BOWDOINHAM — As part of its major summer exhibit, “Every Maine Lighthouse,” 65 oils by Ernest DeRaps of Richmond, Merrymeeting Arts Center will host a slideshow with DeRaps on Sunday, July 21m at 3 p.m. DeRaps, 86, decided to paint every Maine lighthouse in a rush in retirement. The current exhibit, on view until Sept. […]

ROCKLAND — Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., has a busy schedule throughout the summer. — Saturday, July 27, 8 p.m.: The Duhks; $25. — Tuesday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m.: John Hiatt and The Combo; $75. — Saturday, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m.: Sam Bush Live in Concert; $35. For tickets and more information, call 594-0070 or […]

RICHMOND — Step back in time to the 18th century and interact with Fletcher’s Company on a scouting mission to Swan Island on Saturday, July 19. Historically, the soldiers of Fletcher’s Scouting Company patrolled the Maine woods to protect the settlements from attack by Native Americans and their French allies. Visitors will have a chance […]

WISCASSET — Maine Art Gallery is seeking entries for its juries art exhibit, “Illustrated Passages.” The exhibit, open from Aug. 27 to Sept. 22, will be juried by artist and author Sandra Dutton. Entries are now open at www.maineartgallery.org. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 10, with selection on Aug. 11. A reception will be […]

BATH —The work of more than 30 artists will be on view during the Third Friday Art Walk in Bath today. Studios and galleries will be open from 5-8 p.m. shows. Come for the art, the food, and music on the street and in Bath pubs and restaurants. This month 25 area artists will also […]

GARDINER — Today, July 19, from 6 to 9 p.m., Water Street will come alive with music with Walk the Beat, a free night of music and commiserating. Walk the Beat is a night of free music presented at participating businesses in downtown Gardiner. There will be a wide range of musical genres at a […]

DAMARISCOTTA — The opening reception for River Arts’ new exhibition, “Maine Icons and Special Places,” is today, July 19, from 5-7 p.m. The exhibition features artwork portraying the artists’ sense of place in Maine through their favorite locations and landscapes, as well as iconic images of Maine life in sculpture, painting, photography and collage. More […]

MONMOUTH — Season 44 continues at Theater at Monmouth today with the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, “Our Town.” “Our Town” presents a timeless tale of everyday life in the fictional Grover’s Corners, N.H. Teenagers George and Emily meet, fall in love and marry, enduring both the joys and sorrows of everyday life. […]

BRUNSWICK — Six members of the Five Rivers Arts Alliance will collectively exhibit their work covering a wide range of media and subjects. An opening reception will he held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Thornton Oaks Retirement Community, 25 Thornton Way. Artists exhibiting include Judy Segal, Ann Allen, Maria Castellano-Usery, Howard […]

WALDOBORO — Waldo Theatre’s five-show run of “The Secret Garden” musical begins July 26 at 7:30 p.m. The cast includes James Merrifield (as Archibauld Craven), Laura Whitney (Lily Craven), Heidi Kopishke (Ayah), Meredith Batley (Martha), Sarah Duggan (Alice) and Erin Chenard (Rose Lennox). Additional shows are July 27 and Aug. 2 and 3 at 7:30 […]