BATH — Music Doing Good will present “The Art of the Songwriter” on July 21 to benefit the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. Music Doing Good presents shows throughout the country to benefit local nonprofit and arts organizations. A Music Doing Good release describes the event as follows: The Art of the Songwriter […]

MONMOUTH — Theater at Monmouth’s summer repertory season continues with the opening of William Shakespeare’s “Two Gentlemen of Verona” at 7:30 p.m. today. A Theater at Monmouth release describes the production as follows: Love and friendship are at odds in this youthful comedy about jealousy and the fickle nature of love. Set in the sock-hopping […]

BRUNSWICK — A comprehensive exhibition showcasing more than 30 years of work by artist William Wegman will be on view at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art from today through Oct. 21. “William Wegman: Hello Nature” will feature more than 100 works including photographs, videos, paintings and drawings — all of which were produced in […]

PORTLAND — Every Thursday in July, the Maine Historical Society (MHS) will screen a selection of Portland native John Ford’s movies, chosen and introduced by local Ford aficionados. Selections range from classic westerns to celebrated literary adaptations. “Appealing both to life-long fans and those new to Ford’s work, this series is an ideal way to […]

NEWCASTLE — As its summer production, Heartwood Regional Theater Company will present “The House of Bernarda Alba” in the newly air conditioned Parker Poe Theater at Lincoln Academy. Artistic Director Griff Braley chose to “go serious for the summer” with a searing drama by Federico Garcia Lorca, whose works are rarely staged in Maine, a […]

DAMARISCOTTA — Lincoln Theater in downtown Damariscotta will screen the National Theater in London’s production of “Frankenstein,” a new play by Nick Dear based on the novel by Mary Shelley, at 7 p.m. Thursday. Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle (“127 Hours,” “Slumdog Millionaire”) returned to the theater to direct this production with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny […]

LEWISTON — Air-conditioned Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library will host an evening of folk dancing today. A Franco-style barn dance is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., during which Lewiston caller Cindy Larock will lead attendees in a selection of fun and easy “jigs and reels” dances, all of which have their […]

DAMARISCOTTA — Skidompha Public Library on Main Street invites local artists to apply to exhibit their work at its new Carey Art Gallery, which will be dedicated in the fall. Works displayed at the Carey Gallery will include paintings, photography and crafts, with preference given to local artists. The gallery will offer exhibits year-round, with […]

LEWISTON — Paranoid Social Club will play in concert July 20 in the Bates Mill Fountain Courtyard, midway between Baxter Brewing, 130 Mill St., and DaVinci’s restaurant, 150 Mill St. “Paranoid Social Club is the bastard brainchild of Dave Gutter and Jon Roods of the Rustic Overtones,” a release from the sponsors, Baxter Brewing and […]

GARDINER — Eighteen artists from Circling the Square Press and One of a Kind Printers plan to exhibit work together. The show, titled “Collaborative Connections,” opens today at Circling the Square Fine Art Press, 277 Water St. A public reception will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The show’s title, “Collaborative Connections,” refers to […]