The Addams Family have been a part of American culture since their one-panel cartoons appeared in The New Yorker in 1938. Their history includes a TV series in the 60’s (that of course gave us that snap-happy theme song), two live-action films in the 90’s, countless animated adaptations, and a dearly-departed Broadway musical, important to […]
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Portland Symphony Concert at PAC
Soprano Alyson Cambridge FRYEBURG — For the first time in over a decade, the Portland Symphony Orchestra is returning to the Mt. Washington Valley for one night only on Thursday, October 24 at 7 p.m. In celebration of the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center’s 10th Anniversary, the ‘PSO’ will be performing a very […]
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Low Commotion to perform at WP Church
WEST PARIS — On Saturday, November 2, at 20 p.m., the tuba ensemble, Low Commotion will present a concert at the First Universalist Church of West Paris. Low Commotion, which was formed in 2013, is a group of euphoniums (tenor tubas) and full-sized tubas. According to the director, James Bennett of West Paris, they perform […]
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True brings youth flair to CSCE Board
NORWAY — Before she was even official as the youngest director on the Cottage Street Creative Exchange board, Koley True was already bringing her fresh ideas to the annual fundraiser for the non-profit. Along with the usual fare, silent auction and entertainment, Ms. True will create a craft area on the long tables in […]
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Al Hospers & Friends Live at the LHE/PAC
FRYEBURG — The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center’s Bradley Backstage concert series presents Al Hospers & Friends on Friday, October 18th at 7:30 p.m. The band will be performing a vast selection of Al’s original rock, funk, blues, and country tunes along with some re-imagined classics. For over 50 years, bassist Al Hospers has […]
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Galavanting the Stone
Photo of Ne Me Quitte Pas taken during rehearsal for Summer Salad by Japer Vlaun. Choreographed by Sasha Richardson. Danced by Erika Lindstrom, being lifted by: Debi Irons, Deb Webster, Tegan Rose, Koley True, Karianna Merrill and Brie Hinman Ne Me Quitte Pas will be performed during November 2nd’s gala. NORWAY — This year’s annual […]
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Movie Review: ‘Joker’
“Joker” is a film whose reputation precedes it. It has a good reputation because it won the Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival and Joaquin Phoenix is generating Oscar buzz for his performance as the title character. But it also has a bad reputation because it’s a dark, violent, adult take on a […]
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Local Gemologist to speak at Gallery 302
BRIDGTON — Did you know Maine is the birthplace for gemstone mining? The first commercial gemstone mine in the United States was discovered by accident near the town of Paris, Maine, in October of 1821 by Elijah Hamlin and Ezekiel Holmes. Join Gallery 302 on October 12th from 2:30-4:30 p.m. as Jim Mann, local […]
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Galavanting the Stone, fundraising gala slated
NORWAY — This year’s gala features The Cobblestones band and Kezarstone Catering, performances by Art Moves Dance Ensemble, Expansion Art(s) Movers, Collective Motion, The Moving Company Teen Troupe, and Portland Youth Dance, and a Silent Auction in the music room. Dress is casual, with jeans and fedoras as our theme. The mission of Cottage Street […]
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Art Show: Sherry Onofrio-Grant
NORWAY — Sherry taught elementary school for many years and brought art and music into the lives of her students. She comes from a musical and artistic family that goes back for generations. These influences are deeply woven into her life as a teacher, and now as an artist. Sherry has been drawn to bold, […]