BATH — Carleton Realty on Commercial Street is hosting an exhibit of more than 75 photographs of varying style and theme by local members of First Light Camera Club. Several of the photographs have won awards at regional competitions. The opening celebration coincides with Third Friday ArtWalk, 5-8 p.m. today, June 21. The photography will […]

RICHMOND — On Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Swan Island in the Kennebec River, join Bob Gobeil, an accomplished Maine Butterfly Survey participant, to survey Swan Island for butterflies. Gobeil will first present information about this state’s butterflies, and the Maine Butterfly Survey (http://mbs. umf.maine.edu/). Afterwards, spend time in the field identifying […]

BRUNSWICK — Dine On!, an evening of food, music and auction items will usher in the Bowdoin International Music Festival’s season on Tuesday, June 25. The event raises funds to benefit the festival’s scholarship program for gifted young artists. Since 2008, Dine On! has generated more than $150,000 for student scholarships; 62 percent of the […]

BATH — Ted DeMille, a bluegrass/ folk singer well known for his guitar and singer/songwriter talents, will be joined by banjo player Bobby St. Pierre at the Summer Solstice concert at 7:30 tonight at the Bath UCC Church. The evening of music should appeal to all ages. Admission is $10 for adults. DeMille is donating […]

BRUNSWICK — Backlash will perform Wednesday, June 26, during the Music on the Mall series kickoff event from 6-8 p.m. The free concert features classic rock, blues, oldies and country music at the gazebo on the town mall on Maine Street. People are encouraged to bring a picnic, order take-out, bring a blanket or chair, […]

BATH — Harpist Danielle Paus will play selections from her recent release, “Siren Song,” Sunday, June 23, at Bath Danceworks, 72 Front St., third floor. The free concert will feature original and traditional tunes on solo harp. The album brings new life to an old tradition while keeping its roots and history intact.

BRUNSWICK — Gulf of Maine Books will celebrate “Bob and Ray Day”onSaturdaywitha3p.m.booksigning for the new book, “Bob And Ray — Keener Than Most Persons.” Bob Elliott will be singing the book that looks at his 43-year comedy partnership with Ray Goulding. The book was written by David Pollock and includes an introduction by David Letterman. […]

WISCASSET If there’s a natural venue for the ArtWalk concept, it’s the “Prettiest Village in Maine.” The magnificent Nickels-Sortwell House, the Sunken Garden across Main Street, the Wiscasset Bay Gallery and the waterfront are among the visual treasures, many from the period when shipbuilding and the maritime trade brought wealth and sophisticated tastes here. All […]

BRUNSWICK — Kippy Rudy, a Bath resident who has had long, successful career in arts management and fundraising in southern Maine, is the Bowdoin International Music Festival’s new development officer. “We are thrilled that Kippy has agreed to use her many talents to help the festival continue the growth and success it has enjoyed in […]

For more information on festival concerts, visit www.bowdoinfestival.org. Sixth Annual Dine-On Gala and Auction Tuesday, June 25, 5:30 p.m., Moulton Union, Bowdoin College. Tickets: $150 Contact Kippy Rudy, 373-1440 or kippy@bowdoinfestival.org. Wednesday Upbeat! Wednesday, June 26, 7:30 p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College. Tickets: $40 — Upbeat! opens with Lou Harrison’s Varied Trio, which, like […]