The keepers of tradition – the duo of Joe Newberry and April Verch — will continue the Old South Church Concert Series at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, at the Old South Church, 235 Main St., in Farmington. Growing up, Joe Newberry and April Verch absorbed traditions of home and hearth — in his […]
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Battle of the Blends a cappella experience returns to Franco Center
The Maine Music Society will host the Battle of the Blends, the ever-popular a cappella experience, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. With MMS Artistic Director Dr. Richard Nickerson as emcee, this always sold-out event will feature spectacular groups raising their voices in exuberant renditions of jazz, barbershop, […]
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Two contemporary exhibitions center Indigenous programing and events at Bates College
The exhibition “Exploding Native Inevitable,” on display October 27, through March 4, 2024, at the Bates College Museum of Art, features thirteen Indigenous artists and one collaborative from around the nation on the vanguard of their practices in ceramics, painting, video, fiber arts, and more. Occurring simultaneously, a new solo exhibition “Brad Kahlhamer: Nomadic Studio, […]
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Exhibition of Fryeburg history to be celebrated at Fryeburg Academy
The Pace Galleries of Art presents an opening reception for an exhibition in support of “Fryeburg, Maine: An Illustrated History,” a new book by Brad Fuller from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy. The book explores the challenges the early settlers faced as they […]
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Fiddle-icious to present afternoon concert at the Franco Center
The trademark toe-tapping music of Fiddle-icious will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Fiddle-icious is a community-based orchestra whose members are determined to preserve the cultural heritage of Maine’s traditional fiddle music, dances, and songs passed down from Scottish, Irish, Quebecois, and Acadian ancestors. The members of […]
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The Witches of 49 Franklin return for Halloween show
Do you have a silly aunt or grandmother that you just adore? Then you’ll love this Halloween event The Witches of 49 Franklin are ready to show you how to celebrate the season with lots of laughs, and Halloween fun starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. “Witches” is […]
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Pair of comedy shows coming to Great Falls Comedy Club
Welcome the return of Capital City Improv as they present Broski, Three Dude and Your Suggestions, featuring Greg Lambert, Nathan White, and Dennis Price at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, at the Great Falls Comedy Club. Host Nic Dufault presents headliner and New York comic Annick Adelle, one of the strongest crowd work talents. […]
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Duo to present jazz concert at Oasis of Music
The original and traditional jazz guitar music of John Smedley and bassist Tim Clough will be featured at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 18, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Smedley, a physics professor at Bates College, is well-versed in American jazz guitar, displaying influences from Joe Pass to Wes […]
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WMPG documentary to premiere at USM
“An Extraordinary Place,” a 30-minute documentary film about WMPG Radio, the renowned radio station affiliated with the University of Southern Maine, will premiere at the WMPG 50th birthday party at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success on the campus of the University of Southern Maine in […]