MONMOUTH A Season for Lovers, Theater at Monmouth’s 44th season, runs July 5 through Aug. 18. But before the repertory begins, the Family Show opens Saturday, June 22, at 7 p.m. The Family Show is a world premiere adaptation of Margery William’s heartwarming tale “The Velveteen Rabbit,” adapted by Dawn McAndrews, artistic director of the […]

BATH — A free concert by the Morse High School Rock Ensemble will take place at City Park from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight. In event of rain, it will be held at Morse’s Montgomery Theater, 826 High St.

BRUNSWICK — Ron Carroll and Friends will pay tribute to Scott Joplin, commonly referred to the King of Ragtime and Al Jolson, one of the greatest entertainers of all times on Sunday, June 9, at 2 p.m. at Crooker Theater, 116 Maquoit Road. This tribute will include a summary of Scott Joplin’s life presented by […]

FREEPORT — L.L. Bean will hold its 32nd annual PaddleSports Weekend, today through Sunday. This year’s event will feature a variety of waterfront activities just minutes from the store on Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, at the L.L. Bean Paddling Center. There will be free boat testing with hundreds of kayaks, stand-up paddleboards […]

TOPSHAM — “Painted, Stitched Textile Art” by Catherine Worthington is on view at Maine Fiberarts, 13 Main St. The public is invited to come view these bold, serene and playful art quilts through June 29. A reception will be held on Sunday, June 9, from 2-5 p.m. and the artist will speak about her work […]

HARPSWELL — “Wisdom Through the Ages” presents Gary Lawless, Hawk Henries, Inanna Sisters of Rhythm and Gordon Eagleheart June 13 through 16, giving workshops, concerts and private flute lessons on Great Island at 21 South Dyers Cove Road. The cost of the full retreat is $100. Or tickets may be purchased individually: workshop $20, concert […]

BRUNSWICK — It’s almost summer and that means it’s time for the All Saints Parish 38th Annual St. John’s Bazaar. This long-standing tradition marks the start of the summer season in the Midcoast with weekend-long family fun. The bazaar will open Friday, June 14, from 5-10 p.m. and continue Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m.-10 […]

BRUNSWICK — “Visions,” a show featuring art by nine members of Points of View Artists, opened June 1 at “Gallery Framing,” 12 Pleasant St., Brunswick. The exhibit presented in the Main Gallery is “Mainly Maine,” featuring works by POV artist Ed Morton and guest artist Joe Godleski. In the Garret Gallery, POV artist Barbara Snapp […]

GEORGETOWN — For the past year, artist Léa Peterson has made North Atlantic puffins the focus of her work. Her collection of more than two dozen oil paintings called “Puffin Dialogues” will be displayed simultaneously this summer at three local galleries: the Old Post Office in Georgetown (opened May 23), Sebascodegan in Harpswell (starting June […]

BRUNSWICK Carl Elsaesser, a 2007 graduate of Brunswick High School and emerging filmmaker, is headed home this summer to film “Brown Ash,” a feature length experimental poetic film, shot on 16 mm film, about contemporary identity in Maine. The project is supported by Creative Portland, The Theater Project, and Northeast Historic Film. The working title […]