The psych-folk music of Draudiga arrives at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Draudiga is the alias of Maine psych-folk musician Rebecca Theresa Burgess, formerly known as Reesa Wood. Marked by ethereal pixie-like vocals and fingerstyle guitar, Draudiga’s songs draw upon her inner and outer […]
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Maine childen’s book author to give reading at Winthrop library
Award-winning children’s author Margy Burns Knight will host a book launch event for her latest children’s book “Who Needs a Statue?” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2nd at the Bailey Public Library in Winthrop. The free program will feature a live reading of the book followed by an art activity for children. Kirkus Reviews […]
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Great Falls Comedy Club partners with Downtown Charcuterie for ‘Charcuterie and Comedy Night’
Downtown Charcuterie of Brewer will host a charcuterie creation session which will be followed by a standup comedy show featuring headliner Rhode Island comedian Ray Harrington along with Mona Forgione and host Sara Poulin starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. This special event includes build your […]
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Comedian Brian Regan to perform at Johnson Hall
Comedian Brian Regan will bring his standup tour to the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, at Johnson Hall Opera House, 280 Water St., in Gardiner. Regan made his London debut on Feb. 2, 2019, at The Leicester Square Theatre and he made his Kennedy Center debut with two sold-out shows on March […]
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Maine group takes helm of annual regional magic auction
Magicians from all over New England will come together to buy and sell used magic props, books and collectables during the Great Northeast Magic Auction on Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Fox Run Mall in Newington, New Hampshire. From professional to beginner, and everyone in-between, this is a highly anticipated event that happens each year. […]
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Maine Music Society announces 7th annual online auction
The Maine Music Society is set to host its 7th annual online auction. An assortment of items ranging from homemade breads to snow-shoeing and skiing experiences, vacation rentals, beautiful artworks, toys, fashions crafted by local artisans, and gift certificates from a variety of local businesses. The preview opens Friday, Nov. 1, bidding starts at 12 […]
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Maine author will discuss his new book at Auburn Public Library
Maine author David Florig will talk about his new book, “The Shattered Curling Stone,” from 4-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the Androscoggin Community Room at the Auburn Public Library. There will be readings from both the award-winning “The Stones of Ailsa Craig” and “The Shattered Curling Stone,” a Q&A, and book signings. “The […]
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Old South Church Concert Series plans to welcome Chris Newmanand Máire Ní Chathasaigh Oct. 26
Old South Church Concert Series plans to welcome the award winning, worldly acclaimed duo of Chris Newman (guitarist) and Máire Ní Chathasaigh (Celtic harp) to Farmington for the first time at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at 235 Main St., in Farmington. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Since its début on Cambridge Folk Festival’s […]
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Tony Award-winning musical ‘1776’ set to open at Community Little Theatre
The musical “1776,” winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, opens the 85th season at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at Community Little Theatre in Auburn. “1776” puts a human — and often humorous face — on the pages of history as we see the real men behind the names we have known […]
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UMA professor writes book to help overcome rudeness in oneself and others
Rudeness seems to be everywhere these days. In his new book, “Rudeness Rehab: Reclaiming Civility in the Workplace and Your Home Space,” author John M. O’Brien, psychologist and adjunct professor at the University of Maine at Augusta, compares the spread of rudeness in our culture to the spread of COVID-19, “[it’s] like a new pandemic […]