Inn Along the Way at Chapman Farm in Damariscotta will present an afternoon of music, song and spoken word from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31. This event is a by-donation fundraiser, supporting the mission and community programs of the Inn Along the Way, a collaborative community for older adults and caregivers. Local performer sign-up begins […]
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Damariscotta’s River Arts opens 2025 Members’ Show this week
River Arts in Damariscotta is launching the summer season with the 2025 Members’ Show, featuring a lineup of 134 Maine artists. A vibrant and dynamic collection of original artwork fills the gallery in this salon-style exhibition. An opening reception is from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 31, offering visitors the opportunity to meet many of the […]
Last call for submissions to River Arts’ Members’ Show
River Arts will present a new Members’ Show from May 27 through June 5, and the deadline for submissions is May 24. All current and new members are invited to submit one piece for this non-juried exhibition. The Members’ Show celebrates the talent of River Arts’ member artists and showcases the wide range of art […]
Center for Maine Contemporary Art summer exhibitions open May 24
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art will open its three summer exhibitions Saturday, May 24. An opening reception is from 3-5 p.m. Saturday. The exhibitions are “Cheek to Cheek” by Nicole Wittenberg, May 24 through Sept. 14; “the shape of memory” by Carlie Trosclair, May 24 through Sept. 7; and “Leaf Litter” by Elizabeth Atterbury, […]
Wiscasset gallery welcomes acclaimed Maine artist
Sylvan Gallery in Wiscasset recently added Roberta Goschke to its lineup of contemporary New England fine artists. This acclaimed Maine artist is a seasoned plein air painter whose work combines impressionistic color and expressive brushwork with realistic structure, often depicting the light and atmosphere of Maine’s working harbors, rocky coastal views, rural landscape and many […]
Wiscasset Bay Gallery exhibition features 19th- and 20th-century artists
“Spring Arrivals – Three Centuries of American and European Art” at Wiscasset Bay Gallery will open on Saturday, May 24, in celebration of the gallery’s 41st season. Featuring works by prominent 19th- and 20th-century American artists as well as European realists, impressionists and modernists, the exhibition will include a diverse array of subject matters from […]
From the Chocolate Church: A Cajun zydeco dance party kicks off weekend of fun
Plus, a new spin on the old-timey variety show.
From the Chocolate Church: Maine’s finest singer-songwriters take the stage
Bath arts center will feature Denny Breau, Carol Wise and Bruce Marshall on Saturday, May 17.
Celtic folk trio to perform in next Concert for a Cause in Brunswick
UUCB Concerts for a Cause will present the award-winning Celtic folk trio House of Hamill at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick to raise money for Brunswick Teen Center and Maine Family Planning. Pennsylvania-based House of Hamill features Brian Buchanan and Rose Baldino of the Celtic folk-rock band Enter […]
‘Repurposed Treasures’ on display at Damariscotta gallery
River Arts in Damariscotta is home to artist Kharris Brill’s upcoming solo show “Repurposed Treasures” in the River Room. This exhibition of assemblages featuring found objects runs May 15 through June 4. Meet the artist at the opening reception from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 17. “Kharris” is a moniker for Kathryn Harris, which she coined […]