SIMPLE THINGS Simple things in life are free! Like a roaring fire in a fireplace. How about a cheerful smile from a child. Let’s not forget the morning sunshine from the sun. A hearty laugh from an old-timer. I love to watch the ocean waving. How about the beauty of a blooming flower. The evening […]

With all the theatrical activity going on around the area it’s sometimes easy to forget that actors have to come from somewhere. And while many talented performers come from conservatory training programs, even those lucky ones most likely started in their star-struck youth in elementary or middle school. Here in Farmington the summer hols are […]

Le secret de Polichinelle (which should be printed in italics even though it’s in French) is something that’s so well known that nobody bothers to talk about it, so if you don’t know about it already it’s a secret to you. The Farmington arts scene has been sitting on its own secret de Polichinelle for […]

A Hug Isn’t it ironic how a little hug makes everyone feel good? It’s a language that everyone understands. A hug is something everyone can do! A hug can cheer up someone when they’re down and blue! A hug is a simple thing to do. A hug can warm someone’s lonely heart! A hug is […]

There are a lot of grins to be seen around town as the clouds roll away and the temperatures climb. People are walking around outside for pleasure rather than pulling their coats tighter and thinking, Must get indoors, Must get indoors. People who haven’t had any fun for months are thinking it might actually be […]

FARMINGTON — New England Celtic Arts will present The Wiles at Old South Congregational Church in Farmington on Thursday, May 14 as part of its ongoing Patriot Renewables emerging artists series. Curtain is 7 p.m. A Pre-show jam session will start at 6:15. The Wiles are comprised of three ladies (Ellie Buckland, Isa Burke, and Mali […]

THE LOONS Time for the flowers to spring into colorful action. The red-breasted robin looking for the nearest worms. The loons have come back from their migratory direction. They’re happily splashing doing dives and water dances. The loons appear to stand up on the icy cold water They’re once again falling in love on the […]

FARMINGTON — The accomplished violin/piano duo of Dean Stein and Chiharu Naruse will perform at Nordica Auditorium, at the University of Maine Farmington,  at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 16.  Dean Stein and Chiharu Naruse are currently teaching at Bates College, where they have succeeded in mastering and performing all 10 of Beethoven’s Violin Sonatas. Their Farmington […]

SQUARE DANCING It’s time to gather up the couples; face them in a square. Listen for the music as they go hand in hand; round and round. The caller will make them move here, there, and everywhere! Everything from Grand Square, California Twirl, and the Woo-Woo sound! You can get much needed exercise and at […]