What a delightful movie theatre! We caught a screening of Jaws (50th anniversary edition) and it…read morewas a great experience. They even had a Lego version of the shark popping out of the water on the concessions counter! Very charming. The seats were comfortable enough (although perhaps a bit narrow) and there were no bad views. I love that there's a balcony! The staff was super friendly and they had a great selection of concessions. The popcorn was fresh and really reasonably priced. It's a great part of the community: they host live events, screen local films, and offer screenings like Jaws. They have a movie-themed cafe next door to boot. I'd absolutely be a regular if I were local. There's no assigned seating for movie screenings, so you may want to arrive early if it's a popular showing.

You can find the Strand Theatre at 345 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841 pretty much in the heart of…read moredowntown, slightly south of the center of Main. The theater still has the original marquee and is lit up when active so it's easy to spot. There's parking out front and in several lots a block or so away - we didn't have any issues with finding a spot. Also, parking appears to be free after 6:00 PM (otherwise there's a 2 hour limit). We were visiting friends in coastal main and after a full day of hiking, visiting lighthouses and dinner at a local seafood joint, we decided to hit the Barbie movie at the Strand. Adult tickets were $9 which were super reasonable (in Atlanta it would have been $16, to provide a comparison). There's a ticket boot at the front to one side of the entry door and someone to tear and return the stub just inside. This is a surviving classic old theater - something you rarely see these days and from the programming appears to be quite active, both for running movie productions and for local use. It has a wonderful interior with lots of wood and a full balcony (if you haven't experienced balcony seating it's something to try - that's where we sat). Concessions were reasonable and both the theater and perhaps more importantly, the restrooms (in the basement) were very clean and well maintained. We had a great time with Barbie. The concessions were reasonable and the staff excellent - you could tell that they took great pride in the theater.

Acadia Repertory Theater!! A Hidden Gem 8 miles from Bar…read moreHarbor on Route 102 Somesville Last night we Saw an amazing and hysterical production of Souvenir - " A Fantasia on the life of Florence Jenkins" HIGHLY recommend A unique theater celebrating its 51st summer season! We absolutely loved the show and it highly exceeded our expectations !

This is an adorable local theatre with great actors acting out a great story. We saw Red Herring…read moreand throroghly enjoyed the performance which lasted just over 2 hours with intermission. The venue is small but comfortable and there's no bad seat on the house.

My husband saw the "Great Maine Lumberjack show" sign while driving through and booked tickets for…read morethe show that night. They also sell merch such as t-shirts. Ambiance: You will be sitting outside under a covered area (bleachers style). The bathrooms are located right outside the performance area. There is a snack bar selling food and bevs (chips, popcorn, and soda). Show: The show is very kids friendly. I enjoyed it even without bringing children. Some of the jokes were corny and aimed towards kids FYI! Kids Friendly: Timber Tina and her crew truly makes this show an unforgettable moment for children! The show pauses so that kids can safely get involved with some wood chopping activities with their lumberjack. At the end, they even get a little certificate that is signed by their favorite lumberjack to show that they are now a little lumberjack themselves! A lucky child will get to bring home their very own "rabbit" chair (shipping might be involved if you live out of states and did not drive). Tickets: We bought online and they were slightly cheaper than buying at the door.

My family and I have come to the Great Maine Lumberjack Show now three or four times in the past 16…read moreyears. My one kid still has his "rabbit" chair in his room from when he was four years old and now he's 20. This is one of the absolute best family friendly shows we've ever been to. Timber Tina (who was on Season 2 of Survivor among other shows and host for years of competition lumberjack and lumberjill on ESPN) has been the host and owner of this show now in their 30th season. You'll get to see the red and green teams of two compete in many different logging competitions including climbing, log rolling, chainsaw cutting, axe throwing, and chopping. There's some "adult" joking but no cursing and everyone will have a great time. The show runs nightly at 7pm and lasts about 90 minutes. The bleacher style seating can get uncomfortable so you may consider being a cushion. They also have port-o-potties if needed, a souvenir and snack stand, and parking is plentiful and free. The show goes rain or shine. Most of the seating is covered. I'd have to assume that it'd be a no-go in a thunderstorm. The children mid-show will get an opportunity to use a saw under the supervision and guidance of the competitors, and there will also be a Q&A to ask anything whether lumberjack related, about Tina, or anything you may have a desire to have answered. Everyone got their turn. Everyone was genuinely nice and friendly and maybe you'll also learn a thing or too about the sport. Did you know there are several colleges with lumberjack as a degree? You and your family have to make this a must-do if you're in Maine. Especially if you have kids. Even if you don't. As I said, this was our third or fourth time, and each time we brought someone new with us on vacation we have to go see the show. They also loved it as much as we do. It just makes you feel good. Yo Ho! The call of the lumberjack!

This is a wonderful community theatre with exceptionally nice staff! The building has been…read morerenovated over recent years, which has improved the auditorium, the front of house, their new art gallery, and their back of house. It is now a great venue for both audiences and performers!

I have seen many wonderful plays there. Never to be disappointed. The group who runs the Grand are…read moregreat stewards of this historical building, and a real asset to our community with thier kids programs. They also offer the best popcorn with real butter at all the shows, and even have local beers on tap. Who could ask for more!

Indie movies in the middle of nowhere. A great treat. Call and check for hours- this is no AMC…read more Just an old art deco theatre ;)