NORWAY — The Heather Pierson Quartet will present “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at First Universalist Church. One of the most endearing Christmas tales ever told, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” has proven itself to be an enduring classic. Originally telecast in December 1965, the program was an instant hit with […]
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L/A Artwalk to promote local holiday shopping on Nov. 29
The November Winter Art Walk features local businesses and local artists, stores and restaurants that will be buzzing with beautiful works of art, and live music performances. Lisbon Street shops will have their windows decorated for the holidays, and there will be a special holiday raffle for those who shop at the Winter Art Walk […]
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RAAPA Christmas production to open Dec. 7 in Rumford
RUMFORD — The Rumford Association for the Advancement of the Performing Arts will present its 45th annual Musical Christmas Card on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8, under the direction of Judith Kuhn for the very last time. After directing RAAPA productions for 44 years, Kuhn is ready to relinquish the baton. Kuhn has […]
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Beautiful Foss mansion in Auburn to open house to public Dec. 13, 14, 15
AUBURN — The Woman’s Literary Union of Androscoggin County will open the historic Foss mansion for a Christmas Open House from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13; from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14; and from 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. WLU members and local professionals have decorated the mansion’s rooms on the first and second floors. […]
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43 North to play at Mixers on Nov. 29
The band will bring its blend of modern country dance music to Mixers in Sabattus at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29. Band members are Shawn Theriault on lead vocals/guitar; Steve Brown on keys/vocals; Chris Penney on bass guitar/vocals; and Jack Rioux on drums/vocals. The band covers music from Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Kenny […]
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Veggies doubleheader weekend
Friday, Nov. 29, The Veggies return to Fusion Nightclub at the Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant St., Lewiston. Saturday, Nov. 30, the band will play at the Firehouse Grill, 47 Broad St, New Auburn. specialize in audience participation and get the crowd dancing all night long. There is no cover charge at either venue.
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Western Maine Art Group holiday party to be held Dec. 6
Reed paints animals and magical beings featuring birds and animals that dwell in her surroundings and just out of view. Her focus is much on the in-between times — the light as the day begins and ends, capturing moments of serious play in a world where messengers come in all forms, many of them winged. […]
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Quilted assemblages by two artists on view at Maine Fiberarts
The exhibition entitled “Quilted Assemblages: Beatrice Gilbert & Dr. Donald Talbot” represents new work by the artists. A holiday open house and sale will take place from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, when Gilbert will demonstrate quilting. The public is invited. Talbot’s new body of work entitled, “Based […]
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‘Christmas with Renaissance Voices’ to open Dec. 21
The first half will be dedicated to the group’s namesake period, with glorious music by Jacob Handl, Soriano, Arcadelt and Aichinger. The second half will feature a stunning recent composition by Patricia van Ness, renowned contemporary composer and Maine resident, who represents the ensemble’s ongoing effort to perform the works of women. The Sixty-Seventh Psalm […]