A partial listing of Independence Day-related events planned for across the region.
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
‘Much Ado About Nothing’ starts Theater at Monmouth season
The Shakespeare theatrical is a screwball comedy filled with colorful characters, passionate poetry, and Shakespeare’s wittiest wordplay.
Waterville Creates announces 8 awards for community arts programming
Waterville Creates has announced the artists and organizations selected to receive funding through its call for proposals for Community-Centered Arts Programming. The eight projects were chosen from more than 50 submissions based on their responsiveness to established themes, plans for community engagement, artistic excellence, and feasibility, according to a news release from Jackie Ferlito, interim […]
Wiscasset Art Walk season to begin June 29
The Wiscasset Art Walk, on the last Thursday of the summer months, welcomes area residents and visitors from away to enjoy art, music, and performance, indoors and out, in the heart of Wiscasset Village. On Thursday, June 29, from 5-8 p.m., the jazz duo of David Lawlor and Neil Lamb plan to perform, while Treats, […]
Lakewood to stage ‘The Great Kooshok Lake Hollis McCauley Fishing Derby’
“The Great Kooshok Lake Hollis McCauley Fishing Derby” is set for June 22 through July 1 at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison. Investment banker James Bell gets stuck in the sleepy town of Kooshog Lake during their annual fishing derby. It’s a fish out of water story that becomes a quirky and hilarious […]
United Way to host its first Foodie Fest this weekend
FARMINGTON — The United Way plans to host its first Foodie Fest Friday and Saturday at the Farmington Fairgrounds, 292 High St. The family friendly weekend will feature food, live entertainment, music, comedians, face painting, bounce houses, bingo and more. On Friday, Lumus will perform at 6 p.m. and Invite the Wild will take the […]
‘Rock of Ages’ to be staged at Waterville Opera House
“Rock of Ages” will be staged June 16-25 at Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. June 16, 17, 23 and 24 and 2 p.m. June 18 and 25. Based on the book by Chris D’Arienzo, arrangements and orchestrations by Ethan Popp, and presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. […]
Gardiner artist’s ‘Reawakening’ show to open June 16
Monkitree to host opening reception, exhibit through Aug. 12 in Gardiner.
Lovell photographer’s work on display at Norway gallery
“Intermission,” a solo exhibition featuring works by Lovell artist Sandra Josephine Bell, will open with an open house from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Matolcsy Art Center at 480 Main St. in Norway. The show will run for two weeks ending Saturday, July 1. Bell has selected works that were inspired […]
Pride events happening far and wide in Maine
There are new Pride celebrations this month in Gorham and Bath, plus parades, events and festivals in cities and towns all over the state. Portland’s parade is Saturday.