FREEPORT — Maine humorist will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Freeport Theater of Awesome. Sample is widely acknowledged as New England’s premier native humorist. Novelist Stephen King has likened Sample’s work to that of Mark Twain, and Charles Kuralt called him “Maine’s humorist laureate.” Sample’s books, albums, and […]

Legendary folk performer Bok’s unmistakable style has made him one of our most cherished folk artists. Rohl plays traditional folk music on a 34-string Celtic harp. Tickets are $10, Students $5, 12 and under free and are available at Pat’s Pizza in Augusta, Apple Valley Books in Winthrop, and at the door. Call 207-621-3551 or […]

LEWISTON — Japanese printmaking is the focus of an exhibition at the Bates College Museum of Art and of a lecture at the college at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, in Room 104 of the Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell St. “Japanese Printmaking, Yesterday and Today,” the lecture by artist and teacher Hideki Kimura, is […]

Live music will be performed at Dufresne Plaza, Lisbon St., or at Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library in case of rain. The schedule is as follows: 5:30 p.m. Turner Templeton. This two-man band from Western Maine brings together influences of rock and roll, jazz, blues, country and bluegrass, to create an organic style […]

BRUNSWICK — Some of New England’s most talented musicians will team up with restaurants in Brunswick to raise money in the fight against hunger. The second annual “Singing for Their Supper” benefit is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28. Through ticket sales, food sales and donations, the event benefits Mid Coast Hunger […]

GORHAM — The University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre will present “Night Sky” a comedic drama by Susan Yankowitz and directed by Assunta Kent. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, and Friday, Oct. 11; 2 p.m. (all seats $5) and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12; and 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. […]

GORHAM — The University of Southern Maine School of Music will present the USM Wind Ensemble at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham campus. The USM Wind Ensemble, conducted by Peter Martin, USM professor of Music, is an acclaimed collection of students who have established a tradition of performing both traditional […]

USM artist faculty cellist William Rounds is a member of the Portland Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and plays frequently with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He has performed internationally as a soloist with orchestras, in recital and as a chamber musician. Now, he graces the Corthell Concert Hall stage with the remarkably […]

GORHAM — The University of Southern Maine School of Music will present “A Concert of Indian and World Music” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham campus. After an outstanding collaboration in 2012, Srinivas Krishnan, Indian master percussionist, will make his second appearance with the USM Composers Ensemble. Arjun Chandy, Indian […]