Novel Jazz returns to the Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta on Friday, Oct. 27 to provide an evening of jazz to benefit Skidompha’s Little Food Pantry.

Nobleboro artist Elizabeth Palmer has two paintings displayed in the Maine Tasting Center, at 506 Old Bath Road in Wiscasset, which is open from noon to 6 p.m. seven days a week until Sunday, Oct. 29.

Two special events coming up that are not to miss! The Met Live in HD returns for its 2023-2024 season, presenting nine incredible operas live from the stage in New York City. Kicking off the season is the new production and Met premiere, “Dead Man Walking.” And a special documentary feature about the incredible Umberto Eco comes to the big screen for two screenings only. Don’t filmmaker Davide Ferrario’s immersion into all things Eco and his library of the world.

New ceramic artwork by Hanako Nakazato, of Monohanako, will be presented at The Good Supply for during the fall pop-up event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct 20. The restored post-and-beam barn will be full of artwork by familiar Maine artists.

Join Morgan Mitchell at The Merry Barn for a series of Creative Flow Circles this fall and winter.

Marge Kilkelly and Mary Kate Reny have spent many years working in Maine communities, meeting and working with the people who make Maine special. Often these meetings took place with hot coffee around a kitchen table, telling stories about family, friends, and inevitably, favorite Maine meals or recipes.

Portland-based singer-songwriter Jenny Van West will take the stage at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 as part of Music at the Merry Barn: Celebrating the Intersection of Story and Song.

River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to announce Watercolor: The Basics and Beyond, an upcoming watercolor class with Margaret Dwyer. Classes will be held at the gallery from 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Oct. 23 and Oct. 30. The class is $130.

On Sunday, Oct. 29, come to Lulu’s Barn, 389 Main Road, Westport Island, for paper art in the barn.

The Merry Barn Writers’ Retreat is thrilled to announce The Sounding Board, a monthly gathering for writers of all abilities to celebrate the creativity inspired by the Midcoast and share work in a supportive community.

Performed by Lisa Thomas, Dances with Ivory will present piano selections based on Indigenous tribal melodies at The Waldo Theatre on Friday, Oct. 13.

Presented by River Company, under the direction of Torie DeLisle, “Woody Guthrie’s American Song,” opens at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, with a pay-what-you-can preview at the Peace Gallery in Damariscotta.

Rolling Stone magazine calls Martin Scorcese’s new film, “Killers of the Flower Moon” a “masterpiece.”

River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “Artist’s Choice.” Submissions are open through 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. This show is open to members and nonmembers alike.