Bates College Orchestra to offer world premiere of symphony LEWISTON — A conductor and prolific composer who has performed and taught across the U.S., Scott Ordway will lead the Bates College Orchestra in the world premiere of his Symphony No. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 […]

LEWISTON — Celebrating the depth and variety of African culture and art, Bates College will present the third annual Inside Africa Fashion Show at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. The Africana Club, a student group, sponsors the event. It is free and open to the […]

will perform from 7-11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at New Auburn American Legion Post 153. The band plays everything from oldies to modern dance rock, from the classics to old favorites. Band members are Jessi Phelps, vocals; Gerry Thibault, guitars; Cory Hubert, drums; and Ken Knudsen, on bass. No cover charge; cash bar; the event […]

The classic rock band will play from 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Fusion at the Ramada Inn, Pleasant St., Lewiston. Band members are Glenn Mallett, Ryan Tripp, Keith Roy, and Tom Olko.

“The Returners” by Thomas Washburn Jr The zombie apocalypse has arrived. Jacob Constantine is doing his best to survive in the harsh woods of Maine. Jessica Alberts and her daughter Emily fled to her family cabin trying to escape the grim reality their world had become. The last thing either of them expected to find […]

GORHAM — The University of Southern Maine Youth Ensembles will perform their annual fall instrumental concert next month at the Merrill Auditorium. Presented by the USM School of Music, the concert will include the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Robert Lehmann, USM director of string studies and orchestral activities; the Portland Youth Wind Ensemble, […]

Lazy Lightning, Fiddle-icious to bookend busy weekend at Franco Center LEWISTON — The Franco Center will be busy this weekend starting at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, with a show by the Grateful Dead tribute band Lazy Lightning, followed on Saturday night by Maine Music Society’s Battle of the Blends and ending with a concert […]

Verrier, a Maine painter and sculptor for over 40 years, crafts his life-long love of the sea through his focus on water birds. Much of his artwork is inspired by living on the coast of Maine, working as a tugboat captain, and later fishing on a commercial dragger. Working with various tools and media, Verrier […]

“Doubt”: A parable MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Community Players have announced auditions for their upcoming production of John Patrick Shanley’s “Doubt,” directed by Artistic Director Adam P. Blais. “Doubt” is a powerful drama that explores suspicion and moral uncertainty. In 1964, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx Catholic School Principal, takes matter into her own hands when […]