Weekend Spotlight: A packed weekend of the Blues Festival, Clam Festival and more Thursday, July 14, 2022
Cherish the Ladies in concert July 28 Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Alison Brown Band and Steel Wheels Band: July 15-16 Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Home and Garden Tour July 15 Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Weekend Spotlight: Summer Nights, Art Walk, Drive-In and July 4 Celebrations Thursday, June 30, 2022
Opera House: Tom Rush with Matt Nakoa and The Kruger Brothers Saturday, June 25, 2022
Weekend Spotlight: Beats & Eats, Bread & Brews, and Arts in the Park Thursday, June 23, 2022
CANCELED - Louis Prima Jr. and The Witnesses in concert Saturday, June 18, 2022
Weekend Spotlight: Street parties, Picnics, BBQs, Lobster Boat Races celebrating the Solstice Thursday, June 16, 2022
Weekend Spotlight: Everybody is celebrating something Thursday, June 9, 2022
Another lovely weekend is upon us and the energy is booming with pirates and cannons, traditional schooners racing their hearts out, live music, quality Maine films, and much more. It’s good to be alive in Midcoast Maine.
45th Annual Great Schooner Race
The 45th Annual Great Schooner Race on July 8th, 2022 is considered the largest gathering of traditional schooners in America—and we get to watch it in Midcoast Maine every year! If you want to see all the schooners gather, go down to the Rockland harbor by 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 7. The race is on Friday, July 8, promising maritime lore, high competition, and live music. On Friday morning, they’ll set off at Islesboro. The winner will finish crossing the Rockland Breakwater around 2 p.m. then anchor in the South End for an awards ceremony at 5 p.m. The best place to see the race is on the Rockland Breakwater, so get there early and wear sturdy shoes! FMI: Website
Friday, July 8 through Sunday, July 17—Waterville
Maine International Film Festival (MIFF) is kicking off Friday for a 10-day event featuring more than 100 films, “representing the best of American independent and international cinema, and putting the spotlight on some of Maine and New England’s most exciting and innovative filmmakers.” Check out the schedule. This year MIFF honors Debra Winger.
Funky Folk on the Hill
After a gentle walk up the Beach Hill Preserve, prepare to get up to get down. Local, funky, folk rock, five-piece band Splitwillow will be playing dance music on Beech Hill at 6 p.m. as part of Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s Arts on the Hill music series. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs, but please, no dogs. FMI: Facebook
Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com
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