Community Calendar

I’ll Drink to That!
Grand Re-Opening Gala
April 30 - May 4, 2025

Raise a glass and join us for an unforgettable concert event at Good Theater’s Grand Re-Opening Gala! This dazzling celebration will feature Broadway stars and local favorites in a dazzling cabaret dedicated to Broadway and booze. Set in the newly transformed Stevens Square Theater, I’ll Drink to That! is a toast to our vibrant community and the magic of live theater. With show-stopping performances inspired by Broadway’s finest and a festive atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to kick off our next chapter. Cheers to an evening of incredible talent, good company, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.

Featuring LaKisha Jones (American Idol Finalist, The Color Purple, Queen of Rock & Soul), George Dvorsky (Brigadoon, Cinderella, Passion), Valerie Perri (Evita, Jerome Robbins' Broadway, Indecent), and Kevin Smith Kirkwood (Kinky Boots, Spelling Bee, Classic Whitney: Alive!)

Performance Dates
Wed, April 30, 2025 at 7:00
Thu, May 1, 2025 at 7:00
Fri, May 2, 2025 at 7:00
Sat, May 3, 2025 at 2:00
Sat, May 3, 2025 at 7:00
Sun, May 4, 2025 at 2:00

Ticket prices:

April 30 (Preview Performance): $30

All other dates:
Adult: $50
Student: $10
35 & Under: $10

Approximate Running time:
TBA
Age recommendation
All Ages

Wayfinder is excited to announce the return of Finding Our Way, our live storytelling event featuring Wayfinder grads and other notable Mainers. Join us on May 1st at the Camden Opera House as our storytellers share funny, poignant, and heartfelt stories of finding their way in theater, art, film, business, writing, education, and the great outdoors!

This year's speakers include: The 2025 speakers include Cathy Ames, Ben Curtis, Josh Gerritsen, Ryan Jackson, Courtney Hayes & John Jurcheck, Greg Marley, McKayla Olsen, Kyleigh Philbrook, Kenzie Phifer, Margo Walsh, and Joan Welsh.

Proceeds from this event benefit Maine youth seeking a second chance at high school graduation!
General Admission tickets are $30 and can be purchased through the ticket link:
https://camdenoperahouse.thundertix.com/events/244463

The pre-show will include mocktails and light fare. The pre-show starts at 5:30 at the Camden Opera House.

Thank you to our sponsors! RM Davis, Down East Magazine, Machias Savings Bank, Bangor Savings Bank, Clark Insurance, Gusco Consulting, Atlantic Baking Co., Lord Camden Inn, American Flatbread, Bleecker and Greer.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Join the Maine College of Art & Design's Animation & Game Art Department and Student Life for the Second Annual Animation & Film Festival!

Because of last year’s sold out show, this year’s festival will be held at Mechanic’s Hall Ballroom across the street to accommodate a larger crowd! This event is open to the public.

Featuring original submissions from Maine College of Art & Design students from across the College and including 2D and 3D animation, experimental live-action, animatics, stop motion animation, video game playthroughs, and more, guests will watch the submissions, participate in live-voting and applaud the award winners!

Films were selected by a curatorial team comprised of Isaac Kestenbaum, Director of the Salt Institute of Documentary Studies, Carly Peruccio, Assistant Director of Joanne Waxman Library, Starr Miller, Assistant Director of Student Life - Student Engagement and Belonging, and Amelia Garretson-Persans, Animation and Game Art Faculty and Film Festival Coordinator.

Films will be judged by a jury of MECA&D alums in a variety of categories. Audience members will also have an opportunity to vote for their favorite film with the People’s Choice Award!

Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM (doors 7:00 PM, approximately 120 minutes.

Open to the Public. Tickets are $5 for students and $15 for the general public.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Proceeds will support field trips to high-profile professional events for Animation and Game Art students.

I’ll Drink to That!
Grand Re-Opening Gala
April 30 - May 4, 2025

Raise a glass and join us for an unforgettable concert event at Good Theater’s Grand Re-Opening Gala! This dazzling celebration will feature Broadway stars and local favorites in a dazzling cabaret dedicated to Broadway and booze. Set in the newly transformed Stevens Square Theater, I’ll Drink to That! is a toast to our vibrant community and the magic of live theater. With show-stopping performances inspired by Broadway’s finest and a festive atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to kick off our next chapter. Cheers to an evening of incredible talent, good company, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.

Featuring LaKisha Jones (American Idol Finalist, The Color Purple, Queen of Rock & Soul), George Dvorsky (Brigadoon, Cinderella, Passion), Valerie Perri (Evita, Jerome Robbins' Broadway, Indecent), and Kevin Smith Kirkwood (Kinky Boots, Spelling Bee, Classic Whitney: Alive!)

Performance Dates
Wed, April 30, 2025 at 7:00
Thu, May 1, 2025 at 7:00
Fri, May 2, 2025 at 7:00
Sat, May 3, 2025 at 2:00
Sat, May 3, 2025 at 7:00
Sun, May 4, 2025 at 2:00

Ticket prices:

April 30 (Preview Performance): $30

All other dates:
Adult: $50
Student: $10
35 & Under: $10

Approximate Running time:
TBA
Age recommendation
All Ages

ArtsFarmington is excited to bring Nevaeh, Family Dance Circus, back to the Farmington Fiddlehead Festival again this year on Saturday, May 3rd. Take part in a Hula-Hoop workshop by Nettie Gentempo, hula-hooper extraordinaire, at 1:15 pm in the tent area behind the UMF Student Center and see the Dance Circus perform in the UMF Amphitheatre at 2:00 pm. Attendance by all is free! Contributions are welcome!

For more information visit www.artsfarmington.org

I’ll Drink to That!
Grand Re-Opening Gala
April 30 - May 4, 2025

Raise a glass and join us for an unforgettable concert event at Good Theater’s Grand Re-Opening Gala! This dazzling celebration will feature Broadway stars and local favorites in a dazzling cabaret dedicated to Broadway and booze. Set in the newly transformed Stevens Square Theater, I’ll Drink to That! is a toast to our vibrant community and the magic of live theater. With show-stopping performances inspired by Broadway’s finest and a festive atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to kick off our next chapter. Cheers to an evening of incredible talent, good company, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.

Featuring LaKisha Jones (American Idol Finalist, The Color Purple, Queen of Rock & Soul), George Dvorsky (Brigadoon, Cinderella, Passion), Valerie Perri (Evita, Jerome Robbins' Broadway, Indecent), and Kevin Smith Kirkwood (Kinky Boots, Spelling Bee, Classic Whitney: Alive!)

Performance Dates
Wed, April 30, 2025 at 7:00
Thu, May 1, 2025 at 7:00
Fri, May 2, 2025 at 7:00
Sat, May 3, 2025 at 2:00
Sat, May 3, 2025 at 7:00
Sun, May 4, 2025 at 2:00

Ticket prices:

April 30 (Preview Performance): $30

All other dates:
Adult: $50
Student: $10
35 & Under: $10

Approximate Running time:
TBA
Age recommendation
All Ages

I’ll Drink to That!
Grand Re-Opening Gala
April 30 - May 4, 2025

Raise a glass and join us for an unforgettable concert event at Good Theater’s Grand Re-Opening Gala! This dazzling celebration will feature Broadway stars and local favorites in a dazzling cabaret dedicated to Broadway and booze. Set in the newly transformed Stevens Square Theater, I’ll Drink to That! is a toast to our vibrant community and the magic of live theater. With show-stopping performances inspired by Broadway’s finest and a festive atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to kick off our next chapter. Cheers to an evening of incredible talent, good company, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.

Featuring LaKisha Jones (American Idol Finalist, The Color Purple, Queen of Rock & Soul), George Dvorsky (Brigadoon, Cinderella, Passion), Valerie Perri (Evita, Jerome Robbins' Broadway, Indecent), and Kevin Smith Kirkwood (Kinky Boots, Spelling Bee, Classic Whitney: Alive!)

Performance Dates
Wed, April 30, 2025 at 7:00
Thu, May 1, 2025 at 7:00
Fri, May 2, 2025 at 7:00
Sat, May 3, 2025 at 2:00
Sat, May 3, 2025 at 7:00
Sun, May 4, 2025 at 2:00

Ticket prices:

April 30 (Preview Performance): $30

All other dates:
Adult: $50
Student: $10
35 & Under: $10

Approximate Running time:
TBA
Age recommendation
All Ages

Midcoast Youth Theater presents Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka

"Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination."
Featuring songs from the classic 1971 film and new songs by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, this timeless musical will satisfy the most discerning sweet tooth!

Show Times:
Thursday, May 8th at 7pm
Friday, May 9th at 7pm
Saturday, May 10th at 2pm
Saturday, May 10th at 7pm
Sunday, May 11th at 2pm

Tickets: Adults: $15, Students & Seniors: $12
Tickets available at https://www.midcoastyouththeater.org/wonka

See the classic musical Oklahoma! live on the Center Theatre stage with a cast of local all-stars and a live pit band directed by Deb Maynard.

In the Oklahoma territory during the turn-of-the-century land rush, a boastful cowboy named Curly and a surly ranch hand named Jud are both in love with Laurey. Though she really loves Curly, stubborn Laurey spites him by going to a dance with Jud. There, Curly proves his love by bidding all he owns for Laurey's lunch basket. They marry, and after the ceremony, Jud picks a fight with Curly and is killed by his own knife. After Curly is acquitted, the newlyweds ride off to celebrate their honeymoon.

May 9th, 10th, 16th, and 17th at 7:00pm & May 10th and 17th at 2:00pm

Midcoast Youth Theater presents Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka

"Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination."
Featuring songs from the classic 1971 film and new songs by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, this timeless musical will satisfy the most discerning sweet tooth!

Show Times:
Thursday, May 8th at 7pm
Friday, May 9th at 7pm
Saturday, May 10th at 2pm
Saturday, May 10th at 7pm
Sunday, May 11th at 2pm

Tickets: Adults: $15, Students & Seniors: $12
Tickets available at https://www.midcoastyouththeater.org/wonka