“The Jungle Book” is a collection of stories that relate the experiences of a human child, Mowgli, who is adopted and raised by wolves in an Indian jungle. As he grows up, he learns the ways of the jungle and the different personalities of its animals. He is accepted as a “wolf” by the other […]
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Art show winners’ works on exhibit at Bridgton gallery
This year the show was judged by Cam Davis, an artist and teacher living in Acton. She studied art at Colby College, University of Southern Maine, the New Hampshire Institute of Art, River Tree Arts, and Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. Her artist books, pastels, monotypes and encaustics have been shown in Portland and Saco […]
Boston-based Ari & Mia to perform at Skye May 14
CARTHAGE — New England Celtic Arts will present Ari and Mia Friedman as part of the ongoing Patriot Renewables Emerging Artist Series at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Skye Theatre. A jam session kicks off at 6:15 p.m. The Boston-based sister group Ari & Mia reference the traditions of Southern and Northeastern fiddle music […]
Fiddle music fuel for frolicking feet Friday
Fiddler Josh White, of Auburn, is one of the musicians performing with the multi-generational Great Falls Folk Orchestra at a community contra dance taking place at 7 p.m. Friday, May 9, at Bates College’s Chase Hall. The event starts with an hour-long family dance, and continues with more contras and couple dances until the last […]
Multiple performers at Chocolate Church during ArtWalk Friday in Bath
St. Pierre, a multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter DeMille have developed their own take on traditional bluegrass music for 20 years. Called “masters of back porch music, presented with no pretense,” the two musicians combine mandolin and guitar with heartfelt vocals to take bluegrass to a new level. Combining some of their unique original tunes with old […]
‘Pigs Can’t Swim’ author to discuss book at APL May 19
As the youngest of nine children growing up on a farm in rural Maine, Peppe never seemed to fit in with the rest of her family. While her sisters focused on boys, cigarettes, and alcohol, Peppe preferred to curl up with a book. Once she learned the animals on the farm were raised to be […]
Lindsey Montana to perform in Gray May 9
At 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, at Cole Farms in Gray, will bring his unique style to a songlist representing 100 years of American music. Hailing from Blue Hill, Montana has been performing in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area for 25 years as a keyboardist with dozens of local bands and as a solo artist on […]
Pet, nature photography by 2 local artists on display in Lewiston
Photographs by Timothy Amero and Renee D’Alessandro are on display in the main lobby at CMMC, near the 60 High Street entrance. “For me retirement has been an opportunity to return to my roots and explore nature through the lens of my camera. By displaying pictures of birds, insects, reptiles, arachnids, and mammals, I hope […]
Youth orchestra to perform at Franco in Lewiston May 10, Orion in Topsham May 11
Midcoast Symphony to welcome young musicians to the stage May 10 and 11 LEWISTON — The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra will perform the final concert series of this season under the baton of conductor Rohan Smith, on Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11. This concert will mark the inaugural concert for the Symphony’s new side-by-side […]