FRYEBURG — The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue is dedicated to preserving and performing music of the 1950s Doo Wop era. From New Hampshire to New Orleans and Virginia to Vegas, The Corvettes perform the […]
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Inaugural performances of Watson Theater at Mt. Blue
FARMINGTON — At 7 p.m. Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, Mt. Blue Theater Company will present inaugural performances of Watson Theater Workshops in Mt. Blue High School Forum. This year’s productions include “The Bald Soprano” and an adaptation of “Xingu.” Initially written as a comment on suburban life in mid-20th century London, Eugene […]
Cherish the Ladies in Boothbay concert Aug. 2
Under the leadership of the dynamic and irrepressible Joanie Madden on flutes and whistles, they have grown from a one-time concert concept to an Irish traditional music sensation. With their spectacular blend of virtuosi instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing, this powerhouse group combines all the facets of Irish traditional culture […]
Wilton church opens ‘Concerts on the Lawn’ Aug. 4
WILTON — The East Wilton Union Church will host its annual August “Concerts on the Lawn” series starting Sunday, Aug. 4. Performances of Christian music are at 6 p.m. every Sunday in August at the church at 1306 Main St. Chairs are provided, but listeners may bring a lawn chair or blanket. If it rains, […]
Vienna Historical Society plays set for July 25-27
As in past years, the audience will be warmed up by the charming and delightful Brent Smith of Farmington leading everyone in old-time songs and perhaps a dance or two. “Loving—Minister—Argues—Boundaries” is a series of four short and slightly related plays about how each of us encounter new people, new generations, and new experiences. True […]
PORTopera’s ‘La Bohème’ opens July 24
PORTLAND — PORTopera’s 2013 production of “La Bohème” is scheduled for three performances at Merrill Auditorium: Wednesday, July 24; Friday, July 26, and Sunday, July 28 (matinee). “La Bohème” draws audiences in to the every-day lives of a group of struggling young artists living in the Latin Quarter of Paris. The passionate story tells of […]
Music from the Lake on Mooselookmeguntic July 31
Captain Kevin Sinnett underway with DownEast Brass. OQUOSSOC — Music from the Lake will be on Mooselookmeguntic for the first time. Sounds of brass music will float across the water on Wednesday, July 31, from the horns of the popular DownEast Brass. The ensemble of experienced musicians plays a range of styles, from classical to […]
Stars of Maine’s music and theater scenes to perform in Rangeley Aug. 6
RANGELEY — Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host bass-baritone John David Adams and keyboard virtuoso Sean Fleming in “Some Enchanted Evening — A Summer Serenade” concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Church of the Good Shepherd. The concert will feature vocal selections touching on themes of evening, summer, and love. Highlights […]
Aug. 1 concert in Rangeley to feature dueling pianos
The Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major by Mozart and the Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor by Tchaikovsky will be part of the piano selections. In addition, concert goers will hear vocal selections from Man of La Mancha, as well as other songs by Bernstein and Gershwin, performed by baritone John Maxham. […]
N.E. Town to perform at Poland Spring July 29
POLAND SPRING — The Poland Spring Preservation Society has announced that N.E. Town will perform at their summer concert series on Monday, July 29. The summer concert series is hosted at 7 p.m. every Monday through August 26 at the All Souls Chapel. N.E. Town is composed of Rob Babson on guitar, ukelele, harmonica, and […]