BATH — the Chocolate Church Arts Center will present an online Christmas concert featuring the Celtic band Còig at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19. Còig of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, has performed at the Chocolate Church Arts Center for each of the past several years. With an infectious, energetic sound, and musicians who play over […]
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Damariscotta’s River Arts exhibits Holiday Shop artwork
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts Gallery has unveiled a large exhibition of 400 works of art for the holiday-themed show that will cap its year. “Holiday Shop” features artwork and fine crafts by artists from across the state. The walls are full, the pedestals are all in use and the gallery has been decorated for the […]
Brunswick Downtown Association adds new category to decorating contest
BRUNSWICK — The Brunswick Downtown Association is hosting a window-decorating contest for its member downtown businesses. Cash prizes will be awarded in three categories, including a People’s Choice award, new in 2020. The theme of this year’s contest is “Lights of Hope.” The Brunswick Downtown Association started the “Lights of Hope” campaign to help businesses […]
Chocolate Church releases holiday compilation featuring regional talent
The Chocolate Church Arts Center has released a compilation of traditional and original Christmas songs performed by Maine-based artists, including Schooner Fare and Lauren Crosby, among others. A link to the compilation is available at the CCAC website, and it may be streamed for free, or downloaded for $10. The compilation includes submissions from 11 […]
Bowdoin International Music Festival presents harpist June Han
Harp virtuoso to present free online concert from her home
Holiday Gingerbread Spectacular coming to the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor
BOOTHBAY HARBOR — Due to pandemic precautions, there won’t be live music and dancing, hors d’oeuvres and hot cocoa, but the Gingerbread Spectacular at the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor will still include the star structures of the show. The gingerbread and confectionery structures created by community members near and far will be on […]
Local artist’s house portrait to appear on HGTV
DAMARISCOTTA — Local watercolorist Kathleen Horst will have one of her house portraits featured on the HGTV program “Life Under Renovation.” Horst was approached this past summer to paint a portrait of a newly renovated historic home. An HGTV designer reached out to Horst last summer after discovering Horst’s commissioned paintings of homes and cottages. […]
‘Antiques Roadshow’ appraiser to host virtual talk with Brunswick library
BRUNSWICK — Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of Brattle Book Shop in Boston, will give a virtual presentation on the value of old and rare books via Zoom at noon on Dec. 3. Gloss, who is a frequent guest appraiser on PBS’ “Antiques Roadshow,” will talk in part about the history of his historic bookshop, which dates back […]
Chocolate Church presents book featuring creations from Maine, beyond
BATH — The Chocolate Church Arts Center is publishing a book featuring over 100 pieces from amateur creators all across Maine and beyond. “From Home in Bunny Slippers: Creations from a Community in the Weirdest Year Ever” reflects the ways in which people in the region responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges of 2020, […]
Maine State Ballet to present “Nutcracker Behind the Mask”
FALMOUTH — Maine State Ballet kicks off its 44th season with a complimentary narrated film entitled “The Nutcracker Behind the Mask.” Set in early 19th century Germany, the ballet still tells the classic tale of the Nutcracker and Clara’s visit to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Elizabeth Chadbourne dances the role of Clara […]