Community Calendar

"I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI", An "Italian" Comedy by Jacques Lamarre- based on the memoir by Giulia Melucci. Reservations: (207) 747-5434. "It’s not often that you belly laugh out loud all the way though a comedy- From start to finish this show is one of the most hilarious comedies we’ve seen in decades." Playing thru Jan 31, Thu 7, Fri 730, Sat 2 & 730. Starring Pamela Mutty as "Giulia"!

Next Stop Comedy brings the best comedians, with new lineups every time, straight to your neighborhood for an unforgettable night of laughter! Our shows feature top-tier talent from across the country, delivering high-energy performances in intimate, local venues. Whether you need an exciting date night, you're a die-hard comedy fan, or you're just looking for a fun night out, Next Stop Comedy guarantees big laughs, great vibes, and an experience you won’t want to miss.

For full details on this and other upcoming shows, visit our website at: https://nextstopcomedy.com/

Happens on the following Dates:
Nov 21, 2025, 8:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Dec 26, 2025, 8:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jan 23, 2026, 8:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Falmouth Memorial Library is pleased to announce that Illustration Institute's The Great State of Illustration in Maine will be on display at the Library from November 8, 2025, through January 31, 2026. This exhibition celebrates the rich, diverse cultural heritage of over 80 Maine-connected illustrators such as Ashley Bryan, Barbara Cooney, Dahlov Ipcar, Melissa Sweet, Chris Van Dusen, N.C. Wyeth, and more. The Great State of Illustration in Maine will showcase illustration as an art form in the very place where books are easily and publicly accessed. "We are thrilled to welcome Illustration Institute to Falmouth Memorial Library and offer an exhibition of this depth and breadth to our community. We hope visitors from around our State will come enjoy this collection of incredible illustrations, and take advantage of exciting, related programming over the next three months," commented Jenna Mayotte, Library Director.

“Now and Then,” a show of paintings by Camden resident Nina Holland, will be on exhibit in the upper and lower levels of the Rockport Public Library Dec. 2, 2025 - Jan. 29, 2026. The display is a retrospective of Holland’s work, spanning her 65-year career as an artist.

Trained as a painter, Holland is also known as an accomplished weaver and craftsperson. Her work has been exhibited country-wide, including five venues in New York City. She has won several awards in juried shows including a purchase prize and alcove show at New Mexico State Art Museum in Santa Fe.

In the 1970s, she published numerous articles and three books – two about weaving and one about quilting. She taught at Evansville University and North Country Community College.

Nina Holland plans to donate all proceeds from the sales of her artwork in the Rockport Library show to International Rescue Committee, rated a four-star charity on Charity Navigator.

Unwind and create with dried flowers and fresh greenery in this cozy greenhouse inspired floral class. A peaceful way to beat the winter blues. Guided step by step you will learn the fundamentals of designing with dried flowers while creating a centerpiece that feels organic, timeless, and warm. This class is designed to be relaxing and welcoming -perfect for beginners and flower lovers alike. You will leave with a one-of-a kind arrangement. Soft music and tasty mocktails provided.

Experience the fun and magic of theater on Saturday mornings with Play Me a Story! Ages 4 – 10 enjoy a performance of children’s stories followed by an interactive acting workshop with Portland Stage’s Education Artists for $15. Sign up for the month and save or pick individual days that work for you. Financial aid is available. Build literacy, encourage creativity and spark dramatic dreams!

Play Me a Story takes place in person at Portland Stage’s Theater for Kids on Saturday mornings from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Doors open at 10:00, 10:30 performance, followed by an interactive workshop from 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM, with everything wrapped up by 12:00 PM.

All books featured in Play Me a Story are presented with permission from the publishers and/or authors.

Formerly known as the Holiday Bazaar, Made is a curated seasonal marketplace that highlights the artistry and craftsmanship of Maine makers, offering visitors a unique selection of locally handmade goods.

Thank you to our sponsors Kennebec Savings Bank, the City of Waterville, Central Maine Newspapers, and Back Office Solutions!

Join us at Libby Library in OOB for lunch at this month’s potluck! We’ll be gathering on Saturday, January 24 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm to enjoy some good food and good company!

We invite all to join in on this community building program–a chance to eat some good food, meet some new people, and have a great time at the library! Bring a dish to share: hot or cold, homemade or store bought, plain or fancy. As a way to be more eco-conscious and avoid disposables as much as possible, we are inviting those who can to bring your own place setting: utensils, plate or bowl, takeaway containers. We’ll have our kitchen open during the program if you’d like to rinse off what you brought before heading home. And lastly, bring yourself: come ready to enjoy the company of other folks! We’ll have some conversation starters out on the tables to help break the ice!

This program is free, open to the public, and no registration is required.

Sample a variety of seasonal specialty beers while enjoying the incredible ambiance of The Cellars at Allagash, our wild and sour barrel aging space. If you are looking for a traditional brewery tour, check out our "Taste of Allagash Origin Tour" which begins in the brewhouse and ends in our wild barrel room.

The highlights:
6 samples
60 minutes
In-depth barrel room exploration and chance to see the Coolship
$38 before tax/fees
21+

Please read on before booking:

Tour-goers must be 21 or older. Infant-wearing is welcome - the tour path through our manufacturing plant is not suitable for young children or strollers.

Guests who are not drinking beer can purchase a Designated Driver ticket and will have a choice of NA beverage.

Dogs are not allowed on this manufacturing plant tour.

Expert needle-felter, fiber artist, and storyteller Hillary Dow of Binding Tales will lead this fun workshop at the Gilley, guiding participants through the process of creating a felted coral reef wall hanging. This workshop is suitable for all skill levels including beginners.

Learn needle felting techniques as you transform puffy piles of wool into a vivid and dynamic coral reef that features several types of coral in a variety of colors with dark shadows and 3D depth. Your wool supplies will include a 5x7 wool pre-felt; blue, purple, green and coral blended batts; and solid color roving. All the felting tools necessary to create your piece are provided, including several sizes of felting needles, single and multi-needle tools, finger guards, and a felting pad. The rich variety of prepared colors allows for a painterly approach to needle felting. All the wool used in this project is sourced from Maine fiber farms.

Hillary will display an author-illustrator showcase of original artwork as well as her children’s books, which will be available for sale. She is the author, illustrator and publisher of Binding Tales books, featuring pictures she has needle felted with wool sourced from Maine sheep. Born and raised in the western mountains of Maine, she now lives with her family in Hampden.