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Kingfield gallery to open Dearnley, Swallow exhibits Aug. 3
Fred Dearnley “Fern Series #3” – archival inkjet print, 13×19” (2009) KINGFIELD — The Stadler Gallery has announced the exhibits of Fred Dearnley of New Vineyard, and Lucia Swallow of Farmington, will be on view daily from noon to 4 p.m. and by appointment from Aug. 3 to 22. There will be a reception for […]
Freeport school hosts circus
The traveling youth circus performs almost 70 shows this summer, from the mountains of Vermont to the shores of Maine. Twenty-seven stars, ages 11 to 18, bring youthful exuberance and polished skills from all over the globe. Grab your ruby slippers and click your heels together as Circus Smirkus goes somewhere over the rainbow with […]
Norway gallery to host art work of Suzanne Hardy through August
Some of Hardy’s favorite places to paint include her own screened porch at home, Bailey’s Island, Pemaquid Point, Hermit Island and Mount Desert Island. She also enjoys using acrylics, gouache, pastels, graphite, pen and ink, or combinations of these. Her work continues to be displayed in many homes, businesses and restaurants throughout Western Maine as […]
New exhibits open Aug. 8 at CMMC gallery
A native of the Lewiston-Auburn area, Lyons resides in Livermore Falls. He is a graduate of the Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions and for the past 16 years has worked as a registered nurse in the CMMC Emergency Department. “When I am not working, I’m out in the wilderness looking […]
In real life: Social media meet-up to be held Aug. 12 at Pedro O’Hara’s
LEWISTON – Following three successful gatherings earlier this year of those interested in the social media scene, Lewiston Auburn Social Media Meetup has announced another fun get-together. This highly anticipated free event will take place from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at Pedro O’Hara’s, 134 Main St. The group holds regular social events at locally […]
Arts center on UMF campus to host festive August lawn parties
The Bluegrass Picnic Lawn Party, set for 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 16, will provide a venue for the community to bring their picnics and lawn chairs and eat under the stars while listening to the toe-tapping bluegrass sounds of The Absentees and Tricky Britches. The Absentees are an all-female American roots trio from […]
Just Us to perform Aug. 9 at Sawyer Memorial
The Just Us entertainers perform for nonprofit organizations and veterans. The group is made up of 18-25 members ranging in age from pre-teen through their 80s. They perform all types of music from oldies to current songs. The audience is encouraged to sing along with the group. Admission is free. Doors open one hour before […]
Winthrop festival Aug. 17 features art, music, food
WINTHROP — The 26th annual Winthrop Sidewalk Art Festival will be held rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, in downtown Winthrop. Sponsored by the Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, the event is known as one of the best art festivals in Maine, and features many high-quality artists and […]