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The Third Annual Plein Air Painters of Maine (PAPME) Show
Thursdays through Sundays, now through November 25, 2014, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Boothbay Region Art Foundation
Come to BRAF to see some truly stunning works of art. For more information, contact that gallery 633-2703 or email braf@boothbayartists.org
Gifts for Giving
November 20-23, 2014, Studio 53 (53 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor)
Art created by local artisans, crafters and authors will be available at Studio 53's annual holiday event, Gifts for Giving, Thursday, Nov. 20 through Sunday, Nov. 23. A reception, with appetizers and adult beverages, will be held on Friday, Nov. 21 from 5-8 p.m. Shop and be dazzled in a festive atmosphere three stories high. Maestro Aaron Robinson will play Baroque melodies on harpsichord up on the third floor during the Nov. 21 reception, 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to noon on Sunday. Participating artists include: Cilla Alden, Aaron Robinson, Dick Alden, Elise Andersen, Jill Butke, Donna Denniston, Lizzy Derecktor, Jesse DeShazo, Bob Devine, Barbie Eldred, Helen Farnham, Ann Hedgcock, Kathleen Jones, Don Josephson, Diana Kerr, Barbara Lally, Lou Landry, Dick Macdonald, Bob McKay, Dana Moses, Joe Norton, Sanny Norton, June and Bob Rose, Susie Stephenson, Leslie Volpe, Rhoda Weyr, George and Naomi Whitten, and new to the list is Alijah Fitt and his bottle cap art! Authors Lea Wait, Fred Kaplan, Peter Felsenthal and Betsy Wing comprise the authors participating in this event. The dates and hours of Gifts for Giving are: Thursday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 21, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; opening reception 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 22 (Early Bird), 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Studio 53 Fine Art is located at 53 Townsend Avenue in Boothbay Harbor. Off street parking is available in back of the gallery near the sculpture garden.
Food Pantry Fundraiser
Thursday, November 27, 2014, 9:00-10:30 a.m., Yoga Firm Studio
It's the time of giving thanks and giving toy our community. Please join us for a heart warming, body cleansing and mind opening Yoga practice on Thanksgiving Day. All your generous donations will be given to our local Food Pantry. Bring $$ or food items.
Thank you! Turkey TrotThursday, November 27, 2014, 9:00 a.m., Boothbay Region YMCAMark your calendar. Show up at the Y parking lot on Thanksgiving morning a bit before 9 a.m. Invite your friends, family members, co-workers and neighbors. Bring a cash donation for the Boothbay Region Food Pantry and share fresh air and health right here in your community on a perfect day of thanks! Last year, the second annual Turkey Trot raised over $2,200 in cash donations and hosted over 160 participants of every age not including those being pushed in strollers, being walked on leashes and those dribbling basketballs and soccer balls. The annual Turkey Trot is sponsored by the Y's early morning (5:30 a.m., five days per week) Total Body Challenge class. Thanksgiving Buffet Thursday, November 27, 2014, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Water's Edge Banquet Facility Enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends, and let someone else worry about dinner! Come to the Water's Edge Banquet Facility in Edgecomb for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner buffet. Reservations are required; call 207-882-4200 to reserve your spot today. North Pole Express
Saturday November 29, December 13 and 20, 2014, Boothbay Railway Village
On Saturdays, November 29, December 13 & 20, the Boothbay Railway Village will be running the "North Pole Express!" Departures will be at 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 1:15 and 2:00 each day. We highly recommend ordering tickets online to avoid disappointment or long waits. A new option for this season is to upgrade your ticket to First Class and enjoy the Victorian splendor of the newly restored Franklin & Megantic Coach No. 2. The coach was originally built in 1903 and it embodies the typical travel of the era with its plush walkover seats and mahogany interior. The train will carry you through the Village and arrive at the North Pole (Thorndike Station) where a special guest wearing a red suit with a jolly belly will jump aboard to greet you! Yes, Santa himself will attend! After meeting the "big guy" in person the train will whisk you back to the station where you will be invited to join us in the 1847 Boothbay Town Hall for more festivities. Inside guests will be treated to a special story book reading while hot chocolate and homemade cookies are served. New this year will be a G-scale model of the Museum's own locomotive and a holiday themed layout under the Village's Christmas tree. Children will also be invited to make a vintage-inspired holiday ornament to take home. Tickets are available in advance through www.railwayvillage.org or at the door. Standard tickets are $15, First Class $20 for attendees three years and older. Museum members receive a $4 discount per ticket only on Standard tickets, sorry no discounts on First Class.
Fill the Bus Food Drive
Monday, December 1, 2014, 1:00-6:00 p.m., Boothbay Harbor Hannaford
The Boothbay Region YMCA and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences are teaming up to fill the bus for the local food pantry. This event is a kick-off to #GivingTuesday - to learn more about #GivingTuesday, click here #GivingTuesday Community Dinner
Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Boothbay Region Elementary School
The Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District invites the community to join them at the Boothbay Region Elementary School for a Community Supper on December 2nd. Superintendent Eileen King has chosen the day to coincide with #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back, as part of a collaboration with a group of local nonprofits called Boothbay Treasures. This community supper will celebrate the work of our nonprofits and will highlight healthy school lunches that are prepared and served daily to our students in the Boothbay Region. The school cafeteria staff, led by Darlene French, will be showcasing a menu of chicken casserole, American chopped suey, macaroni and cheese, a baked potato bar and sliced roast turkey with homemade yeast rolls, salad, cookies, water, coffee, tea, and milk. Please join the school and Boothbay Treasures to kick off the season of giving on #GivingTuesday. Dinner is free and voluntary donations for the dinner will benefit the school lunch program and the nonprofit organizations in attendance. To find out more on the #BoothbayTreasures initiative, visit 'Boothbay Treasures' on Facebook or on boothbayregister.com. This December 2nd we encourage you to celebrate the National Day of Giving, #GivingTuesday, by giving back to a local nonprofit. For more information on #GivingTuesday, go to www.givingtuesday.org.
Y-Arts Sing-a-thon Friday, December 5, 2014, 5:00 p.m., Boothbay Region YMCA Y Arts Youth, along with local performers, have been busy rehearsing for the first annual Y Arts SINGaTHON! 80 songs are being prepared for this special performance. How can you help? For $25 you can sponsor a song and if you would like have a message of support read LIVE at the event by our MCs, Roosevelt Bishop and Bruce Harris. Visit the YMCA Front Desk today to sponsor a song and support the Arts at our Y. The Y Arts SINGaTHON will include performances by the YArts Kiddie Choir, Youth Chorus, After School Arts, Students of the YArts Voice Studio, the cast of Frog & Toad and Broadway in Boothbay, and special guests: Andrew Luke, Debbie Beam, Dan True, John Adams, Nancy Durgin, Chris and Dave Gagne, Joel Biron, Kristen Robinson, Nick Mirabile, Roosevelt Bishop, Nick Azzaretti, Meredith Fowlie, Terri Bates, Jamie House, and Emily Mirabile. Funds raised from the event will help support the Everybody Sings Free choirs, a program which gives area youth the opportunity to learn the basics of singing in a fun, supportive environment.
Festival of Trees
December 5, 6, and 7, 2014, The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Come see how the Boothbay Region Garden Club transforms the Opera House into a winter wonderland! This year's theme is "Gardens in Winter" and promises a spectacular selection of crafts, baked goods, and of course, trees! On display will be a Feature (raffle) tree with hand created woodland creatures, many beautifully decorated trees and special items donated for the "Silent Auction"; trees decorated by local youth groups and five specialty shops selling gift items and sweets. Members of the community are invited to participate as well as attend. No admission fee required.
Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 6, 2014, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Botohbay Region Historical Society
The museum, located at 72 Oak Street in Boothbay Harbor, will be adorned with traditional holiday décor, courtesy of society elves and the Garden Club. Join us for refreshments, sweet treats, holiday cheer and sign up for door prize drawing. A selection of popular books and stocking stuffers will be added to our current sale table, which includes an assortment of framed historical photos and postcards courtesy of Pam Tupper Murray.
DaPonte String Quartet
Saturday, December 13, 2014, 7:00 p.m., St. Columba's Episcopal Church
The DaPonte String Quartet will be presenting a Yuletide-themed concert that will feature mostly traditional and festive classical music. Renditions of Bach as well as some English, Italian and Spanish Renaissance songs and dances will also be showcased. Aaron Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man will be given a new twist, and there will be a few additional surprises as well. A decadent display of baked treats and beverages will be available for sale during the fifteen-minute intermission. Tickets, priced at $25 each, will be available for sale at the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce office located at 192 Townsend Avenue starting December 1. So mark your calendars and plan to buy your tickets early since seating is limited.
This week at the Harbor Theatre:
"Birdman Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)" Rated R
Friday, November 22-Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Matinee: Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 26-Thursday, November 27, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
The historic Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta has something for everyone: current feature films for the movie buff, sporting events on the big screen for the sports fan, live broadcasts from the MET in HD for the opera aficionado, live broadcasts from the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company for the theater-goer, concerts for the music lover, and so much more!
Click here for the current calendar and downloadable descriptions.
Almost, MaineNovember 21-22, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 23rd at 2:00 p.m.The Lincoln Theater
 LCCT is pleased to present, live on the Lincoln Theater Stage, "Almost, Maine," a romantic comedy by John Cariani. In this delightful play, we find ourselves on a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, where all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost's residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend-almost-in this delightful midwinter night's dream. Tickets: $15 Adults / $13 LT Members / $5 Youth 18 and under.
At the Opera House:
The Dough Ball
Friday, December 12, 2014, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
This party kicks off the gingerbread season at the Opera House and is a night filled with music, food, and holiday magic set amidst the 2014 Gingerbread Spectacular creations and the dazzling display of decorations and lights inside the historic Opera House. Silent Auction, too. All proceeds benefit the Opera House. Call for tickets and information 207-633-5159 or visit www.boothbayoperahouse.com8th Annual Gingerbread Spectacular
Saturday, December 13-Sunday, December 14, 2014, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
This annual holiday event draws friends from near and far to see this year's entrants in the delightfully competitive gingerbread house contest. Come see castles and cabins and everything in between, all constructed of gingerbread and other sweets. In addition to crowning the 2014 MOST SPECTACULAR, the judges will award for best Landscaping, Most Obsessive-Compulsive, Best Holiday Spirit, Largest, Most Hilarious, and several other categories. This is a display not to be missed. Come for the day, listen to the music presented on stage, review the magical creations, stop by the holiday bake sale, have some cocoa and come together with neighbors and friends. There is some fabulous entertainment lined up throughout the weekend festivities, including Satuday at 11/Kevin Kiley's piano students, Saturday at 12:30/Mark Phillips, Saturday at 3:00/Boothbay Region Community Band Holiday Concert and Sunday at 1:00/YMCA dancers, Sunday at 2:00/Y-Arts Chorus. The Opera House, 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. Free, donations welcome.
Call the Box Office at 207.633.5159 for tickets or visit www.boothbayoperahouse.com
Click here for the most up-to-date list of shows coming to the Opera House
At the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Making Festive Holiday Greens with Diane Walden
Saturday, December 6, 2014, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Tis the season to take part in the marvelous tradition of making holiday greens at the Gardens! Once again, floral and horticultural designer Diane Walden will gather a diverse assemblage of greens, ribbons and cones for our festive workshop. She'll then guide us through process of creating our own unique style of holiday greens. Choose to make a swag, wreath, centerpiece or garland to take home, and develop a skill you can use to deck the halls in your own personal style year after year. All while enjoying the fun holiday refreshments and music! All materials (including wreath rings, wire, greens, cones, ribbons, containers and oasis) needed to make gorgeous traditional designs will be provided. As always, participants are welcome to bring favorite or themed ornaments or supplies from home, too. Beginners and advanced students alike are welcome - we've extending the class length this year to accommodate everyone. Please bring gloves and pruners if you have them and cookies or other treats if you'd like to add to the day's merriment! Registration is required; $60.00 for members and $72.00 for non-members. Click here for more information or to register.
Registration is required for these events; call 207.633.4333, ext. 101, or visit www.mainegardens.org
The Gardens is off Barters Island Road in Boothbay.
At the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
 November Artist of the Month: Thomas Block
Thomas Block retired as an art educator in coastal Maine after 37 years to pursue a career as an artist/illustrator. He was named "Art Educator of the Year" in 2001. His recent books include "Togus a Coon Cat Finds a Home" by News Center 6 Don Carrigan and "Baxter in the Blaine House" by former Blaine House director Paula Benoit. Thomas has illustrated several young adult novels as well, including " Patch Scratching" by Steven Powell, "The Black Ledge " series and "Star of Wonder" by Paige W. Pendleton, and 2014 National Indie Publishing award winner "Retsbol Rises" by Jayne Jones. Thomas also creates fine art pieces in Tempera Resist, Egg Tempera, watercolor and a variety of drawing mediums. He has exhibited at many local venues such as River Arts Gallery, BRAF, Pemaquid Art Gallery, Maine Art Gallery, USM Art Gallery as well as Trinity College and Savannah College of Art and Design. The Boothbay Register/ Wiscasset Newspaper awarded Thomas Block "Artist of the Year 2014" recognition. Thomas lives and works by the sea in Midcoast Maine. Thomas Block is the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library November Artist of the Month. All are welcome to visit his display Tuesday through Saturday during library hours.
Drop-In For Decoration Creations
Saturday, November 22, 2014, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Boothbay Harbor
Memorial Library
Every year the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library commits to decorating a tree that will be displayed at the Opera House and then given to a family in our region. Come by the library to help with the decorations! It would help us to know you're coming, so please give us a call at 633-3112 or email Caroline at croberts@bmpl.lib.me.us.
Literary Luncheon withDr. Joan MacCracken
Friday, December 12, 2014, 11:45 a.m., Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
What does an older woman do when she finds herself alone in her later years? Will she live by herself for the rest of her life? Will she look for another husband or partner, or move in with her children? In a newly released novel, written by Joan MacCracken, MD, we first find Elizabeth Sloan alone after the sudden death of her husband. She decides to fulfill her dream of living year round in a small, coastal town in Maine, and after considering the long dark, winter nights and the inefficiency of heating her large home for just one person, hatches a plan: she will invite three other older women to move in with her for the winter. Dr. Joan MacCracken believes that a new 21st Century women's movement is emerging now. All across the country single older women are beginning to consider their next phase of living style. Using her book, The Winter House, as a backdrop, the author will present some of the demographics facing seniors in our communities. Please register early as space is limited. For more information, call the library at 633-3112 . Cost is $10 for lunch.
Children's Story Hour
Every Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m., Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
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