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Susan Finsen’s colorful pottery will continue to be on display for the month of October in the Blue Hill Public Library’s Howard Room Glass Cases. Composed of unique vases, platters, and “Leggy Whatnots,” Susan’s exhibit pushes viewers to consider how deeply color influences what we see, remember, and enjoy. Susan says that, for the last...
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) is celebrating the 50th annual Common Ground Country Fair with Fifty Years of Common Ground, an exhibition of five decades of the posters of the Common Ground Country Fair. The exhibition will be displayed at the Jesup Memorial Library, 34 Mt. Desert Street in Bar Harbor, from...
Word, Blue Hill’s literary arts festival, is October 22-25, featuring short-story writers Ben Shattuck and Kelly Link, “Art Thief” biographer Michelle Young, poetry, art, dance, children’s programming, recording of your local histories. Register for workshops in fiction, poetry, historical writing, screenwriting, blogging, dungeon mastering for teens. Information: www.wordfestival.org or 207-374-5632.
The 2nd Annual Holistic Fair is Saturday, October 24th at The Gatherings in Surry! We’re bringing together some of the area’s brightest minds in natural health, mindfulness, and conscious living under one roof. Join us at for a full day of classes, experiences and one to one healing sessions! 🌟 It’s FREE to come! What...
The Artisans' Market is a bi-weekly event to showcase artisans works in the local community. Meet local makers and support small business. Come find a wide variety of unique handmade items covering a range of specialties. This is an outdoor event with indoor availability for weather.
10th Annual Guild Fine Craft Show: Brunswick - shop 40 fine craft exhibitor booths within the beautiful and historic halls of Fort Andross Mill Complex overlooking the Androscoggin River. Guild Fine Craft Shows feature exquisite fine craft designs for special occasions and everyday use handmade by the juried Guild level members of Maine Crafts Association....
"Exploring Vegan Living" Speakers, Vendors, Exhibitors, Silent Auction, Raffle This is a Free Event! Speakers include Matt Halteman author of Hungry Beautiful Animals The Joyful Case For Going Vegan, Tim Holland of Midcoast Vegan on "The Art of Vegan Cheese and Meat Making' and Jeff Peterson"Becoming vegan or vegetarian: If I can do it, you...
Join us at the Blue Hill Co-op for the culmination of our month of celebrating October Co-op Month and welcoming the fall season. This is a family-friendly event and will be held from 12am-3pm on Saturday, October 24th. Be sure to arrive on time, as we will be handing out Fancy Nancy donuts, local cider...
College of the Atlantic’s club is organizing their second mutual aid fundraiser! This time, all proceeds are going to Project Relief ME and the Lewiston/Auburn Rapid Relief Fund. The event will consist of Live Music, an Art Sale, Snacks, and a Raffle! Raffle prizes include over $500 of gift cards to Ghost Rose Tattoo, as...
On October 24th, local author Kate Rumohr will be hosting an author talk at the Brooksville Free Public Library. She will be discussing her debut novel, Season of the Sticks. A cozy mystery set in coastal village Fletcher Cove, Season of the Sticks follows Detective Levon Wolfe as he investigates the murder of Llewelyn Bouchard....
This workshop is part of the 10th annual Word - Blue Hill Literary Arts Festival: Finding Your Readers Online with Newsletters, Blogs, and Social Media. Are you a writer eager to build impact and audiences in the digital age, but frustrated by conventional publishing paths? Are you curious about emerging options like Substack newsletters, the...
A good story can reach people in ways arguments can’t. Theater lets us sit with hard questions together and then talk about them, and it brings people into the room who might never come to a meeting. Wallace Shawn’s “Aunt Dan and Lemon,” directed by Belfast’s Zafra Whitcomb, follows a young woman, Lemon, and her...
Meet the spirits of those lost at sea—a shipwreck, a waterspout, Confederates, yellow fever, and a menagerie at the bottom of the ocean are just a few of the plots visitors may encounter on Twilight Tours. This indoor evening event takes place throughout the historic Merithew House, where volunteer actors stationed upstairs and downstairs portray ghosts from the...
The Hot Suppers (3–6 PM) and Tricky Britches (7–10 PM) bring a Good Times Double Feature dance party to Marshall Wharf Brewing Co., Belfast, Saturday, Oct. 24. Americana, bluegrass, and rock & roll, plus great food and brews. All ages. Tickets: marshallwharfbrewing.com.
Looking for an evening of fun with friends and neighbors to spice up these autumn days when the night falls too soon? Come to the Belfast Senior College for its Fall Fun(d)raising Auction Party. Bring your friends for a night of socializing and amusement. Browse the silent auction items then sit back with delicious finger...
Come carve jack-o'-lanterns to decorate your doorstep for Halloween! Hot cocoa and treats will be served as we light our jack-o'-lanterns and sit together by the fireside for poetry and storytime inspired by the shifting seasons. Costumes are welcome (and encouraged)! This program is free, and registration is not required, but please email education@wilsonmuseum.org by...
Willy Clemetson, Elsie Gawler, and Ethan Tischler have been making their marks on the Maine music scene for a while now, individually and as members of various ensembles. As Springtide, they're a perfect blend — combining high energy traditional Celtic and Scandinavian fiddle music and heartfelt originals with tasty, creative improvisation. It's the music of...
The Underground Lounge, located at 17 Court Street in Belfast, will welcome bassist, singer, and songwriter Cilla Bonnie and her band on Saturday, October 24. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the music starts at 7:00pm. Cilla’s latest album “There for Me” was released in January of 2026. The album features bandmates Emmett Harrity on keys...
Join Midcoast Music Academy for an evening of live music with The Speed of Sound and MKTrio! The Speed of Sound is a Maine-based indie band that blends sharp musicianship, melodic sensibilities, and a love for timeless songwriting. Fronted by our good friend Spencer Albee on lead vocals, vintage keyboards, and rhythm guitar, the group...
UUCB Concerts for a Cause presents local string trio Yard Sauce at the UU Church on October 24th to benefit Tedford Housing and Midcoast New Mainers. YARD SAUCE is a Maine-based, acoustic string trio featuring Chris Moore (mandolins and vocals), Jeff Christmas (guitar and vocals) and Callie Brennan (fiddle and vocals). Their dynamic live performances...
When clean-cut newly engaged couple Brad and Janet find themselves stranded with a flat tire on a dark and stormy night, they seek refuge in the mysterious castle of the flamboyant Dr. Frank-N-Furter. What follows is a wildly entertaining journey filled with unforgettable characters, outrageous humor, dazzling musical numbers, and plenty of surprises. Featuring iconic...