DAMARISCOTTA — The opening reception for River Arts’ new exhibition, “Maine Icons and Special Places,” is today, July 19, from 5-7 p.m. The exhibition features artwork portraying the artists’ sense of place in Maine through their favorite locations and landscapes, as well as iconic images of Maine life in sculpture, painting, photography and collage. More […]

GARDINER — Today, July 19, from 6 to 9 p.m., Water Street will come alive with music with Walk the Beat, a free night of music and commiserating. Walk the Beat is a night of free music presented at participating businesses in downtown Gardiner. There will be a wide range of musical genres at a […]

BATH —The work of more than 30 artists will be on view during the Third Friday Art Walk in Bath today. Studios and galleries will be open from 5-8 p.m. shows. Come for the art, the food, and music on the street and in Bath pubs and restaurants. This month 25 area artists will also […]

WISCASSET — Maine Art Gallery is seeking entries for its juries art exhibit, “Illustrated Passages.” The exhibit, open from Aug. 27 to Sept. 22, will be juried by artist and author Sandra Dutton. Entries are now open at www.maineartgallery.org. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 10, with selection on Aug. 11. A reception will be […]

RICHMOND — Step back in time to the 18th century and interact with Fletcher’s Company on a scouting mission to Swan Island on Saturday, July 19. Historically, the soldiers of Fletcher’s Scouting Company patrolled the Maine woods to protect the settlements from attack by Native Americans and their French allies. Visitors will have a chance […]

ROCKLAND — Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., has a busy schedule throughout the summer. — Saturday, July 27, 8 p.m.: The Duhks; $25. — Tuesday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m.: John Hiatt and The Combo; $75. — Saturday, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m.: Sam Bush Live in Concert; $35. For tickets and more information, call 594-0070 or […]

BOWDOINHAM — As part of its major summer exhibit, “Every Maine Lighthouse,” 65 oils by Ernest DeRaps of Richmond, Merrymeeting Arts Center will host a slideshow with DeRaps on Sunday, July 21m at 3 p.m. DeRaps, 86, decided to paint every Maine lighthouse in a rush in retirement. The current exhibit, on view until Sept. […]

BATH — The Bath Youth Meetinghouse & Skate Park is sponsoring a benefit concert with three acts on Saturday, from 5 to 9 p.m. The lineup includes Lauren Crosby of Georgetown, as well at Bath native Max Ater and Sons of Quint. Weather permitting, grilled food will be available along with snacks and drinks from […]

BRUNSWICK — Three members of the Five Rivers Arts Alliance will open their show at the Capt. Daniel Stone Inn at 10 Water St. on Wednesday, July 24, from 5-7 p.m. The artists, Hati Modr, Mary Alice Treworgy and Pricilla McCandless, are landscape painters with unique styles. Providing music for the event is Bob Modr’s […]

TOPSHAM — Midcoast Youth Theater’s teen summer show, “Anything Goes,” takes the stage July 25 to 27 at Orion Performing Arts Center. The Thursday and Friday shows havea7p.m.curtaintime,whileSaturday’s performancewillbea2p.m. matinee. Tickets are available at the door: $10 adults and $8 students/seniors. For more information, call Tammi at 240-9241.