FRYEBURG — South African musician McCoy Mrubata will be returning to the LHE/PAC’s Bradley Backstage on April 17, at 7 p.m. 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 […]
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Artists wanted for ag-focused calendar
STATE — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) is soliciting original artwork for its 2026 wall calendar and notecards with a submission deadline of May 20. The 2026 materials, showcasing Maine-based artists’ artwork, will celebrate the theme of farming and tending to the land and sea throughout the seasons. The annual wall calendar and […]
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Deertrees Theatre announces 89th season
HARRISON — Historic Deertrees Theatre, Maine’s most enchanting playhouse, announces its 89th summer of events and entertainment. Serving as Greater Maine’s summer entertainment source since 1936, Deertrees’ diverse entertainment opportunities offer theatrical productions, comedies, exhibits, family shows, and concerts annually from June through early September, at 156 Deertrees Road in Harrison. Learn more about the […]
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Calendar celebrates farming with art by local artists
STATE — The Maine Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) has released its 2025 wall calendar. The calendar, which showcases original artwork by Maine-based artists, celebrates the theme of “Farming and Tending to the Land and Sea Throughout the Seasons” and is available for sale on the organization’s website. MAMP, a part of the U.S. Department […]
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High school guitar competition opens
MECHANIC FALLS — Call for contestants! The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is pleased to announce its 4th Annual Maine High School Student Guitar Competition. This contest is open to Maine high school students, grades 9-12. Contestants are required to submit a video of their performance by March 1, 2025, to be […]
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‘Diamond-painted’ Christmas cards craft for kids
PARIS —The Paris Public Library is offering a “Diamond-Painted” Christmas card craft for kids on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Participants will use resin rhinestones to decorate pre-printed adhesive cards to create a mosaic-style art piece, very similar to a “paint by numbers” project. The craft is most appropriate for school-aged […]
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Chorus presents ‘Gettin’ In the Mood For Christmas’
NAPLES — The Lake Region Community Chorus will be presenting its ninth annual Holiday Concert which will take place in the Lake Region High School auditorium. The school is located at 1877 Roosevelt Trail (Rt. 302) in Naples. The concerts are scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8, at […]
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SeniorsPlus hosts art exhibit celebrating older adults
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus invites the community to an art exhibit celebrating the creative talents of older adults in the Opening Minds through Art (OMA) program. The event will be held on Friday, November 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. at SeniorsPlus in Lewiston and is open to the public. Friends, family, and community members are […]
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WMAG special exhibit opens Dec. 6
NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group will wrap up 2024 with a special exhibit of “Small Works” at the Matolcsy Art Center at 480 Main Street in Norway. Dozens of small paintings and other works will be displayed. The show will open with a reception on Friday, Dec. 6. The reception will begin at […]
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Mollyockett Chorus concert to benefit church
NORWAY — The Mollyockett Chorus, renowned a cappella singers, will perform a benefit concert on Saturday, November 23, at 7 p.m. at the First Universalist Church of Norway, 479 Main Street, Norway. Admission is $10 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the First Universalist Church of Norway. Each year the chorus adopts a theme for […]