MONMOUTH — Due to the potential inclement weather predicted, the Augusta Symphony Orchestra has cancelled its concert scheduled for Saturday, March 22, at Cumston Hall. The ASO’s next concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the High Street Congregational Church in Auburn; and at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the Hope […]
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Bassoonist Wren Saunders to present chamber concert at USM School of Music
GORHAM — University of Southern Maine School of Music artist faculty and acclaimed local musicians will perform “An Evening of Chamber Music for Winds and Strings” at 8 p.m. Friday, March 28, in Corthell Concert Hall, 37 College Ave. Wren Saunders, bassoon, who joined the USM School of Music faculty in 2013, will lead the […]
Choral carol contest information released
PORTLAND — The Choral Art Society of Portland has released information about its New England Carol Contest. To celebrate the time-honored holiday tradition of carol singing, CAS is encouraging composers with a New England connection to submit original compositions. The Choral Art Society will premiere the winning carol during its holiday season of concerts. To […]
Photography on display at CMMC gallery through April 3
Photography by Alana Ranney, Jim Walker and Lisa Bryant are on display in the main lobby near the 60 High Street entrance. Ranney, of Farmingto,n has been a landscape and nature photographer for more than 25 years. She is the owner of Alana’s Fine Art Photography in Farmington. Her work can be viewed at www.afinephoto.com […]
Scotland’s Paul McKenna to play at Skye on March 26
On an extended tour of North America, the Paul McKenna Band is traveling through Maine to perform several dates in Maritime Canada. With a contemporary approach to songs, although not straying too far from their roots, their arrangements are both fresh and innovative. The exciting sound is created through outstanding vocals, driving guitar and bouzouki, […]
Student choreography front and center in Bates College Dance Company concerts
LEWISTON — Showcasing student choreography and videodance work, the Bates College Dance Company will present “Back Space,” its annual spring concert series, in four performances in Schaeffer Theatre, 305 College St. Performances take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 28, and Monday, March 31; at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 29; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March […]
Midlife Krisis to play at Mixers on March 21
At 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 21, will play dance music at Mixers in Sabattus. Band members are Buddy Bangs, Clark Bell, Dave Light, Cliff Knapp, Joe Kingston, and Gerry Meservier. There is no cover charge.
Maine youth fiddle groups at Skye Theatre for concert
SOUTH CARTHAGE — New England Celtic Arts will present the Franklin County Fiddlers and the Pineland Fiddlers at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center. Proceeds from the show go to provide future travel funds for both organizations. Under the leadership of Steve Muise in MSAD #9, the Franklin County Fiddlers […]