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Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Reopens March 5th!

March 3, 2011 in Activities,Around Town,Uncategorized | No Comments

The historic Opera House in downtown Boothbay Harbor received a facelift this winter. The sound of music that typically fills the the old hall was replaced with the sound of hammers and saws and drills and sanders as nearly two dozen painters and craftsmen installed new flooring and railings, raised the stage, painted ceilings, and patched walls and restored the House from top to bottom. Insulation was added and a new, efficient heating and hot water system was installed. New lighting and an in-house sound system were also added this winter. The work was undertaken to both preserve the old building and improve the experience of audience members by improving sight lines.

The work began with the rebuilding of the front stairway on Townsend Avenue last fall, and will continue with additional work throughout the spring. With the completion of the new entryway on Townsend Avenue, ticket buyers may now use the front door during the week versus entering through the side parking lot door. The performance entrance remains on Smith Street.

The first performance of 2011 is this weekend’s Hometown Hootenanny on Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 PM. The event is both a cabin fever reliever and a fundraiser for the Opera House, with all proceeds going to assist with the ongoing operation of the building and programming.

Funds are still being raised to complete the maintenance and restoration work. In an effort to meet the Bosarge Challenge, the Opera House must raise $95,000 between now and September. Those interested in supporting the effort are invited to contact the Opera House at (207) 633-6855.

Courtesy Robert Mitchell Photography

A Very Caring Community

February 8, 2011 in Activities,Around Town,Events,Uncategorized | No Comments

Let’s Fill the Bus!

Volunteering. Caring. Sharing. Community!

The Boothbay Harbor Region is known for its deep commitment to caring for those in need in our community. A perfect example is the Have A Heart Food Drive, organized by the Boothbay Harbor YMCA to help replenish the Boothbay Region Food Pantry. This year’s third annual Have A Heart Food Drive is this Saturday, February 12,from 9am to 2pm. Come and join the YMCA staff and volunteers in filling the YMCA bus in the Hannaford Supermarket parking lot with donations of nonperishable items. Items of Need: dry and hot cereal, bottled juice, canned and boxed soup, box pancake mix, boxed mac & cheese, jelly, flour, sugar, vegetable oil, coffee, boxed pasta, and canned fruit, fish or veggies. Karen Greenleaf, Membership & Marketing Assistant at the Y, tells us that food is welcome from many sources: Hannaford, other markets, even your own pantry! Hannaford is located at 180 Townsend Ave. (Route 27) in Boothbay Harbor. Not in the area that day but want to support the cause? No worries! You can drop off your items (cash donations also welcome) at the Y. Please contact Karen at the Y at 207.633.2855 for details on how you can Have a Heart!

Early Bird Sale November 20th!

November 12, 2010 in Activities,Around Town,Events,Seasonal,Shopping,Uncategorized | No Comments

Early Bird Shoppers REALLY love a great sale!

Early Bird Shopping in Boothbay Harbor Gets Even Better!!

Shop in Comfort! The Boothbay Harbor Early Bird has always been a winning combination of great shopping and great fun, and this year the Early Bird Sale is getting even better with addition of severl great new activities. It all kicks off in the wee hours of the morning on November 20th when shoppers gather on the streets on Boothbay Harbor in their Pajamas! Yep, you heard right, shopping in your pajamas is fun! Most stores open at 6 a.m. with great reductions in prices, usually the earlier you shop the greater the discount. Many establishments offer door prizes and delicious refreshments. Shopping continues throughout the day, provided the merchants don’t run out of things to sell, because of these great sales.

Pajama Parade! Wait, wait, and wait! There is so much more to come. Anybody love a parade? All Pajama clad shoppers are invited to line up on the Library lawn in the center of town at 10 a.m for the Pajama Parade through town. Prizes, prizes, prizes will be awarded when the parade ends up back on the Library lawn - great gift bags supplied by area merchants. Categories include Best Jammies, Best footwear, Best headwear, Best Children’s PJ’s under 12, and The Very Best Group of Shoppers, you know matching pajamas and all that sort of thing.

Bed Race! Okay, we aren’t done yet. Next up is the Bed Race, where teams of five maneuver their beds down Howard St. two by two as fast as they can. It’s an elimination race, with winners moving on to the next race. Participants will be wearing their pajamas, of course, and there are more prizes. The winner will receive a $25.00 check and a trophy will be awarded to the top 3 winners! There will also be awards for the Best Decorated Bed and Best Team cheer.

Window Display Contest! Almost done…while in town shopping and parading and racing beds, don’t forget to vote for your best window display! Many merchants have gone the extra mile this year by decorating their windows early for the Holidays. Shop at all the stores, choose what you think to be the very best window and drop your vote in the beautifully wrapped box on the Library lawn. Shoppers won’t win a prize for this event, but, a lucky creative merchant will. The winning merchant will receive a $75.00 display advertisement donated by the Boothbay Register.

So, please don’t miss out on this unusual and fun filled event, where else but in Boothbay Harbor could you find all these events in one spot? Great shopping, funny pajamas, friendly merchants, a window display contest, a parade, a bed race and lots and lots of prizes. See you there on November 20, 2010. Wake up, get out of bed, don’t get dressed and head on down Route 27 to the lovely village of Boothbay Harbor where we know how to have fun!

SHOP Boothbay Harbor

July 27, 2010 in Activities,Around Town,Maine,Seasonal | No Comments

A great way to enjoy the Boothbay Harbor Region is to peak inside some of the wonderful shops. In a town with so many options, a visitor can definitely find some gems. From one end to the other visitors can find painters, antique dealers, jewelers, shops that sell Christmas ornaments and handmade items by Maine craftsmen.

Maine Coastal Lighthouse photo from Christmas Magic.

Mini Golf

July 16, 2010 in Activities | No Comments

Like ice cream, mini golf is meant to enjoy when you are young, old, and somewhere in the middle.

Images Dolphin Mini Golf.

Weekend Plans

July 16, 2010 in Activities,Around Town,Food and Drink,Seasonal,Vacation | No Comments

Hope you have a fun weekend planned! It is beautiful here. If you have not been you should and if you have been you should come again. If not overnight, at least for a day trip.

Sunday’s forecast: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind between 9 and 11 mph.

Does it get better than that? We don’t think so at least not this time of year.

The flowers are in bloom here, fresh lobster is available on the waterfront deck of this restaurant, and kayaks and bikes are for rent from Tidal Transit Kayak Company (see photo below).

Come enjoy kayaking in Boothbay Harbor Maine

Take Time Off to Spot Whales

July 14, 2010 in Activities,Food and Drink,Seasonal,Vacation | No Comments

You have a few days off from work and want to spend it as a family. Or maybe you want a weekend getaway with guys/girls and bit of adventure. This summer look no further than Boothbay Harbor and Cap’ n Fish’s Whale Watch or Boothbay Whale Watch. Guaranteed whale spotting or your money back! Sightings might include a Humpback Whale, Fin Whale, Minke Whale, Pilot Whale, SEI whales, Northern Right Whale, and the Sperm Whale.

Afterwards head to one of our many waterfront restaurants for a cocktail and delicious food with a view!

Captain Fish's Whale Watch is the premiere choice for experiencing the whales, sea birds and marine wildlife that the Boothbay Region has to offer.

Fin Whale near Pink Lady II

Photos by Cap’n Fish’s Whale Watch.

Boothbay in Bloom Fashion Show & Cocktail Party July 14

July 6, 2010 in Activities,Around Town,Events,Food and Drink | No Comments

Join us for “A Lotta Local Color!” It will be an evening of Fashion, Food & Fun you won’t want to miss – the Bloom Fashion Show & Cocktail Party, July 14th from 5:00-7:30pm at Fisherman’s Wharf Inn, presented by the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce!

This year’s fashion show features an early evening event format beginning with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The theme is “A Lotta Local Color,” and colorful it will be from start to finish, head to toe! Remember past appearances by Thelma and Louise? They were spotted recently in the Windjammer Days Street Parade (back in that convertible again!) and they will certainly flash A Lotta Local Color modeling this year’s most smashing fashions and jewelry by local retailers, including A Silver Lining, Boothbay Region Greenhouses, Calypso, The Cannery, Capella, Casual Interiors, Gimbel & Sons Country Store, Gold/Smith Gallery, House of Logan/The Village Store & Children’s Shop, Janson’s Clothing, John Edwards Jewelry & Designs, Life is Good Store, The Loft, Molly Hutchins Designs, The Nautical Rooster, Sadie Green’s and Sweet Bay.

Thelma and Louise (aka Laura Honey and Nancy Case) will be joined on the runway by Models Galore! A dynamic music score will set the pace as the models sashay, swing and stroll their way through the Fisherman’s Wharf dining room, with the beautiful Boothbay Harbor waterfront providing the perfect picturesque backdrop accent.

This year’s event will also feature a Silent Auction with a wide range of fabulous items from local businesses.

Doors open at 5pm for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and viewing of the Silent Auction items. (Try one of several “Colorful” Drink Specials, including the “Thelma” Clementine Cosmopolitan, the “Louise” Dark & Stormy, or the “Lobster Trap” cocktails for only $5 each. House wines are only $4, draft beer only $3.)

Fisherman’s Wharf is offering a specially-priced Post-Show Dinner Menu for show attendees who would like to stay for dinner following the Fashion Show. You can check out the menu below!

Cost for the Fashion Show & Cocktail Party is only $20 per person (and includes tax and gratuity). Tickets are available now at the Chamber (located next to Hannaford Supermarket) and Fisherman’s Wharf. Advance ticket sales and table reservations recommended by July 13th; there will be a limited number of tickets available at the door. Cash, check and MC/VISA credit/debit cards accepted. For more information, please call the Chamber at 633-2353.

Fireworks!!!

July 1, 2010 in Activities,Around Town,Events | No Comments

Here are a few photos of our fireworks from Windjammer Days. We’re going to have a show like it for July 4^th at 9pm. Come on down and make an evening of it!!

Choo Choo

June 27, 2010 in Activities,Events | No Comments

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Class For Volunteer Conductors July 1 The Boothbay Railway Village is seeking interested individuals to volunteer to become part of the train crew. This is an opportunity to learn and put into action the practices of proper train rules and safety. There will be an orientation class to demonstrate the many duties of the conductor. The museum has experienced staff and volunteers that will assist you along your way to successfully complete the orientation. In addition to the technical side of being a conductor, is the personal touch in relating to museum guests and visitors. Once acquainted with the museum, its history and that of Maine narrow gauge railroading, the conductor can serve as an important part of the visitor experience. All in all this is a pleasant but important role for museum volunteers. Space is limited and participants must be over 16 years of age. For more information please contact the Boothbay Railway Village at 633-4727 or visit the website to inquire by email. Classes will be held on Thursday July 1, at 6:30PM

Photo Boothbay Railway Village.

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