Tickle returns the L/A area for the first time in years at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 18, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band covers songs by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Ed Sheeran, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Usher and Nelly. Doors open at 6 p.m. There is no cover charge. Twice Shy, […]
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2022 Bates Film Festival expands to include screenings, panels in Freeport as well as on campus
The 2022 Bates Film Festival – which runs from Tuesday, March 29, through Sunday, April 2 – will include a slate of showings in Freeport featuring a rich and diverse slate of over 25 films that will play on multiple screens throughout the day and evening on Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2, at […]
Looking Back on March 17
100 Years Ago: 1922 Proof that higher education does not divorce the feminine interest from the home is advanced by coeds at Boston University. Records at the college show that 80 percent of the 9,000 students, most of whom are girls, are either partially or wholly self-supporting. They earn their tuition by filling positions ranging […]
Farmington arts center to screen ‘Truth Tellers’ documentary
FARMINGTON — The UMF Emery Community Arts Center plans to presents “Truth Tellers,” a documentary by Maine filmmaker Richard Kane on artist and activist Robert Shetterly. Shetterly has painted 255 portraits of Americans, past and present, who had the moral courage to confront issues of social, environmental and economic justice, according to a news release […]
UMF Libra Professor and award-winning filmmaker to present artist talk
The University of Maine at Farmington welcomes Spring 2022 Libra Professor Huey Coleman and to announce his artist talk set for noon Wednesday, March 23, at the Emery Community Art Center on campus. on Main Street in Farmington. Coleman’s talk will take place on Wednesday, March 23, at noon, and is free and open to […]
‘Truth Tellers’ documentary focuses on artist Robert Shetterly
The UMF Emery Community Arts Center plans to present “Truth Tellers,” a documentary by Maine filmmaker Richard Kane on artist and activist Robert Shetterly who has painted 255 portraits of Americans, past and present, who had the moral courage to confront issues of social, environmental and economic justice. The screening is set for 7 p.m. […]
Honeysuckle with Ben Cosgrove to perform Portland concert
One Longfellow Square will host Honeysuckle w/ Ben Cosgrove at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at 181 State St. in Portland. Honeysuckle is a progressive folk act that blends older influences and traditional instrumentation with modern effects and inspiration. Comprised of Holly McGarry and Chris Bloniarz, this Boston-based band can frequently be found performing across […]
Looking Back on March 16
100 years Ago: 1922 One of the surest signs of spring — the boards have been removed from the Court House steps in Auburn! 50 Years Ago: 1972 The new K-mart Shopping Center being constructed on Center Street, Auburn, is rapidly taking shape with store officials now anticipating a summer opening. When finished, the large […]
Monmouth library to host ‘Detective Byron’ mystery series author
MONMOUTH — Cumston Public Library plans to host Bruce Robert Coffin, award-winning author of the Portland-based “Detective Byron” mystery series at 7 p.m. Monday, March 21, via Zoom. A former detective sergeant with more than 27 years in law enforcement, Coffin supervised all homicide and violent crime investigations for Maine’s largest city, according to a […]
Charles Danforth Gallery to host exhibit, keynote discussion with Séan Alonzo Harris and Dr. Aniuli Lebowitz
Closing reception for exhibition to be held March 30 at the Danforth Gallery.