Culture

Tim Sample

He grew up in Boothbay Harbor, even appearing on the Opera House stage in his youth, and since then Maine humorist Tim Sample has traveled the country sharing stories, well-told, of Maine…

River Arts

River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work to a juried show “Land & Sea.” The deadline for entry is Saturday, June 29 at 4 p.m. The theme “Land & Sea” is open to personal…

Boothbay Railway Village Museum

The Boothbay Railway Village Museum will honor Lewiston Area First Responders on Saturday, June 15 with an Appreciation Day for Lewiston Residents and Lewiston Area First Responders.

In…

“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” - (R; 2 hours, 28 minutes) - Receiving an 8-minute standing ovation at its Cannes World Premiere, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is delivering full-throttle entertainment in…

“Evil Does Not Exist “ - (NR; 1 hour, 46 minutes - In Japanese with English subtitles) - In the rural alpine hamlet of Mizubiki, not far from Tokyo, Takumi and his daughter, Hana…

First chance for a SCC baked bean supper in 2024…

Janet Mills, Maine's governor, joined in the fun at Gleason Fine Art's June 7 First Friday reception for artists Kevin Beers and sisters Anne and Dorothy Eisner. Mills extended her evening in…

Even if you are already interested in seeing “Summer Camp” (2024, PG13, 1hr 26 min) because you enjoy comedy, like stars Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates, and Alfre Woodard, or the idea of a movie about…

All photos courtesy of  Boothbay Region Elementary School art teacher Jessica Nadeau.

Jake Shimabukaro

If you know the ukulele, you might know the name, the innovator, who is Jake Shimabukuro. He has captivated audiences around the world with his unique and dynamic style. On Wednesday, June 19,…

Rebecca Goodale

The historic Old Academy in Wiscasset, home to the Maine Art Gallery (MAG), offers two floors of light and bright exhibit space. For the upcoming exhibition running from June 13…

Sean and Jamie Oshima

Maine-based Japanese-Italian alt-pop duo, the Oshima Brothers, have been creating music together since childhood. The brothers blend songs from the heart with blood harmonies to produce a "roots-…

Southport Central School students, under the direction of music teacher Jennifer McIvor, presented their annual Spring Concert, with the theme, “Adventures in Travel,” on Wednesday, June 5 at…

Southport Memorial Library

Southport Memorial Library welcomes author Jerry Farnham  on Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. to talk about his debut novel, “Red At Night” and its sequel, “Red in the Morning!” Refreshments will be…

Following the composition and publication of “Past Images of Ocean Point, Maine” eight years ago, Sue Clark came to realize that there was so much more to learn and share about early days at Ocean…

62nd Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days

The 62nd Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days shifts into high gear Sunday, June 23 with sailboat racing, the Blessing of the Fishing Fleet; and Boothbay's Got Talent, where local youth ages 7-18…

 “L’Etrusca” - Ivano Balluchi

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of every day life.” - Picasso

Kay Hardy Campbell

Kay Hardy Campbell will be the featured author at The Sounding Board, on Thursday, June 6, at the…

Boothbay Region Art Foundation held one corker of a retirement party for longtime gallery manager June Rose on May 31. The gallery space was filled with well-wishers, family, friends, and love.…

“Challengers” -  (R; 2 hours, 11 minutes) -  From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, starring Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature…

Gleason Fine Art Gallery
Kevin Beers
On Thursday, June 6 Gleason Fine Art opens its 27th show with acclaimed plein-air painter Kevin Beers. “On My Own” runs…

The best way to finish a great meal is with a fantastic dessert. In the Boothbay region, dozens of great restaurants have menus filled with  delicious choices of desserts. Here are some samples of…

Gail Page

Kerr+Jones Gallery in East Boothbay opens for its 2024 summer season on Thursday, June 6. Hours are Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery features…

A multi-national, Celtic juggernaut that grows stronger with each live performance, Gaelic Storm has been touring for 20 years and thousands of shows, and they are a true force to be reckoned with…

In June, Harbor Theater continues its Family Film Deal with two free passes and a free large popcorn on opening night of a new old fashioned family movie, “IF” (2024, PG, 1 hour 45 min).

“The Fall Guy” - (PG13; 2 hours, 6 minutes) - He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from…

Joy To The Wind
John MT Seitzer

The archipelago (a group of…

All cookbooks are on sale at half price from Tuesday, June 4 through Tuesday, June 18, at Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in downtown Damariscotta.

The shop offers an extensive collection,…

The Carousel Music Theater is please to once again be hosting a special concert on Saturday, June 8 at 7 p.m. featuring the Millennium Magic…

Lincoln Theater is thrilled to announce a special screening of National Theatre Live’s “The Motive and the Cue,” a captivating production, captured live on stage, that delves into the intricate…

Where It’s At

Alison Brown and her Band are returning to the Opera House Friday, June 7 and no one, I repeat, no one should miss this concert. Sure, you may have seen her there…

Two former Damariscotta gallerists, who showed the work of Joseph Fiore, will be sharing memories of this major American artist at the Maine Art Gallery (MAG) on Saturday, June 1 at 4 p.m. The…

The Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Seahawk Singers performed their Spring Concert, Wednesday, May 29 in the high school auditorium, marking final choral performances for seniors Suzie Edwards…

Boothbay Region Historical Society

Don’t miss your chance to set sail on a piece of living history and support a worthy cause! Thanks to the generosity of Canvas + Pine Sailing Expeditions, we’re raffling off a…

The Lincoln Theater Community has asked and we are happy to deliver! In March, audience members and online participants were asked to choose the final film in our new film series - SCREEN THOUGHTS…

Tapestry Singers will perform concerts on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 at 4 p.m. at the Damariscotta Baptist Church as a belated celebration of the Maine Bicentennial. The group had…

The Waldo is excited to announce that for the first time ever in Maine, Andy Summers will be performing his live, solo multi-media show, “The Cracked…
Waldo Theatre Art Gallery
Diane Arcadipone

The Waldo Theatre, located at 916 Main St., Waldoboro, opens its June art gallery show with two accomplished artists that have created a life-long dialogue…

River Arts is pleased to announce Mark Malinowski’s solo show “Maine Moments” opening in the River Room Thursday, May 30 through Wednesday, June 19.

The show features Malinowski’s latest…

“Do the Right Thing” -  (R; 2 hours) -  This is the fourth and final film in the Screen Thoughts film series, presented by host Christine Merser, with a focus on America’s Racial…

“Unsung Hero” - (PG13; 1 hour 52 minutes) - When David Smallbone’s successful music company collapses, he moves his family from Australia to the…

Susie Porter

The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering artistic expression and community engagement, announces its first Members' Show, opening Friday, June 7…

Boothbay Region YMCA Y-Arts group…

River Arts Gallery

River Arts in Damariscotta kicks off the summer season with their annual block-buster “Members’ Show.” The work of 136 artists fills the gallery with a dazzling array of original art. This salon-…

Damariscotta River Grill
Sally Loughridge

A new show, “The Power of Place” opens at Damariscotta River Grill showcasing Maine through the eyes of three talented artists; Jean Kigel, Sally Loughridge and Candace Vlcek. Art is on display…

Where It’s At

June Rose greeted visitors to Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) for 25 years. About one month ago, June retired. In acknowledgement of her talent and dedication, the BRAF board of directors is…

Gleason Fine Art
Anne Eisner, “Woman and Jug (Congo), 1956

Beginning Friday, May 24 and running through Tuesday, June 25, Gleason Fine Art will be celebrating the inaugural show of the paintings of two mid-20th century sisters: Anne (1911-1967) and…

Celebrating our 50th year!
Ivano Balluchi

Beginning May 22 through June 24, Gold/Smith Gallery will be exhibiting paintings of the Etruscan kingdom in Tuscany, Italy by Ivano Balluchi. Balluchi lived and worked in his home city of Livorno…

“Wicked Little Letters” -  (R; 1 hour, 22 minutes) -  A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in this riotous mystery comedy,…