Events

Christmas at Nickels-Sortwell House is going vintage this year, featuring surprises large and small. Come take a self-guided first floor tour of this stunning historic house decked out for the holidays, Friday – Sunday, December 6-8 from 10:30 am – 3:00 pm each day. Last tour entrance is at 3:00 pm. See the Solarium transformed into a fantasy holiday party to delight all ages. After your tour, have a warm drink and snack in the old kitchen before checking out the Holiday Shop in the Barn and other Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest activities. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. Walk-ins are welcome. Admission is $10, $5 for Wiscasset residents and Historic New England members. Buy tickets at bit.ly/HNE_NIC_Holidays.

Nickels-Sortwell House began life in 1807 as the trophy house of shipping magnate William Nickels. The happy, high-fashion life of Nickels and his family came to an end with the Embargo and subsequent War of 1812. The house became a tavern and hotel for eighty-four years, catering to working people as well as wealthy travelers and early tourists. In 1899, the mansion became the beloved summer home of the Sortwell family, supported by their staff of servants, including Irish immigrants Margaret O’ Hanlon and Josephine Dodge and Mainer Ross Elwell. Tours include newly recovered Wiscasset stories and
stories of the many diverse people who lived and worked in the house.

FMI , visit www.historicnewengland.org/property/nickels-sortwell-house.

Ellis Paul doesn’t just write songs; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous pieces of music that get under your skin and into your bloodstream. And much like the artists who have influenced him, everyone from Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon to the singer-songwriter who is undoubtedly his greatest inspiration, Woody Guthrie, Paul weaves deeply personal experiences with social issues and renders them as provocative works that are as timely as they are timeless. Born and raised in Maine, Paul attended Boston College on a track scholarship and in the evenings became a fixture on the city’s open mic circuit. After winning a Boston Acoustic Underground songwriter competition, he caught the ear of folk luminary Bill Morrissey, who produced his indie album Say Something in 1993. This led to a seven album contract with Rounder Records and the 1994 album, Stories. His songs have appeared in several blockbuster films (Me, Myself, and Irene; Shallow Hal, Hall Pass) and have been covered by award winning country artists (Sugarland, Kristian Bush, Jack Ingram). Through a steady succession of albums of his own – a remarkable 23 releases so far – and a constant touring presence around the world, Paul’s audience has grown into a loyal legion of fans. Along the way, he has picked up an impressive number of awards including the prestigious
Kerrville New Folk Award, 15 Boston Music Awards, An Honorary Doctorate from the University of Maine, the 2019 International Acoustic Music Awards Artist of the Year and his album, The Storyteller’s Suitcase, was named the 2019 NERFA Album of the Year. Whenever Ellis Paul arrives on stage it feels as though an old friend is in our midst. Celebrate the final days of 2024 with an old friend, join us tonight.

Advance discount tickets $25, available only from the box office at 207-633-5159 (open Wed – Fri from 10-2). Regular tickets $30 online at boothbayoperahouse.com, and on the day of show if available.

Plunge for a Purpose is a benefit for Hearty Roots to support outdoor youth programming. Get your tickets at HeartyRoots.org

Come one, come all to Camp Kieve for a family-friendly night of indoor climbing. All gear provided. Waivers to be signed upon arrival.

Suggested donation of $5/per person and $10/per family.

Come one, come all to Camp Kieve for a family-friendly night of indoor climbing. All gear provided. Waivers to be signed upon arrival.

Suggested donation of $5/per person and $10/per family.

Come one, come all to Camp Kieve for a family-friendly night of indoor climbing. All gear provided. Waivers to be signed upon arrival.

Suggested donation of $5/per person and $10/per family.

Come one, come all to Camp Kieve for a family-friendly night of indoor climbing. All gear provided. Waivers to be signed upon arrival.

Suggested donation of $5/per person and $10/per family.

Come one, come all to Camp Kieve for a family-friendly night of indoor climbing. All gear provided. Waivers to be signed upon arrival.

Suggested donation of $5/per person and $10/per family.