LIVERMORE — The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center is a venue for the Crossroads International Celtic Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14. Against a backdrop of 445 acres of rolling fields and woodlands, history and music for all ages will fill the autumn air. Afternoon activities from 1-5 p.m. with $5 admission fee include a pie sale, […]
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Concerts at Jewett series opens Oct. 13
AUGUSTA — The University of Maine at Augusta College of Arts and Sciences and UMA Senior College have announced the 2013-2014 concert schedule for the 11th season of “Concerts at Jewett.” The series features talented local Maine performers representing a variety of musical forms. The following artists will perform: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 […]
Francine Reed to perform Aug. 15 in Concerts on the Quad series
LEWISTON — The Bates College outdoor music series, Concerts on the Quad, will feature legendary blues, gospel and jazz singer Francine Reed and her band at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, on Bates’ Historic Quad, at College Street and Campus Avenue. Performing at Bates with musicians including several from Maine, Reed may be best-known to […]
Sesame St. Live coming Oct. 8 to Lewiston
Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies. Chamki is from far away and she’s visiting Sesame Street for just one day. Grover has a long […]
Anke Dukevot to perform Sept. 7 at coffee house
Antje Duvekot will perform Sept. 7, at Village Coffee House, First Congregational Church, New Gloucester. Her name is pronounced “Aunt-yuh Doo-va-Kot.” NEW GLOUCESTER — Antje Duvekot will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Village Coffee House, First Congregational Church, 19 Gloucester Hill Rd. Duvekot is becoming an annual favorite at the Coffee House […]
Billy & Friends close out library lawn series
In case of rain, the concert will be held in the library’s Reading Room. The New York City-based Libby will be joined by talented vocalist-musicians Sean Morin and Kallie Ciechomski. Libby grew up in Portland and now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. His current release “Pitter Patter” is an introspective and subdued snapshot of both the […]
Local favorite to perform Aug. 9 at Prose Gallery
LEWISTON – Friday, Aug. 9, local entertainer Nick Knowlton will perform at Prose Gallery in a limited-seating event. “This show is really about my career and to see friends and people who have been with me along the way in the audience was heartwarming,” said Knowlton. Knowlton first tasted success in the 1960s as the […]
Main Street arts event opens Aug. 13
STONINGTON — Stonington’s Main Street may be one of the unique and most beautiful places in Maine. The state’s busiest working waterfront, landing more lobster than any other port, it is an entry to Maine’s largest archipelago; Acadia National Park’s Isle au Haut section; and is a remarkable and historic example of New England Gothic […]
Series of three concerts opens Aug. 15 at Boothbay opera house
BOOTHBAY HARBOR — The Opera House in Boothbay Harbor’s 10 winners, three nights in a row features guitarist Ed Gerhard Thursday, Aug. 15; country and bluegrass performer Friday, Aug. 16; and troubadour Livingston Taylor on Saturday, Aug. 17. Acclaimed guitarist Gerhard’s music has touched audiences all over the world. Performing on 6-string, 12-string, slide guitar […]
Bethel summer concerts in August
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Arts Council has announced three upcoming concerts in the 2013 Summer Bandstand Series. The free concerts are held at 4 p.m. every Sunday in August on the Bethel Common, rain or shine. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Sunday, Aug. 11 — Silent Sam and The Evans are an Americana trio […]