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Craft Shows

Boothbay Harbor Lights Craft Show

11 Howard Street
Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Phone: (207) 633-2404

          

Dec 01, 2012. The Harbor Lights Craft Show, run by Boothbay Region Arts & Craft Shows, is held inside at the Boothbay Harbor Fire Station from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For applications contact Vicki at vkwolf@roadrunner.com. Event #4213   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Festivals

50th Annual Windjammer Days


Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Phone: (207) 633-2353

          

Jun 26 thru Jun 27, 2012. 50th Annual Windjammer Days! Also see Windjammer Association Event List. Enjoy the beauty of fully rigged windjammers sailing into Boothbay Harbor. Two days of family fun, pancake breakfasts, waterfront concerts, art & craft fair, hometown street parade, antique boat parade and fireworks over the harbor! Plus participating Windjammers in this event offer overnite trips or hourly cruises. Phone (207) 633-2353 for details. Event #65   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Music

Frank Vignola - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Jun 23, 2012. Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world's top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his "Five Most Admired Guitar List" for the Wall Street Journal. Vignola's jaw-dropping technique explains why the New York Times deemed him "one of the brightest . . . stars of the guitar." Advance tickets are $15, or $18 if purchased on the day of the concert. Performance at 8 p.m., doors for seating open at 7:30 p..m. For tickets phone the Box office (207) 633-5159 or go online at the Title link above. Event #8031   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Johnny Tillotson - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Jun 30, 2012. For more than 5 decades Johnny Tillotson has been writing and performing, with top 40 hits, Grammy nominations and 133 LPs, EPs, and singles released worldwide this prolific musician travels to the Opera House for the first time this summer. Known for writing songs recorded by Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and others, his hits have included "Poetry in Motion," "Judy, Judy, Judy" and "You Can Never Stop Me Loving You" in addition to writing hit theme songs for film and television including Gidget. Join us for a night of "oldies" with this musician who reminds us of our youth. Tickets $20 advance & $25 day of show. Box Office at (207) 633-5159 or tickets online at the Title link above Concert begins at 8 p.m, with opening act, Tillotson on stage at 8:30 p.m. Event #8632   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Jul 06, 2012. It has been said that the task of respectfully exploring the traditions and progression of the Celtic fiddle is quite literally on Eileen Ivers' shoulders. The Washington Post states, "She suggests the future of the Celtic fiddle." She's been called a "sensation" by Billboard magazine and "the Jimi Hendrix of the violin" by The New York Times. "She electrifies the crowd with a dazzling show of virtuoso playing" says The Irish Times. Ivers' recording credits include over 80 contemporary and traditional albums and numerous movie scores. Do not miss this electrifying evening at the Opera House this summer. Concert at 8 p.m., doors open at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets $25, day of show $30. Event #8888   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Peter Yarrow - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Jul 07, 2012. In the decades prior to the 1960s, through the work of such avatars as Woody Guthrie, the Weaver and Pete Seeger, folk music was identified with sociopolitical commentary, but the idiom had been forced underground in the Senator Joe McCarthy witch-hunting era of the late '50s. By the time Peter, Paul & Mary arrived on the scene, folk music was viewed a side-bar to pop music. Peter Yarrow, Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers came together to reclaim folk's potency as a social, cultural and political force, but few could have realized how fervently and pervasively the group's message of humanity, hope and activism would be embraced. Tonight we welcome Peter Yarrow to the Opera House stage. Join us for this special evening. Advance Tickets $25, day of show tickets $30. Doors for seating open at 7:30 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. For tickets call the Box office at (207) 633-5159 or go online at the Title link above. Event #8030   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


FATS - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Jul 11, 2012. FATS, a Rollicking Revue of the Music of Thomas "Fats" Waller comes to The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. Music Doing Good's vivacious Aisha Ussery Adams teams up with fellow core artist Phillip Hall as Fats and 4 talented musical performers to create a montage of Waller's hits and lesser-known but equally entertaining songs. From the naughty double-entendre laden All That Meat and NoPotatoes to a poignant rendition of Black and Blue, you'll be taken on a high-energy and historic musical journey exploring Waller's acumen as a songwriter. No invitation is needed to the party that is FATS! Presented by the Music Doing Good Foundation with all proceeds to benefit The Boothbay Opera House. Advance Tickets $15/day of show tickets $20. 7:30 p.m. performance, doors for seating open at 7 p.m. For tickets or info contact the box office at (207) 633-5159 or online click the Title link above. Event #8044   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Delfeayo Marsalis - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Jul 18, 2012. Prohibition was supposed to usher in an era of sobriety and restraint. Instead, America's Noble Experiment was submerged by the madcap wave of the Roaring 20's, when inventive recording artists on their way to fame unleashed spirited sounds that set the tone for the country. Check your tommy gun at the door, grab a glass of moonshine and join Music Doing Good Director of Jazz Delfeayo Marsalis and his band of speakeasy all-stars for a night of bawdy musical decadence inspired by The Prohibition Era. All proceeds benefit The Boothbay Opera House. Advance Tickets $20, day of show tickets $25. Call the box office at 633-5159 or order online at the Title link above. Doors for seating open at 7 p.m., the music starts at 7:30 p.m.. The historic upstairs bar opens at 6:30 p.m. tonight. Event #8027   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Matuto - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Jul 19, 2012. Imagine the sound of a Brazilian Carnaval in the Appalachian Mountains, a sound where dynamic percussion instruments rumble beneath blues drenched vocals, telecaster twangs, accordion acrobatics, and folksy fiddle tunes. Matuto ("bumpkin" in Brazilian slang) moves with two-stepping grace between bluegrass and forre, between swamp rock and maracatu, between surf guitar shimmies and the wah-wah of the berimbau. Lively, unorthodox, and delightful. This New York City group is surprising audiences around the world. Lead man Clay Ross last appeared at the Opera House with fiddler April Verch. Tonight we welcome him back with his amazing band. Advance tickets $15, day of show $20. Available at the Box office by calling (207) 633-5159 or online at the Title link above. Music starts at 7:30 p.m., doors for seating at 7 p.m. Event #8633   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Sail Away - Songs of the Sea - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Jul 25, 2012. Join Music Doing Good for an evening of high C's on the high seas. This evening is sure to conjure up images of crashing waves, mermaids and fearless voyagers. The diverse talents of core artists Aisha Ussery Adams,Marie Bosarge, Kenneth Gayle, Phillip Hall, Aaron Kaufman, Anita Kruse,David LaDuca, Rodney Waters and Ray Younkin and special guest, Maine's own Dennis St. Pierre will transport you along musical waves inspired by the vast ocean blue. A fundraiser with all proceeds to benefit The Boothbay Opera House. Advance tickets $15, day of show tickets $20. For tickets phone the box office (207) 633-5159 or purchase online at the Title link above. Doors open for seating 7 p.m., music begins at 7:30 p.m. Event #8042   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


John Mock - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Jul 26, 2012. Although often heard playing as a sideman for The Dixie Chicks, Maura O'Connell, James Taylor, Kathy Mattea and Nancy Griffith, John Mock's solo performances have transported his audiences from coast to coast. Tonight he brings his show, From the Shoreline, integrating both his music and his photography. The evening will include John performing on guitar, concertina and whistle, with his coastal images from around the world projected, accompanied by his casual narration and story-telling. A special evening with a multi-talented artist. Advance tickets $15, day of show $18 from the Box office at (207) 633-5159 or online at the Title link above. Concert at 7:30 p.m., doors for seating open at 7 p.m. Event #8634   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Hot Club of Cowtown - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Jul 27, 2012. Since their first recording in 1998, the Austin-based Hot Club of Cowtown have grown to be the most globe-trotting, hardest-swinging Western swing trio on the planet. The first American band to tour Azerbaijan, they have opened stadiums for such artists as Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson and continue to bring their brand of western swing to a wide range of festival audiences all over the world. But for guitarist Whit Smith, fiddler Elana James and bassist Jake Erwin, it has always been about staying true to their roots. Remaining willfully out of the musical mainstream, Hot Club of Cowtown have created an international cult following for their sonic personification of joy and unique sound inspired by their namesakes: "Hot Club" from the hot jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli's Hot Club of France, and "Cowtown" from the Western swing influence of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. Concert at 8 pm, doors for seating open at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets $17, day of show tickets $22. For tickets or info contact the box office at (207) 633-5159 or online at the Title link above. Event #8024   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Livingston Taylor - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Aug 11, 2012. Livingston Taylor picked up his first guitar at the age of thirteen, beginning a forty-year career that has encompassed performance, songwriting and teaching. Born in Boston and raised in North Carolina, Livingston is the fourth child in a very musical family that includes Alex, James, Kate and Hugh. He recorded his first record at 18 and has continued to create well-crafted, introspective and original songs that have earned him listeners worldwide. From top-40 hits "I Will Be in Love with You" and "I'll Come Running," to "I Can Dream of You" and "Boatman" both recorded by his brother James, Livingston's creative output has continued unabated. His musical knowledge has inspired a varied repertoire, and he is equally at home with a range of musical genres - folk, pop, gospel, jazz - and from upbeat storytelling to touching ballads. Advance purchase tickets $22, day of show $27. Box office 633-5159. Tickets also available online at the Title link above. Concert at 8 p.m., doors for seating open at 7:30 p.m. Historic bar open upstairs at 7 p.m. for ticket holders. Event #8026   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Ed Gerhard - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Aug 16, 2012. From Toyko to Rome and in venues across the US, Ed Gerhard's music has touched audiences all over the world. This Grammy winning guitarist, performing on 6-string, slide guitar and Acoustic Hawaiian Lap Slide, brings his virtuosity, generosity and humor to every performance. Whether performing a lush, sensual ballad or a haunting, bitter lab steel melody, Gerhard mesmerizes. His connection with his audience is palpable. Acoustic Guitar magazine says "he is considered to have the most exquisite acoustic guitar tone on the planet." Ed returns by audience demand - join us for this remarkable instrumental evening at the Opera House. Advance tickets $18, day of show $22. Box office at (207) 633-5159 or online tickets at the Title link above. Performance at 7:30 p.m., doors for seating open at 7 p.m. Event #8025   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Bob Milne - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Aug 23, 2012. Bob Milne is considered to be one of the best ragtime/boogie-woogie pianists in the world. He was filmed and documented for future generations in 2004 during 3 days of interviews at the Library of Congress, and was declared a "National Treasure" at the conclusion. Milne is an active "Musical Ambassador" for the United States Department of State, and has performed numerous times in Japan, including the Okinawan Islands and Hokkaido. He has also performed in this capacity for members of the Swiss Parliament at the U.S. Embassy in Berne. He appears on stage at the Opera House at the request of dozens of patrons. Come listen to this master as we wrap up summer. Advance tickets $17, day of show $22. Doors open at 7 p.m., concert begins at 7:30 p.m. For tickets contact the box office at (207) 633-5159 or online at the Title link above. Event #8029   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Portland String Quartet - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Sep 11, 2012. Coming together from musical training at Curtis, Eastman, Indiana, Juilliard, Oberlin, and San Francisco State College, the quartet members have played an important role in the artistic renaissance of the State of Maine, championing Maine and American composers both nationally and internationally. For over 40 years they have played together and for 20 years they served as the artists in residence at Colby College. Join us as we welcome Paul Ross, Steve Kecskemethy, Ronald Lantz and Julia Adams back to the Opera House this fall. Advance tickets $15, day of show $20. Concert at 7:30 p.m., doors for seating open at 7 p.m. For tickets phone the box office at (207) 633-5159 or go online at the Title link above. Event #8064   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


The Kruger Brothers - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Oct 12, 2012. In an ever expanding body of work, Jens Kruger (banjo, vocals), Uwe Kruger (guitar, lead vocals) and Joel Landsberg (bass, vocals) personify the spirit of exploration and innovation that forms the core of the American musical tradition. Originally from Switzerland, the Kruger brothers began playing North American folk music at an early age and were particularly inspired by the recordings of Doc Watson, Flatt and Scruggs, and Bill Monroe. In the days since, even Doc Watson has said "the Kruger Brothers are just about as fine a band as I've ever played with, I love to play with them." The Bluegrass Journal calls them "nothing short of magnificent." Nashville Public Radio has called the Kruger Brothers "one of the most creative, spiritually minded, musically gifted, soul enriching and life affirming bands to ever come down the pike. They give new meaning to the phrase 'the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.'" Don't miss this evening of unforgettable music at the Opera House. Advance tickets $15, day of show $20. For tickets phone the box office at (207) 633-5159 or click the Title link above. Show at 8 p.m., doors for seating open at 7:30 p.m. Event #8065   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Nov 04, 2012. Master Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser is a consummate performer. His dynamic fiddling, engaging stage presence, and deep understanding of Scotland's music have created a constant and international demand for his solo appearances and concerts with a variety of ensembles. Alasdair has been a major force behind the resurgence of traditional Scottish fiddling in his homeland and the U.S., inspiring legions of listeners and learners through his recordings, annual fiddle camps, and concerts. BBC radio calls him "one of Scotland's most valued tradition bearers." On this night he is joined by cellist Natalie Haas for an evening merging two great stringed instruments and a night not to be forgotten. Advance Tickets $18, day of show $22. For tickets phone the box office at (207) 633-5159 or click the Title link above. Doors at 7 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m. Event #8039   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Holiday Concert by Presidio Brass - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Dec 11, 2012. Hailing from San Diego, CA, Presidio Brass is a dynamic force in American brass chamber music. With a unique and exciting repertoire written specifically for the ensemble, they have concertized nationally, presenting concerts and educational outreach programs throughout the United States. In addition to performing as a brass quintet, Presidio Brass performs regularly as a part of Millennia Consort, California's premiere brass, organ and percussion ensemble. Members of the group have performed with major symphony orchestras, including the London Philharmonic and Los Angeles Philharmonic; can be heard on soundtracks ranging from video games to major motion pictures. Horns in the House for the Holidays! This will be a magical evening in the old Opera House. Join us! Advance tickets $20, day of show tickets $25. For tickets phone the box office at (207) 633-5159 or purchase online at the Title link above. Concert at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Event #8043   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Other

Boothbay in Bloom Fashion Show & Silent Auction

88 Grandview Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Phone: (207) 633-2353

          

Jul 11, 2012. Come visit the Boothbay Harbor Region in full bloom of rich virbrant colors showcasing our regions unique boutique's fashion. The annual Boothbay in Bloom Fashion Show will be held at the Spruce Point Inn Spa & Resort starting at 5pm. Enjoy a spectacular cocktail hour sipping on specialty drinks, feasting on great Maine cusine, and bidding on beautiful items at the silent auction as you mix and mingle with friends of new and old. Then the main event. Tap your toes to the upbeat tempo as local models come down the spiral staircase in the Pemiquid Room tempting you with a taste of what is inside the doors of the many boutiques and jewerly stores in the region. From blues jeans and flip flops, skirts and sandals to black tie and wingtips, and pj's and slippers, the show has it all! Event #5430   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Theater

The Amazing Kreskin - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Jun 08, 2012. With a showman's flair, a comedian's wit, and the capacities of a bona fide Mentalist or thought reader, The Amazing Kreskin has, for 5 decades, dramatized the unique facets of the human mind, his own! His very name has become an integral part of pop culture throughout the world, invoked in comedy clubs, comic strips, print stories, and TV shows. In 2008, Tom Hanks produced and co-starred with John Malkovich in "The Great Buck Howard" which was fashioned after the Amazing Kreskin's life. After over 50 years of performing, Kreskin has a new cult following. To quote David Letterman, "Kreskin should sue the producers of the TV show, 'The Mentalist' for stealing his act. He's the best mentalist in the world and he's not acting!" Kreskin tells people things about themselves that only a close family member or friend would know! Advance tickets $20, day of show $25. Youth age 12-18 specially priced $10 tickets in advance only. Contact the box office at (207) 633-5159 or purchase tickets online at the Title link above. Performance at 7:30 p.m., doors for seating open at 7 p.m. Event #8631   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Comedian Brent McCoy - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Jun 15, 2012. One man, one night, one light, many problems. Brent McCoy's one man show left the audience rolling in the aisles and amazed last year. This hilarious hour of physical theater has been described as "Bob the Builder meets Avner the Eccentric." Brent McCoy has performed around the globe since graduating from Bates College a decade ago. Help us welcome him back to Maine tonight. This show is ideal for all ages. Youth/under 18 tickets $7 in advance, adults $10 in advance. Day of show tickets $12 for all. Contact the box office at (207) 633-5159 or online at the Title link above. Performance at 7:30 p.m. Event #8630   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Film & Live Score: In the Blood- The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Jun 22, 2012. In the Blood is a film music presentation with live score by Sumner McKane, who first appeared at the Opera House with his trio accompanying the classic silent film, Nanook of the North. Tonight he brings his multi-year project on the Northwoods including historic footage of the Maine logging camps to the screen, accompanied by his original, live soundtrack. This performance was first brought to the Opera House in the fall of 2011, and returns tonight by audience request. Tickets $10. For more info contact the box office at (207) 633-5159. Screening at 7:30 p.m., box office and doors open at 7:00 pm.. Event #8636   Map + Directions   |   Report Update


Humorist Tim Sample - The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
Phone: (207) 633-5159

          

Jun 28, 2012. Maine's very own "humorist laureate" returns to the Opera House stage this summer. While Tim Sample travels the country sharing his brand of Maine humor, it is here on his home turf that the stories resonate. We know the characters well, we've just never heard the stories quite the way Tim tells them! Advance tickets $18, day of show tickets $22. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. For tickets or info contact the Opera House Box Office online at the Title link above or by calling (207) 633-5159. Event #8628   Map + Directions   |   Report Update