MAINE OUTDOOR FILM FEST SELECTS TOUR – BENEFIT FOR ARUNDEL CONSERVATION TRUST

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Join us for a special evening with the Maine Outdoor Film Festival at Vinegar Hill, featuring a curated selection of short films that celebrate outdoor adventure, environmental connection, and the human spirit. Held inside our historic barn, this inspiring night of storytelling will showcase films from Maine and around the globe.

The Maine Outdoor Film Festival curates and presents film experiences related to the beauty, interactivity and complexity of our planet. MOFF asks questions and shares stories about how the power of our planet influences human experience and conversely, human’s impact on the planet. They believe top-notch storytelling and imagery has the potential to broaden perspectives, strengthen relationships, and foster change within ourselves and our communities. And there’s never been a more important time than now to provide these educational and interactive opportunities to connect, explore and learn about the outdoors.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Arundel Conservation Trust, supporting their mission to preserve and protect the natural beauty of our local community. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy powerful films that highlight the wonder of the outdoors — and the importance of protecting it.

This years lineup includes:

THE CHASE | 18.75 minutes | by Joshua Bogardus | from: United States | Short synopsis: The Chase is an East Coast ski film that explores relationships with others, ourselves, and the ever-changing winters. The film follows Blake Keogh, a backcountry athlete living in South Portland, Maine, who chases snow and solitude for an entire year. It offers an intimate look at the intersection between skiing, mental health, and community. Blake’s 1971 Scotty camper serves as the winter base camp from which his search for connection, joy, and deep snow begins.

ADAPT | 6.2 minutes | by Jordan Drew | from: United States | Maine Premiere | Short synopsis: After a lifetime of competing in high-level sports, the path of Shelby Estocado took a dramatic turn following a snowboarding accident where she suffered a spinal cord injury in 2020. Now an adaptive skier, High Fives Athlete & Sisters in Sports Athlete, she uses sports as a way to regain independence and push past limits. Drawing on her background in traditional athletics, Shelby channels her competitive drive into adaptive sports while also bringing awareness to the adaptive community.

A LIFE ALOFT | 12.8 minutes | by Clayton Simoncic | from: Maine | New England Premiere | Short synopsis: A portrait of Paul Stumpf, hot air balloon pilot and New England’s last balloon repairman, reflecting on a life lived aloft within a close-knit community of balloon builders and pilots.

BETWEEN MOON TIDES | 25.4 minutes | by Jason Jaacks | from: Massachussetts | Maine Premiere | Short synopsis: In a ribbon of saltmarsh in coastal New England, an intergenerational group of citizen scientists is trying to save the Saltmarsh Sparrow from extinction, one nest at a time.

AN OPTIMIST | 10.25 minutes | by Allison Silverstein | from: Maine | Short synopsis: Maine is both a climate haven and home to one of the fastest warming bodies of water on the planet. An Optimist. follows Mike, a climate scientist working to keep his chin up and passion alive to keep producing the data we need to track climate change from the bays of Maine.

NATIVE TO THE KLAMATH | 13.5 minutes | by Michael E Wier, Ben Galland | from: United States | Short synopsis: “Native to the Klamath” is a story told through the voices of the salmon people. The Klamath River is currently going through one of the largest transformations in history. Native to the Klamath intertwines environmental restoration, reconciliation ecology, social justice, and traditional ecological knowledge. Hear the story of this river renewal through the words of the Klamath River peoples who live by the sacred obligation of stewardship.

MAN IN THE WAVE | 28.5 minutes | by Greg Shea | from: Massachusetts | World Premiere | Short synopsis: Man in the Wave is an intimate portrait of a New England engineer who unexpectedly finds purpose, connection, and healing through surf photography—after a life-altering diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. As he wades into the ocean with his camera, he captures the quiet rituals of a tight-knit surf community while navigating the slow progression of his illness. Told through stunning imagery and deeply personal interviews, the film explores resilience, identity, and the quiet power of showing up.

 

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre is an independently-owned event space located at 53 Old Post Road in Arundel, ME. Our charming, historic barn and outdoor garden provide an ideal backdrop for an unforgettable, intimate evening! Learn more here.

HERE WE COME! A TRIBUTE TO THE MONKEES

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This show is almost sold out! Don’t worry, we added a second night! For more information click here!

On the 60th anniversary of the first airing of The Monkees TV show, members of Vinegar Hill favorites Being Petty and Northern Cross bring you a new tribute band experience… Take the Last Train to Clarksville all the way to Pleasant Valley Sunday, and get ready to sing along with all your favorite Monkees songs! “Here We Come” combines live music and multimedia to bring you an extravaganza like no other, celebrating the pre-fab four the way you wish you could have seen them in the screaming sixties! The music, the mayhem and the merriment will make you say, “I’m a Believer”!

The night will be begin with a short solo set from Tim Dion (from Northern Cross)!

 

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre is an independently-owned event space located at 53 Old Post Road in Arundel, ME. Our charming, historic barn and outdoor garden provide an ideal backdrop for an unforgettable, intimate evening! Learn more here.

The THE BAND Band

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Now in their 20th year of touring, The THE BAND Band is the only group dedicated exclusively to music of The Band, bringing it to life with authentic, true-to-form renditions of their extraordinary repertoire. From hit songs like “The Weight,” “Up on Cripple Creek,” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” and deep cuts from their classic albums, to the historic collaborations with Bob Dylan, The THE BAND Band delivers with the passion and commitment for which The Band was renowned. Experience the power and excitement of The Band’s legendary concerts, as famously documented in the Martin Scorsese film, The Last Waltz.

 

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre is an independently-owned event space located at 53 Old Post Road in Arundel, ME. Our charming, historic barn and outdoor garden provide an ideal backdrop for an unforgettable, intimate evening! Learn more here.

JOURNEYMAN – CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF CREAM

Journey the Eric Clapton Tribute LIVE at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel Maine

JOURNEYMAN – The ONLY nationally touring tribute to ERIC CLAPTON!

Journeyman is the number one grossing and only nationally touring tribute to Eric Clapton in North America. The band emphasizes musical authenticity, focusing on faithfully capturing the tone, phrasing, and feel of Clapton’s music.

For 2026, marking the 60th anniversary of the first “super-group,” CREAM, Journeyman will perform two sets each night.

– Set 1: A dedicated 50-minute set to the legendary Blues-Rock trio, CREAM, featuring iconic songs such as “Sunshine of Your Love,” “Badge,” “White Room,” “I Feel Free,” and “Crossroads.”

– Set 2: Comprised of music from Eric Clapton’s vast solo career including “Layla”, “Cocaine”, “Lay Down Sally” and more.

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre is an independently-owned event space located at 53 Old Post Road in Arundel, ME. Our charming, historic barn and outdoor garden provide an ideal backdrop for an unforgettable, intimate evening! Learn more here.

WALLY LAMB – CLIFFORD W. BURGESS AUTHOR NIGHT

Author Wally Lamb is coming to Vinegar Hill Music Theatre in Arundel, Maine

Wally Lamb, The Oprah Book Club favorite and New York Times bestselling novelist steps off the page and onto the stage to discuss his writing with Rebecca Eaton, the PBS Masterpiece producer who brought “Downton Abbey” to America!

Wally Lamb is one of America’s most popular authors and an Oprah Winfrey favorite!

He has written seven New York Times bestselling novels, three of which—She’s Come Undone, I Know This Much Is True, and his most recent novel The River Is Waiting—were Oprah’s Book Club picks. She’s Come Undone and I Know This Much Is True, his first two novels, were #1 New York Times bestsellers and NYT’s Notable Books of the Year.

I Know This Much Is True, a family saga that follows the parallel lives of identical twin brothers in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice, and forgiveness, was adopted for an HBO miniseries starring Mark Ruffalo in a dual role as twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey. Ruffalo’s performance won him a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

Lamb’s other popular novels include I’ll Take You There, We Are Water, Wishin’ and Hopin’, and The Hour I First Believed. He also edited Couldn’t Keep It to Myself and I’ll Fly Away, two volumes of essays from students in his writing workshop at York Correctional Institution, a women’s prison in Connecticut, where he was a volunteer facilitator for twenty years.

Lamb taught English at Norwich Free Academy, where he created and directed the Connecticut school’s Writing Center. He also taught creative writing in the English Department at the University of Connecticut. Lamb lives in Connecticut with his wife, Christine, and they have three sons.

Wally Lamb always draws a crowd at his readings and author discussions. For his appearance at Vinegar Hill, he will be interviewed by Rebecca Eaton, executive producer of PBS’s popular Masterpiece for 35 years.

Eaton took the helm of the PBS series Masterpiece Theatre and Mystery! in 1985 and later oversaw a highly successful relaunch of Masterpiece which attracted a new generation of viewers to a long string of hits highlighted by Downton Abbey, the most-watched drama in PBS history. She also brought American audiences the hits Victoria, Sherlock, and Poldark, as well as other high-profile titles such as Wolf Hall, Grantchester, Prime Suspect, Cranford, Little Dorrit, The Complete Jane Austen, and All Creatures Great and Small.

Wally Lamb’s appearance is made possible with generous sponsorship support from the Burgess family, Kennebunk Savings, Partners Bank, Bergen Parkinson Attorneys, Robert & Marjorie Dennis, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, Colony Hotel, Octopus Books, Louise Hurlbutt, and Mike Kelly. Donations and proceeds from this event support the essential programs and services provided free by Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, whose mission is “to enrich the lives of all we serve.”

 

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre is an independently owned event space located at 53 Old Post Road in Arundel, ME. Our charming, historic barn and outdoor garden provide an ideal backdrop for an unforgettable, intimate evening! Learn more here.

POKEY LAFARGE

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Pokey LaFarge is set to play a few exclusive SOLO shows this August where he’ll be reimagining songs from his nine-album catalog as well as new interpretations of Gospel, Rock & Roll, and Country classics.

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre is an independently owned event space located at 53 Old Post Road in Arundel, ME. Our charming, historic barn and outdoor garden provide an ideal backdrop for an unforgettable, intimate evening! Learn more here.

JACK FOSSETT’s GUITAR PARTY with MICHAEL CORLETO

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Enjoy a night of live music with Jack Fossett and Michael Corleto at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre on August 26.

Jack Fossett is an independent guitarist who takes an Americana approach to blues and rock with hints of folk, roots and jazz. Jack is an accomplished songwriter, and has written more than 120 original compositions. Aside from writing and performing original music, Jack also has a thriving YouTube channel dedicated to guitar music and gear, with over 45,000 subscribers!

In 2013 Jack was selected by Joe Bonamassa as one of America’s top 10 undiscovered blues guitarists, and performed with Joe in Los Angeles. Afterwards, Jack was a Top 10 winner in Tongal’s International “Going to the Beach” Beach Boys guitar contest. Jack is a husband and father, martial artist, painter, golfer, and sous chef of fine family cuisine.

Jack Fossett will be joined by Michael Corleto and Andy Buslovich.

 

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre is an independently-owned event space located at 53 Old Post Road in Arundel, ME. Our charming, historic barn and outdoor garden provide an ideal backdrop for an unforgettable, intimate evening! Learn more here.

SWEET BABY JAMES: THE #1 JAMES TAYLOR TRIBUTE

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Don’t miss America’s #1 James Taylor tribute, as Nashville singer-songwriter Bill Griese brings his acclaimed Sweet Baby James show back to Vinegar Hill. Not your typical tribute band fare, Griese delights audiences using only his uncanny Taylor-like vocals & guitar playing and a uniquely down-to-earth personality. No impersonations or gimmicks; just the great music of JT.

Fans rave: “The next best thing to James,” “his voice is spot on,” “close my eyes and it’s JT,” “I don’t like tributes but I LOVED this show,” “James would be proud,” “amazing guitar playing,” “everything he does honors JT.” Come hear favorites like Fire and Rain, You’ve Got a Friend, Shower the People, How Sweet It Is, and Steamroller, as well as hidden gems and much more.

Bill Griese lives in Nashville, TN. He is singer-songwriter in his own right, with 3 full-length albums and multiple singles on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and other music platforms.

Get your tickets today!

 

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre is an independently-owned event space located at 53 Old Post Road in Arundel, ME. Our charming, historic barn and outdoor garden provide an ideal backdrop for an unforgettable, intimate evening! Learn more here.

IMAGINE – THE BEATLES SOLO YEARS

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In 1969, The Beatles walked away from Abbey Road, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking music. In the years that followed, John, Paul, George, and Ringo continued to create iconic solo hits. IMAGINE reimagines these songs as if The Beatles had remained together, with legendary producer George Martin crafting the arrangements.

From the creators of the hit shows Piano Men and Classic Rock Orchestra, IMAGINE brings a fresh perspective to timeless music.

Joe Boucher – Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Piano

Joe, a singer-songwriter from Biddeford, Maine, led the power pop band Frotus Caper, releasing four acclaimed albums. He’s a freelance musician who has performed with orchestras around the U.S. and Canada and is currently the game day organist for The Maine Mariners hockey team. Joe lives in Cape Elizabeth with his family.

Christopher Eastburn – Orchestrator, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Vocals

Chris is an award-winning composer whose works have been performed at Carnegie Hall and the Getty Center. He’s an accomplished arranger and choral director with commissions ranging from ballet to theater productions. Learn more at eastburnmusic.com.

Gary Backstrom – Lead Guitar, Piano, Bass, Vocals

Gary has toured extensively with his award-winning bands Jiggle the Handle and the Gary Backstrom Band, opening for acts like Little Feat and Blues Traveler. For more, visit garybackstrom.com.

Nick Pires – Drums

Nick, a Yarmouth, Maine native, balances his passion for music with a career in concert production. A drummer with deep local roots, he now performs while living in the Portland area with his wife and three children.

 

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre is an independently-owned event space located at 53 Old Post Road in Arundel, ME. Our charming, historic barn and outdoor garden provide an ideal backdrop for an unforgettable, intimate evening! Learn more here.

LIVE BULLET – BOB SEGER TRIBUTE (NIGHT TWO)

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New England’s Most Authentic Bob Seger Tribute: LIVE BULLET

Since 2010, LIVE BULLET has been electrifying audiences with high-energy performances that capture the spirit and soul of Bob Seger. Known for delivering over three hours of Seger’s greatest hits, this band transforms every show into an unforgettable live concert experience.

LIVE BULLET goes beyond being just another tribute band. They recreate the iconic live versions of songs from the legendary albums Live Bullet and Nine Tonight, along with fan favorites and deep cuts. From timeless hits like “Main Street” and “Turn the Page” to hidden gems like “Heavy Music,” their performances are so authentic, you’ll feel like you’re back at a Seger concert—complete with the urge to wave a lighter in the air!

As fans say, “I’ve seen Bob Seger. If I close my eyes, I’m at a Seger concert.”

Bob Seger’s music embodies the honest, unpretentious heart of Americana rock and roll. LIVE BULLET faithfully recreates the power, emotion, and raw energy of his music, celebrating over four decades of iconic songs that continue to resonate across generations. The only show better than LIVE BULLET is Bob Seger himself!

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre is an independently-owned event space located at 53 Old Post Road in Arundel, ME. Our charming, historic barn and outdoor garden provide an ideal backdrop for an unforgettable, intimate evening! Learn more here.