Culture Selectmen honor McElman’s passing with moment of silence Conley's Garden Center bogged down in wetlands issues Commissioners may provide health insurance for K-9s 2024 Waldoboro Talent Show Nov. 2 Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm in concert Oct. 25 Art Valerie Hart's 'Ethereal Reflections' is Best In Show This week at the Lincoln Theater 'Nocturne' at Maine Art Gallery until Oct. 20 New show: Eight artists from Dunn Art Salon Group A Conversation About Life, Healing, and Nature through Art Dining Out Pemaquid Oyster Festival a shucking good time A taste of Romania in Southport Free public pancake breakfast 21st Pemaquid Oyster Festival Sept. 29 A colorful coffee experience Art at the Grill celebrates summer in Maine Lobster rolls, a cookie walk, and fellowship: Who could ask for more? ‘Sea Glass Workshops’ for children and adults Film and Theater Towns sponsor free family films at Harbor Theater Free movie event at the Harbor Theater This week at the Lincoln Theater This week at the Harbor Theater Lincoln Academy/Heartwood collaboration to present 'Macbeth' Celebrate Pumpkinfest weekend with spooky screenings Live stage production of 'Romeo and Juliet' Oct. 18 This week at the Lincoln Theater Lectures and Conferences Boothbay Region Historical Society holds lecture on notable resident This week at the Lincoln Theater A Conversation About Life, Healing, and Nature through Art Patrisha McLean of Finding Our Voices an invited speaker Audubon’s Coastal Birds Project topic for October Literature Readers Theater performance for families in Bath Nov. 2 Lincoln Academy/Heartwood collaboration to present 'Macbeth' Live stage production of 'Romeo and Juliet' Oct. 18 Merry Barn closing its doors at year's end Damariscotta author debuts latest novel, “Love & Lobsters” Music 2024 Waldoboro Talent Show Nov. 2 Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm in concert Oct. 25 The "Stoneheads" had 'em dancin' in the aisles "RHPS": After 50 years it's rock and horror history! "RHPS": After 50 years it's rock and horror history! 3rd annual Glenn Jenks Ragtime Revue comes to Boothbay Harbor Fiddle workshop with Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas This week at the Lincoln Theater More Culture 2024 Waldoboro Talent Show Nov. 2 The Waldo Theatre (916 Main St.) has finalized the lineup for Waldoboro’s 2024 Talent Show on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. and the Waldoboro Fire Department is one of its headliners. Joining them in the program are numbers by Morganne Price and her dog Kraken, Derek Booker and the EMS, and, if luck prevails, a trio of clam harvesters led by Abden Simmons. It will be a community evening for all ages. Boothbay Region Historical Society holds lecture on notable resident Peter McHarg MacQueen (1863-1924) was well-known in his time. He was a pastor, a special agent and a globe-trotting journalist. He climbed mountains, befriended presidents, and spent extended time as a guest in the home of acclaimed Russian author Leo Tolstoy. But not a lot of people know he was also a long-term summer resident of the Boothbay Region, who eventually setted permanently in the area. His body now rests in Boothbay’s Oceanview Cemetery. Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm in concert Oct. 25 Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm, will fill Broad Bay Congregational Church (941 Main St., Waldoboro) with the sounds of African drums and chanting in a concert for all ages on Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. This concert is free to the community with donations welcomed. Midcoast Literacy Readers Theater performance for families in Bath Nov. 2 The characters from four children’s picture books are coming to the stage in Bath this fall! Local nonprofit Midcoast Literacy will present a live Readers Theater performance on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Morse High School Auditorium. Activities for kids inspired by the stories will be held before the show at 1. ARTinME 2024 Valerie Hart's 'Ethereal Reflections' is Best In Show “Looking at the work enmasse, I sensed creative freedom and vulnerability,” wrote show juror Bob Keyes. “Freedom and vulnerability keep art communities moving forward. To all the artists who submitted work, thank you for your willingness to lead the journey for us." The "Stoneheads" had 'em dancin' in the aisles The Boneheads turned Stoneheads last Friday night at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor and delivered a "Stones-tas-tic" night of music. Acoustic duo Ryanhood to perform at the BH Opera House Towns sponsor free family films at Harbor Theater During the 2024-25 movie season, the towns of Boothbay Harbor, Southport, and Boothbay will once again sponsor five free family movies for everyone in the community. This year, Harbor Theater published a survey to encourage families to select the movies they would like to see during each holiday period: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter/Spring Break, and Labor Day. Thank you to all of the respondents who helped us choose which movies to show! Free movie event at the Harbor Theater Boothbay Region Clean Drinking Water Initiative is bringing "Moonrise Kingdom" (rated PG-13) to the Harbor Theater, (185 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor) on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. The movie is free to attend. Concessions will be available for purchase. This week at the Lincoln Theater “Beetlejuice” - (1988; PG; 1 hour, 32 minutes) - After Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam Maitland (Alec Baldwin) die in a car accident, they find themselves stuck haunting their country residence, unable to leave 'Nocturne' at Maine Art Gallery until Oct. 20 The theme of Maine Art Gallery’s final show for the 2024 season, “Nocturne,” provided its curator Thomas Connolly with a treasure trove of work in many mediums and styles. The result is a collection of fine photography, paintings, and mixed media collages that should not be missed before the show closes on Sunday, Oct. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Halloween Potluck and Scary Readings The historic, and some say haunted, Opera House in Boothbay Harbor hosts the annual community Halloween Potluck Dinner and Scary Readings on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The House and stage will be decked out for the season and will serve as the perfect backdrop for performers Kevin Kiley and Frances Mercanti-Anthony. Damariscotta River Grill New show: Eight artists from Dunn Art Salon Group Eight Maine artists share their varied styles, mediums and viewpoints of the beauty found in Maine landscape, nature and wildlife at the Damariscotta River Grill. The show opens Monday, Oct. 28 and will be on exhibit through Dec.15. Talking Art in Maine A Conversation About Life, Healing, and Nature through Art Lincoln The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Halloween Potluck and Scary Readings The historic, and some say haunted, Opera House in Boothbay Harbor hosts the annual community Halloween Potluck Dinner and Scary Readings on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The House and stage will be decked out for the season and will serve as the perfect backdrop for performers Kevin Kiley and Frances Mercanti-Anthony. Call to artists for 'Celebration' show River Arts in Damariscotta announces a call to artists for a special, year-end show, “Celebration,” which will fill the entire gallery. This is an open call without a pre-determined theme. "Celebration" encourages gallery patrons to shop locally for affordable art for the holiday season which in turn supports Maine artists. This week at the Harbor Theater “Joker: Folie à Deux” - (R; 2 hours, 18 minutes) - Todd Phillips returns with the much-anticipated sequel to the 2019 Oscar-winning Joker. Joaquin Phoenix reprises his role as Arthur Fleck, struggling with his identity while institutionalized at Arkham Asylum. Joining him is Lady Gaga, playing a love interest in this psychological and musical journey. With a stellar cast including Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener, and Zazie Beetz, the film combines drama, music, and suspense. Lincoln Academy/Heartwood collaboration to present 'Macbeth' In what has become an annual theater highlight in this community, Lincoln Academy (LA) and Heartwood Theater present their 22nd collaborative production in LA’s Poe Theater, Oct. 25 – Nov. 2. Under the direction of Griff Braley, a dedicated high school cast and crew are deep in rehearsals, preparing to open William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”. Julian Sacks: 'Views of the Midcoast' new show at the Waldo The Waldo Theatre, located at 916 Main St. in Waldoboro, continues the fall season with an October - November art show, "Views of the Midcoast," watercolors by the late Julian Sacks.Sacks had been drawing and painting most of his life. When he retired from the practice of psychiatry, art became his primary occupation. Through the years he studied art in New York, California, Boston and Maine. His work has been exhibited in galleries in Maine, Massachusetts, and Germany. Bremen Library Programz: Trompe L'oeil painting Trompe L’oeil artist Mary Sue Weeks will present a slide program about Trompe L’oeil painting - including how to pronounce it – at the Bremen Library on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. Support the Boothbay Register Please help sustain local journalism. Become an online member today: Hi, Welcome and thank you for your support. To manage your account, just hover and click on your name above. 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