The Volunteer Jazz Band plans to perform a benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 on the main stage at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. The event is aimed at supporting the Chocolate Church and its various projects. All proceeds from the concert will be donated towards this cause. […]
Cayley Smith
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An evening of holiday music planned in Rangeley
Rangeley Community Chorus will present their annual holiday concert titled, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. in Rangeley. Enjoy classic Christmas music and original holiday works from the chorus as well as soloists and small group selections. The holiday concert is […]
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The Slambovian Circus of Dreams comes to Chocolate Church Arts Center
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams are to perform the ‘Very Slambovian Christmas’ show at the Chocolate Church Arts Center on Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. With a rootsy psychedelica that hints at Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Neil Young, The Beatles, Incredible String Band, The Waterboys, and Jethro Tull, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams is guaranteed […]
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Sights & Sounds of Christmas Show returns to Franco Center
Following the success of last year’s premiere of Sights & Sounds of Christmas Show, the fundraising event returns bigger and better than ever to the Franco Center on Dec. 15 and 16 with three separate performances, according to show producer Jake Hodgkin. Dozens of performers will sing, dance, act, and produce an energetic and vibrant […]
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Auburn Community Concert Band continues annual holiday tradition
The Auburn Community Concert Band, under the direction of Milt Simon, will present its annual holiday concert on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The free, 75-minute performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. This season’s 46-member concert band is comprised of volunteer musicians from 15 central and western Maine communities, who range […]
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Make laughter a priority this week at Great Falls Comedy Club
Make laughter a priority this week at Great Falls Comedy Club on Dec. 8 and 9, with all sorts of hilarious stand-up comedians. Friday will see the return of one of Maine’s most hilarious comics, the one and only Johnny “Friggin” Ater. Featured acts include Anne Marie Keene, Leonard Kimble and the very funny Andre […]
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‘A Christmas Carol’ returns to The Public Theatre
This holiday season, for one weekend only, The Public Theatre will present its acclaimed adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 8, 9, and 10. This inventive version, performed by six actors and a fiddler, was developed and written for The Public Theatre by Co-Artistic Director Christopher Schario in 1993, and has since been published […]
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Local screenwriter to attend film screening at Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center
There will be a special screening of “Grumpy Old Santa” on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. in Fryeburg at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with local screenwriter and Fryeburg Academy Alumni Justin Chaffee. “Grumpy Old Santa” is a touching comedy that delves into the genuine […]
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Maine Music Society Chorale presents A Season of Celebration
The Maine Music Society Chorale, directed by Dr. Richard Nickerson and accompanied by our new pianist Morgan Lee, will present its holiday concert, A Season of Celebration, at 7:00 p.m. on Dec. 9, and at 2:00 p.m. on Dec. 10, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Usher in the holiday season with this family friendly […]
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‘A Christmas Carol’ one-man show at Chocolate Church Arts Center
This December, the Chocolate Church Arts Center is bringing the one-man version of “A Christmas Carol” starring Scott Severance on Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Severance has starred as Scrooge in six national tours of “A Christmas Carol.” When COVID-19 hit and it became apparent that another national tour wasn’t immediately possible, the show was […]