, a five-piece band from Central Maine will play a mix of modern country, southern and classic rock from Sugarland to ZZ Top, and everything in between, starting at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at Mixers in Sabattus. Members of the band include Jim Walker, Graham Field, Mike Trytek and Elizabeth Decker. There is no […]
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Maine Poet Laureate Wesley McNair to read at Wilton library on Nov. 21
The Wilton Free Public Library will host a special reading by at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Refreshments will be served and books will be available for purchase. The author of nine volumes of poems, he has held grants from the Guggenheim and Fulbright foundations, two Rockefeller fellowships, two grants in creative writing from the […]
THEATER: ‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’ styled like ‘South Park’ to open Nov. 15 in Gorham
GORHAM — If you’re a fan of the comedy of Lisa Lampanelli, Louis CK or “South Park,” you won’t want to miss the University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre’s production of the dark comedy “The Cripple of Inishmaan” being presented this month. The show includes politically incorrect language, anti-religious comments (what do you expect […]
The Ale House String Band to perform Nov. 16 in Gardiner
will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water Street in Gardiner. Members are Oren Robinson, April Reed-Cox and Brian Dunn. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and $12 for children 12 and under. Tickets can be purchased in advance at […]
‘The Nutcracker Burlesque’ to open in Portland on Dec. 13
PORTLAND — As night descends on a snowy evening, the dancers take their places. The story is familiar, yet new. Set in the contemporary world, a holiday party for an IT office is mistakenly held at a dive bar on the outskirts of town. The Nutcracker Prince is a mild-mannered office worker who falls for […]
Bates College Dance Company to present autumn program
The all-student performances will take place in Schaeffer Theatre, at 305 College St. Admission is $6 for the general public and $3 for seniors and students. Tickets are available at batestickets.com. For more information, call 207-786-6161. Three weeks later, a second senior dance major presents a thesis piece. Colleen Fitzgerald will perform “Intricate Glances Will […]
Celtic music sensations Lunasa and Luminere will bring holiday music to Chocolate Church
BATH — Maine audiences embrace and identify with Celtic music and during the holiday season that connection is even stronger. It is in that spirit that the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., has incorporated the enchanting and unmistakable rhythmic sounds of Irish music during this holiday season. will kick off the holiday on […]
Poland Regional High School Art Show
POLAND — Poland Regional High School will present a school-wide art exhibition Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Poland Town Hall, 1231 Maine St. A reception for students, parents, teachers, and the public will be held from 6-8 p.m. The show will highlight the exceptional artwork from PRHS students of all grades and will include a […]
Teachers Mafia Lounge to perform at Wilton library on Nov. 16
WILTON — The Wilton Free Public Library will host the Teachers Lounge Mafia Improv Comedy group for a one-night only, pre-holiday season laugh extravaganza Saturday, Nov. 16. Teachers Lounge Mafia is western Maine’s leading comedy group and they are always more fun than a pumpkin pie to the face. The Who’s Line Is It Anyway-style […]
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AUBURN — Edward Little High School’s drama club will present “Urinetown The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Community Little Theatre, 30 Academy St. The setting for Urinetown is a town that has been ravaged by drought for 20 years. And in an […]