American sitarist David Pontbriand will perform at the Oasis of Music from 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 19, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. Pontbriand began his journey with the sitar in 1973. His story is an exception to the rule, in that he is entirely self-taught. He is driven by an intuitive and emotive approach […]
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Mike Miclon’s ‘The Early Evening Show’ returning to stage at Celebration Barn
Mike Miclon’s The Early Evening Show will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Celebration Barn in South Paris. The show is the finale performance of the Barn’s 50th Anniversary Season. A spoof of late-night talk shows, “The Early Evening Show” is the longest-running live variety show in Maine, with more […]
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Opening reception planned for ‘Ian Factor: Resolve & Resilience’
An opening reception presented by the Pace Galleries of Art will be held for “Ian Factor: Resolve & Resilience” exhibit from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. Admission is free. This exhibition features a collection of works in oils on canvas and charcoal on paper created over […]
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Children’s author Hudda Ibrahim will visit Lewiston Public Library
Children’s author Hudda Ibrahim (“Lula Wants to Wear a Badge” and “What Color is My Hijab?”) will read her books, interact with the kids and share her inspiration at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library. The event will include an author talk by Hudda Ibrahim, activities to […]
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Looking Back on Oct. 11
100 Years Ago: 1922 H. A. Swanton of Westport has been picking ripe raspberries at his place this week, picking them by the boxful, and sending them around to his friends. 50 Years Ago: 1972 The Lewiston-Auburn Business and Professional Women’s Club will meet at 7 pm. Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Casco Bank meeting […]
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Oasis of Music features duo playing Middle Eastern music
Middle Eastern music will fill the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. The Seyir Duo, Nathan Kolosko and Eric Perna, come together to perform music that spans from the mystic world of the Sufis to the classical music of ancient Persia. Both Eric and Nathan […]
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Maine Music Society announces performances for 2022-23 season
The Maine Music Society is pleased to announce its 2022-2023 season entitled “A Journey of Remembrance and Hope.” Dr. Richard Nickerson will lead the chorale in his second season as artistic director as they perform three concerts at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The popular Battle of the Blends kicks off the season on at […]
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Free fall concert to feature Down East Singers, T-Acadie
The Camden Public Library plans to host Down East Singers at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, in the Camden Amphitheatre, on Atlantic Avenue, for a free community concert. The rain date for this event is Oct. 23. This year, they will perform with T-Acadie, a trio from Maine specializing in Acadian folk […]
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Looking Back on Oct. 10
100 Years Ago: 1922 The classes at the Y.W.C.A. are about to begin, the first of these to be the class in millinery, which will open tomorrow night. Mrs. Hazel Libby is to teach this class and she will show how it will be possible to make a hat in three lessons. The course includes […]