Maine Event Comedy plans to present Tuck Tucker at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Gendron Franco Center, at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. The show also will feature Adam Hatch and Crystal Bernard. Tucker’s verbal wit and physical comedy have made him a favorite throughout New England. He’s a founding member of Portland’s […]
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Oak Hill High School’s Little Theatre in the Woods to present ‘The Addams Family’
Oak Hill High School’s Drama Club, The Little Theatre in the Woods, plans to present the new musical, “The Addams Family,” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 21 and 22 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, at the theater at 30 Academy St. Auburn. This musical, with the book written by Marshall Brickman […]
Six Generations of Island Women returns to Stonington
Opera House Arts’ Island Women Speak, the women’s storytelling event at the Stonington Opera House, is coming back for a new iteration, at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at 1 School St. in Stonington. Six women, six generations, six personal stories — told live from the stage also will be livestreamed for those who cannot […]
The Public Theatre set to launch 32nd season
The Public Theatre opens its 32nd season with “Morning After Grace,” a hilarious and heartfelt new comedy, beginning on Friday, on Sept 16. “When we first read Morning After Grace, we laughed, we cried and we knew it would be the perfect fit for our audience”, says Co-Artistic Director Janet Mitchko. “It’s a refreshingly honest […]
Looking Back on Jan. 14
100 Years Ago: 1922 Friday of this week was Guest Day for the Tyngton club of Wilton. It was also a dramatic afternoon and “The Maid ” was presented in a credible manner by club members and was much enjoyed by the guests. Mrs. Mary E. Bass and Miss Elizabeth Bass were the hostesses 50 […]
Lewiston library, museum to host author of ‘Nativa’
Author Michèle Laliberté plans to talk about her debut novel “Nativa” at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, in a conversation with Museum L-A Board Member Camden Martin via Zoom. This free, public program, hosted by the Lewiston Public Library and Museum L-A, will stream to the library’s Facebook page. This program will be conducted entirely […]
Two nights of comedy at CBU
Come see live stand-up comedy presented by The River Comics Comedy Productions at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 14, and on Saturday, Jan. 15, in the back room at Craft Brew Underground in Auburn. Comedians Kevin Ryan, Max Ater, Leonard Kimble, Crystal Bernard, Matt Kaye, and Kendra Dawsey will perform Friday in a showcase of […]
One Longfellow Square to host Loudon Wainwright III
A Loudon Wainwright III concert is planned for 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. in Portland. Here’s a chance to see the patriarch of a very musical family. Wainwright’s 2010 album “High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project” won him a Grammy for best traditional folk album, and […]
Looking Back on Jan. 13
100 Years Ago: 1922 Ice-harvesting in this vicinity is in full swing. The ice is estimated at about 15 to 18 inches in thickness. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The Sons of Italy met Tuesday evening at the College Road clubrooms and paid special tribute to Mrs.Joseph Piselli, a long-time active member who was celebrating her […]
Looking Back on Jan. 12
100 Years Ago: 1922 The Girls Friendly club of the Sixth Street Church met with Miss Edith Dunn of Seventh Street, Auburn, Monday evening. After a short business meeting with the new officers in the chairs, a social hour was enjoyed and refreshments were served by the hostess. There were 20 present. The next meeting […]