Maine author and nonviolence skills instructor Rivera Sun will give a talk at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Norway Memorial Library. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, this kid-friendly, intergenerational workshop will show the power of stories and share skills for peaceful conflict resolution. Attendees will play games, learn […]
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Jim Gallant to perform at Oasis of Music
Jim Gallant will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. For this performance Gallant will be performing new songs from his new CD, songs he has written about every season of life, with special attention to life in our region of Maine. He […]
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New executive director takes reins at The Public Theatre in Lewiston
The Board of Directors of The Public Theatre recently announced that the Theatre’s longtime executive/co-artistic director Christopher Schario will retire this year. In a message sent to the Theatre’s patrons, donors, corporate sponsors and friends, the Board celebrated and thanked Schario for his incredible tenure – 30 years of artistic excellence and commitment to the […]
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Capital City Improv performance set for Hallowell
Johnson Hall plans to present Capital City Improv at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at Maple Hill Farm Inn, at 11 Inn Road in Hallowell. Using audience suggestions and interviews, Capital City Improv creates unique, on-the-spot comedy shows. In 2011, Capital City Improv was “The Dennis Price Comedy Hour” Maine. These early shows were a […]
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Love for Lewiston fundraiser concert to be held at Franco Center
A special concert to benefit the two local venues affected by the tragic events of Oct. 25 will be held 5-10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Both Schemengees and Just-In-Time Recreation suffered losses of lives and business closures as a result of the tragedy. While operating and facility expenses […]
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Auburn Community Concert Band invites new members to join
The Auburn Community Concert Band rehearsals will resume Wednesday, January 10, in preparation for the group’s 2024 summer concert season. Interested musicians have until Wednesday, Jan. 24, to join the band during this semi-annual “Open Membership” period. The band has a particular need for clarinet, trumpet and tuba players, and for an additional drum set […]
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Pair of comedy shows set for Saturday night
Live stand-up comedy featuring local funny favorites will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, in the downstairs lounge at Obscura Café and Drinkery in Lewiston. The one and only Mark Turcotte will return to the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Great Falls Comedy Club. Turcotte will be joined by […]
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Hall of Fame fiddler to perform at Oasis of Music
Frank Ferrel, widely regarded as a leading authority on North American traditional fiddle music, will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. He will be accompanied by Greg Boardman on guitar and fiddle. Along with some traditional and his own newly-composed tunes, Ferrel […]
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UMaine Farmington to present ‘The Waves and the Mantram, part 1’
The Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus will present the North American debut of “The Waves and the Mantram, part 1” at the center on Academy Street. The exhibit will feature a multi-channel film installation by Markeith Chavous, media artist, poet and UMF graduate of the class of 2011. […]
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Denmark Arts Center to present Choro Louco
Choro Louco plans to perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, at Denmark Arts Center, 50 W Main St. in Denmark. Brazilian Choro has been around for over a hundred years, but in this country it’s virtually unknown. David Grisman, Mike Marshall and a handful of others have helped introduce the music and the […]