Update: The Roomful of Blues LCTV Classic Concert which was to have taken place this Sunday at 2 p.m. at Medomak Valley High School's Dolloff Auditorium…
Culture
"Flow" - (PG; 1 hour, 24 minutes) - A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, “Flow” follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood.…
"Mufasa: The Lion King" - (PG; 1 hour, 58 minutes) - Journey back to the Pride Lands for an unforgettable story of courage, destiny, and the enduring bond of family. Told…
Pine Tree Society
Pine Tree Society is seeking submissions from artists for Maine holiday-themed artwork for its annual holiday card fundraiser. Founded in 1936, Pine Tree Society helps Maine people with…
A bill set for public hearing in Augusta March 4 would name Wiscasset's downtown railroad crossing for poet-diplomat-civil rights advocate and "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" writer James Weldon…
Snowlion Repertory Company
Snowlion Repertory Company 's production of “Faust in the Anthropocene," penned by Al D'Andrea, will debut at The Hill Arts (formerly St. Lawrence Arts) on Monjoy Hill in…
Monday, Feb. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Lunch at Brady's will be a benefit for Robbie and Kristen Campbell who lost their home to fire on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The Boothbay…
The Knights of Pythias will hold a Cabin Fever Show on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the K of P Hall, 64 Lakeside Drive in Boothbay Harbor. This event is a benefit for the Pine State Music Association.
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Where It's At
How do you "winter?" The cold, snowy season inspires many of us to don skates, skis, or snowshoes; while others prefer pulling on snow boots for walks around their favorite outdoor places. Like…
"A Complete Unknown" - (R; 2 hours, 21 minutes) - New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old…
"The Room Next Door" - (PG13; 1 hour, 47 minutes) - Ingrid and Martha, once inseparable friends during their days at a magazine, took vastly different paths in life. Ingrid (…
The Boothbay Region YMCA's Y Arts group were awarded two trophies in Sacramento at the iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival West, held over the weekend of Feb. 7-9.
Reported Y Arts director…
The Waldo
Legendary filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist John Waters returns to The Waldo with an all-new show, “The Naked Truth!” The June 21 sold out so we’ve added a second show on Friday, June 20 at 8 p…
The Edgecomb Community Church will be holding a fundraising event in the form of a sub sale Friday, Feb. 7. Church members will be taking orders for this winter event, which has become an…
Meanwhile ... back in the studio
I visited with John and Lynne at their gallery and home, Joy to the Wind, recently. Once up in their gallery space, it was clear that John was immersed in a new medium and its application to…
River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to announce Gerd Koehler, Lee Liggett, Elizabeth Caton Pardoe and Donna Strawser in an upcoming show, “Perspectives” in the River Room. The show runs Feb…
From Feb. 6
The new Bob Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown,” opens at Lincoln Theater Friday. According to Rolling Stone magazine, “The freewheelin' singer-songwriter gets the “Walk the Line” treatment…
Throughout the year the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor plays host to everything from school age performers to nationally touring Grammy award winning acts. This winter the popular…
DaPonte String Quartet
The renowned DaPonte String Quartet (DSQ) is thrilled to announce a series of performances featuring the exquisite works of Franz Joseph Haydn and Erich Wolfgang Korngold from Feb. 14 to March 1…
This week, 30 Boothbay Region Y Arts youth performers and 40 adults – parents, grandparents, uncles and a few siblings – are bound for Sacramento, California where Y Arts will compete for the…
For week beginning Feb. 5
"Emilia Pérez" - (R; 2 hours, 12 minutes) - A vibrant musical crime comedy that follows a notorious Mexican cartel boss, played by Karla Sofía Gascón, who takes an unexpected turn…
Come explore with us at this fun and engaging workshop dedicated to right hand ukelele technique. The Feb. 22 session will cover essential picking patterns and apply them to actual songs from…
Maine Art Gallery
Joseph Fiore (1925-2008) was a widely respected artist and active member of the Maine Art Gallery during the 1960s and 70s. In celebration of the 100th year of his birth, the gallery is partnering…
Waldo Theatre
Sonic Alchemy with gongs and didgeridoos is coming to The Waldo on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 4 p.m.
Hear instrument maker and sound worker Jim Doble, on a large array of gongs; sound worker and…
Saltwater Artist’s Gallery, a 501 c 3 art gallery, is excited to announce a call for artists for its upcoming showing season May 23 through Oct. 17. SWAG showcases original works of art by local…
Don't forget - the first open mic of the year is Friday, Feb. 7 in the historic upstairs bar of the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Please do not bring…
Labor Day may seem a long way off, however, the Fundraising Committee of the Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library will begin planning for their signature event, Bands for Books, on Feb. 7. The…
Winner of “Grand Prize of the Festival” at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, “All We Imagine as Light” is “flat out wonderful, one of the finest films of the year” according to The New York…
"Emilia Perez" - (R; 2 hours, 12 minutes) - Emilia Pérez is a vibrant musical crime comedy that boldly redefines genre boundaries. Directed by Jacques Audiard (Rust and Bone…
Love is in the air at River Arts in Damariscotta. Artists are invited to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “Love.” This exhibition will showcase artists ’exploration and interpretation…
Lincoln Theater
Want an opportunity to showcase your art for the community and beyond? Now is the time! The Creative Playground, in collaboration with Lincoln Theater, is excited to announce an open call for…
Maine Art Quilts and their Worldly Collection
“Inspiration: Global Fabric Traditions,” a traveling show of work by Maine Art Quilts, will be on exhibit at the Rockport Public Library from Jan. 28 through Feb. 22. The display will showcase…
Each February in Brunswick Longfellow Days creates events to honor the legacy of Maine poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This year Longfellow Days joins Bowdoin College in celebrating…
Heartwood’s annual winter middle school production will hit the stage Jan. 30, as an enthusiastic group of 4th-8th grade Midcoast youths present an adaptation of “Jack and the Beanstalk.” This…
Lincoln Theater
Lincoln Theater is pleased to welcome artist John Knight to the stage on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m., as the third guest in this season of Talking Art in Maine. Talking Art in Maine is a…
Where It's At
One summer night in 1978 I was sitting at the bar in the Kettle of Fish on MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village. Mars, the bartender, and I struck up a conversation. His contribution included…
"A Real Pain" - (R; 1 hour, 29 minutes) - Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved…
The popularity of our recent "Tea with Dame Maggie" series and the enjoyment the audience felt in seeing again the well-loved Merchant Ivory film "A Room with a View," prompted a new luncheon…
Listings begin Jan. 22
"A Complete Unknown" - (R; 2 hours, 21 minutes) - Set in New York City during the transformative year of 1961, "A Complete Unknown" explores the meteoric rise of 19-year-old…
Music lovers, mark your calendars! On Sunday, Jan. 26 the electrifying Elton John tribute performer Yellow Brick Road will take the stage at Dolloff Auditorium at Medomak Valley High School in…
The Waldo Theatre
Katie Matzell is thrilled to debut her "Love Letter" to Bonnie Raitt, whom she calls her favorite artist of all time and greatest musical influence at The Waldo on March 23 at 4 p.m. Tickets go on…
Where It's At
Photographer Michael Giglia’s image of an osprey lifting up off the water carrying an alewife in each talon was creating quite a stir last week. I went to see the show at Southport Memorial…
Please join us for our second iteration of Vs.: A Poetry Competition in 2 parts. The competition will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Skidompha…
Beat the winter blues with the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF)! This season, BRAF is offering a variety of exciting exhibits and workshops to keep you engaged and creative.
"Wintering…
River Arts in Damariscotta kicks off the New Year with a winter blockbuster “Members’ Show." A spectacular swash of color fills the gallery in a joyous array of original art. This salon-style…
"Wicked" - (PG; 2 hours, 40 minutes) - The untold story of the witches of Oz stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo ("Harriet," Broadway's "The Color…
Lincoln Theater
Lincoln Theater is pleased to present “Ernest Cole: Lost and Found” a compelling documentary that delves into the life and groundbreaking work of South African photojournalist Ernest Cole…
