The legendary singer-songwriter and leader of the folk revival, Tom Rush, will appear at the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 2, along with musician Matt Nakoa. Now celebrating six decades of touring, Rush has been thrilling audiences with hits like “No Regrets,” “Circle Game,” “Remember Song,” “Urge for Going” and “Merrimack County.” […]
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Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra takes over library lawn for Rockland concert
The Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra will be the featured group for the next Rockland Public Library Lawn Concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7. This event is free and open to all; the rain date will be Tuesday, Aug. 12. A local favorite, Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra is an 18-piece Midcoast-based big band with the mission of […]
Thornton Oaks in Brunswick presents new photography exhibition by former Times Record editor
A new exhibition at Thornton Oaks Retirement Community in Brunswick will feature works by a former editor of The Times Record, James McCarthy. McCarthy will present a talk on his photography show “The world on my doorstep — far and near” at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7., in the Merrymeeting Room. A public reception with […]
Wiscasset Bay Gallery to present ‘The Evolution of Light and Color’ exhibition
“The Evolution of Light and Color: American and European Realism to Post-Impressionism” will open at the Wiscasset Bay Gallery on Thursday, July 31. The opening evening of the exhibition will coincide with the July Wiscasset Village Art Walk when the village comes alive with musical performances, street vendors and gallery openings from 4-7 p.m. Exploring […]
From the Chocolate Church: Saturday will be perfect for a soulful Waterfront Concert
Plus, an international theater project is coming to Bath’s Chocolate Church Arts Center.
Claws N’ Country Music Festival returns for second year in Brunswick
Claws N’ Country Music Festival is back for a second year from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum. Stephanie Ryan will kick off the music at noon, followed by the Don Campbell Band at 12:45 p.m., Isaiah Bennett at 1:45 p.m., Toby McAllister and Sierra Sounds at 2:30 p.m., […]
‘Paint It! Maine’ at Wiscasset gallery features 25 Maine artists
A select group of 25 Maine artists from 25 towns have been toting their easels throughout the state this month as they create their entries for Maine Art Gallery’s annual plein air exhibition. Their work will be on sale from July 31 through Aug. 24. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through […]
12-piece ensemble brings rock and blues to Rockland
Watts Hall Band will perform at 6 p.m. Monday, July 28, outside Rockland Public Library. A 12-piece ensemble, the Watts Hall Band delivers a powerful, vocally driven sound with a full horn section, electric keys, sax solos and standout guitar work. The group’s dynamic blend of rock, blues and R&B classics is designed to keep […]
Celtic music runs through Wiscasset Art Walk next week
A Celtic thread will run through the Wiscasset Art Walk and into the evening on Thursday, July 31. Harpist Alex Bigney will be on the sidewalk on the corner of Main and Middle streets near the Garden Club of Wiscasset’s stall. Across the street in Aekeir Tap Room, 111 Main St., the Main St. Music […]
Eclectic trio to take the stage at Johnson Hall Opera House
Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner will welcome a trio of musicians — Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda and Antonio Sánchez — to the Reehl Stage at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30. This new trio features instrumentation that the venue said “might safely be called uncommon.” Playing original repertoire, much of it collaboratively written, the group […]