We recently attended a classical music performance by the Bangor Symphony Orchestra held here at…read morethe Collins Center. What a difference between this facility and others we have visited. My wife has mobility issues, and the Merrill Auditorium and Bangor's outdoor amphitheater apparently do not want her to attend. Concerts in both of those places were ordeals in comparison. But where the Collins Center is concerned, there is plenty of parking, including handicapped spaces, right next to the building. And plenty of leg room in all the aisles. This place joins a very short list of indoor venues we are willing to plan on attending.

No refunds here. The story is concert was postponed and no one has any idea when. Don't hide behind…read morethe promoter Waterfront Concerts. Do the right thing and see that moneys are refunded. The 200$ means more to me than it ever will to you.

It is a very interesting and beautiful house. Bright & airy. Meticulously restored. Elegant yet…read morewarm and friendly. Incredible woodwork throughout the house. Lots of thoughtful amenities throughout. It's a treat to stay at this house.

ORIGIN: In the course of preserving a landmark home that…read moresits on top of a hill overlooking the Penobscot Bay, Justin Cooper, a co-owner/musician, has recently transformed the enclosed front porch into a music and special event venue. The site named after the towering elm trees that populate the town. CONCEPT: The event space brings life back into the former 18,000 square foot circa 1895 residential building, and provides a community music venue in which neighbors can gather and hear a variety of musicians from across the country. EXPERIENCE: I experienced a performance of the Young Fables, a musical and real life female/male duo formed by Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford. The duo was on tour in the region, and hail from Tennessee. They had been solicited by The Elms at Castine owner to perform two consecutive summer nights. Justin Cooper introduced the duo, and set an expectation that everyone would hear the entire performance. The makeshift performance space is narrow, holding 12 large round tables, each accompanying four guests. To further reduce distractions, a fifteen minute intermission was scheduled between the 8:30-10:30 PM performance. The intermission allowed time for community connections, which is a significant component of events at The Elms at Castine. Given the residential building most recently served as an inn, there is a bar near the performance area, and guests are able to bring their purchases to their assigned tables. In speaking to homeowners in the community, it is clear that they appreciate the addition of an evening entertainment venue. I was impressed by the talent of the duo, Laurel's voice, and Wes's guitar playing, an opinion shared by the audience. Although an audiophile, such as my husband or professional musician could notice some acoustic issues due to the makeshift performance environment, it was not apparent to me. TIPS: Upcoming performances are listed on the website, and tickets can sell out quickly. By clicking "buy on map" customers can view and select seats that are available. There is an Americans with Disabilities Act compliant ramp to help those who need it, but to avoid interior steps into the main performance space those with disabilities will need to reserve a special, limited "VIP" seating area that overlooks the enclosed porch. Unfortunately this area currently demands an additional charge, 50% more than the $40 general admission.

I don't get to spend a lot of tine in Hallowell anymore since I moved away from the area in 2010,…read morebut it seems as though every time I do, we somehow end up at Easy Street. Friends of ours wanted to play some pool after we had dinner nearby at Lucky Garden, so we did exactly that. It was a slow night and no one was waiting for the table, so we played about 4 or 5 games and had a lovely time. The decor is awesome, the bar is clean, and the staff were friendly. I've always had a good time here, and I enjoy the artwork too!

Rude staff. Waited for over 30 mins for a pool table and they wouldn't allow us to play over an…read morehour before closing because of "last call". We also asked for an exchange of quarters and the bartender/staff rudely said "no" because he was "annoyed at the other customers". This is completely unacceptable and for this place to have a 4.9 review doesn't make sense.

Delightful small theater that offers a variety of events. Worth paying attention to: they have been…read moregetting great acts. It's nice to have a small theater; there is no bad seat and the atmosphere is intimate.

New Randolph residents here! We attended our first event at Johnson Hall this past weekend…read more Feed Your Neighbor, a fundraiser for Chrysalis Place - the local food bank. We were warmly welcomed, and graciously thanked for attending. It was like going home to family, not a stiff cold theater at all! The inside has been extensively renovated and is BEAUTIFUL! When you purchase a drink at the bar, it comes in a reusable, lidded cup. Please save this!!! You save $1 on drinks the next time you come! I loved learning the history of this historic building. Can't wait to be back for another event.

Well worth a stop and a very welcome addition to the gap between Trenton and the island…read more What a nice meal and evening here -- not entirely expected because our family here (locals) tend to avoid the lobster pounds as too touristy and often lackluster. But the haddock sandwiches and haddock fish tacos our crowd ordered were excellent -- the batter had genuine subtle flavor that supported the fresh-tasting fish. The chowder was the closest to Grammy's we've had in years, creamy but silken not goopy. Yum! Homemade slaw; fab seasoned-slab-style sweet potato fries cooked just right. Beer selection good and mocktail was great (no one preferred cocktails but there were several punny-named ones and a full bar). Interesting menu had the usual lobster pound options but also some more main-course dishes and an impressive range of fresh oysters. Very much appreciated the upbeat friendliness of everyone from the oyster shucker who greeted us to cashier to servers who delivered to the table. Upstairs had a tree-lined view of water & mountains, a nice surprise and handy sightline from the well-stocked bar and extra seating. Looks like they have a fire pit and corn hole game out back. There was music tonight (I guess on most Fridays & weekends), a trio playing lowkey classics, which made a very pleasant background to our chitchat. Kind of overall beachy vibe and just added to the overall sense of total relaxation after our slightly stressful day. Had to stop in the ice cream shop adjacent, natch. Such a sweet (pun intended) server there, too. Giffords, and more than a dozen flavors. Lots of games for lingering families.

The food was delicious. Large portions. Live music. Lovely Black Eyed Susan vines outside. Overall…read morea great experience.

Five stars for the pizza! Recommended by a friend, so I decided to check it out. I chose a…read moremargherita pie this time. Fantastic pizza! Now I will recommend it to others. Cool little spot, almost a backyard feel. Employees were kind and helpful.

Wow wow wow! I think this was the overall best brewery we visited while in Maine! The beer and the…read morefood were incredible! Add in the ambiance and you get this gem in Ellsworth. We walked over from the main strip of downtown and loved the vibe as soon as we arrived. Walking down the stairs to get to the brewery versus the glass blowing shop was so cute. With apples on the ground from the apple trees, it couldn't be more "Maine". When walking in, you order at the bar for both food and drink and then there is a booth/trailer out back where the food comes out. The inside is set up for open mic night and then outside they have a full stage where they host live music. There is plenty of seating outside at the picnic tables as well. We ordered a couple beers, the Margherita pizza, the potato chips, and the Carrot Top salad. I cannot tell you howwwwwwwww amazing the salad was!! I have never had a salad like this and I ate every last bite. The roasted carrots were so good, combined with the crispy onions and the dressing; it was heaven. The chips were incredible and the dip that comes with it just elevates it that much more. I believe it was a pickle dip of some sort? I can't remember specifically, just that I needed a vat of it. Then the pizza?! We couldn't finish it but man did we want to! Add all this tasty food to a beautiful backdrop and we were the happiest little foodies in Maine. Hands down best stop in Ellsworth!

Thursday night at 6:30: Going in to a restaurant in a that's open Thursday-Sunday only and…read morediscovering they are out of everything but sausage, cornbread, and nachos was a disappointment, but our group was determined to stay to hear some music and go with what they had. Still, SUCH a bummer. A half sheet pan of Tostitos with queso, a smattering of sliced black olives, sliced pickled jalapeños, and a paper portion cup each of sour cream and salsa was the nachos offering. Two sausages sliced. Not hot links, not kielbasa, but some meat product with no oomph. The one bbq sauce option on the table was red and bland. Corn bread was fine, but the bitter oats were cold and therefore difficult to spread. We wanted to love this place, but couldn't. Won't be back.

We were out in Stonington kayaking and came across this gem on Deer Isle. The ribs and pulled pork…read morewere delicious and cooked to perfection. We wished we could've stayed to watch the live music because the venue is really cool.

We loved this venue. Came here to see The Revivalists / Rustic Overtones and the amenities were…read moreclean, the people that were working were fantastic, we got the fresh pizza right out of the oven (they even gave us a pager to let us know the food was ready). The sound was fantastic, and the venue sits on a slight slope so you still have great seats way in the back to see everything. We will definitely be back.

We were pleasantly surprised with our first visit to Bowl in the Pines in Sidney. As we were in…read moreline to check in my husband pointed out the stage. I said "wait...right there?" There is no bad viewing area even in the far back. A lot of people in chairs, which personally I don't understand, but still a lot of standing room. In fact we were so close we had to move back because my oldish ears couldn't handle it. Spin Doctors, The Gin Blossoms and Blues Traveler put on a great 90s throw back concert. The drink lines were painfully long and they ran out of some a couple of times but kept restocking. Many food trucks to choose from. It is definitely worth a trip up there. They run a good show and it's a beautiful location. Small and intimate.