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Aug 18 Monday
Maine Public is pleased to be a media sponsor of Maine State Music Theatre’s production of West Side Story. West Side Story is a timeless musical about two young lovers, Tony and Maria, who are caught in the crossfire of a violent gang rivalry in New York City. Set against the backdrop of warfare between rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, the musical explores themes of love, prejudice, and the destructive power of hatred.
With a groundbreaking score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, it features iconic songs like Tonight, America, and Somewhere. The choreography, originally by Jerome Robbins, is integral to the storytelling, blending dance with the raw emotion of the characters’ struggles.
West Side Story is a powerful and poignant production that continues to resonate with audiences as a reflection on love and social conflict.
Maine Public is pleased to be a media sponsor of the Portland Chamber Music Festival. The festival will run from August 14th through the 23rd and will feature internationally renowned musicians performing powerful masterworks and hidden gems of the chamber music repertoire. Concerts will take place at Stevens Square Theater in Portland.
Maine Public members are eligible for 15% off tickets, please use the code PCMFMEMBER.
Monday, August 18 at DuskRated PGEveryone deserves the chance to fly.The Sing-Along version of Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
Aug 21 Thursday
The Maine Outdoor Film Festival returns to Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park in Winter Harbor on August 21, 2025 for an evening of outdoor adventure and conservation films under the stars! Join us 7pm - 10pm in the meadow behind historic Rockefeller Hall to enjoy the sound of rolling ocean waves, a cool breeze, and an exciting film program under the dark night sky of Acadia National Park.
The Maine Outdoor Film Festival is an outlet for Maine filmmakers’ creativity. By attending a Maine Outdoor Film Festival screening, thousands of Mainers get the chance to see specially curated outdoor adventure and conservation filmmaking in their area.
The film program will last approximately two hours, including a 10-minute intermission. Event begins at 7:00PM, and screening will start at 7:45PM. We recommend bringing a chair and/or blanket, warm layers, a headlamp, bug spray, and your favorite snacks!
Tickets are $15 per person, or you can take advantage of our Friends & Family pack – 4 tickets for $50! You may register up to 6 people – tickets after the 4-pack will be priced at the discounted rate of $12.50 per person.
Many thanks to our sponsor, Design Group Collaborative. Offering architectural and interior design services at all stages of your project, collaboration is at the heart of DGC’s practice. DGC takes a unique approach to participatory design with customers to achieve responsive project solutions that fit your needs.
Get your tickets online today! Visit https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/2025-maine-outdoor-film-festival-at-schoodic-institute/
Aug 22 Friday
Join Alec Kerr's screening of Almost Famous. Set in 1973, it chronicles the funny and often poignant coming of age of 15-year-old William, an unabashed music fan who is inspired by the seminal bands of the time. When his love of music lands him an assignment from Rolling STone magazine to interview the up-and-coming band Stillwater--fronted by lead guitar Russell Hammond and lead singer Jeff Bebe, William embarks on a eye-opening journey with the band's tour, despite the objections of his protective mother. Alec hosts an intro and Q&A.
Aug 23 Saturday
Join us at Libby Library on Saturday, August 23 at 12:30 pm for a movie in the Community Room! Wrap up Minecraft Week with a super fun movie, and enjoy some complimentary popcorn!
The movie we'll be showing is rated PG, head to our website to check out the movie title: https://ooblibrary.org/
This program is free, open to the public, and no registration is required.
Aug 27 Wednesday
Join OHA and the Island Institute for a free Screening of “Aquaculture for People and Planet!”
Discover how Maine’s shellfish and seaweed industries are leading the way in climate-friendly food production. Aquaculture for People and the Planet, the latest short film in the Climate of Change series, explores how Island Institute is helping Maine’s seafood businesses lower their carbon footprint, boost resilience, and build a thriving, sustainable seafood economy.
Stick around after the screening for a panel discussion with local aquaculturists and Island Institute staff, where we’ll dive into the vast potential of low-emission seafood, Maine’s opportunity to lead in this growing industry, and the innovative ways sea farmers are cutting their carbon footprint while increasing their bottom line. We’ll also explore why farmed shellfish and seaweed are among the most efficient, sustainable protein sources on the planet—offering a scalable solution for both the economy and the environment.
For over a decade, Climate of Change has spotlighted solutions to the most pressing challenges facing Maine’s coast—from sea level rise and clean energy to ocean acidification and warming waters.
Join the conversation. Be part of the solution. Doors open at 6:30pm with the screening starting promptly at 7pm.
Wednesday, August 27 at DuskRated PGThey’re here to save the world.A group of unemployed parapsychologists go into business as professional ghost neutralizers. But when New York City comes under attack from a host of supernatural demons, the self-proclaimed Ghostbusters must step up and save the world from the sinister ‘Zuul.’
Sep 07 Sunday
Sacred Frequencies Sound BathsTransformational Ceremonies⬇ Scroll Down ⬇To RSVPFor Calendar of Events
Sound baths are vibrational healings with tones generated by crystal sound bowls that penetrate every part of your body, unblocked by material barriers. These sacred frequencies move freely throughout your body, to assist in releasing and tuning your body back to balance, allowing your physical and energetic bodies to naturally return to a state of harmony.During a sound bath, I implement crystal singing bowls in synchrony with guided meditation, reanchoring processes, a vintage Burmese gong, an Ocean Drum and vocal toning. The tones and songs for each event are conducted uniquely and specific to an individual or group.
I am so grateful & honored to say that I have decades of experience working with clients as a Certified Reiki, Master NLP practitioner, Timeline Therapist and Registered Dental Hygienist. Now I am adding another healing modality to my foundation as a Certified Sound Healer. It's been an extraordinary journey and I look forward to serving you.
Sep 10 Wednesday
The 21st Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) will kick off with a special free community screening for the first time! Join us on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:00pm, at Camden Hills Regional High School, Strom Auditorium for a screening of Observer, a new documentary by Camden-based filmmaker Ian Cheney.
Fresh off its world premiere at the prestigious CPH:DOX film festival in Copenhagen, Observer is a poetic and inquisitive journey into the art of looking closely. From street corners to starfields, Cheney’s film brings viewers into conversation with scientists, artists, and everyday observers, revealing the wonder woven into daily life.
The evening will feature live music, a Q&A with Cheney and special guests, and a chance to gather with friends and neighbors before CIFF officially begins. The screening is open and welcome for teenagers and adults.
This event is free and open to the public. Register to save you or your friends and family’s spot today! Doors open at 5:30PM.
Observer is presented as part of Points North’s ongoing effort to build community through the power of nonfiction storytelling — not just within the international film world, but here at home in the Midcoast.
Sep 11 Thursday
Enjoy outdoor films from across Maine and around the world at the Maine Outdoor Film Festival event in Scarborough. Meet us at Memorial Park for an exciting evening full of outdoor adventure and conservation films. Films start at 7:30 so be sure to arrive early to get a spot! For more information, including the evening’s lineup of films, please visit Memorial Park • MOFF – Maine Outdoor Film Festival
Sep 13 Saturday
Join the Maine Outdoor Film Festival in Westbrook for an evening of outdoor adventure and conservation films shown under the stars at Riverbank Park!
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025Time: Doors: 6:30PM, Films: 7:30PMAdmission: Suggested admission $10 with proceeds going to Discover Downtown WestbrookLocation: Riverbank Park, Main St, Westbrook, ME
Presented by: Discover Downtown Westbrook and Friends of the Presumpscot River
Program Notes: The film program will last about two hours, including a 10-minute intermission. Films can be found on the MOFF website.
Please bring your own camp chair and/or blanket.Rain Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025