One Longfellow Square will host Beg, Steal, or Borrow from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at the 181 State St. venue in Portland. They will play traditional and improvisational bluegrass and roots music and are known for their warm harmonies, virtuosic instrumentals, and tight-knit musical interplay. The band got its start recreating the […]
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Johnson Hall to host Capital City Improv
The Improv Group Capital City Improv plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29. Johnson Hall, 280 Water St. in Gardiner. Dennis Price, founder of Capital City Improv, studied and performed improvisation in Chicago with The Second City and IO Theater (formerly ImprovOlympic). While performing with IO house team Honeyslide, Dennis watched and worked […]
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Johnny Ater and Friends Comedy Nite moved to Feb. 5
A Johnny Ater and Friends Comedy Nite has been scheduled from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center Annex, 804 Washington St. in Bath has been postponed to Feb. 5. Life-long down-home comedian, Ater offers up hilarious and honest stories about work, relationships, family and other ripe topics. Tickets […]
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Looking Back on Jan. 22
100 Years Ago: 1922 The senior class of Jordan high have chosen as their class play, “The Private Secretary.” The complete cast has not been chosen, nor the date. It will probably be given at city hall. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The Lewiston Police Department has received 30 congratulatory letters from students at Mexico Junior High […]
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Griffin House concert planned at One Longfellow Square
A Griffin House concert is set for 8-11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. in Portland. “Rising Star” is not a phrase one would normally use to describe an artist like Griffin House, who has been touring for more than 15 years and has recorded over 12 studio albums. The […]
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Looking Back on Jan. 21
100 Years Ago: 1922 Scores of snowshoer enthusiastics trailed off over Goff Hill into the snowy distances on Sunday. It was not very good snowshoeing, for the snow was very light, except where covered by a slippery crust, which made walking difficult and even a bit dangerous, but the weather in the middle of the […]
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Latch to play at Mixers on Saturday
For the first time since 2018, Latch will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. These young, energetic, talented kids have been busy playing shows all over the state. There is no cover charge and plenty of free parking. Mixers is located at 136 Sabattus Rd., […]
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The Portland Jazz Orchestra to perform Jan. 27
The Portland Jazz Orchestra will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. in Portland. The jazz orchestra is under the direction of Dr. Chris Oberholtzer, this 19-piece jazz ensemble performs a variety of instrumental and vocal big band literature. They enjoy playing works written by members […]
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Looking Back on Jan. 20
100 Years Ago: 1922 Mrs. E. Milton True entertained at auction Monday evening. Two tables were set for the game. Mrs. John Rollins and Ralph Ashton won the first prizes and Dr. L L. Crites and Mrs. Ashton, consolation. 50 Years Ago: 1972 John G. Shelley of Lewiston, artist and art teacher by profession and […]
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State Theatre to host Lost Dogs
A Lost Dog Street Band concert will begin at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23 at State Theatre, 609 Congress St. in Portland. “The Magnolia Sessions” is the most recent album from dark country trio Lost Dog Street Band. But you can also expect to hear songs from their brand new one, “Glory,” set for […]