Denmark Historical Society & Arts Center welcomes Rita Parisi of Waterfall Productions for a powerful solo theatrical performance of Women of ’76 — a journey into the lives of the real women who witnessed, chronicled, and in some cases changed the course of the Revolution.

Black Cat Road is back, doing what they do best … rocking the house down. Who loves you BCR … Denmark Arts Center! If you believe in black cats, walk under ladders, or stronger, Voodoo, then you’re good at Black Cat Road. Swamp rock & blues, rootsy, funk, and soul coming your way.

Heart the Lover by Lily Kingis a 2025 novel (companion to Writers & Lovers) centering on a young, unnamed college writer who becomes entangled in a intense love triangle with two friends, Sam and Yash, in the 1980s. It explores the lasting impact of youthful,, often reckless choices on love, friendship, and ambition, following these characters into middle age and dealing with loss and redemption.

Lights Out! We're coming to Denmark! Join Phil West and the Lights Out! crew for an unforgettable night that you can't stop laughing about. We're pulling out all the stops to make the Barn Swallow Theatre's featured late-night talk show accessible to all in Denmark Art Center's beautiful venue. Special guests (TBA), live music, and sketch comedy all wrangled together with Phil's quirky sense of humor.

The Coopers are bringing back their popular and ever so fun Open Mic Night. A family community open mic for poets, comedians, musicians, storytellers and more.

Fun for everyone at Bicentennial Park!

DAM JAM REVIVAL SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026 2-7PM More family fun than ever! Our outdoor festival focuses on family with kid’s art, stilt-walkers, traditional craft artisans, good music-as always, and fun selection of food trucks! 2-7pm. 12 and under Free-accompanied by an adult

The WMWV Song Of The Year WINNER will open our outdoor family art & music festival followed by the beloved BOLD RILEY and our 2026 headliner COLD CHOCOLATE

PARK SERIES: YARD SAUCE SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 7PM. YARD SAUCE is a Maine-based, acoustic string trio featuring Chris Moore (mandolins and vocals), Jeff Christmas (guitar and vocals) and Callie Brennan (fiddle and vocals). Their dynamic live performances draw from the group’s eclectic musical tastes, diverse regional traditional music influences, and a deep catalog of original songs. Old-time, bluegrass, country and world folk traditions (including traditional Shaker music) are all part of the mix in every live set. The trio trades off on lead vocal and harmony duties, delivering arrangements of traditional and original tunes with their distinctive, down-to-earth authenticity combined with virtuosic instrumental skills.

WE WILL SEE YOU BLEED. “We Will See You Bleed is a thriller in the best sense. You can’t put the damn thing down, and the story of these down-and-outs fighting the powers that be will stay with you a long time. Solid-gold guarantee.” —Stephen King

A cd release party for “Live in Cotuit” their 2nd release on the Verdict music label and ninth overall and celebrating all year long! Copies available for sale. New England Blues Legend Bruce Marshall formed the BRUCE MARSHALL GROUP in 1991. They have been recording and performing steadily all over New England since their inception. Bruce has shared the stage with over 200 national acts, was a former member of The Toy Caldwell Band (formed from members of Marshall Tucker) and toured with Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Outlaws and Charlie Daniels. His 4-man band takes their listeners on a soaring ride through their 6 CD's in addition to putting out a healthy dose of Toy Caldwell songs from the Marshall Tucker catalog. The 2-guitar attack of Bruce Marshall and guitar ace Dave Cournoyer is one of the best in the biz and has been going strong since 1994. The band's rhythm section is anchored by Pete Premo on drums and Andrew Renault on bass.

Seth Gallant grew up in a mill town in rural Western Maine to a family that played music on the front porch at almost any occasion. These traditions of folk, country, and Acadian music would shape the songs he writes and performs today. He is accompanied by the group, Rough Sawn, who have been performing together since 2015.

Rough Sawn is a Maine-based acoustic bluegrass quartet known for playing a mix of bluegrass, Western swing, and old favorites. Acoustic Country / Bluegrass. The band has featured father and son Nick and Ben Whatley, along with Seth Gallant and Steve Frens.  A "talented bluegrassy quartet" that performs both original songs and traditional tunes with essence of roots and folk.

“Into the Woods” explores Maine's influence on my artwork, highlighting nature's interconnectedness and our place within it, through expressive landscape and figurative paintings that evoke a sense of time and place in solitude. Food and beverages, compliments of Hannaford & National Distributors. Judy’s show will run from 9/5-10/17/26

An Italian Baroque composer follows his lass to Scotland. Theorist and lutenist Vincenzo Galilei, Galileo’s father, experiments with string lengths and pitches in his basement. The oud lands in Hispania, gains a string, and eventually finds its way into the hands of the trouvères.

The Coopers are bringing back their popular and ever so fun Open Mic Night. A family community open mic for poets, comedians, musicians, storytellers and more.

Al Hospers & Friends, featuring Mike Sakash, Jarrod Taylor, Tom Robinson and Tim Gilmore They play an eclectic mix of cover tunes, unique arrangements of instantly recognizable favorites as well as original songs that audiences have come to enjoy.  Their jams are legendary in the Mount Washington Valley and beyond…

A poetry/music collaboration created April 2025.  The program includes some pieces which have a strong blues jazz element. There are a few pieces that are contrapuntal readings - with multiple voices - including one by the Canadian poet, Robert Bringhurst.  Several of the pieces are duo or trio performances with two pieces involving all performers.

FALLFEST AUCTION & DINNER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 4-7PM

Please join us for an early fall evening of fun, food, friends, music, and bidding at FallFest, our annual silent auction and fundraiser for the Denmark Arts Center featuring the High Street Jazz band!

Write Yourself Home: A Creative Guide for Living Well in the Body You Have Through Embodied Writing and Movement Practice. Equal parts compelling story and transformative guide, the bookis a radical invitation to come home to your body—finding safety, joy, and connection, exactly as you are.

Waylon Jennings is the original country music outlaw.  He was unfiltered, raw and gritty, which was something that wasn’t mainstream during his time. Join us for a crazy good time!

Craig Bryan Jr. - Drums, Don Walden - Bass, Jarod Taylor - Guitar, Ken "Swampdog" Dyer - Vocals / Guitar

Students will learn to hand mold a variety of pieces. You can make many items for yourself or gifts for the holidays. Classes are taught by Kathy Banks, who is passionate about pottery and loves to share that joy with learners of all skill levels.

Join Red Hot & Ladylike Burlesque at the DAC! 21+ show

Red Hot and Ladylike performed last fall in NYC. Are you ready for a night of Broadway Style Burlesque? Experience the excitement, wild energy, and nonstop fun of this unforgettable show leaving some things to the imagination!

Hailing from as far away as Waterford and as close as Denmark, 2^nd String comes off the bench to deliver a high-impact, low-carbon footprint show at the Arts Center. The group entertains with a mixture of pop, rock, bluegrass, and originals along with a healthy dash of self-deprecation and witty banter. When not working their day jobs, these self-proclaimed Wordle and Heardle masters get together to play ear candy songs a different way each time. Band members regularly switch up vocals and genres, and with a trumpet or fiddle often covering leads, you never know what is coming next. While they may not always agree on who is singing what, 2^nd String does promise concert-goers a good time!

2nd String is comprised of Colin Holme, Justin Ward, Ben Peierls, Mark Priola, and Beth Perron.

Veteran New England musicians Ray Ryan, Nick Nataluk, and the Smokehouse Boys will be bringing a diverse set of music that will get you to dance in the aisles or just tap your feet and smile!

We’ll be carving pumpkins in our holiday best at the Library on Thursday October 29 from 4-6pm. Halloween Saturday, October 31 from 5-7 will be a Family Halloween Party at Denmark Arts Center early evening filled with games, sweets, and other delightful treats keeping in the Halloween Spirit. THEN a lit pumpkin walk in Bicentennial Park at 6:30. Much lurks in the PARK after DARK!!

Traditional Music of, but not limited to, Ireland and Scotland

Steeplechase came about in the tried and true manner of Irish music bands throughout the centuries, which is to say, at the session. It became clear that these horses could pull in the same direction, and thus a band was born. Three of the four members have connections to Maine, but they all managed to find their way to the northwest corner of the United States. Hanz Araki (flutes, vocals), Zach Bauman (bouzouki), Sam Vogt (guitar, whistle), and David Lofgren (bodhrán) each have long histories in folk music; and while their paths to taking up traditional music may vary wildly, their passion for, and love of this art form is unquestionably shared. VETERANS receive complimentary tickets for this performance. Thank you for your service.

Your local artisans have been creating the perfect gifts. Come on out and shop local and enjoy the warmth of creativity and community at our annual holiday bazaar.

Celebrating the end of our season with a community open house. Lets ring in the holidays together nourished by a full season of art and creativity! Nosh on the potluck our board members provide and raise a glass to toast a full season ~beverages provided by National Distributors