Geneviève Tailleux, proprietor of Marketplace Café in Wiscasset, is doing a series of benefit dinners for Alna's John Seigars, whose house burned down recently. Tailleux said she has done one dinner already and this Saturday, Nov. 16, there will be a bake sale and, for $15, a spaghetti supper with meatballs, garlic bread, salad and desserts. Coffee, tea, or lemonade is included.

Tailleux said while the price is $15, "guests are welcome to donate more for the cause." And she said another dinner is Dec. 6, with chili and chowders, breads, etc. and the same drinks. 

Heartwood Regional Theater Company, in collaboration with Lincoln Academy, announces student auditions for the Broadway musical "Hadestown" nominated for 14 Tony Awards and winner of eight. This challenging sung-through musical tells the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice, in a unique and compelling style, featuring 14 characters.

“Lost On A Mountain In Maine” - (PG; 1 hour, 55 minutes) – This film brings to life the harrowing true story of Donn Fendler, a 12-year-old boy who survived nine days lost in Maine’s wilderness in 1939. After getting separated on Mount Katahdin, Donn faced terrifying isolation, navigating 80 miles of rugged terrain alone. His survival captivated the nation, earning him a medal from President Roosevelt. Final shows Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. (OCAP) and Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m.

A special “Celebration” show decks the halls at River Arts in Damariscotta. The gallery is filled with fine art and fine craft created by Maine artists for the holiday season. This extravaganza features over a hundred artists displaying over 300 artworks. “Celebration” encourages gallery patrons to shop locally for affordable art for the holiday season which in turn supports Maine artists.

Geoffrey Bates will read from his debut novel, “Bitter Passage: An Allegheny Beckham novel,” at South Bristol’s Rutherford Library on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Spark your holiday spirit with a visit to Historic New England’s 1807 Nickels-Sortwell House, at 121 Main St. in Wiscasset. The Christmas tours are Friday, December 6, Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lincoln County Community Theater proudly presents, "Saint Dad," directed by John Mulcahy.  Cast members are Emily Rose, Christina Belknap, Nanette Hennig Fraser, Gregory J. Hawks, Peter Henderson, and Jennifer True. 

Couldn’t we all use a “do-over”?

Local newspapers are vital to the civic health of America’s small towns –– but local papers are a vanishing breed, leaving “news deserts” in many parts of Maine and the country. Does this matter? Research has found that when a local newspaper disappears, what follows is a decline in civic engagement of citizens and increases in local government waste, corruption, and political polarization.

Saturday, Jan. 11 – The Boneheads

Saturday, Jan. 18 – Italian guitarist Beppe Gambetta

Erik Hobson and musicians will perform in a free public concert at the Boothbay Baptist Church, 999 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay Harbor, on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.

Hobson is part of a band started at the church about one year ago as a ministry to teach a few kids how to play instruments and engage them in the Worship Team.

“It’s been pretty fantastic. We set a couple of goals and one of them was to put together enough music to perform a worship concert for the community and we are finally ready to present our efforts!”

For nearly two decades the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor has played host to what has now become a holiday tradition, The Gingerbread Spectacular, held each December. In preparation for the annual event, a free class in designing great gingerbread structures is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Attention writers, storytellers, and tall tale spinners! We invite you to join us at the Merry Barn for a special finale of The Sounding Board on Thursday, Nov. 14 with author Cynthia Reeves from 5:30-8 p.m.

Gain amazing feedback for your creative work. Submit 750 words to read aloud by Nov. 11, to merrybarnwritersretreat@gmail.com.

The Adam Ezra Group returns to The Waldo on Friday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. This underground Americana songwriter and his bandmates seem to have popped out of nowhere, establishing a connection with their fans unlike any other, and are suddenly selling out theaters throughout the Northeast.

"The Wild Robot" - (PG; 1 hour, 42 minutes) - Based on the #1 New York Times bestselling novels for children, written by local author, Peter Brown. The epic journey of a robot–ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short — that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling. Final showtime Thursday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m.

That award-winning delicious bite created by Lori Mitchell/Boothbay Craft Brewery for Claw Down in June, taking both Judge's Choice and People's Choice awards, was awarded the People's Choice at the Harvest on the Harbor 2024 Lobster Chef of the Year competition held in Portland on Oct. 25 at O'Maine Studios.

This lobster bite begins with a warm V-notched pretzel filled with lobster in a supreme cream sauce, that is then topped with sea salt, lemon zest and roe.

For one night only, The Waldo Theatre will be hosting “Yourville,” a completely improvised comedy show inspired by the characters, events, and history of the area where you’re from on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. The show is generally considered to be rated PG-13.

Keep the Halloween spookiness going with a unique showing of the classic silent horror film "Nosferatu," Sunday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m., at The Waldo. 

Lincoln Theater is proud to present the Maine premiere of “McCurdy Point,” a new film, filmed in Midcoast Maine, playing on the big screen for one night only on Saturday, Nov. 2. And making this event even more special, the film wasn’t just filmed locally but is starring, written, and produced by Damariscotta native, Ryan Gaul. Join us at 6 p.m.  for a reception, offering a free beverage and small popcorn with proof of admission, and photos with Ryan and other members of “McCurdy Point,” followed by the Maine premiere screening, beginning at 7 p.m.