As Maine’s Novel Jazz Septet celebrates the group’s 21st year together, it brings the music of the great Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn to the historic Boothbay Harbor Opera House on Friday, Sept. 12. Through regular trips to the Duke Ellington Collection at the Smithsonian Museum as well as the Strayhorn Collection at the Library of […]
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Pejepscot History Center lecture examines how war affects the natural world
As part of its year-long theme, “The Land and its People,” Pejepscot History Center’s fifth Joshua Chamberlain Legacy Lecture examines the havoc war wreaks on the natural world. The talk is at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at Dutchman’s event venue in Fort Andross, Brunswick. University of Georgia environmental historian Brian Allen Drake, editor of […]
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Trout Unlimited to discuss trolling at Topsham meeting
The Merrymeeting Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold a public meeting and presentation on “Trolling for Maine’s Trout & Salmon: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly” from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at Sea Dog Brewing, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island in Topsham. Trolling Maine’s ponds and lakes is a traditional and effective way to […]
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Wiscasset chamber engages local foodies with charcuterie challenge
The 3rd Annual Wiscasset Area Chamber Battle of the Boards challenges local foodies to go beyond cheese and crackers in this charcuteries competition. The Sept. 20 event will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Maine Tasting Center, 506 Old Bath Road, Wiscasset. Tickets to attend and enjoy the food and fun are $20 per person […]
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Damariscotta gallery opens submissions for next juried exhibition
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for an upcoming juried show, “Artist’s Choice.” Submissions are open until 4 p.m. on Sept. 27. The juror will be artist America Martin. “Artist’s Choice” invites artists to enter their most recent work or work they feel best represents their personal style. This show is open […]
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Award-winning folk musician to take Opera House stage in Boothbay Harbor
Boothbay Harbor Opera House welcomes award-winning, prolific lyricist and composer Crys Matthews to the stage as she blends Americana, folk, blues and bluegrass into performances steeped in traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original lyrics. Matthews will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. A troubadour of truth, this Nashville musician is among the brightest stars […]
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Gardiner venue to screen Janis Ian documentary with Q&A
Musician Janis Ian will be at the Johnson Hall Opera House for a screening of the documentary “Breaking Silence” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24. A Q&A with Ian will follow the screening. “Janis Ian: Breaking Silence” features Ian, her friends and collaborators, including Joan Baez, Lily Tomlin, Jean Smart, Laurie Metcalf and Arlo Guthrie. […]
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Brunswick artist dives below the surface for inspiration
Rick Carney has been diving in Maine’s waters and creating art out of submerged trash for decades.
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Volunteers tidy up Brunswick Town Mall
The Friends of Casco Bay hosted a cleanup event last week on the mall aimed at keeping trash out of the bay.
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Rockland library to host UMaine professor for workshop on dealing with misinformation
How can you determine the reliability of news content? And why is it so easy to fall for misinformation? How can you remain an informed citizen without becoming overwhelmed? Rockland Public Library will host “News Engagement in the Digital Age: Dealing with Misinformation,” a workshop with Judith Rosenbaum-Andre, Ph.D., at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, […]