Following the success of last year’s spectacle “Caravan of Dreams,” Ziggurat Theatre Ensemble will present a world premiere fantasy for all ages, “The Sand Princess,” set within the captivating landscape of the Desert of Maine in Freeport. It opens at 6 p.m. on June 3 and runs Saturdays and Sundays at 6 p.m. through June […]
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From the Chocolate Church: Fab Four tribute band coming to Bath
Voted the best tribute band in New England by readers of The Boston Globe, Studio Two comes to the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath on Friday, June 2, capturing the most exciting and energetic, danceable sounds of The Beatles. This Fab Four band will likely inspire fans to get up from their seats and […]
Renowned songwriter Joe Henry continues his musical self-discovery in Maine
The critically acclaimed musician, who moved to Harpswell in 2021, is revered by peers and critics for his evocative songwriting and has won three Grammys as a producer.
DaPonte String Quartet takes the stage at Meetinghouse Arts
The DaPonte String Quartet will perform on stage at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St., Freeport. With their inventive interpretations of classical and modern compositions, the DaPonte String Quartet is proving that chamber music is vital and alive. They have garnered an international following and have played in France, Scotland, […]
The Clements Brothers set to perform at Boothbay Harbor Opera House
The Clements Brothers are kicking off Memorial Day weekend at the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor with a concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 26. George (guitar) and Charles (upright bass) are identical twins from the heart of New England. The two have been playing and writing music together for as long as they […]
Former Penoboscot Nation chief brings art of basketmaking to Brunswick students
The former chief of the Penobscot Nation will bring the art of basketmaking to Brunswick students as part of the Arts are Elementary program in May and June. The longtime educator and cultural preservationist will lead a free public forum from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 22, in the Morrell Room at the Curtis […]
From the Chocolate Church: Bringing music to Maine Maritime Museum
The sounds of bluegrass and folk music will fill the outdoors on the grounds of the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath on June 11 when the Chocolate Church presents Erica Brown and The Bluegrass Connection. This marks the third year concerts have been held outside on the grounds of the museum, thanks to a partnership […]
The must-see art exhibitions at Maine museums this summer
Fill your summer with art by taking in these 16 shows at museums from Ogunquit to Rockland.
Maine State Music Theatre singers to perform in Fryeberg
After a three-year pandemic hiatus, Maine State Music Theatre, the state’s leading professional company known for “Bringing Broadway to Brunswick,” returns to the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center (on the campus of Fryeburg Academy), on Friday, June 2, with the musical revue “MSMT Sings the Best of Broadway.” The 7 p.m. performance will celebrate the work […]
From James Taylor to The Chicks, take your pick of this summer’s outdoor concerts
It’s time to start buying tickets and making plans for what open-air shows to see.