The Monmouth Community Players announces auditions for the first show of the 2024 season, “Peter and the Starcatcher” by Rick Elice. Auditions will take place from 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, and from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, at the Winthrop Congregational Church. Auditions will consist of individual monologues (available on our website), […]
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Just Us entertainers to perform in family Christmas show at Franco Center
The “Just Us” Entertainers are reuniting for a special holiday reunion fundraiser concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Nel Meservier, spokesperson and keyboard player for the group, said, “The Just Us Entertainers will perform traditional and nontraditional Christmas songs. We like to have fun and we like […]
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Maine-ly Harmony barbershop chorus will present ‘Peace on Earth’ concert
Maine-ly Harmony barbershop chorus will present “Peace on Earth,” a holiday performance featuring a treasury of songs of the season, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Randolph United Methodist Church in Randolph. There will be light refreshments, raffles, and even a special appearance by jolly Old St. Nick. A suggested donation of […]
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Hyperion Trumpet Ensemble to play at The Hill Arts
The Hyperion Trumpet Ensemble, which features some of the best trumpeters in Maine, will perform at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at The Hill Arts in Portland. Members are graduates of music schools across the country. In addition to frequent solo performances, they have performed with the Portland, Bangor, Cambridge, and Midcoast Symphony Orchestras, […]
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Photographs, paintings on display in WHA gallery
The photographs of Nancy Preble and the paintings of Sarah Martin are on display for the month of December in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. A lifelong resident of the Twin Cities, Preble has been exhibited at numerous venues in Maine including the University of Southern […]
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Holiday handbell concert set for Dec. 13 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The always popular Winthrop Area Handbell Ringers return for a free, festive holiday concert at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library at 45 Winthrop St. They will perform a medley of holiday favorites. For more information, call the library at 207-626-2415 or visit lithgowlibrary.org. […]
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‘Elf The Musical Jr.’ to be presented by Monmouth Community Players Kids
The Monmouth Community Players announce the MCPKids! production of “Elf The Musical JR” the weekend of Dec. 15-17, at Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. Based on the 2003 hit movie, “Elf The Musical Jr.” features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney’s Aladdin On Broadway, The […]
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The Slambovian Circus of Dreams comes to Chocolate Church Arts Center
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams are to perform the ‘Very Slambovian Christmas’ show at the Chocolate Church Arts Center on Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. With a rootsy psychedelica that hints at Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Neil Young, The Beatles, Incredible String Band, The Waterboys, and Jethro Tull, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams is guaranteed […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 2
100 Years Ago: 1923 The first step towards making Monticello a national shrine has been taken by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation with the payment of $100,000 towards the purchase of the home. Hereafter the board of directors announced it will have a direct part in the care and supervision of the property pending payment of […]