BATH — Members of the Chocolate Church Arts Center will feature their artistic work in the art gallery located at 804 Washington St. in Bath. The show begins with a reception open to the public 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. Traditionally this exhibit is curated among members who submit their work created through different mediums […]

GARDINER — The Open Book Players will present an evening of music and stories titled “Love is A Work of Heart” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. This event will take place at Johnson Hall on Water Street in Gardiner. “Love is a Work of Heart” will feature twenty talented local actors and singers who […]

PORTLAND — The Portland Ballet is presenting its production of “Boy Meets Girl: Portland Ballet Dances the American Songbook,” with performances scheduled for 8 p.m. today and for 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Portland Ballet Studio Theater on Forest Avenue in Portland. The ballet celebrates the artistry of some of the country’s most beloved […]

DAMARISCOTTA Savory Maine Restaurant is opening its 2015 season with the photography of Carl Root. The exhibit will run from Feb. 12 to March 24. On display will be works titled “Pianos – Up Close” at the Parilla Performing Arts Center in Rockville, MD; “Fire and Water” at the Black Rock Center for the Performing […]

PHIPPSBURG Acclaimed electroacoustic fiddle “troubadour” Joyce Andersen will offer up a Valentine’s Day concert at Phippsburg Congregational Church at 7:30p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. Andersen’s live shows and recordings showcase her versatility as a vocalist and violinist who thrives on writing and interpreting songs across many genres from old-time, rock and Americana, to folk, pop, and […]

BRUNSWICK — Cul de Sax Saxophone Quartet will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick. The quartet features the major members of the saxophone family — soprano, alto, tenor and baritone — played with style by professional musicians who have been performing together for 20 years. The […]

HARPSWELL Saint Solitude, the musical persona of Maine native Dup Crosson will release a new album of instrumental music Feb. 10 via online distributors. The collection is called Flux Camoufleurs, Volume I and is the fourth full-length release from Saint Solitude. While on its surface it bears little resemblance to the technicolor pop of earlier […]

During the 1950s, Jerry Mathers appeared in several feature films as a child actor before being cast in 1957 as Theodore “The Beaver” Cleaver in the sitcom “Leave it to Beaver.” These days however, he travels the country discussing health issues as well as his Hollywood heritage. Blessed with money, fame, and – until the […]

BOWDOINHAM The annual Ice & Smelt Festival organized by the Merrymeeting Arts Center will take place in Bowdoinham next Saturday from 1-6 p.m. at 9 Main St. (grey building with red roof down by the river). Once again a highlight of the afternoon will be a Best Beard Contest cosponsored with the Maine Facial Hair […]

PORTLAND You have the extraordinary chance to experience the wonders of Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory! A talented ensemble of young actors will bring this story to life for young audiences through an immersive re-telling of the story at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine February 13-22. Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” […]