. All over the globe…
Join Y Arts for a production that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! A cast of 52 local youth will perform Elf, the Musical, at the Lincoln Theater on Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 10 a.…
Greater Freeport Community Chorus
The concert will be presented by a 40-voice chorus composed of people from 19 local towns - including Dresden, Wiscasset and Woolwich - that meet weekly and presents not only the Christmas concert…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
With the December calendar speeding by the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor announces the final events of the 2022 Season. With the hope that no one misses out on the fun, all these events are free…
Last month, the new YouTube channel, Coming Home, dedicated to presenting the experiences of people who’ve had near death experiences (NDE) was launched. The channel is a dream of California-based…
The holidays draw near, and coming together in community for this wreath making event will be a perfect moment to slow down and appreciate the season. Join…
“Ticket to Paradise” - (PG-13; 1 hour, 44 minutes) - Academy Award winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite on the big screen as exes who find themselves on a shared…
Exhibition on Screen is back on the big screen at Damariscotta’s Lincoln Theater, and the 2022-23 season is kicking off with a bang. On Thursday, Dec. 15 and Friday, Dec. 16, experience the most…
“Till” – (PG-13; 2 hours, 10 minutes) - “Till” is a biographical film about Mamie Till Mobley, a mother turned activist who fought for justice after the lynching of her 14-year-…
Snowlion Repertory Theater received a project grant from the Maine Community Foundation to support its upcoming offering, “The Christmas Bride in Concert.” Negotiations for space and cast are…
Volunteers are ready to begin taking phone calls for the annual Boothbay Region Community Christmas Dinner. Anyone is welcome.
You’ll find an amazing array of delectable Christmas Dinner…
