LA Arts will continue the Art Walk LA series turning Lewiston’s downtown into a bustling arts district, converting outdoor plazas, sidewalks, businesses and storefronts into lively art galleries, creative exhibitions, and performance spaces from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, July 28. The public is invited to attend this fun, family-friendly event. Art Walk LA showcases the […]
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Steve Moore to perform at the Andover Summer Concert Series
Singer/guitarist Steve Moore will play at The Andover Summer Concert Series from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, July 28, at the gazebo on the town common in Andover. Moore regularly performs throughout Maine as well as at other venues in New England. His music features a varied selection of Americana, rock ‘n’ roll, folk, country, blues, […]
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El Malo to play in concert series presented by Poland Spring Preservation Society
El Malo, a talented 8-piece instrumental Salsacore band out of Portland, will perform in the Poland Spring Preservation Sunset Concert Series at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 31, at the gazebo at the Poland Spring Inn in Poland. The band plays a wide variety of Latin-influenced jazz mixed with elements of funk, punk, prog and […]
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Artist reception to celebrate works of Andre Benoit
An artist reception celebrating the works of Andre Benoit hosted by The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. This event also coincides with the Rangeley Art Crawl. Complimentary refreshments […]
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Author to give talk about hiking opportunities in New England
Author Jeff Romano will give a slideshow presentation showcasing hiking opportunities throughout New England with a focus on itineraries featured in his latest guidebook, an updated edition to “100 Classic Hike New England,” from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, in the Androscoggin Community Room at the Auburn Public Library. The program will cover destinations […]
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Historian Randall Bennett to give presentation on Hastings Homestead
A presentation by Randall H. Bennett, “The Hastings Homestead Museum: Five Generations in the Making,” will be given at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3, at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell. In a PowerPoint presentation, Bennett will talk about the Homestead, which is in Bethel’s “Broad Street Historic District” and has been continuously […]
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ArtsFarmington presents Hawk Henries, a Native American flute player
A performance by Hawk Henries, a native American flute player, presented by ArtsFarmington will take place at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, in the amphitheater at the University of Maine at Farmington. A resident of Maine, Hawk is a member of the Chaubunagungamaug band of Nipmuck, a people indigenous to what is now Southern […]
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‘The Little Mermaid’ coming to CLT stage
Rehearsals are well underway for the Community Little Theatre production of “The Little Mermaid,” which will open Aug. 10. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is a love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics […]
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‘Surfin’ The Falls’ brings surf music, art to Lisbon
Surfing! In Lisbon Falls? It’s not what you think… Surfin’ The Falls – Maine’s first official surf music festival – will kick off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Worumbo Riverfront Event Center in Lisbon. The inland town of Lisbon is not known for surfing –– but it is trying to get […]
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David Sedaris plans to take the stage at Waterville Opera House
The best-selling author, humorist and contributor to David Sedaris will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers “Calypso,” “Naked,” “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim,” and regular National Public Radio contributor […]