LEWISTON — Lyceum Gallery is looking for cartoon art for the March exhibit, “Satire, Caricature, Humor.” A cartoon is a unique combination of words and pictures that can tell a story, state an opinion or make people laugh. Cartoonists have mastered an almost limitless vocabulary of graphic expression to entertain and enlighten their audiences in […]

Since their U.S. debut in 2002, this innovative French hip-hop ensemble, directed by choreographer Mourad Merzouki, has become an international phenomenon, selling out performances worldwide. Merzouki, who is at the forefront of the international hip-hop dance scene and who trained in circus skills and martial arts, leads 11 male street dancers from Brazil’s favelas in […]

PORTLAND — The Maine Jewish Film Festival and the Portland Museum of Art have announced a partnership for the 2014 Festival, taking place March 22-29. Throughout the festival week, MJFF will present several key screenings and events at the Portland Museum of Art, in addition to the core schedule at the Nickelodeon Cinema and other […]

From classical to contemporary, baroque to tango, this chamber group’s out-of-the-box approach is sure to leave you inspired and wanting more. You do not have to be a lover of classical music to enjoy this performance. Amarantos Quartet is made up of violinists Lauren Hastings and Meagan McIntyre, violist Bryan Brash, and cellist Timothy Garrett. […]

BRUNSWICK — New England Regional Theater Company will hold auditions for Oliver, the musical, on Sunday, Feb. 16, at Studio 48 Performing Arts and Dance Center. The Musical Oliver was adapted from the book “Oliver Twist” written by Charles Dickens. The music, lyrics and book adaptation were written by Lionel Bart. This musical adaptation of […]

The concert, “Valentine’s Day with Lantz and Kargul: To Clara, with Love,” will feature several works written for and by Clara Schumann, the widely renowned pianist and composer beloved by both Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms. “The highly charged and intriguing relationships between these three artists has been fodder for research and speculation for over […]

PORTLAND, Maine – The Portland Symphony Orchestra will provide fun for the whole family with its upcoming Pops! concerts featuring the 1920 silent film classic “The Mark of Zorro.” The story of adventure, intrigue, and romance will be shown on a large screen with the orchestra seated below. The perfect date for Valentine’s Day, performances […]

The Lisbon High School Class of 2015 and Sports Boosters will present from 9 p.m. to midnight Friday, Feb. 28, at the Ramada Inn, Lewiston. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each or $30 for two and can be purchased by calling 207-751-7221 or at the Lisbon High School office or snack shack […]

LEWISTON — In three separate musical performances during the weekend of Feb. 7-9, Bates College will present Maine’s best-known pianist, an evening of music by Austrian composer Hanns Eisler and a concert by singer-songwriter Leyla McCalla, all in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. Soprano Karyn Levitt and pianist Eric Ostling will […]

BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Arts Council is accepting applications from fine artists and artisans for the 25th annual Bethel Art Fair, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 5-6. Cash ribbons will be awarded by judges in fine art, artisan craft and photography. A new two-day format is […]