The phrase “jazz without borders” will invariably come up, when talking with Anick. What the axiom means to him is a contemporary jazz that is stylistically inclusive in nature, a jazz that brings whatever it can to the party, unwilling to cut something out of the mix for fear of it not fitting prescribed boundaries. […]

PORTLAND — For its second Discovery Concert of the season, The Portland Symphony Orchestra will present Peter and the Wolf with special guests from the Portland School of Ballet CORPS program and narrator WCSH-TV anchor Caroline Cornish. The performance will be held one day only at Merrill Auditorium at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2. The […]

Grosvenor began playing the piano at the age of six and first came to prominence as the outstanding winner of the Keyboard Final of the 2004 BBC Young Musician Competition at the age of eleven. Since then, he has become an internationally regarded pianist for his electrifying performances and penetrating interpretations. An exquisite technique and […]

LEWISTON — In an event that will be held to benefit the Dempsey Challenge, from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Green Ladle, 156 East Avenue, “Focus on Love” photography gallery exhibit/show visitors will be able to vote for a photograph to be selected for the “People’s Choice” award. Decadent desserts prepared by the […]

At 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, will perform at Guthries in Lewiston. Underwood sings songs of travel, lost loves, and coming home again. Original tunes with touches of blues, country, and folk that will go so far east, they’ll be heading west again. Underwood will be joined by Drew Wyman on bass and Devon Colella […]

L.L.Bean’s Annual Winter Carnival, Jan. 18-19 A fun, free outdoor event for the whole family featuring cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, horse-drawn sleigh rides, geocaching, snow carving and more FREEPORT — Internationally known outdoor retailer L.L.Bean will host its annual Winter Carnival, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 18 and 19. This family-oriented event is free and will […]

RUMFORD — will perform in concert at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Mountain Valley High School. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your children and grandchildren to see this popular Maine performer. From Alligator in the Elevator to I Love Mud to his newer music from Toad Motel the songs are fun and timeless. […]

Long considered a theatrical classic, at its core “Uncle Vanya” is a play about the struggles of a routine existence. Annie Baker has done more than update the language of this 1898 masterpiece, she has created a fresh, colloquial version that comes at the material from a modern perspective. Executive Director Wendy Poole chose the […]

LEWISTON — The Franco Center will host a concert on Friday, Jan. 24, by the Phish tribute band Pardon Me, Doug. This will be the second appearance at the Franco Center by the Portland-based band, which will return for yet another show in May. Their first show, held in the Franco Center’s downstairs Heritage Hall […]