GORHAM — The melodies of Radiohead, Prince, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, and other contemporary pop and rock artists will fill the University of Southern Maine School of Music’s Corthell Concert Hall when , and the USM Faculty Jazz Ensemble present “The New Standard” at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 Back in the heyday […]

“Who Murdered Who,” by Millard Crosby, is filled with laughs, thrills, and excitement. Gould Trevor (Jack Kuchta) receives a threatening note. Jennie, Trevor’s housekeeper (Lorrie Hoeh), overhears Trevor talking of murder and thinks Trevor plans to murder her. Jennie flees and a strange woman, who calls herself Mary Jones (Rosabelle Tifft), takes over as housekeeper […]

LEWISTON — Three theater majors at Bates College will present one-act plays as independent study projects. The double bill of “Tape” and “The Break of Noon” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9, in Gannett Theater, 305 College St. “Ages of the Moon” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through […]

At 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, Phil and Ellen LaClaire will perform at North Livermore Baptist Church.The LaClaires have a passion for acoustic roots, bluegrass and gospel music. Phil is an accomplished musician vocally and on the guitar and banjo. Ellen lends support with the upright bass, vocal harmonies and an occasional rift on the […]

Nichols graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in chemistry, and worked in the pulp and paper industry for many years. Though drawn toward the arts, she didn’t start painting seriously until she was in her 30s. She studied art at Westbrook College, the University of Southern Maine, and Maine College of Art. […]

will headline Comedy Caberet at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater, Rumford. Hamm’s honest assesment of Maine living hits home and tickles the funny bone. Hamm will be joined by Maine’s own funny woman Tammy Pooler and crowd-favorite Jesse Bickford. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for seating, cash bar, and an […]

After his acclaimed performance in 2012, audience-favorite Mike Anthony will return to reprise more than two-dozen iconic characters from the beloved film. Anthony embodies Clarence the Angel, Mary, Old Man Potter, and the rest of Bedford Falls’ finest citizens, while also serving as narrator, offering amusing commentary on George Bailey’s journey to discover that the […]

Vocal duo Lumiere to lead all-star line up of Irish music and dance BATH — The Chocolate Church Arts Center will showcase fine Celtic music with the enchanting holiday show “Irish Christmas in America” on Saturday, Dec. 7. Highlighting Irish holiday traditions through music, story, song and dance, the family friendly show will feature some […]

The Voices of Color is the select choir of Oak Hill High School, chosen by audition from among its 400 students. The VOC has enjoyed considerable success over the years, including excellent and superior ratings at regional and national adjudicated festivals and two performances at Carnegie Hall in New York City. This year’s VOC has […]