Humor, heart and romance at The Public Theatre
LEWISTON — They say there are no “do-overs” in life, but if you could get one, would you take it? Late one night in an Irish pub in Chicago, a young bartender and his girlfriend receive an intriguing proposition from a mysterious last-minute customer offering them $2,000 to sit and talk with him for an hour. What follows is an unexpected emotional time-warp filled with laughter, romance, tears and a valuable life lesson.
The scene and the lessons learned play out in The Public Theatre’s upcoming production of the romantic comedy “Now and Then,” running from May 2-11.
The professional cast includes Mitch Poulos (“Curb your Enthusiasm,” “The Office,” “Criminal Minds” and “Arrested Development”); Linda Marie Larson (on Broadway in productions including “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” and on TV including “Succession,” “House of Cards,” “Blue Bloods” and “Masters of Sex”); Dylan S. Wallach (on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning “Leopoldstadt” and in “Betrayal”); and Allison Altman (on Broadway in “Birthday Candles” and in the Huntington Theatre’s hit “Triumph of Love”).
Public Theatre Artistic Director Janet Mitchko says, “’Now and Then’ looks at love through the eyes of a couple in their 20s as well as in their 60s and offers an important piece of advice for audiences of all ages.”
For tickets and more information call 782-3200 or visit thepublictheatre.org. The theater is at 31 Maple St.
Fiddleicious founders to fiddle for Oasis of Music
LEWISTON — The Oasis of Music will present the fiddle music of Don and Cindy Roy on Wednesday, April 30, at 12:30 p.m. at Trinity Commons, 247 Bates St. in Lewiston.
The Roys are the premier fiddle and piano duo of Maine, whose music has been dubbed “the aural signature of the Pine Tree State.” They direct the acclaimed fiddle orchestra Fiddleicious and are recipients of the National Heritage Fellowship award for their accomplishments. In addition to performing, Don Roy makes and restores violins.
The Oasis of Music is a weekly music series of performances of roughly 30 minutes, running from September to May. Admission is free, with donations accepted. For more information, email [email protected].
Maine’s Got Talent soars at the Franco Center
LEWISTON — Maine’s Got Talent, the annual premier music competition showcasing the talent of local Maine musicians, will take place Saturday night, May 3, at the Franco Center.
The show is a culmination of the best of the best after statewide auditions were held earlier in the year. The annual fundraiser is hosted by Andwell Health Partners with funds supporting Andwell’s pediatric program and services.
The winner of Maine’s Got Talent, which is determined 50% by audience score and 50% celebrity judges’ vote, takes home $750, second place gets $500, and third place gets $250.
Audience members can expect a diverse lineup of talented performers across all musical genres, a reception with refreshments, networking, and exhibit tables.
The event will be held at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., reception at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m.
For tickets and more information go to mgt2025.eventbrite.com.
Check out the Maine Pottery Tour
The 13th annual Maine Pottery Tour is planned for this weekend, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at various locations, including central and western Maine.
Pottery enthusiasts, art collectors and curious wanderers can plan their own pottery road trip featuring 80 studios across the state using the Plan My Tour app.
The tour is free. Go to mainepotterytour.org for the app, more information, and a listing of all locations on the tour. Many will not only have works on display but will offer demonstrations, talks and even the chance to make your own pottery.
Ever been to a dance circus?
FARMINGTON — The Nevaeh Dance Circus is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the University of Maine at Farmington amphitheater on Main Street. A 30-minute workshop on using the hula hoop by Nettie Gentempo is set for 1:15 p.m. in the tent area at the festival.
Both events are free but contributions are welcome; visit artsfarmington.org.
Founded in 2005 by sisters Nettie and Hannah Gentempo, this colorful company is known for its original and imaginative productions combining a blend of dance, circus, song, theater and handmade life-size puppets.
What is unique about the dance circus is its inclusive nature and wide spectrum of performers, from local aspiring youth to professional artists who have been featured on stages such as “America’s Got Talent.”
A history walking tour, and back
WISCASSET — The Museum in the Streets Committee is set to offer Boom to Bust and Back Again, a free walking tour held as part of the global Jane’s Walk festival of free volunteer-led walking tours. The tour will begin at 10. a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Castle Tucker and winds its way through the historic town concluding at the scenic waterfront.
The tour is free; go to wiscassetcreativealliance.org.
Led by Peggy Konitzky, Midcoast Maine site manager for Historic New England, and Shannon Gilmore, executive director of the Lincoln County Historical Association, the walk offers an informative stroll through Wiscasset’s past.
Participants can explore the evolution of the town from a booming international seaport — once the busiest north of Boston — to the economic downturn caused by President Thomas Jefferson’s Embargo of 1807.
The walk will proceed down historic High Street to the Wiscasset Common, continue along Main Street, and conclude at the waterfront. Participants should be prepared to walk approximately a half-mile along sidewalks, which include some hills and uneven surfaces. Note: Participants will be responsible for returning to their vehicles on their own.
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