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New Roots benefit concert on Feb. 26 in Yarmouth
The groups performing include Flight 317, a group of music students from 317 Main Community Music Center in Yarmouth; The Royal River Honey Badgers, a student group from North Yarmouth Academy; the Franklin County Fiddlers, a group of string players from Mt. Blue High School in Farmington; and the Johnny Beasts, a student group from […]
High-octane Genticorum to start collaboration with Skye Theatre and Acoustic Artisans
Skye Theatre, the long-time standard bearer of shared events, will team up with Acoustic Artisans in Portland to bring a number of Celtic and Acadian artists to the Portland area in 2014. Acoustic Artisans is fast becoming the place to hear top-level artists in a very intimate listening room. The 594 Congress Street location now […]
Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter returns to Bates College on March 2
Touring in support of acclaimed ‘Beast in Its Tracks’ LEWISTON — Touring behind a 2013 recording celebrated for its fresh approach to the weary theme of love gone wrong, singer-songwriter Josh Ritter will perform at Bates College at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2, in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. Named one […]
Joelle Morris and Bridget Convey to perform at UMA Jewett Auditorium on March 9
AUGUSTA — The “Concerts at Jewett” Series sponsored by the University of Maine at Augusta College of Arts and Sciences and UMA Senior College will present (mezzo soprano) and Bridget Convey (pianist) in the concert “A Musical Journey Around the World” at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at UMA Jewett Auditorium. (Snow date: March 23). […]
Guthries in Lewiston to host comedy shows on Thursday nights
LEWISTON — She Doesn’t Like Guthries and The Portland Comedy Co-op are collaborating on a new monthly comedy showcase. Every first Thursday of the month you’ll be able to grab one of Guthries’ amazing burritos as well as see some of Maine and New England’s best and brightest comedians. The first show will be at […]
F.A.B. Winter Dance Showcase coming to Franco Center on March 1
LEWISTON — “This year’s lineup in the ninth annual ‘F.A.B.’ Winter Dance Showcase is a testament to the health and diversity of Maine’s contemporary dance community,” said Carol Dilley, an organizer of the event and director of the Bates College dance program. “F.A.B.” takes place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Franco Center, […]
Thunder Road to play at Lost Valley in Auburn on Feb. 21
The classic rock band will play at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Brookside Lounge, Lost Valley in Auburn. Band members are Steve Smith, lead guitar; Dave Hanlon, drums; Randy Shaw, guitar and vocals; and Pete Simon, bass guitar and vocals. There is no cover charge. For more information, call 207-784-1561.
Russian Mentalist show rescheduled to Feb. 22
Vladimir Zinczenko performance rescheduled at Johnson Hall GARDINER — Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center at 280 Water Street has rescheduled the presentation of Vladimir Zinczenko — The Russian Mentalist to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. Ticket holders may transfer their tickets to the rescheduled show, choose another show in Johnson Hall’s season to attend in […]
Early Evening Show at Johnson Hall on March 1
Maine’s renowned variety entertainer Mike Miclon will host the show. The premise is based on a spoof of a late-night talk show, but it’s not that simple. With improvisation, sketch comedy, music, lots of special guests and surprises, no two shows are ever alike. AudioBody, a techno-musical comedy duo, will be Miclon’s special guests. Well-known […]