At 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, Le Bon Truc will perform at She Doesn’t Like Guthries on Middle St. in Lewiston. performs traditional button accordion music from Massif Central, Auvergne, Alsace, Brittany, and other places. Members are Gary Chapin on accordian, Steve Gruverman palying woodwinds, and Barbara Truex playing dulcimer and percussion. There is no […]
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Comedy night at Guthries on March 6
At 8 p.m. Thursday, March 6, the will perform at She Doesn’t Like Guthries on Middle St. in Lewiston. Aharon’s deadpan persona and ukulele songs offsets James’ exasperated musings; Joe’s reserved one-liners covering controversial material are a foil to Will’s bits about his experience working with behaviorally challenged youths and his recent foray into fatherhood; […]
Oratorio Chorale’s winter concert celebrates Shakespeare with words, music
On the weekend of March 7, 8 and 9, the Chorale will present “Shakespeare in Concert” under the direction of Emily Isaacson with scenes and songs from “As You Like It,” “Twelfth Night,” “The Tempest,” “Othello,” “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and more. Music for the plays is from a wide variety of composers, […]
Black comedy about Japan’s ‘Lost Generation’ at Bates opens March 6
LEWISTON — Brooke O’Harra, who joined the Bates College faculty as an assistant professor of theater last fall, will direct the Bates production of “Enjoy,” Toshiki Okada’s black comedy about Japan’s “Lost Generation,” in performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 6-7, and Monday, March 10; at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 8; and at […]
‘Good People’ to open at Public Theatre on March 14
LEWISTON — “Good People” will open at the Public Theatre on March 14. The story takes place in South Boston, where this month’s paycheck covers last month’s bills and a night on the town means a few rounds of bingo. When single mom Margie loses her job, she turns to an old boyfriend from the […]
Monmouth Players announces cast, crew for ‘Godspell’
MONMOUTH — Monmouth Community Players has announced the cast and crew for “Godspell” which will open Friday, April 4, at Cumston Hall, 796 Maine Street. Stephen Schwartz and John Michael Tribelak’s “Godspell” is sure to delight people of all ages with such songs as “Day by Day,” “O Bless the Lord” and “We Beseech Thee.” […]
‘Under the Surface’ surrealist photography exhibit to open at Bowdoin gallery on Feb. 27
Bowdoin College Museum of Art to present exhibition of Surrealist photography opening on Feb. 27 Exhibition features images by leading Surrealist photographers and will be accompanied by installation of Surrealist films BRUNSWICK — Opening on Thursday, Feb. 27, the Bowdoin College Museum of Art will present an exhibition that explores the radical and multilayered nature […]
A Moment’s Notice to play at Trinity on March 8
Featured artist on Saturday, March 8, will be “A Moment’s Notice.” Since the mid 1990s the group has been performing a blend of straight ahead jazz standards and original tunes around Maine.While often appearing as a quartet, this show presents the trio of John Smedley on guitar, Jeff Taylor on bass and Michael Hansen on […]
‘Man of La Mancha’ at Merrill Auditorium for two performances on March 22
PORTLAND — “Man of La Mancha” will return to the stage in an all-new production, complete with the Tony Award-winning score and book that has inspired theatergoers since the very first note of “The Impossible Dream” was heard when it opened. Enter the mind and the world of Don Quixote as he pursues his quest […]