All events subject to change, please check ahead
to verify. All phone numbers are area code 207.
Ongoing Events
Scribners Saw Mill & Homestead. Enjoy a Western Maine 19th century treasure from Memorial Day to Labor Day on the first and third Saturday of each month from 1-4pm. Located on 244 Scribners Mill Road, Harrison. FMI 583-6455, www.scribnersmill.org
Maine Wildlife Park. Open daily through November 11 from 9:30am-4:30pm. See and learn about wildlife, and yes, they have moose! 56 Game Farm Road, Gray. FMI 657-4977, www.mainewildlifepark.com
The Wilhelm Reich Museum. Learn about this brilliant scientist and his experiments. Dodge Pond Rd, Rangeley. 1-5pm, Weds.-Sun., July and August. FMI 864-3443
Scenic Lake Cruises. Rangeley Region Lake Cruises & Kayaking. FMI, reservations 670-8391
August
TBA Teaberry Art Walk. Along the Swift River, Rumford. FMI 364-3355, Ext.22
1 Folk Songs with Bill Berlinghoff & Mia Boynton. Rangeley Public Library, 6pm. FMI, free ticket 864-5529
1 Summer Concert Series. Free event held in the gazebo at Moore Park, South Paris. Rick Charette performs at 10:30am, LaTCH from 6-8pm. Rain location for events is the South Paris fire station
1 Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, Route 26, Oxford, 7pm. FMI 539-8865, www.oxfordplains.com
2 Bluegrass Concert. The Lonely Heartstring Band. Nourished by deep roots in the expansive canon of traditional American music, and embodies the modern American condition, an understanding and reverence for the past that informs a push into the future. This multi-talented group of musicians from around Boston is a classic Bluegrass quintet, always far greater than the sum of its parts. 7:30pm. Tickets $22/Adult & $14/Child. Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. FMI 583-6747, www.deertrees-theatre.org
2 38th Annual Art in August. Open-air arts festival. 10am-4pm, Oquossoc Park. FMI www.rangeleyarts.org
2 Business After Hours. Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main Street, Norway, from
5:30-7pm. FMI 743-2281, www.oxfordhillsmaine.com
2 Westerhoff Family Foundation Concert. A gift to Rangeley, free concert of the finest classical music. Church of the Good Shepherd, 7pm. FMI 864-5000
3 Annual Lobster Roll Fundraiser. Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. For just $12 donation you will enjoy a lobster roll, bag of chips, and a cookie. Proceeds to be used to support music and theatrical performances. Order by July 27 with Barb: 583-4445
3 Western Maine Art Group. First Friday opening reception with artist Sandra J. Bell from 5-7pm.
The Main Street Gallery, 426 Main Street, Norway. FMI 393-3912, www.westernmaineartgroup.org
3 Things That Go Bump In the Night. Do you like your summer evenings spiced with a chilling tale? Are you the person that spies faces in the woods? Is every creak in your summer cottage a sign of something beyond? Then we have the very night of words, music and flickering lights for you. Suitable for the whole family . . . if you dare! 7:30pm. Tickets $12. Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. FMI 583-6747, www.deertrees-theatre.org
3-4 36th Annual Wilton Blueberry Festival. More than 60 unique events throughout the weekend, including one of Maine’s largest parades Saturday morning, vendors, performers, crafters and more with a spectacular fireworks display concluding it. This year enjoy a concert by Mark Gentle. Saturday night will feature Maine Attraction Water Ski Team on Wilson Lake in Wilton. FMI www.wiltonbbf.com
4 Celebration Barn Theater. Mike Miclon’s The Early Evening Show at 7:30pm. A hilarious late-night TV show spoof. FMI, tickets 743-8452, www.celebrationbarn.com
4 Andover Old Home Days. Andover Town Common. Parade, antique car displays, exhibits, photo contest, art & flower shows, crafts, firemen’s muster, horse show, plenty of food & music. FMI 392-3761
4 Ice Cream Social. Rufus Porter Museum. 121 Main Street, Bridgton. FMI 647-2828, www.rufusportermuseum.org
4 Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, Route 26, Oxford, 7pm. FMI 539-8865, www.oxfordplains.com
4 Open House. Wilton Fish & Game Association. Safety and technique in archery will be offered by a certified instructor, trap shooting, gatling gun and shooting gallery will be offered in the Conex Box. Lunch will be provided for a minimal fee by the Youth League. 9am-4pm. Route 2, Wilton. FMI 897-4305
4 Vintage Sale Fundraiser. Rent a table to sell your items or come to shop! Donations of gently used goods, furniture, home decor, books, household items, small appliances, handbags, fabrics, more. Proceeds benefit Deertrees Theatre’s Building Fund. 10am-3pm. Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. FMI 583-6747, www.deertrees-theatre.org
4 Maine State Kids’ Triathlon. Make it a weekend in Bethel. Children ages 8-14 may enjoy this fun, untimed triathlon. 100 yard swim, 3 mile bike ride, 1 mile run, start and finish at Angevine Park. Hosted by Bethel Outing Club. Register online. FMI www.mainestatetriathlon.com/kids-tri
4 Shipwrecked! An Entertainment. The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told By Himself) written by Donald Margulies. Perfect fun for the entire family. 7:30pm. Tickets $22/Adult & $14/Child. Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. FMI 583-6747, www.deertrees-theatre.org
4-Sept 10 Interpreting the Maine Landscape. Dual show: Wendy A. Newcomb, oils, and Marguerite Lawler, oils. Hole in the Wall Studioworks. 1544 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond. FMI 655-4952, www.holeinthewallstudioworks.com
5 Hugh Ogden Memorial Evening of Poetry. Ecopelagicon, 7 Pond St., Rangeley, 6pm. FMI 864-2771
5-8 MIFF in the Mountains. Maine International Film Festival. Eight films over four evenings, a different film at 5pm and 8pm each evening. Complete schedule of films TBA. FMI RFA Lakeside Theater www.rangeleyarts.org
6 Leon Truman Golf Classic. Norway Country Club. Join the Chamber for its annual golf tournament and largest fundraiser of the year. FMI 743-2281, www.oxfordhillsmaine.com
7 Classical Concert. Sebago Long Lake Music Festival. Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. 7:30pm. FMI, tickets www.sllmf.org
7 Outdoor Sporting Heritage Day. Vendors will display a wide range of fishing equipment. Activities include games, raffles and seminars. Burgers, hotdogs, and the world famous Guide Fries, will be available for lunch. 10am-3pm. RRG&SA Clubhouse, Old Skiway Rd, Oquossoc. FMI Jim Graul 864-2485
7 Home Tour and Taste of Rangeley. Self-guided tour will showcase some of the area’s most interesting homes. “Taste of Rangeley” will include unique light appetizers from the creative chefs of our Rangeley Region restaurants. 12:30-3:30pm. FMI www.rangeleyarts.org
7 Walk the Woods. South Bog Conservation Area, Rangeley, 1pm. Meet at the trailhead, FMI 864-7311
8 Summer Concert Series. Free event held in the gazebo at Moore Park, South Paris. Andrew Silver performs at 10:30am, Jus Tus Two performs from 6-8pm. Rain location for events is the South Paris fire station
8 A Modern Day Pilgrim Hiking the Camino de Santiago. In 2015, Theresa Fersch hiked the 500 mile Camino de Santiago across Spain and wrote a book, “Sunrise in Spain” about her experience. Her talk explores what a pilgrim can expect as well as giving a vivid personal account of the physical, mental, and spiritual struggles she faced along the way. Rangeley Public Library, 6pm. FMI, free ticket 864-5529
8 Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, Route 26, Oxford, 7pm. FMI 539-8865, www.oxfordplains.com
9 Turn of the Screw. Written by Henry James. Adapted for the stage by playwright Jeffrey Hatcher. Part ghost story and part psychological thriller, this classic tale concerns a young unsuspecting governess hired by a wealthy recluse to look after his orphaned niece and nephew – two seemingly innocent children who soon reveal terrifying secrets. 7:30pm. Tickets $22/Adult & $14/Child. Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. FMI 583-6747, www.deertrees-theatre.org
9 Summer Celebration Fund Raiser. Rangeley Public Library, 5pm. Music, fabulous food & drink, silent and live auctions and more! FMI, reservations 864-5529, www.rangeleylibrary.org
9-11 Paris Hill Music Festival. 3 days, 3 concerts, 7pm. Featuring Howie Day ($35), Nichole Nordeman ($25), “Let’s Hang On” ($35). All three concerts, $75. 500 Paris Hill Road, South Paris. FMI, tickets, 743-9390. FMI www.parishillmusicfestival.com
10 Auction. Making Maine Memories. Rufus Porter Museum. 121 Main Street, Bridgton.
FMI 647-2828, www.rufusportermuseum.org
10 Concert. Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio & Ordinary Elephant. From New Orleans style jazz and blues to rousing Americana and poignant folk narratives, her memorable, intimate and cathartic live performances move seamlessly and effortlessly from one style to the next. Trio features Shawn Nadeau on upright bass, and Davy Sturtevant on guitar, mandolin, dobro, fiddle and cornet. Special guests Ordinary Elephant are a collaboration of husband and wife who captivate listeners with their well-honed combination of insightful writing, effortless harmonies and intertwined claw hammer banjo and guitar. 7:30pm. Tickets $22/Adult & $14/Child. Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. FMI 583-6747, www.deertrees-theatre.org
11 Foothills Food Festival. Starts at noon. Regional farmers’ market, food vendors featuring local ingredients, educational workshops and speakers, and informational booths from food-related organizations. Live music showcasing many area bands, and starting at 2pm, a beer tasting event featuring microbreweries from all over western and southern Maine. Don’t miss this exciting mid-summer event. FMI 739-2101, www.foothillsfoodfestival.org
11 Gray Blueberry Festival. Pie eating contests, blueberry jam off, bean bag toss “Golf Course,” food trucks, music, wagon rides, animals, artisans, xxhibits, craft workshops, lawn games, dunk tank, climbing wall, inflatables, pollinator parade, diaper derby, fun run. 9:30am-3pm at Town Hall, 24 Main St. FMI 657-3112
11 Counterterrorism/Counterinsurgency. Strategic Look at the Terrorist Threat. Michael Kamorski, a retired U S Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and current faculty member of the School of Legal Studies at Husson University, will host a strategic level discussion on terrorist threats and the challenges faced in preventing future terror attacks. Rangeley Public Library, 10:30am. FMI, free ticket 864-5529
11 Celebration Barn Theater. Steven Ragatz in Under the Bigtop Life is a Circus at 7:30pm. An unforgettable evening of virtuoso juggling and stories from world-wide circus adventures. FMI, tickets 743-8452, www.celebrationbarn.com
11 Antique and Classic Boat and Car Show. 10am-3pm at the Naples Town Docks. Event sponsored by Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club. FMI www.acbs.org
11 Concert. The Juliet Letters World Premier. Performance presented by The Rose Quintet. In 1993, singer-songwriter Elvis Costello partnered with The Brodsky Quartet to create a unique song cycle culminating in the album The Juliet Letters. Each song takes the form of a letter and in each letter they created a rich tapestry of characters and compelling stories. 7:30pm. Tickets $25/Adult & $16/Child. Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. FMI 583-6747, www.deertrees-theatre.org
11 Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, Route 26, Oxford, 7pm. FMI 539-8865, www.oxfordplains.com
11-18 Phillips Old Home Days. A fun-time, small-town festival with contests, races, photo contest, duck derby and more.
12 Turn of the Screw. Written by Henry James. Adapted for the stage by playwright Jeffrey Hatcher. Part ghost story and part psychological thriller, this classic tale concerns a young unsuspecting governess hired by a wealthy recluse to look after his orphaned niece and nephew – two seemingly innocent children who soon reveal terrifying secrets. 8:00pm. Tickets $22/Adult & $14/Child. Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. FMI 583-6747, www.deertrees-theatre.org
14 Walk the Woods. Rangeley River Trail. 5:30-7pm. Meet at trailhead at 5:30pm. FMI 864-7311
14 Classical Concert. Sebago Long Lake Music Festival. Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. 7:30pm. FMI, tickets www.sllmf.org
15 Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, Route 26, Oxford, 7pm. FMI 539-8865, www.oxfordplains.com
15 Annual Rangeley Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic. Mingo Springs. Scramble format with prizes for first and second place in 4 categories. There will also be prizes for men’s and women’s longest drive and closest to the pin. Registration begins at noon with a shot gun start at 1pm. After play cocktail hour and buffet dinner at The Country Club Inn. FMI 864-5571
15 Summer Concert Series. Free event held in the gazebo at Moore Park, South Paris. Chewonki performs at 10:30am, The Cobblestones perform from 6-8pm. Rain location for events is the South Paris fire station
15 Middle Eastern Dance. History, Culture & Health Benefits. Rangeley Public Library, 6pm. FMI, free ticket 864-5529
16 Women of Song. Maine Singer-Songwriters. Three very talented female performers from Maine: Emila Dahlin, Sorcha Cribben-Merrill & Roda Dale. This one-of-a-kind evening will bring life to Harrison’s historic theatre specifically designed for music and live performance! Incredible range of talent, original music, and wonderful storytelling lyrics thru music that will touch your soul and stir your heart! 7:30pm Tickets $16. Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. FMI 583-6747, www.deertrees-theatre.org
16 Rangeley Annual Blueberry Festival. Enjoy the Blueberry Season with this annual festival featuring pies, crafts & gifts, vendors, and children’s activities. 10am-3pm. Location TBA
16 Power Propagators. McLaughlin Garden and Homestead. 97 Main Street, South Paris. 9:30-11:30am. FMI 743-8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org
16-18 42nd Annual Trappers’ Weekend. 760 East Bethel Road, Bethel. Trapping and hunting demonstrations, contests, music, auction, more. FMI 875-5765
17 Turn of the Screw. Written by Henry James. Adapted for the stage by playwright Jeffrey Hatcher. Part ghost story and part psychological thriller, this classic tale concerns a young unsuspecting governess hired by a wealthy recluse to look after his orphaned niece and nephew – two seemingly innocent children who soon reveal terrifying secrets. 2:00pm. Matinee Tickets $14. Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. FMI 583-6747, www.deertrees-theatre.org
17 Turn of the Screw. Written by Henry James. Adapted for the stage by playwright Jeffrey Hatcher. Part ghost story and part psychological thriller, this classic tale concerns a young unsuspecting governess hired by a wealthy recluse to look after his orphaned niece and nephew – two seemingly innocent children who soon reveal terrifying secrets. 7:30pm. Tickets: $22/Adult & $14/Child. Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. FMI 583-6747, www.deertrees-theatre.org
17-20 Self-Storage: The Contents of our Lives. World Premier Play. A dark comedy. This is the first time an original play will be produced in Rangeley. RFA Lakeside Theater, 7pm. FMI www.rangeleyarts.org
18 Beanhole Beans Public Supper. 5:30pm. $8 person, $22 family. Congregational Church of East Sumner, Route 219. FMI 388-2263, [email protected]
18 Craft Workshops. Shaker Village in New Gloucester. Featuring herbal wreath making, soap making, cheese and yogurt making, woodcarving, two broom making workshops, and wool spinning. Pre-registration required. FMI www.maineshakers.com/workshops
18 Lobster & Steak Fest. Oxford Hills Rotary Club at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, South Paris. FMI 890-3122, www.oxfordhillsrotary.org
18 Community Meal. Alan Day Community Garden, 26 Whitman St., Norway, 12:30pm, by donation. FMI 346-0708, www.alandaygarden.wordpress.com
18 Oxford Mud Run. Mud drags, deep mud pit, hill ‘n hole, obstacle course, shallow pit for stock classes. 1264 Main Street, Oxford. 10:30am. Next to Walmart, behind Scott’s Welding and Storage. Adults $15, ages 5-12 $10, under 5 free. FMI 743-2913
18 Oquossoc Day Festival. Art, antiques, crafts, wooden boat show, dog parade, sailing & canoe races, boat parade, Sink the Bismarck and more! A great family fun day. Oquossoc Village. 10am-5pm
18 Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, Route 26, Oxford, 7pm. FMI 539-8865, www.oxfordplains.com
18 Cheryl Wheeler. Singer/songwriter extraordinaire. If your idea of a folk singer-songwriter concert is a bunch of people clapping politely after songs, and then sitting quietly while the performer says things like “This next next song is about…,” well, you have not seen a Cheryl Wheeler concert before! You will love every minute! 7:30pm. Tickets $25/Adult & $16/Child. Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. FMI 583-6747, www.deertrees-theatre.org
18 Celebration Barn Theater. Happenstance Theater’s Pinot and Augustine at 7:30pm. This classic, family-friendly clown duo is inspired by the golden age of Circus. FMI, tickets 743-8452, www.celebrationbarn.com
19 State Street Traditional Jazz Band. Brings the best of New Orleans jazz to a new generation. Their sound is not “Dixieland,” but authentic Original Preservation Hall Jazz Band sound. These seven guys present a concert that is powerful and moving. Expect to be enchanted by the joyful sounds of trumpet, trombone, clarinet, tuba, banjo, drums and vocals for these highly talented performers. 7pm. Bell Hill Meeting House, Otisfield. FMI 539-8178
19 Outdoor Market. Main Street, Dixfield. FMI 562-8816
21 Walk the Woods. Bonney Point Trail, Rangeley, 5:30-7pm. Meet at the Trailhead. FMI 864-7311
22 The GAR Society of Civil War Union Veterans. Join military historian Gary Dunaenko as he discusses the Civil War. Part of his historic collection of Civil War memorabilia will be available for viewing. Rangeley Public Library. FMI, free ticket 864-5529
22 Racing at Oxford Plains Speedway, Route 26, Oxford, 7pm. FMI 539-8865, www.oxfordplains.com
23 Internet Basics. Taught by Scott Hatfield, will cover the use of common browsers, searching, and cloud applications. Rangeley Public Library, 10am-noon. Max 20 participants. FMI, register 864-5529
23 Curious Art Lecture Series. Rufus Porter Museum. 121 Main Street, Bridgton.
FMI 647-2828, www.rufusportermuseum.org
23-25 Frantasia Festival of Out Music & Arts. A showcase of improvisational and experimental music, poetry, dance, and visual arts at Fitness Stylez, Livermore Falls. FMI 212-6288
24 Pizza Party. Gallery 302, 112 Main Street, Bridgton. FMI 647-2787, www.gallery302.com
24 Community Chorus Summer Concert. Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley, 7pm. FMI 864-5000
24-26 Oxford 250 Weekend. Oxford Plains Speedway, Route 26, Oxford. FMI 539-8865, www.oxfordplains.com
25 Bob Marley Comedy Show. RFA Lakeside Theater, Rangeley, 7 & 9pm. FMI, tickets www.BMarley.com
25 Maine Native American Summer Market and Demo. Shaker Village, New Gloucester. 10am-3:30pm. Annual festival of Maine’s finest Native American artists featuring Wabanaki basketmaking, carving, jewelry, bark etching, drumming, and dancing. FMI www.maineshakers.com
25 Celebration Barn Theater. Sean Mencher in concert at 7:30pm. A musical sensation mixing rockabilly, Americana, country and jazz. FMI, tickets 743-8452, www.celebrationbarn.com
28 Walk the Woods. Hatchery Brook Preserve, Rangeley. 5:30-7pm, Meet at trailhead. FMI 864-7311
29 The Impact of Fake News. Former journalist and retired executive Chet Lunner has a unique, 360-degree perspective on Fake News, the First Amendment, and an inside-the-Beltway view of our national government, having been a Maine newspaper editor, Congressional chief of staff, 9/11 press secretary, homeland security intelligence officer, and staffer to four Cabinet secretaries. He worked with, or consulted for USA Today, U.S. Congress, and the TSA and DHS. Rangeley Public Library, 6pm. FMI, free ticket 864-5529
30 Introduction to Windows 10 Computer. Basic operation of a Windows 10 computer including managing programs, windows, files, and security. Rangeley Public Library, 10am-noon, max 20 participants. FMI, reservations 864-5529