VIENNA — and Matt Davis will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Vienna Union Hall. Knuppell is a singer-songwriter and family medicine resident living in Waterville. He performs songs from the American Songbook, from Appalachia to New Orleans and everything in between. In addition to songwriting, Knuppel is working toward community involvement in […]
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‘Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ opens in Portland May 16
The musical, made popular by the movie starring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds, is set in late-1970s Texas, at the famous Chicken Ranch brothel. The story surrounds its madam, Miss Mona, the town sheriff, Ed Earl, with whom Miss Mona is very friendly, and their efforts to save the Chicken Ranch from those who want […]
Multiple musical events at Bates College May 9, 10
Tickets are available at batestickets.com. Admission is $12. A limited number of free tickets are available for students and seniors 65 and older at bit.ly/oacbates. For more information, contact 207-786-6163 or [email protected]. Based in New York City, the Momenta Quartet aims to share the best of contemporary music with its audiences. It focuses on the […]
Comedy night at Franco Center in Lewiston May 16
Maine’s own Pooler performed at the Franco Center last year, and she had the audience in stitches from her very first joke. In the tradition of Lucille Ball, Phyllis Diller and Carol Burnett, Pooler possesses a care-free, spontaneous, devil-may-care silliness that knows no bounds and accents the absurdity of everyday life. It was as if […]
Androscoggin Chorale to perform at Franco Center May 17
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin Chorale will present “Blowin’ in the Wind” at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18. Remember the “Flower Power” fad? Take a musical stroll down memory lane with the Androscoggin Chorale as they perform those unforgettable songs of peace, […]
Fanfare in Lewiston concert May 16
Holy Family council will present a spring concert by at 7 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Holy Family Church Hall, 607 Sabattus St. in Lewiston. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $10; at the door $12. Call 207-782-0498 or 207-330-4862 for tickets. From left: Arthur Obie, Gerry Poulin and Bob Roberge. Refreshments […]
Advocates for Children comedy benefit May 17
Features of the evening include cash bar, light refreshments, and silent auction. The proceeds to benefit Prevention & Education Programs at Advocates for Children. Tickets are $35 each or purchase a table of eight seats for $240. Advance ticket sales only. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 207-783-3990.
Concert featuring digital music at Trinity in Lewiston May 10
LEWISTON — “The Room at Trinity” is an effort sponsored by Trinity Church, to bring an eclectic and high-quality selection of music to the inner city of Lewiston. The next “RAT” concert will feature sound artist and composer Andrea Pensado at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10. Born in La Plata, Argentina, Pensado now resides in […]
Tall tales and battle art at Kaleidoscope in Rumford May 9
RUMFORD — “Kaleidoscope” will kick off Rumford’s Lumberjack Festival by offering two types of competition in the arts on Friday, May 9. Tall tales are the traditional logging camp entertainment. These are the stories that have entertained folks throughout time, often told by campfire or candlelight, and 49 Franklins Mystic Theater will be well lit […]
CORRECTION: ‘Mud Season’ at Mt. Blue
FARMINGTON — The headline of an article that ran on C13 of Thursday’s paper should have reported that the musical “Mud Season” will be staged at Mt. Blue Campus’ Bjorn Auditorium on May 8-10. It was an editing error.