Ed Gerhard at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
The Boothbay Opera House
86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor
08/19/2017 | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Serving Maine and Lincoln County for over 140 years
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The Boothbay Opera House
86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor
08/19/2017 | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The concert begins at 7:30 PM. Advance tickets are $22, on the day of the show all tickets are $27. From Tokyo to Rome and venues across the US, Grammy-winning Ed Gerhard’s music has touched audiences all over the world. Performing on 6-string, 12-string, slide guitar or Acoustic Hawaiian Lap Slide, Gerhard captivates his audiences with virtuosity, generosity and sly humor.
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08/19/2017 | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Join The Lady in the Red Cloak for a lantern lit walking tour of Boothbay Harbor. Discover the back streets and hidden stories of the area, its mysteries and haunts. See the “most haunted building in Maine,” hear many ghostly tales, including that of private Mr. Duffy and the welcoming ship captain, while you experience a one-of-a-kind evening in this quaint harbor town. The moderate walk, suitable for all ages, lasts approximately 90 minutes and is by reservation only. 207-380-3806, www.RedCloakHauntedHistoryTours.com. $15 for adults, $7 for children under 12, free for children under 5.
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The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor
08/19/2017 | 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm
GRAMMY Award-winning Guitarist Ed Gerhard, will appear on Saturday, August 19,
at Boothbay Opera House., Boothbay Harbor, ME. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Call (207) 633-5159 or http://boothbayoperahouse.com for tickets and info.
Gerhard shares an evening of exquisite guitar music- performing on 6-string, slide guitar and Hawaiian lap steel. Known for his gorgeous tone and compositional depth, Gerhard can move a listener with a single note. Fans of guitar music won’t want to miss this opportunity to see and hear one of the country’s finest players.
He will be performing on the recently released Ed Gerhard Signature Guitar built by Breedlove Guitars from Bend, Oregon. Ed spent the past year touring worldwide to introduce the guitar in China, Japan, Korea, Canada and across the US.
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08/20/2017 | 11:30 am – 6:00 pm
Hidden Valley Nature Center
131 Egypt Road
Jefferson, ME
A fun-filled day of live music, great local food and beer—all set in the midst of Hidden Valley Nature Center’s 1,000 acres. Featuring Maine bands, food from the Alna General Store and Harvest Moon Wood Fired Catering, and beer from Liberal Cup, Geary’s and Allagash to keep you going between acts or after you explore the 30-plus miles of trails at HVNC. – See more at: https://www.midcoastconservancy.org/events/live-edge-music-festival-82017/ or call (207) 389-5150.
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Savory Maine Dining & Provisions
11 Water Street
Damariscotta
08/20/2017 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Celebrate 20 seasons of River Company! Join past and present members of River Company as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary with an open reception on August 20th at Savory Maine Organic Restaurant (11 Water Street, Damariscotta, ME) from 3-5:00 PM. Enjoy a delicious hors d’oeuvres spread and drinks available for purchase. Our 20th Anniversary Stemless wine glass will also be available for purchase so you can commemorate this special occasion for $10. For questions or to RSVP to this event, please email Mallory Adams at mallorysmithadams@gmail.com
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The Kefauver Studio & Gallery
144 Bristol Road
Damariscotta
08/20/2017 | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
The “Rock ‘n’ Wave” art show runs from August 18th through September 10th. The gallery is open from 10-7 p.m. Come see works by oil painter Will Kefauver and his guest artists. Works in oil, watercolor, goache, acrylic, and sculpture depict the rugged coastlines and crashing surf of midcoast Maine. RECEPTION on August 20th, 4:30-6:30. Refreshments will be served. Free parking.
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08/20/2017 | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Led by the mysterious “Lady in the Red Cloak” with her lantern, you will see buildings that once seemed ordinary but will take on eerie new dimensions as she relives their history, and that of the ghosts that are said to still reside there. Wind through the back streets and learn the early history of Damariscotta, visit the site of countless seances, experience the haunted Maine Hotel, take a trip by the river to hear about the Mystery Ship, and more. The moderate walk, suitable for all ages, lasts approximately 90 minutes and is by reservation only; 207-380-3806, redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com. $15 for adults, $7 for children under 12, free for children under 5.
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08/20/2017 | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Join The Lady in the Red Cloak for a lantern lit walking tour of Boothbay Harbor. Discover the back streets and hidden stories of the area, its mysteries and haunts. See the “most haunted building in Maine,” hear many ghostly tales, including that of private Mr. Duffy and the welcoming ship captain, while you experience a one-of-a-kind evening in this quaint harbor town. The moderate walk, suitable for all ages, lasts approximately 90 minutes and is by reservation only. 207-380-3806, www.RedCloakHauntedHistoryTours.com. $15 for adults, $7 for children under 12, free for children under 5.
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Midcoast Printmakers
505 River Road
Newcastle
08/21/2017 | 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Kids over the age of 5 may attend this special class where each person gets to use a press and brayers to create a unique print. No experience necessary. Cost is $25 for each student and covers cost of all supplies. Notify Debra at 563 7100 to reserve a space. Class will take place at Midcoast Printmakers studio at 505 River Road in Newcastle.
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08/21/2017 | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Join The Lady in the Red Cloak for a lantern lit walking tour of Wiscasset. Discover the back streets and hidden stories of Wiscasset, its’ mysteries and haunts. See the captains’ houses and the wonderful architecture, hear many ghostly tales, walk by the Ancient Burial Ground, learn of the shrouded lady, experience a one-of-a-kind evening in the “Prettiest Village in Maine.” The moderate walk, suitable for all ages, lasts approximately 90 minutes and is by reservation only. 207-380-3806, redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com. $15 for adults, $7 for children under 12, free for children under 5.
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Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
4 Oak Street
Boothbay Harbor
08/22/2017 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Popular juried crafters with unique products created on the Mid-coast of Maine. Items include artisan jewelry, decorative metal work, sea glass items, pottery, decorative wooden boxes/bowls, potholders and place mats, decorative lamps, one-of-a-kind canes and walking sticks, ornaments, herbal body care products, jams, local photography and much more.
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Castle Tucker
2 Lee Street
Wiscasset
08/23/2017 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Mollie Tucker’s Kitchen: Cooking and Dining at Castle Tucker
Wednesday August 23, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Castle Tucker, 2 Lee Street, Wiscasset, ME
$10 Historic New England members; $15 Non-members
Join Wiscasset guide Cathy Messmer on a special talk and tour of Castle Tucker focused on the kitchen and dining room. Find out how young wife and mother Mollie Tucker prepared meals and hear the story of a special dinner she served in April 1860. Sample biscuits made from Mollie’s recipe. Admission price includes a full tour of the house after the program. Advance registration is required. Space is limited. Please call 207-882-7169 for more information or buy online. http://shop.historicnewengland.org/CAT-KITCHEN2-7798.
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Medomak Pond
Route 220
Waldoboro
08/23/2017 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
PWA Flatwater Paddles – Wednesdays, 10am to noon, through August 30. For more information, go to pemaquidwatershed.org, call 563-2196, or visit our office at 584 Main Street, Damariscotta.
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Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center
521 Main St
Damariscotta
08/23/2017 | 11:15 am – 1:00 pm
Join our Lunch & Learn program Wednesday August the 23, 11:15-1pm . Jane Carson-Sandler, author of Frozen in Time, will share her powerful and inspiring story about rape and her search for strength to move forward. Watch her recent interview with Paula Zahn. Please stay for our lunch to follow. The event is free. Please call Spectrum Generations of Damariscotta at 563-1363 for more information and/or to reserve a space. Donations suggestions of $5-6:50 for lunch.