GARDINER — Samuel James will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St. Doors open at 7. With a voice of grit and gravel, roots musician James sings with an authenticity lost in time. A modern guitar master, James’ skill has a depth and range that seems impossible […]
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The Public Theatre seeks volunteers
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre is seeking volunteers for behind-the-scenes work on upcoming productions and for its silent auction in March. Responsible people of any age who have time and interest in working backstage, or learning how to be a light or soundboard operator on a production will be considered. The positions do not require […]
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Trump shouldn’t declare emergency
President Donald Trump is playing with the idea of declaring a national emergency to build a border fence despite congressional opposition. This would make Trump the second president in a row willing to cut Congress out of the legislative process if it doesn’t agree to his priorities on immigration, and is a very bad idea. […]
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Krezner music featured at Oasis of Music on Wednesday
LEWISTON — Maine’s premier klezmer music duo, Sruli Dresdner and Lisa Mayer, will perform at this week’s Oasis of Music, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Trinity Church, 247 Bates St. Mayer, international Jewish musician, writer and personality, will perform original Biblical ballads. She will be accompanied by her husband, Rabbi Sruli Dresdner. […]
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Night of comedy at Bear Bones Beer Thursday
LEWISTON — Maine Event Comedy presents Rhode Island’s Chris Thomas at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Bear Bones Beer, 43 Lisbon St. He’ll be joined by Liam McGurk, David McLaughlin and Nick Gordon. An open-mic will follow the show. Originally from Cleveland, Thomas weaves his unique perspective on society and culture into hilarious stories. He’s […]
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'Lend Me A Tenor' is clever, has magical quality of live theater
“Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can; all of them make me laugh.” ― W. H. Auden AUBURN — I had the distinct pleasure of attending opening night of the Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theater production of noted playwright Ken Ludwig’s “Lend […]
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Students explore music history and the local PAL Hop
LEWISTON — As the first Kids as Curators exhibition of 2019, students from Edward Little High School are curating, designing and installing an exhibit in Museum L-A’s gallery space focused on the history of music in the local community titled, “Nights at the PAL Hop: How Music Can Change History.” The Kids as Curators program is […]
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LV-A and Baxter Brewing co-host Lagers for Literacy
LEWISTON — Lagers for Literacy promises to be a cure for the winter blues, offering an afternoon of games and hilarity lead by local comedian, Dawn Hartill. As an expression of their support for community nonprofits, Baxter Brewing is co-hosting this event for the benefit of Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin. The afternoon will be held from 2 to […]
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Briefly: Local
Contact info for food pantry WILTON — For many years, Kathleen “Kitty” McDonald has run the Wilton Area Food Pantry. She is taking a much deserved rest, stepping down as director, and will no longer be the contact person for the food pantry. After Jan. 15, the pantry can be reached at 207-645-3840 from 10 […]
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Harlow Gallery is calling all artists
DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Harlow Gallery in Hallowell invites artists to submit artwork to Art2019, the 24th annual juried show and second to be held at their new location at 100 Water St. Art2019 will be on view May 10-June 15, and an opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May […]