SUMMERTIME!
Portland Stage and Maine State Music Theatre team up
Maine State Music Theatre and Portland Stage will once again team up to present a co-production of “Smoke on the Mountain” Aug. 2-28.
The show tells the hilarious and heartwarming story of a Saturday Night Gospel Sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in 1938. The show features two dozen rousing bluegrass songs played and sung by the Sanders Family, a traveling group making its return to performing after a five-year hiatus.
Pastor Oglethorpe, the young… Read more
‘Imber's Left Hand’ opens Lincoln Theater's MidCoast Film Festival
Neal Hughes and Crista Pisano: Paintings Large or Small
For the second year in a row, Sylvan Gallery is pleased to offer an exhibition of the extraordinary oil paintings of Neal Hughes and Crista Pisano, two renowned landscape artists recognized for their skill at capturing the essence of their subject.
The exhibit opens on Monday, Aug. 1. The reception to meet the artists is on Thursday, Aug. 25 from 5 to 8 p,m., coinciding with the evening of the Wiscasset Art Walk.
Hughes’ and Pisano’s ability to interpret nature and manifest… Read more
This week at Harbor Theater
“Where the Crawdads Sing” – (NR; 2 hours, 5 minutes) - Stars Daisy Edgar-Jones as Kya, a young woman who survives abandonment by her mother and abuse from her father to make a life for herself in the marshes of a fictional town in North Carolina. The film toggles between Kya’s traumatizing childhood and the present where, following her father's death, she has found new love and made a career as a self-taught expert on local marsh wildlife. When she is accused of murdering her ex-lover (Chase… Read more
Live Edge Music Festival
Save the date: Sunday, Sept. 18! Midcoast Conservancy is happy to announce the 10th annual Live Edge music festival at Hidden Valley Nature Center. A fun-filled day of live music, great local food and beer, and even belly dancing—all set in the midst of HVNC’s 1,000 acres of trails, pond shore frontage and bogs.
This year’s all-Maine musical line-up includes Primo Cubano, The Gainers, The Hot Suppers and Papa Tim, and the Desperate Man’s Blues Explosion - a testament to the vibrant… Read more
Scout Dunbar abstract, mixed media show
River Arts presents the work of Scout Dunbar in a solo show, “On the Water’s Edge,” from July 21 through August 10. Dunbar will be in the gallery to greet visitors during an artist’s reception on July 30 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Scout Dunbar is a third-generation female artist originally hailing from Ithaca, New York. She received a Bachelor of Fine Art with a concentration in printmaking from Alfred University in Alfred, New York. In the years since, Scout has centered her art practice in… Read more
‘The Color Purple’ - the musical at MSMT
Maine State Music Theatre will open the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Color Purple” on July 21 and run the show through Aug. 6. The most inspirational show of MSMT’s summer season, the production includes a joyous Grammy Award-winning score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues.
This intensely moving American classic is a story of hope is a testament to the healing power of love and a striking celebration of life. “The Color… Read more
This week at the Lincoln Theater
Cat Video Fest 2022 - (1 hour, 10 minutes) - “Watching silly cat videos is good for you.” - The Wall Street Journal. Fun for all ages and 10% of Lincoln Theater’s ticket sales will be donated to MidCoast Humane. This compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos was culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. A joyous communal experience, only available in theaters. Playing Wednesday, July 20… Read more
Artist to gift winners of BHYC Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge
Ed Brown’s Wharfside Gallery is proud to be among the sponsors of the 2022 Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta and 2022 Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge.
“We are excited to be participating as a sponsor and are proud that Boothbay Harbor and the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club are holding such wonderful event with these world class racing yachts," Brown said.
In honor of the event, the artist created a special watercolor of the famous local 12 metre sailboat, Gleam, under… Read more
‘WOW’ sculpture installed at Gleason Fine Art
‘Japanese Transformations’ by John Wissemann at Gold/Smith Gallery
July 21 through Aug. 25 Gold/Smith Gallery in Boothbay Harbor will be featuring a retrospective exhibit of incredibly large and elaborate colored pencil drawings by Cushing, Maine and Southold, New York artist John Wissemann.
“Japanese Transformations” is a survey of work created by Wissemann from the mid 1990s through 2014. They are inspired by 18th and 19th century small Japanese woodblock prints both classical and the erotic Shunga drawings. From this Wissemann weaves the history… Read more
Mathias Fine Art presents ‘Blue and Yellow: Persist’
Mathias Fine Art has been showing museum-quality, content-rich art since 1991. This summer the theme is “Blue & Yellow: Persist.” The show opens July 20 and will be exhibited through Oct. 2. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, July 30 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Lesia Sochor has exhibited at Mathias Fine Art on several occasions since 1996; the Maine painter is of Ukrainian descent. Her parents settled in Pennsylvania in the 1950s and Lesia graduated from the Philadelphia… Read more
Books In Boothbay author stories, unbound
The 18th Books in Boothbay July 9 featured 40 authors of every genre – history, mystery, healing/self help, poetry, adventure, children’s literature, non-fiction, music – it’s a reader’s candy store! The event was held at Boothbay Railway Village in the old Town Hall.
This year’s authors were Hilary Bartlett, Ellen Booraem, David Brook, Sarah Carlson, Laurie Chandler, William Chandler, Hillary Dow, Irene Murtagh Drago, Gail Donovan, Justine Dymond, Kate Flora, S.G. Grant, Kristy… Read more
Our Lady Queen of Peace holds annual summer sale
It was a perfect sunny day on Saturday, July 16 when Our Lady Queen of Peace church held its annual summer fair. The sale on the church’s two floors and parking lot consisted of a yard sale, silent auction, book sale, baked goods, and luncheon.
“This is our one big fundraiser for the year,” said sale coordinator Martha Barrett.
Most of the proceeds go to the church’s… Read more
This week at Harbor Theater
“Where The Crawdads Sing” – (NR; 1 hour, 33 minutes) - Did you love the novel by Delia Owens? You’re not alone. With 12 million copies sold worldwide and a solid 150 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list it’s no wonder Reese Witherspoon seized the opportunity to produce this part murder mystery, part love story, part survivor tale. It stars Daisy Edgar-Jones as Kya, a young woman who survives abandonment by her mother and abuse from her father to make a life for… Read more
Visit the Maine Art Gallery during Wiscasset’s Art Walk
The Maine Art Gallery’s fourth show of the season, “Surroundings,” features Liz Hoag, Justine Lasdin-Springer, Lin Lisberger, and Paige Taylor, with paintings that illustrate the ways in which they view their surroundings. In works that range from photographic representations to abstract interpretations, the artists respond to everyday scenes in the world around us.
Normal gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Surroundings” runs July 20 through Aug. 13.… Read more
Ed Parker and Michael Kahn shows open at Gleason
On Thursday, July 21, Gleason Fine Art opens two new shows: "Ed Parker: Painting the Story II" and "On the Water with Michael Kahn." Both shows run through Aug. 16, with artist receptions on Friday, Aug. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m.
“Ed Parker: Painting the Story II” – Southport artist Ed Parker is one of America's leading marine painters. His paintings are influenced and informed by 19th century era graphics, early American paintings, historical photographs, and maritime traditions. Parker's… Read more
Heartwood launches online raffle
This week at Harbor Theater
Audiences have been raving about this bold and brassy version of the Elvis story, starring Austin Butler, who is sure to win an Oscar for melting into the role with such verve. Don’t miss it!
“Elvis”– (PG-13; 2 hours and 39 minutes) - This is not your standard rock and roll biopic. Director Baz Luhrmann shakes it up with high energy and dazzling style, showcasing the talents of Austin Butler as Elvis with his sultry-smooth southern drawl and sexy hip gyrations that… Read more
This week at the Lincoln Theater
“Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story” - (PG13; 1 hour, 34 minutes) - Live performances and interviews are woven together from the 50th anniversary of The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the signature annual music and cultural event of the city, celebrating the music, food, people, arts & crafts, and culture of all of Louisiana since 1970. The film, shot at the 2019 Fest, features local music heroes joined on 14 stages by some of the biggest names in the music… Read more
July First Friday in Boothbay Harbor
The afternoon of First Friday, July 1, was warm and sunny, a perfect day to walk around Boothay Harbor and visit the art galleries on this self-guided tour!
Gleason Fine Art had many visitors. Some were there for First Friday, others were there to meet artists Kevin Beers and Henry Isaacs and spend some time pondering the work in their new shows, “Isle Views” and “New England and New York,” respectively. The “isle” of Beers’ show is Monhegan, an island that has inspired artists for… Read more
Home and Garden Tour July 15
Home and Garden tour tickets still available. On Friday, July 15, join us for the ever popular Boothbay Region Garden Club Home and Garden tour.
Discover a charming 19th century home with beautiful period garden and other outstanding coastal properties.
Pick up your $30 tour ticket at the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce next to Hannaford supermarket. Thank you for supporting BRGC’s scholarship programs and enjoy this year’s spectacular tour.
Wet felting workshops at Ocean Point Inn
Using wool felt as a base, learn needle felting basics and textural techniques to manipulate wool to create bark for trees, rocks that look surprisingly real and more. By the end, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind wool “painting.” The workshop led by Kristen Walsh includes blending of colors and a discussion of art techniques for perspective and design.
Walsh has been involved in creative things her entire life and fiber as her primary medium for the last 20 years. Though… Read more
‘Painting Light - The Illuminated Landscapes of Paul Batch’
Sylvan Gallery will be presenting a special exhibit of the recent landscape paintings of Paul Batch opened June 26. The exhibition continues through July 24. In conjunction, the gallery will also be displaying work from its regular roster of contemporary fine artists.
In his newest body of oil paintings, Batch captures those often transitory moments as seen in nature: the glance of the sun just as it breaks through the clouds, the sparkling effect of moonlight on water, the… Read more
Two solo shows upstairs at BRAF
In addition to this month’s regular members’ exhibit, Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is sponsoring two solo shows in the upstairs area.
Gallery One features the memorial show, “Carol Jessen’s Watercolor World.” Carol drove from St. Louis, Missouri to the Boothbay peninsula in 1982 when she attended a watercolor workshop being offered by Judy Wagner. Carol was an English teacher in the winter months; but Boothbay Harbor became her second home every summer after that. Carol was… Read more
Maine Art Gallery: ‘Surroundings’ opens July 16
It’s always fascinating to see how artists interpret their surroundings. The four artists featured in Maine Art Gallery’s upcoming show express not only the observed world, but also the circumstances, conditions, and objects that surround them.
Visit the gallery Saturday, July 16 from 4-7 p.m. for the opening event and thereafter on Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Aug. 13 to see how Liz Hoag, Justine Lasdin-Springer, Lin Lisberger, and Paige Taylor view their… Read more
This week at Harbor Theater
“Elvis” has been held over for one more week by popular demand!!
“Elvis” – (PG-13; 2 hours and 39 minutes) - This is not your standard rock and roll biopic. Director Baz Luhrmann shakes it up with high energy and dazzling style, showcasing the talents of Austin Butler as Elvis with his sultry-smooth southern drawl and sexy hip gyrations that made millions of teenage girls swoon… Read more
Edgecomb FD pancake breakfast July 2
Please plan to join the members of the Edgecomb Fire Department for our annual Pancake Breakfast. It will be held at the Edgecomb Fire Station on Saturday, July 2 from 7 to 11 a.m. We will be serving pancakes, bacon, coffee, and juice. This will be a great chance to enjoy a great breakfast, while meeting your firefighters and many of your neighbors. We look forward to seeing you. Donations requested.
Got bookmarks? It’s time for Books In Boothbay
Attention book lovers: Your summer event is literally around the corner! That’s right, Books In Boothbay returns on Saturday, July 9 at Boothbay Railway Village Museum, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27 in Boothbay. And as you may remember, admission is free. The event has two sessions again this year: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., and will have 20 Maine authors and their latest works.
2022 Maine Literary Award recipients Ellen Booraem and Jennifer Dupree… Read more
Democrats to host annual Family Fun Day Lobster Bake
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) will host its annual Family Fun Day Lobster Bake Sunday, Aug. 7 from noon to 3 p.m under the big tent at Cider Hill Farm, 785 Main St. in Waldoboro. This will be the fifth year the event will be hosted at the pastoral site, which is generously provided by Jeff Hurd of The Narrows Tavern in Waldoboro, who will also cater the bake.
“This is an event on our calendar that we all look forward to,” said LCDC Chair Chris… Read more
The Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper – hometown news you just can’t get anywhere else.
Lobster Boat Races
SATURDAY of FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND
Races begin at 10 a.m.
Commemorative Ts and sweatshirts at sign up table at Brown’s Wharf on Atlantic Avenue go on sale at 8 a.m. - and they go fast (not as fast as the lobster boats, but pretty close!)
The lobster boat season revs up here in Boothbay Harbor the Saturday of Father’s Day weekend each year!
22 Commercial St., Boothbay Harbor
207-633-7200
Sail the Bennie Alice from Pier 6 in Boothbay Harbor to Cabbage Island, a quintessential Maine experience. The Moore family hosts guests 7 days a week from mid-June through Labor Day serving up traditional Downeast clambakes cooked on the water's edge.
Pier 6, Boothbay Harbor.
207-613-7339
Take the Harbor Princess or Pink Lady II for adventure ... Whale watching - Puffin and pelagic bird trips - lighthouse tour - Reggae cruise - and so many more!
Ticket booth at Pier 8.
207-633-2284
Book a trip aboard the Novelty, Balmy Days II, Miss Boothbay, or Friendship sloop Bay Lady.
Trips include: Monhegan Island, mackerel fishing, harbor tours, more!
Ticket booth on Pier 1 - 20 Commercial St., Boothbay Harbor
207-633-6598
Day sails, sunset cruises, private charters aboard Eastwind and Applejack (formerly the Lazy Jack)!
120 Commercial St./Bristol Marine
Please note: Schooner Isaac Evans is not sailing in 2023.
92 Wall Point Road, Boothbay Harbor
Freedom Boat Club offers an affordable alternative to boat ownership.
207-650-6027
66 Fort Road, Edgecomb
Held the last Thursday in June through September.
Art gallery events, entertainment, food, public participation art projects, more!
First Friday Art Tour
Held between the hours of 3-8 p.m. on the first Friday of June through October.
A self-guided walking (or driving) tour of the art galleries in Boothbay Harbor. See new work by local artists and gallery owners, refreshments; often with live demos and/or music! Times vary. Look for the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber info table outside Coastal Maine Popcorn for the map of participants the first Friday June - Oct. and/or check out the listings in the week’s edition of the Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper!
296 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor
Dinner and a music-filled show - summer stock that’s not to be missed! Visit the website for show dates.
Call 633-5297 for reservations.
Established in 2017 as the Boothbay Region Sculpture Trail by the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce. Sculptures of stone from granite to marble, metal, steel and more lead you along the Trail through town, and then by car to locations in Boothbay, East Boothbay and Southport Island. Trail maps are available at the Chamber, 192 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, and other locations to be announced.
50 Sugar Maple Lane, Boothbay.
Breathtaking vistas, challenging 18-hole golf course, and a sea breeze blowing off the ocean. The stunning new clubhouse is unlike any other facility in Maine with luxury amenities - including Giselaine’s Spa, and unparalleled service.