NORWAY — A group of 17 New England artists will participate in a group art show at Cafe Nomad from Wednesday, February 1 through Saturday, March 25. Called ‘Love in Winter’, this invitational show promises to be an interesting one. It will feature a wide variety of mediums and many different approaches to the idea […]
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Women’s Winter Writing Circle at library
WEST PARIS — “In this winter season, when nature invites us into a time of introspection and renewal, nourish your inner being and replenish your artistic well through a weekly women’s writing circle. If you feel the nudge to write… If you’d like to establish a regular writing practice… If you want to strengthen your […]
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Telling Room honors young writers
STATE — The Telling Room, a literary arts education organization whose mission is to empower youth through writing and share their voices with the world, is thrilled to recognize sixteen young authors from across Maine as county winners in the 16th Annual Statewide Writing Contest. Each year The Telling Room encourages youth to submit work […]
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‘Wintry Musings’ art exhibited in NSB windows
NORWAY — As snow and sleet nudge us inside this might be the perfect time to bundle up, stroll down the Main Street of Norway and see an art show. Nikki is exhibiting ten large canvases in the bank windows through March. Some of these evoke the seasons such as “The Gates of Winter”, “My […]
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New exhibit by Carolyn B. Reedy
NORWAY — Visitors to Norway Memorial Library may view a memorial art exhibit on the reference room walls. “Landscapes-Far and Near” features eighteen watercolor, oil, and pastel paintings by Carolyn B. Reedy. Carolyn, who passed away in 2021, was the mother of Cynthia Reedy, Norway Memorial Library Trustees President. Born in Boston on December 11, […]
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Movie Review/’A Man Called Otto’
“A Man Called Otto” has not been a well-marketed film. The strategy of the film’s advertising seems to be, “You know how Tom Hanks usually plays likable/heroic characters to go along with his reputation for being a nice guy in real life? Come to this movie to get the opposite of that! See his versatility […]
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Bradley Backstage returns to the PAC
FRYEBURG — Bradley Backstage returns! South African musician McCoy Mrubata will be performing at Fryeburg Academy on Thursday, February 2. Mrubata will be joined by his musical collaborator, guitarist Gary Wittner. Once a member of the legendary Hugh Masekela’s band, McCoy Mrubata has established himself as a saxophonist, bandleader, and touring/recording artist. A recent recipient […]
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Sharp Edges and Color coming to Café Nomad
NORWAY — Visit Café Nomad at 450 Main Street in Norway to brighten your day with an array of colorful geometric paintings by Jeanne Millett Herley. The artwork will be on display beginning January 3 and will continue throughout the first month of the New Year. Herley, born and raised in Norway, Maine has been […]
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Sculpture on display for belfry
NORWAY — Local woodcraft artist, Don Best, has made a generous donation of a unique, contemporary sculpture, titled “In This All Together” as an item to be auctioned for the benefit of the Norway Universalist Church’s “Save the Belfry” Project. The sculpture is basswood with an acrylic wash and is designed to be hung on […]
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Competition deadline extended
REGION — Oxford County residents have until November 30 to enter the contest, and prizes will be awarded at the #MaineReunited Community Art Event on December 14. #MaineReunited, a Maine-based art contest, is seeking submissions from Oxford County artists and creatives on themes of healthy and caring communities. The competition is open to artists and […]