As we enjoy the special warm days of our region’s second summer days, before the frost of fall really sets in, there’s still time to kick back, relax and enjoy the sounds and spirit of a gypsy summer through music, song and spoken word on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. when Damariscotta Open Mic (DOM) will be jamming and showcasing a diverse mix of music and verse in the Long Barn at Inn Along the Way’s, Chapman Farm, 741 Main St. in Damariscotta.

Artist performances, a chance to jam with friends, Inn tours and hay field walks are all part of the ambiance at this by donation Open Mic with a Twist fundraiser in support of the Inn Along the Way (IAW). The IAW model is a unique and innovative community design in which older adults live interdependently in a neighborhood-style setting of small, environmentally friendly homes.

Rusty Hinges, whose performance on the main stage will begin at 3:00 p.m., is a group of talented mid-coast Mainers who will be playing their eclectic repertoire, ranging from classic rock to country, bluegrass to the blues, folk to oldies-but-goodies. Band members Nancy Bridges (guitar, fiddle, penny whistle, vocals), Frank Bedell (bass, resonator guitar, vocals), John Couch (guitar, harmonica, vocals), John Monterisi (guitar, vocals), Peter Saladino (bass, piano, vocals), and Dan Townsend (drums, guitar, vocals) are well known by local audiences for their engaging performance style and vocal/instrumental arrangements. Always fun and never stuffy, hanging out with the Rusty Hinges is like sitting together with friends over a few beers and enjoying the best of American musical traditions.

In traditional Maine coast fashion, community members attending the Inn’s Say Farewell to summer lawn and barn party are encouraged to bring a picnic. Guests will be surrounded with a creative mix of music, song, verse, dance, community fun and laughter. Musicians and performing artists from all genres and generations this is your opportunity to step onto the DOM stage beginning at 1:30 p.m. Performer sign-in begins at 1 p.m. If there’s interest the festivities may end with an the opportunity to come together in an improvisational jam.

FMI about DOM participation or the IAW’s musical fundraiser schedule please contact Sylvia Tavares at (207) 766-8469 sylviatavares502@gmail.com. For more information about the Inn Along the Way a collaborative community offering older adults, and those seeking temporary relief from the responsibilities of caregiving, an environment of support, purpose, and sustainability in a multigenerational and mutually interdependent setting and volunteer opportunities please go to www.innalongtheway.org or contact Inn founder Sherry Flint at (207) 751-6261 or info@innalongtheway.