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Maritime History of Boothbay Harbor

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Maritime History of Boothbay Harbor

08/13/2018 | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

This guided walk will show you a side of Boothbay Harbor’s waterfront you’ve never seen! You’ll learn the ins and outs of lobstering, see the sites of shipbuilding, hear of early fisheries, lighthouses, rum running and even pirates. What industries used to line the shore? Were there sea serpents? Was there any Naval activity in the area?

Tour the shore with Maine’s largest walking tour company to hear all of the above and more, including shanties, as you walk in the footsteps of early Boothbay Harbor mariners! Appropriate for all ages and easy walking, it’s something the whole family will enjoy.

By reservation only; $20 for adults, $10 for children under 12, free for children under 5. http://www.redcloaktours.com or 207-380-3806

Summer Craft Show

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Summer Craft Show

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Lawn
4 Oak Street
Boothbay Harbor
08/14/2018 | 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, stained glass, note cards and much more.

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown

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You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown

Carousel Music Theater
196 Townsend Ave
Boothbay Harbor
08/14/2018 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for opening night of Clark Gesner’s Tony Award winning show based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schultz. Dinner at 6pm followed by the show at 7pm Adults $49.95/Children $34.95 or Dessert and Show tickets Adults $30/Children $20

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor presents Della Mae

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The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor presents Della Mae

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor
08/14/2018 | 7:30 pm

Since forming in Boston in 2009, Nashville-based string band Della Mae has established a reputation as a charismatic live act comprised of some of the finest players in bluegrass, Americana and beyond.
Originating from different musical backgrounds and states across the US and Canada, each member brings distinct elements that make Della Mae such a beloved band. Together they have a completely original style – sensitive yet assertive, intense yet playful, steeped in tradition yet undeniably current.  They were IBMA’s Emerging Artists of the Year in 2013, GRAMMY Nominees in 2014 for their debut album on Rounder Records, named among Rolling Stone’s “10 bands to watch for in 2015,” and have since traveled with the US State Department to over 18 countries spreading peace and understanding through music. Advance Box Office Tickets $20, Regular Tickets $25.

Thompson Ice House Tours

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Thompson Ice House Tours

Thompson Ice House
1871 Maine State Route 129
South Bristol
08/15/2018 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Volunteer docents conduct tours of the ice house museum and pond. A short DVD of the winter ice harvesting is available for viewing. Come and see how the fishermen got their fish to market with community harvested ice. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Oyster, Wine & Sake Tasting Cruise

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Oyster, Wine & Sake Tasting Cruise

Damariscotta River Cruises
40 Main Street
Damariscotta
08/15/2018 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come onboard The River Tripper for a fun and educational evening. Join us for this special oyster, wine and sake pairing while cruising down the scenic Damariscotta River along all six oysters farms.

Guests will be invited to explore a succulent array of Damariscotta River oysters (that never left the River) paired with 6 dynamic range of premium sakes, or delightful selection of wines, bubblies and gourmet cheeses with bread. Oyster and sake beginners are very welcome!

Space is limited to 35 passengers.

If you don’t want the wine or sake, you can substitute them for selected drinks at the bar onboard. Please let us know in advance.
207-315-5544

 

Wine and Food Pairing

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Wine and Food Pairing

The Bradley Inn
3063 BRISTOL RD
NEW HARBOR
08/15/2018 | 6:00 pm

5 Wines to be paired with 5 different food courses, featured region will be Spain.

Limited seating, by reservation only

Call 207-677-2105 to make your reservation.

DaPonte String Quartet Summer Series II: What the Light Was Like

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DaPonte String Quartet Summer Series II: What the Light Was Like

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor
08/15/2018 | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Summer Series II, “What the Light Was Like,” features the world premiere of String Quartet No. 8 by Richard Danielpour, a renowned composer who has written for such artists as Frederika von Stade and Yo Yo Ma. The piece is based on a poem of the same name by Maine poet Amy Clampitt, and will feature different guest reader John Farrell.
The program will also include works by Alfred Pochon (“Ballade”) and Schubert (String Quartet in G major).
Tickets only available from www.BoothbayOperaHouse.com or from their box office (633-5159) $25 if bought in advance in person or by phone; $30 on day of performance or online.

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor presents Thornetta Davis

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The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor presents Thornetta Davis

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor
08/16/2018 | 7:30 am

“Detroit’s Queen of the Blues” possesses a strong voice, melodic command and smooth delivery and the legendary Thornetta Davis has been wowing audiences around the world for over 30 years. Backed by a great band of Detroit musicians, and having shared the stage with legendary blues and R&B greats including Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Etta James, Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Junior Wells and many more, Thornetta Davis brings the best of blues to Maine this summer. She is a Detroit institution and a cultural ambassador for blues and the Motor City. Advance Box Office Tickets $25, Regular Tickets $30.

“Cake and Culture Tour” of Boothbay Region Historical Society

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“Cake and Culture Tour” of Boothbay Region Historical Society

Boothbay Region Historical Society
72 Oak Street
Boothbay Harbor
08/16/2018 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

A History of the Boothbay Region in Ten Objects will be the theme of Boothbay Region Historical Society’s “Cake and Culture Tour.” Are you curious about the Native American tribes of the region, who the first European settlers were and what their lives were like, how the American Revolution and Civil War affected life in Boothbay? The emphasis of this tour is on the people who lived in Boothbay and how the tenor of their lives changed over time. At the end of the tour participants are invited to share their own memories of Boothbay over a slice of Victorian seed cake. The tour is hosted by Kathy Goldner, Outreach Manager at Boothbay Region Historical Society and admission is free to all.


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