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Concerts Nov. 7: AUBURN, Mark “Guitar” Miller will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Holly’s Own Deli and Wine Bar, 84 Court St. 333-3041Nov. 7: BATH, Tracey MacLean, vocals and Matt Fogg, keyboard/vocals, will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Solo Bistro, 128 Front St. 443-3373Nov. 7: LEWISTON, L/A Arts presents GrooveLily, performing at 7:30 p.m. at […]

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A mix of musical genres

The New York City-based indie trio GrooveLily will open L/A Arts’ 2008-09 concert season at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at the Franco-American Heritage Center in Lewiston. Together, keyboardist Brendan Milburn, left, electric violinist Valerie Vigoda and percussionist Gene Lewin produce a sound that is a little pop, rock, jazz and a bit classical, with […]

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‘Children’s Hour’ to be performed by Mad Horse

FALMOUTH – Mad Horse Theatre Company is thrilled to open its 23rd season with the critically acclaimed classic, “The Children’s Hour” at the Maine State Ballet Theater in Falmouth, beginning Nov. 6.Directed by Christine Louise Marshall, “The Children’s Hour” centers on Karen and Martha, who run a school for girls. A malicious youngster starts a […]

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Guthries to host artists, musicians

E. White photo Guthries to host artists, musicians She Doesn’t Like Guthries in Lewiston will host a reception for local photographers with live hip-hop music by Portland musicians DJ Rew and TheL on Friday, Nov. 7. The collection, titled “It is what it is,” will include artwork from Whitney LeBlanc, J. Thelin, Vexington Ellsworth and […]

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Maine author giving Internet reading

Maine author and illustrator, Darcie Mae, will read from her children’s book, “Mother Mouse” at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 10, on www.blogtalkradio.com/authorsread.The story from “Mother Mouse,” about good manners, will be the first story from the book. Children will enjoy listening to her read. For more information, check out the “Mother Mouse” Web at http://sammyandrobert.tripod.com/id11.html.

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‘Concerts at Jewett’ continues

The “Concerts at Jewett” series, sponsored by University of Maine at Augusta College of Arts and Humanities and UMA Senior College, will feature Gordon Bok with special guest Carol Rohl on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. at Jewett Hall Auditorium. Legendary folk performer Bok’s unmistakable style has made him one of our most cherished […]

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‘Man of La Mancha’

NORWAY – “Man of La Mancha” is probably the most ambitious theatrical production that Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association (OHMPAA) has ever attempted.It has a large cast, and the small stage of the Norway Grange presents some challenges. Nevertheless, the powerful characters and inspiring music of this classic story of Don Quixote’s quest […]

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Looking back

100 years ago, 1908 Apples at five cents apiece. What do you think of that? Yet local fruit stores are selling apples that cost just that – or half a dollar a dozen. Local apples for eating purposes are scarce as hens teeth, you can’t get them at all, in fact. So the commission houses […]

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Cape Breton fiddler will bring jigs to Skye

SOUTH CARTHAGE – New England Celtic Arts will present master Cape Breton fiddler Jerry Holland at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center on Monday, Nov. 10, in South Carthage, starting at 7 p.m. A pre-show jam will start at 6:30 p.m.Holland is a fiddler strongly rooted in Cape Breton, Scottish and Irish dance music traditions. An […]

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Acclaimed French pianist will play Merrill

PORTLAND – Just 31 years young, French pianist Cédric Tiberghien has already triumphed at the world’s greatest concert halls, captivating audiences at London’s Wigmore Hall, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw and Tokyo’s Suntory Hall.PCA Great Performances will bring this celebrated classical keyboardist to Merrill Auditorium for a solo recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19. Hailed by critics […]