The Monmouth Community Players plan to present the 4th Annual MCP Shorts Play Festival Friday through Sunday, Jan. 3-5, at Cumston Hall, 296 Main St., Monmouth. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. This short play festival had its origins during 2020, where the organization solicited scripts from local playwrights […]
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Improv, standup on tap at Great Falls Comedy Club
Make laughter a priority with improv comedy from Running with Scissors, and stand-up comedy featuring Ben Chadwick and Casey Watson and Chris Neuguth at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 27 and 28, at Great Falls Comedy Club, located inside Craft Brew Underground, 34 Court St., Auburn. Celebrate the holidays a “Whose Line Is […]
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Local author releases new book featuring inspirational messages
Local playwright and children’s book author Paul Baribault has had released his newest book, “Into the Presence – The Christ Writings,” the last in a trilogy. The work is a compilation of the over 200 messages the author has received “in the stillness” of God’s Presence, these last eight years. His second book, “Comedy & […]
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UMF Creative Writing seniors invite public to reading
After four years of dedication to the art of original and professional writing, seniors in the University of Maine at Farmington’s Creative Writing program will present readings from their capstone projects. This Senior Seminar will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, in The Landing in the Olsen Student Center at UMF. The […]
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Franklin County Fiddlers to give holiday concert
The Franklin County Fiddlers, under the direction of Steven Muise, will hold its annual concert and reunion “Home For The Holidays” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Old South First Congregational Church in Farmington. Muise loves to see the alumni join the performance. Admission is by donation and will be open seating. […]
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‘A Christmas Carol’ this weekend only at The Public Theatre
Get your holiday off to a great start with The Public Theatre’s acclaimed and inventive adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” being performed this weekend only. Six actors and a live fiddler perform the Dickens’ out of this holiday classic sure to delight audiences of all ages. Performances are planned for 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. […]
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Franco Center’s spectacular ‘Sights and Sounds of Christmas’ is a holiday tradition for families
The Franco Center’s annual Christmas show — “Sights and Sounds of Christmas” — features a variety of performances, music, and a dazzling light show with evening shows at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, and Saturday, Dec. 21, and a special late afternoon performance at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, at the Franco Center […]
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Portland Symphony Orchestra brings ‘Magic of Christmas’ performances into homes thanks to Maine Public
The PSO will present twelve performances of “Magic of Christmas” through Dec. 22.
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Photographs on display in exhibit at art gallery at Central Maine Medical Center
The photographs of Corey Kinnan and Heather Gould are on display during the month of December in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Kinnan, who moved to Maine with his wife, Andrea, is a travel photographer who finds his greatest inspiration when he is outdoors. He has […]
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Auburn Community Concert Band to give holiday performance at Edward Little High School
The Auburn Community Concert Band will present its annual holiday concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center located inside Edward Little High School in Auburn. This will be the community concert band’s first-ever performance at this Auburn venue. The group, under the direction of Milt Simon, […]