SUMMERTIME!

The Waldo Theatre (916 Main St.) announces the one-day-only gala event, “Broadway at the Waldo” on Sunday, July 10 at 4 p.m. featuring stars of the local stage performing old favorites and new fancies.

With the assistance of Aaron Robinson, Director Ellie Busby has created a show that will delight and entertain. The Broadway musical is uniquely American. It can make you laugh, cry, and think while humming a tune on the way home. Musical theater in its grand tradition is escapism and… Read more

In the return of a summer tradition, Boothbay Harbor’s Kevin Kiley will once again settle in at the Opera House piano on Saturday, June 18 for an evening of music from the great shows of Broadway and the music of the American songbook. Vocalists for the concert include veterans from the local, Maine and New York stage and all have worked with Kevin over the decades.

“It’s an evening of bringing wonderfully talent theater friends together,” says Kevin, “for the enjoyment of the Opera… Read more

River Arts will showcase the paintings of Polly McGrory and Wolfgang Busse from June 9 through 29 in the River Room. This show features the landscapes, seascapes and portraits created by this couple from Waldoboro.

Polly McGrory studied at Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, before embarking on many avenues of exploration in her art. Having lived in various locations in Massachusetts and Cape Cod before moving to Maine in 2000, McGrory’s work reflects the stimulation of living in… Read more

Three seasoned singer-songwriters will come together for one memorable night of music this season at the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. On Sunday, June 12, Ellis Paul along with Vance Gilbert and Molly Venter will take to the stage. Each will perform solo, with the possibility of some duos or even a trio. The evening is unrehearsed and not part of a concert tour. Doors for seating open at 6:30 p.m. and the round robin of music begins at 7.

Born a stone’s throw from the US/ Canadian… Read more

Art galleries are always a temptation to the art lover; a curiosity to others. Whatever the lure, people visited the six galleries in Boothbay Harbor holding open houses or receptions on First Friday, June 3.

The galleries – Boothbay Harbor Art Foundation (BRAF), Studio 53 Fine Art – with music by Aaron Robinson on harpsichord; Gleason Fine Art, Joy to the Wind, Black River Gallery and Ae Home/Alison Evans – featured new work and talked art, their favorite topic!

At BRAF, a… Read more

Benjamin Franklin once said, “nothing is certain except death and taxes,” and in this week’s film, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” that is exactly how things appear… at least at first. When an aging Chinese immigrant and weary laundromat owner, in the midst of an IRS audit, is swept up in an insane adventure, she alone must save the world by exploring the multiverse and other versions of herself. This film takes audiences on an adventure through life’s chaos in search of compassion and… Read more

Now open seven days a week: Nightly at 7 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

“Jurassic World Dominion” - (Rated PG; 2 hours, 26 minutes) - This summer, experience the epic conclusion to the Jurassic era as two generations unite for the first time. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are joined by Oscar winner Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Sam Neill in a bold, timely, and breathtaking new adventure that spans the globe. From Jurassic World architect and director… Read more

The Maine Art Gallery’s second show of the season, the Juried Members Show, opens Saturday, June 4 with a reception beginning at 4 p.m. Singer/songwriter Jud Caswell will be on hand to provide music until 7 p.m. The wide ranging exhibit continues through June 25, Wednesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Juror Sam Cady has chosen 53 artists who will exhibit 98 works of art expressing a range that includes beautiful abstraction, a strong sense of materials, and lovely or striking… Read more

It’s Retro Week at Harbor Theater with “Singing in the Rain” playing now and “Jurassic World Dominion” coming soon!  The Theater is now open seven days a week: nightly at 7 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

“Downton Abbey: A New Era” - (PG; 2 hours, 5 minutes) Last two days! The much-anticipated cinematic return of the beloved cast follows them as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess' newly inherited villa. There’s… Read more

“Downton Abbey: A New Era” -  (PG; 2 hours, 4 minutes)-  From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes this much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess’ newly inherited villa. See it at Lincoln Theater and enter our drawing to win a basket of Downton-themed merchandise, including the “Official Downton Abbey Cookbook!” Playing at 2… Read more

Is it our fascination with the past, a desire to return to a time we perceive as happier, that drives us to antique shops? Whatever the reason, the popularity of antiquing cannot be denied. Maine alone has 120 listed on the Maine Antique Dealers Association website; and of those, 12 are in Wiscasset.

But before you drive off the peninsula to peruse through the past, stop by Iron Horse Antiques at Boothbay Railway Village Museum, home to 10 antique and vintage dealers. It is open… Read more

Celebrate the start of summer at Historic New England’s annual Open House at Castle Tucker and Nickels-Sortwell House in Wiscasset on Saturday, June 4.  Free guided tours will be given at each house on the half hour, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. with the last tour leaving at 3 p.m. Castle Tucker is at 2 Lee St. and Nickels-Sortwell House is at 121 Main St.

Castle Tucker overlooks the Sheepscot River, Castle Tucker tells the story of a prominent… Read more

This weekend only at the Lincoln Theater: 38 local Y Arts youth performers will present “Dinosaurs Before Dark Kids!” Performances are Friday, May 27 at 5 p.m. and on Saturday, May 28 at 10.a.m. and 4 p.m.

Siblings Jack and Annie discover a tree house full of books while exploring one afternoon. Jack looks through a book about dinosaurs and wishes he could see a real one. Suddenly, the wind begins to blow and the… Read more

For the lovers of live theater, you don’t want to miss the incredible talents of the Y Arts youth performers as they take the stage this weekend. And for the concert goers, Adam Ezra Group is with us for a special Memorial Day concert brought to you by the Fish Ladder Restoration project.

“Camille Pissarro – Father of Impressionism” - Exhibition On Screen - (1 hour, 30 minutes) - Without Camille Pissarro, there is no Impressionist movement. He is rightfully known as… Read more

“Downton Abbey: A New Era” – (PG; 2 hours, 5 minutes) - From award-winning creator Julian Fellows comes the much-anticipated cinematic return of the beloved cast follows them as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess' newly inherited villa. There’s also a celebration as widower Tom Branson and maid Lucy Smith get married at Downton Abbey. And word has it that Lady Mary decides to make a “motion picture” at the grand… Read more

Maine Tasting Center at 506 Old Bath Road in Wiscasset has expanded its calendar of classes in the Learning Center.

The business opened in July 2021 as a food and drink education center under the ownership of Andrew, Elizabeth and Sara Gross. The Tasting Room, a brew-pub style space, serves Maine-made food and beverages, and the Learning Center is a state-of-the-art classroom and demonstration kitchen. 

The expansion… Read more