Aaron Bear and DKNTL will perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 23, at the Denmark Arts Center. Singer-songwriter Aaron Bear, known for his soulful and introspective music, has released his latest upbeat single “Bearfoot Trains.” The song, which explores the path of choosing love over fear, is an uplifting and inspiring ode tospiritual growth […]
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Rangeley Arts Crawl turns downtown into art show
Rangeley will come alive with the arts in the Rangeley Art Crawl hosted by Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, in Rangeley. Downtown Rangeley transforms into one big interactive art show. A celebration of regional and seasonal artists and their art in all its forms that also provides an […]
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RFA Lakeside Theater to show indie films, film festivals
A handful of independent films and film festivals will be shown at the RFA Lakeside Theater this summer. June 28-29 “Women Talking” (PG-13 – Drama – Nominated for Academy Awards Best Picture) Do nothing. Stay and fight. Or leave. In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling a brutal reality with […]
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Owen Kennedy and Ethan Stokes Tischler to perform at Old South Church
Owen Kennedy and Ethan Stokes Tischler plan to return for a performance at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, at the Old South Church, at 235 Main St., in Farmington. Residing with his family in Winthrop, Kennedy is an 18-year-old fiddler whose love of traditional music and enthusiasm for performing has captivated audiences from San […]
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Exhibit featuring the work of Dona Seegers on display at UMF
The UMF Emery Community Arts Center will host the next major exhibit, “Dona Seegers: A Celebration of Art and Life,” in the Emery Flex Gallery (and throughout the Emery Arts Center) from Saturday, June 24, through Saturday, Aug. 5. An opening reception will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, at the Emery […]
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Organist Robert Ludwig to present annual Stars and Stripes concert
For the fourteenth year, organist Robert Ludwig will perform the annual Stars and Stripes Concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, at Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley. The hour-long concert features a varied program of classical, popular, and patriotic music performed on the church’s Allen organ. The concert will conclude with an inspiring […]
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Belmont Radio to perform free concert in Jay
Belmont Radio will present a free concert as part of the Music in the Park series presented by by the Jay Recreation Committee from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, at French Falls Park in Jay. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket. The 207 Foodies food truck will be on site. French Falls Park […]
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Local music educator to give talk at Auburn library
Edward Judd, a local music teacher and Auburn resident who spent more than two decades teaching music in the Lisbon, Lewiston and Auburn area, will be featured at an “Author Chat” and book signing for his book, “View From the Podium,” at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, at the Auburn Public Library. The book […]
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Malinda Liberty and Tedd Hamilton to entertain at Music for Mavis
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo music series presents well-known local duo Tedd Hamilton and Malinda Liberty from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, at the gazebo in Turner. The show will go on rain or shine. Bring a chair, a blanket, and a friend. We pass the hat to pay the musicians. Suggested […]
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Acrylic artist’s work on display at Gallery 302
An exhibit featuring the work of guest artist acrylic painter Dee Burdick will run from Saturday, June 17, to Wednesday, July 19, at Gallery 302 in Bridgton. A reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, July 7. Burdick is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire where she earned her BA degree […]