Artist Jan Kilburn, partnering with artist Marnie Sinclair, will host a large group of artists painting en plein air on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The artists will be painting in the gardens and on the lawn of the Jan Kilburn Gallery and the Sinclair Gallery at the “Guests on the Lawn” event. The rain date is Sunday, Aug. 19. Kilburn and Sinclair are signature members of the Bristol Road Galleries.
Lincoln County Artsbeat
Low-key celeb in our midst: The list of musical artists that play an instrument designed by Nobleboro stringed-instrument designer extraordinaire Ned Steinberger is literally a who’s-who list of musical talents. Avant-garde legend Laurie Anderson, jazz musician Michal Urbaniak, bassist/cellist Tony Levin, South African bassist Bakithi Kumalo, and bassists Eric Mingus (son of Charles Mingus) and Jamaaladeen Tacuma are just several names on a fairly lengthy list (viewable at thinkns.com) of highly accomplished musicians who prefer Steinberger’s unique, finely crafted, headless electric instruments – violins, cellos, and basses, both bass guitars and uprights.
Review: Lyndon Delano Shows Work at Two School Street Venues
One only has to venture down School Street in Damariscotta a short distance off Main Street to see the work of mixed media artist Lyndon Delano. His work can be viewed at two venues on the street, in fact. Delano currently has an art show up at Shapers Fitness Gym, which runs through the month of August. He also recently started a small gallery at her home, across the street from Shapers.
Kigel’s 20th Annual ‘Eastern Views’ in Waldoboro
This August, Waldoboro artist Jean Kigel celebrates two decades of exhibiting paintings of Maine and the Far East. These annual exhibitions began in Tenants Harbor, transitioned to Damariscotta, and ultimately came to Waldoboro. This year’s event showcases Kigel’s newest paintings on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Aug. 10, 11, and 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Waldoboro Artist Creates Beautiful, High-Performance ‘Sculptural Speakers’
Waldoboro artist Philippe Guillerm is widely known for his beautiful wood sculptures featuring found wood meticulously carved to resemble musical instruments. Guitars and members of the violin family are favorites of his.
Debbie Myers Returning to North Nobleboro Day
The 45th annual North Nobleboro Day will take place on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Nobleboro Community Hall on Upper East Pond Road, Nobleboro.
At the Lincoln
This week, along with a summer blockbuster, we offer one of the best films of the year to date, a free concert, and a talk on puffins. There is something for everyone this week at the theater. Come in and get cool.
Retro Summer Fun at Skidompha’s Owl Cinema
Thanks to sponsor Sea Smoke Shop, this month the free movies at Skidompha Library will keep the fun alive with classic summertime flicks for the whole family. “I have such fond memories of going to summer movies as a young boy and a teenager,” said Penn Way, proprietor at Sea Smoke. “I wanted to help recreate that experience for folks in some small way.”
Grammy-Nominated Della Mae in Concert Aug. 14
Since its formation in 2009, the Boston-bred, Nashville-based Della Mae has established a reputation as a charismatic, hard-touring live act, building a large and enthusiastic fan base while racking up massive amounts of critical acclaim with its first albums.
Feeling Good in the Neighborhood
On Friday, July 27, I had the opportunity to be a part of history. I went to Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta to enjoy a documentary on the life of Mr. Fred Rogers, and apparently I was one of many around the world, as the film, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” has grossed more than any other documentary film ever, anywhere.
‘Taming of the Shrew’ Sparkles at Skidompha
Performed to full houses last weekend, River Company’s “The Taming of the Shrew,” by William Shakespeare, hath hit the mark with its witty dialogue and zany antics. The cast, headed up by community members Ben Meader as Petruchio and Jessica DeLisle as Katherine, deliver strong and memorable performances, giving the audience plenty to think about when it comes to who is doing the “taming” and the moral of the story.
Lincoln County Artsbeat
Floorcloth revival: Walpole painter and herbalist Susan Connery had put some literature about painted floorcloths in a cabinet about 25 years ago, telling herself, “I want to do that.”
Novel Jazz to Play Ellington, Strayhorn at Skidompha
Novel Jazz returns to the Skidompha Library atrium on Friday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. for some jazz on a summer’s eve. The band will be featuring music of the iconic Duke Ellington and his equally iconic musical collaborator, Billy Strayhorn.
Carol Wiley at Saltwater Artists Gallery
Oils and pastels by Carol Wiley are being highlighted at the Saltwater Artists Gallery in Pemaquid (Bristol) this week. “Painting feeds my soul. Each time I approach the easel, I am eager to see what will happen as I work to integrate what I know about painting with my intuition and inspiration,” said Wiley.
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