Kay Sawyer-Hannah and Judy Nixon epitomize why artists are drawn to Maine’s beautiful, evocative coastal scenes and natural world.

Three-time winners of Scotland’s Live Act of the Year award, the band Skerryvore has evolved from humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving live music scene. At the forefront of a movement that has reinvented and reignited a traditional Scottish scene for a modern, multicultural audience, the band has brought their high energy performances to audiences across the globe.

The Harbor Theater is delighted to announce opening-night showing of the new movie, “Jules,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, will be family night with a special family ticket price of $20 for up to five family members and a free large popcorn. Singles and couples are also welcome, but gather the whole family for a real deal!

Acrylic artists Sarah Spalding and Irene Plummer will be showing their art together in an upcoming display of work, “Flora and Fauna.” The show will run from Wednesday, Sept. 13 through Wednesday, Oct. 4 in the River Room at River Arts in Damariscotta.

The Hall Gallery at LincolnHealth’s Miles Campus in Damariscotta will feature paintings and collages by Alna artist Jon Luoma through Nov. 3 in a show entitled “Lands and Waters.”

River Arts Gallery in Damariscotta invites the public to the opening reception of the annual, all abstract show from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. A jovial celebration with artists and refreshments will make a delightful afternoon in the gallery.

Rehearsals for the Maine island comedy “Homer Bound” are underway at The Waldo Theatre, preparing for four performances beginning Sept. 30. The play takes a fun, funny, and sometimes sentimental look at a colorful cast of characters preparing for an overdue wedding on an island off the Maine coast.

Lincoln Theater and Healthy Lincoln County will present a free screening of the documentary feature film “Our American Family” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, providing an honest, unfiltered look at a close-knit Philadelphia family dealing with generational substance abuse.

Midcoast Conservancy will hold the 11th annual Live Edge music festival at Hidden Valley Nature Center from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10. The fun-filled day of live music, great local food, and beer and wine will be set in the midst of 1,000 acres of trails, pond shore frontage, and bogs.

Nearing the end of the summer’s peak season, the Wiscasset Art Walk will offer visitors an assortment of activities to enjoy, ponder, and share from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31. From the magnificence of award-winning artists to the reflections on loved ones lost to drug use, the evening promises a stimulating experience.

World-renowned pianist Ethan Uslan will perform ragtime, stride, and early jazz piano during two concerts in Lincoln County.

A concert starring MacArthur Fellows Program recipient flutist Claire Chase will highlight the final week of the 29th annual Salt Bay Chamberfest, an acclaimed chamber music festival centered in Damariscotta. Thus season, Goddess, will come to a grand conclusion with an exciting performance at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19 at Damariscotta’s Lincoln Theater. In addition, free events will take place on Thursday, Aug. 17 and Aug.19.