Community Calendar

The next Ocean on Tap is Thursday January 15, 6pm, at Footbridge Brewery in Boothbay Harbor. Join Dr. Robyn Linner, of the Maine Department of Marine Resources, for a conversation about how scientific surveys get fishes a "voice" to teach us about our changing ocean.

Ocean on Tap is an informal, ocean-centric speaker series organized by researchers from Bigelow Laboratory and hosted by Footbridge Brewery in Boothbay Harbor. Our goal is to bring people of the community together over the fascinating world of the ocean. At these events, speakers will share their corner of expertise in the ocean, and attendees are encouraged to ask questions.

"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"!

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.

Start the new year with some calm and join us at the Gilley for a watercolor technique workshop with Erika Elizabeth, who will guide students step by step to create a painting of meditative blossoms using wet-on-wet painting technique on Friday, Jan. 16 from 10am-1pm.

The cost is $37 per person for Museum members, and $44 for non-members.

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!

Cabin Fever? We Have The Cure!

Ring in the New Year right and join us for 4 spectacular, online auctions curated for tremendous fun! Full of wonder and whimsy, each of which offers a mix of fine and decorative art, furniture, Asian art, collectibles, and so much more - all at low, affordable starting bids. Don't miss this opportunity to discover hidden gems at unbelievable prices!

Bidding Options: Telephone, Absentee, and Online

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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.

What are the building blocks of our universe? We’ve been trying to answer this question for centuries, but we haven’t found the ultimate answer. Approximately a quarter of the universe consists of mysterious dark matter. We know it is there, but we don’t know what it is made of.
This show takes you on the ultimate astrophysics quest.

Office Hours is AIGA Maine’s free coworking meetup series for students and creative professionals. These sessions are intentionally unstructured. Bring your laptop, work on your own projects, and enjoy the option of quiet community, casual conversation, or both. There’s no formal agenda, no presentations, and no expectation to network unless you want to.

This is a hybrid in-person and virtual event! For folks outside southern Maine, please join us virtually! When you register, just specify that you'll be attending remotely. Zoom details will be shared prior to the event!