John McCutcheon Winter’s Solstice – Virtual Concert
Maybe the snow is piling up outside, maybe the wind is whipping by - but tonight you can stay tucked inside and listen to the rich voice of John McCutcheon as he celebrates the holiday season. He's an Opera House favorite, although for this concert you don't even have to cross the Opera House threshold! […]
Opening Night – Gingerbread Spectacular Preview Celebration
An evening of wonder! Join us tonight as we celebrate the confectionery talents of the community! The 2022 gingerbread creations will be on exhibit, Barney Balch and the Sheepscot Jazz & Swing Quartet will be playing (dancing encouraged!), the bar will be serving drinks, and the Opera House will be fully decked out for the […]
Gingerbread Spectacular
A holiday tradition! Make sure to carve out a bit of time during the holiday season to take a look at the 2022 gingerbread creations. They are all a secret until they are delivered by their bakers and creators - but we bet there will be confectionery cabins and castles, bungalows, fairy houses, starships, farms, […]
Gingerbread Spectacular
Day two of the Gingerbread Spectacular! Come See the array of gingerbread house creations, large and small. Stop by the Friends holiday bake sale table to pick up something sweet and enjoy the stunningly decorated Opera House this season. Free event, donations welcome. Questions? 207-633-6855.
Holiday Potluck & Carol Sing
Our final event of the 2022 season. We invite members and guests, regulars and visitors, come one, come all to settle in for a community potluck dinner, followed by the music of the season performed by pianist Kevin Kiley and a troupe of talented vocalists. This evening is free, but please bring a main dish, […]
The Boneheads
Midcoast Maine's beloved Boneheads kick off the 2023 season at the Opera House. Collectively they are THE Boneheads, individually they are Bob Colwell, Steve jones, Scott Elliot and Dick Hollis. We don't care what they say about Friday the 13th, we feel lucky indeed to have these guys kicking off the new season. What to […]
Larry & Joe
Tonight's show is a stop along the tour of their debut album, Nuevo South Train produced by legendary American guitar icon Charlie Hunter. It’s a bilingual program of Bluegrass, Llanera, Joropo, storytelling, singalongs, and more. Harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, maracas, upright bass, guitar, and rich tenor harmonies. North Carolina-based duo Larry & Joe caught their […]
January Open Mic
2023 sees the return of our upstairs Open Mic nights. Mark your calendar now - the 4th Friday of each month this winter, starting in January. Mic goes live at 6 pm. Sign-ups start at 5:30 pm in the upstairs bar. $5 cover charge for all. Host: John Schindler. The bar will be open and […]
Pat Colwell & the Soul Sensations
Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations bring down the house with a powerful mix of Motown/Memphis Soul Music that’s guaranteed to get the party started! This is a 100% Old School Soul Revue complete with outstanding female singers, a full horn section, and a show that that will knock your socks off! The band covers Soul […]
February Open Mic
Whether you are taking to the stage or tucking into the "audience" join us tonight for our February Open Mic in the historic upstairs bar. Sign-ups begin at 5:30 pm, with the mic going live at 6 pm. Singer-songwriter, poet, comedy, share your talent with the community tonight. Host: John Schindler. Cover charge: $5 at […]
Teada
Celebrating 21 years as one of Ireland's leading traditional bands with a truly worldwide reach, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, Israel and Australia. Highlights include a 30,000-capacity stadium concert in Brittany, along with performances at Rainforest World Music Festival & Penang […]
Reverie Road
Delivering the driving lilt and lift of Irish music, Reverie Road features Winifred Horan, and Katie Grennan, John Williams and Utsav Lal in a newly combined unforgettable concert experience. From studio to stage, festivals to films these artists have lifted audiences hearts internationally combining their well honed musicianship and stagecraft from Solas, Gaelic Storm, Dreamworks […]
March Open Mic
Our final winter Open Mic night in the upstairs bar. Ready to share that new song or poem you wrote this winter? Or just come see what others have been working on. Sign-ups at 5:30, with the mic going live at 6 pm. Host: John Schindler. $5 donation at the door. Hungry? The Friends will […]