Music with Friends: A Cary Memorial Library benefit at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30 WAYNE — Cary Memorial Library will host a gala afternoon of classical music performed by mezzo soprano and classical pianist Brian Meldrum at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the historic Wing homestead, now owned by Laura Briggs and featured on […]
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Dance performances at Portland High School on April 19
At 7 p.m. Saturday, April 19, Bakunda (We Love) will weave together an original blend of flamenco, B’Inganzo, West African, contemporary and step dance to highlight interconnection and resilience through the language of rhythm at Portland High School auditorium, 284 Cumberland Ave. in Portland. Energetic and graceful dancers Alicia Yip, Lydia , Marita Kennedy-Castro, Bianca […]
‘A Body of Work’ on view at Harlow Gallery through April
” A Body of Work” resulted from an open call for Maine artists who are inspired by the figure and was juried by Joe Klofas, Tanya Fletcher, and Deborah Fahy. Out of 131 submissions, 58 works of art will be included in the final show in a range of media including drawing, painting, photography, collage, […]
Emilia Dahlin to perform in concert in Gardiner on April 5
Wielding a voice that defies the size of her body and strong storytelling sensibilities, Dahlin has carved out her name as a unique songstress. She weaves mesmerizing tales, complete with Greek myths, robotic messiahs, epic floods, and tax evaders, with raw, rootsy folk and dynamic jazz vocals. Her well-crafted songs sound as if they’ve been […]
Auditions set for summer production of ‘Taming of the Shrew’ in Bath
BATH – Shakespeare on the Kennebec will hold auditions for its summer 2014 production of “Taming of the Shrew” at 7 p.m. March 28 and April 4, and at 1 p.m. March 29 and April 5, in the conference room of The Plant Home at 1 Washington St. The Shakespeare comedy will be directed by […]
Maine State Ballet to present ‘Cinderella’ in Falmouth
FALMOUTH — One of the world’s most beloved fairy tales will come to life as the Maine State Ballet presents Cinderella from March 28-April 13. This enchanting performance will captivate audiences of all ages as 50 dancers recreate the life of a mistreated girl who, thanks to her fairy godmother, steps into a world of […]
Travel film to be shown at Sawyer Memorial on March 28
This journey through Northern Europe gives the viewer a sample of great natural wonders, architectural treasures, and cultural and artistic highlights of several cities and countries. Darrah’s 34 years of production experience have taken him to more than 140 countries worldwide, yielding more than 70 documentary and travel-adventure programs to date. Admission is free and […]
Strong female characters the focus of films at Guthries
LEWISTON — Starting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, Maine Microcinema will host a selection of work produced by Maine-based directors featured in the Bluestocking Film Series at She Doesn’t Like Guthries, Middle St. The mission of the Bluestocking Film Series is to encourage and promote production by filmmakers of narratives built upon strong, complex […]
Boogie 2 Shooz concert in Augusta on April 6
Boogie 2 Shooz took shape as an electro-acoustic duo in the early 1990s. Members, Pamela Jenkins and Patti-Jean Cousens, are singers and instrumentalists who share a commitment to foster and perpetuate the work of women in music, while always serving their audience with diverse musical styles laced with knee-slapping fun. Boogie 2 Shooz combines saxophones, […]
Flash Tonic: Vocal harmony and a cappella improvisation at Emery Arts on May 27
Flash Tonic members, Deb Hensley, Matt Loosigian and Martin Swinger are accomplished Maine musicians with individual reputations that span many genres of music. With more than eight years together they have developed skills for what they joyfully refer to as “Vocal Bungee-Jumping.” They have studied improvisational singing with such luminaries as Bobby McFerrin, Rhiannon, Ysaye […]