Neil Simon’s famous update of his contemporary classic comedy “The Odd Couple” starts with a group of women (Joanne Dunlap as Renee, Sonja Johnson as Sylvie, Kerry McMillan as Vera, and Brenda Honey-Rogers as Mickey the cop) playing a game of Trivial Pursuit. The coterie is meeting at the apartment of Olive Madison (Elyse Andrews), […]
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‘Circus’ theme of orchestra concerts at Harrison venue
The program opens with a familiar work of Mozart, his Quartet in F Major, K370, for Oboe and strings. This work is playful for the most part, but includes a soulful adagio movement. The oboist performing virtuoso tricks, is every bit as impressive and exciting as the tightrope walker on the high wire. Featured is […]
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A Mighty Lion’s debut CD to be released August 5
LEWISTON — Reggae and summer go great together. Based in Lewiston and surrounding areas, A Mighty Lion’s debut CD “One Creation” is a mix of high-energy rock and feel good flow tunes that are the perfect road trip for any soul. This four-piece act will celebrate the CD’s release and close out the summer season […]
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‘Sweeney Todd’ coming to Buckfield
Sandra Fickett as Mrs. Lovett, Laney Randolph as Toby, and Steve Jones as Sweeney Todd will take part in Nezinscot Valley Community Theater’s production of ” , The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” Shows will be held at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1 and 2, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at […]
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Accordian, fiddle musicians to play at several Maine venues
CARTHAGE — New England Celtic Arts will present David Munnelly and Mick Conneely at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center in S. Carthage on Wednesday, Aug. 6; at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison on Thursday, Aug. 7; and at Route 27 Arts in Stratton on Friday, Aug. 8. Curtain is 7 p.m. at Skye Theatre and Phillips, […]
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Concert at the Basilica in Lewiston August 6
2014 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: SACRED MUSIC IN A SACRED SPACE LEWISTON — The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Ash St. will host a summer concert series that is free and open to the public. Donations to restore the Casavant Organ will be accepted. From 12:15-12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, organist Ray Cornils will […]
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‘Songs Without Borders’ to be performed in New Brunswick and Maine
AUGUSTA — The state of Maine and the province of New Brunswick will present the Songwriters Circle: Songs Without Borders. Performing together for the first time, this event will bring four talented singer-songwriters together on one stage: Denny Breau and Josée Vachon, from Maine and Caroline Savoie and Danny Boudreau from New Brunswick. The show […]
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Big-name acts in Denmark for the Dam Jam
Big-name acts in Denmark for the Dam Jam DENMARK — The Dam Jam will turn three on Saturday, Aug. 2, with a celebration featuring three headliners, including 11 musicians from West Africa in the Akwaaba Ensemble, The Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra, and Deerhoof. Taking its name from the Ashanti word for “Welcome,” Akwaaba is […]
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2nd Friday ArtWalk in Brunswick August 8
BRUNSWICK — Musicians will be located throughout the ArtWalk: Stan Davis on guitar playing folk and blues music, will be at the Tontine Mall; Randy Lindsay will be strolling the streets with guitar, providing easy listening and jazz music; Married with Chitlins, Chris and Liz Lannon, an acoustic music duo, will perform traditional American folk […]