A collection of abstract and eco-focused sculptures known as the “Pinkies” will now live on the lawn of Freeport Town Hall, following a two-year installation in Portland.
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Cooking at the Cove: A Mediterranean oven meal
Oh, my goodness, this easy recipe creates a chicken dish that is so juicy, flavorful and addictive. The original recipe calls for chicken breasts, but I’ve always preferred the flavor and texture of chicken thighs, and substituting them in this preparation does not disappoint. I used store-bought pesto when I made this entrée recently, but […]
River Arts sounds call to artists for year-end show
River Arts in Damariscotta recently announces a call to artists for a special, year-end show, “Celebration,” which will fill the entire gallery. “Celebration” encourages gallery patrons to shop locally for affordable art for the holiday season, which in turn supports Maine artists. All original fine art and fine craft including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, […]
New art installation commemorates victims of Lewiston mass shooting
A new art installation at Maine MILL commemorates the one-year remembrance of the mass shooting in Lewiston and runs from Oct. 16 through Sept. 6, 2025. Maine MILL commissioned local photographer Tanja Hollander and multimedia Deaf artist Miia Zellner to create an installation that uses all 261 plastic flower sleeves saved from Just-in-Time Recreation and […]
Mark Turcotte to host an evening of comedy at Johnson Hall Opera House
Johnson Hall Opera House presents an evening of stand-up comedy hosted by Mark Turcotte at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Some of New England’s funniest comics will take the stage and present their unique brand of humor. The audience will hear jokes about life in Maine, the meaning of life and everything in between. The […]
Lincoln Theater’s next ‘Talking Art in Maine’ spotlights artist Maureen Egan
Lincoln Theater will host a live presentation of “Talking Art in Maine” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, spotlighting artist Maureen Egan, a revered painter whose work explores themes of healing, life’s natural cycles and the awe-inspiring beauty of the world around us. This ongoing series, hosted by local artist Emily Sabino, features in-depth conversations […]
Benefit concert at Winter Street Center features Jud Caswell
The Winter Street Center in Bath will host Jud Caswell, one of Maine’s most respected and beloved singer-songwriters, for an acoustic concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, in the center’s event hall. Proceeds benefit the restoration of the historic Winter Street Church. Suggested minimum entry donation is $15. Caswell will perform a tribute to […]
From the Chocolate Church: A New Orleans–style spookified CCAC this Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner, and the Chocolate Church Arts Center has invented a totally original, multimedia, immersive celebration on Friday, Nov. 1: Haunted Ragtime Halloween. I have always loved the artistic oeuvre of the Danse Macabre — “the dance of the dead” — which ranges from paintings to pageants celebrating the universality of […]
Gourd-geous supersize pumpkin breaks state records
Buxton resident Charlie Lopresti breaks state records with a 2,365.5-pound gourd. See all kinds of pumpkins, great and small, at this weekend’s Damariscotta Pumpkinfest.
Carlos Núñez to play rare U.S. concerts, with one in Boothbay Harbor
Spain’s internationally acclaimed piper and musician Carlos Núñez is making a rare U.S. appearance this fall, with concerts scheduled in New York City and Boothbay Harbor. He will perform at the Opera House at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 24. When the Los Angeles Times suggested that “if it’s possible to become a pop star playing […]