Master gingerbread house builder Kevin Kiley will once again kick off the gingerbread season in Boothbay Harbor with a free class on the fun art of gingerbread house construction. On Wednesday, Nov. 16, students young and old will receive failsafe recipes as well as tips on keeping walls upright and noncollapsing roofs and more. The […]
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The Small Glories take Boothbay Harbor stage
Roots duo The Small Glories, consisting of Cara Luft and JD Edwards, take to the stage in Boothbay Harbor on Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Opera House, for a show that was delayed two years ago by the COVID-19 pandemic. Luft, one of the original members of The Wailin’ Jennys, and Edwards’ chemistry on stage […]
Grammy-winning bluegrass group hits Boothbay Harbor stage with Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper
2020 Grammy-winner Michael Cleveland is widely considered to be the bluegrass fiddler of his generation. On Friday, Nov. 4, this acclaimed fiddler and his band arrive in Maine to perform at the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. After picking up the fiddle at age 4, Cleveland’s musical momentum began to propel him toward early success. […]
In Boothbay region, water fluoridation sparks debate about public health and personal choice
Residents of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor and Southport will decide Nov. 8 if they want to continue adding fluoride to public drinking water.
Irish group Altan hits Opera House stage Oct. 19
Acclaimed traditional Irish band Altan arrives in Maine on the first night of its long-awaited US tour on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Their only Maine performance will be on stage at Boothbay Harbor’s historic Opera House. The spirit and sound of Altan comes from the deep and rich musical tradition of their native County Donegal. On […]
New Orleans folk-rock diva Lilli Lewis to perform in Boothbay Harbor
Her recordings have been lauded by NPR, Rolling Stone, Offbeat Magazine and the New Orleans Times-Picayune, and on Saturday, Oct. 22, New Orleans folk-rock diva Lilli Lewis arrives in Maine to play the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. This marks her first Opera House appearance, and a rare appearance in Maine for this New […]
Hot jazz and western swing hit the stage in Boothbay Harbor
Hot jazz and western swing trio Hot Club of Cowtown takes the stage at the historic Boothbay Harbor Opera House on Saturday, Oct. 8. Lauded for its “down-home melodies and exuberant improvisation” by the London Times, the Hot Club has woven a combination of seemingly disparate styles together to its own magical effect, setting up […]
Paintings by Andrea Peters on display at Boothbay Harbor gallery
East Boothbay artist Andrea Peters has been with Gleason Fine Art for more than two decades. This summer’s show, “Painting from the Heart,” runs through Sept. 20. Peters’ bold, brushy landscapes in oil mark her as one of Maine’s most recognizable artists, according to a Gleason Fine Art news release. “Oils, I love them,” Peters […]
The Alt takes concert stage at Boothbay Harbor Opera House
Musicians John Doyle, Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O’Leary make up the trad group The Alt. Originally hailing from Ireland this trio of musicians come together with their guitar, flute, whistle, bouzouki and voices to create one of the finest touring trad groups this side of the Atlantic. On Saturday, Sept. 3, they land in Boothbay […]
Quebec’s Le Vent du Nord performs Sept. 2 in Boothbay Harbor
The award winning and acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord are a leading force in Québec’s progressive Francophone folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while their highly rhythmic and soulful music, rooted in the Celtic diaspora, is enhanced with a broad range of global influences. In celebration […]
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