South Bristol watercolor artist Erica Qualey will show her work at the Rutherford Library in the South Bristol Wednesday, Sept. 4 through Saturday, Sept. 28, with an opening reception from 4-5:30 p.m. on Sept. 4.

Lincoln Theater is excited to welcome Liam Purcell back to the stage. Fans may recall Liam Purcell’s captivating banjo performance in the Lincoln County Community Theater’s 2022 production of “Bright Star.”

Novel Jazz returns to the Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta on Friday, Aug. 30, for an evening of hot jazz.

Authors Kay Tobler Liss, of Jefferson, and Laurel Dodge, of Nobleboro, will have a booth at this year’s Maine Book Fest in Waterville on Sunday, Aug. 25. The first festival was held last year in Hallowell, and this year festival has at least doubled in the number of authors and activities to take place, according to the founder, Maddie Smith.

The Little Brown Church Music Series in Round Pond concludes for the season on Wednesday, Aug. 28 with a special show performed by the series’ hosts.

Members of the Round Pond Players will perform at the Bremen Union Church from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15. There will be an intermission for snacks. The informal group has grown over the last few years into a pick-up music group that helps new musicians in the area make connections with more established musicians. It is always great fun to play with other musicians and learn new songs.

Before heading back to school, come to the Harbor Theater in Boothbay Harbor at 7 p.m. on Sunday Sept. 1, for a free rockin’ retro blast to the past with “Grease” (1978, 1hr 50m) on the big screen.

Lincoln Theater is set to host a magical celebration in honor of the 85th anniversary of the timeless classic, “The Wizard of Oz.” At 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, fans of all ages are invited to relive the adventure of Dorothy, Toto, and their unforgettable journey down the Yellow Brick Road.

The Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library urge everyone to mark their calendars for their annual fundraiser, Bands for Books to will be held on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2, at Lakehurst Lodge in Damariscotta.

Music resumes in Round Pond at the Little Brown Church Music Series, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, with award winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jud Caswell. He plays guitar, banjo, cittern, whistle, and basically anything he gets his hands on.

Indigo Arts Alliance and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are proud to unveil two sculptures by Indigo Arts Alliance artists-in-residence Shane Perley-Dutcher and Anna Tsouhlarakis. The newly commissioned installations were presented as part of “Deconstructing the Boundaries: The Land Fights Back,” the second of a three-part collaborative multi-year series of public symposia.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the acclaimed documentary “That’s Entertainment!” with a special screening at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 2 p.m.

Works in painting, drawing, textiles, sculpture, photography, and assemblage by members of the Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset will be on exhibit from Thursday, July 25 to Wednesday, Sept. 8.

Rutherford Library in South Bristol is excited to host an encore presentation of Lee Emmons and his nature photography at the library at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24.