Maine author and nonviolence skills instructor Rivera Sun will give a talk at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Norway Memorial Library. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, this kid-friendly, intergenerational workshop will show the power of stories and share skills for peaceful conflict resolution. Attendees will play games, learn […]
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Love for Lewiston fundraiser concert to be held at Franco Center
A special concert to benefit the two local venues affected by the tragic events of Oct. 25 will be held 5-10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Both Schemengees and Just-In-Time Recreation suffered losses of lives and business closures as a result of the tragedy. While operating and facility expenses […]
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Hall of Fame fiddler to perform at Oasis of Music
Frank Ferrel, widely regarded as a leading authority on North American traditional fiddle music, will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. He will be accompanied by Greg Boardman on guitar and fiddle. Along with some traditional and his own newly-composed tunes, Ferrel […]
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42nd season of Bates Dance Festival set to begin
Aretha Aoki & Ryan MacDonald, Sean Dorsey Dance and TRIBE to anchor the Bates Dance Festival 2024 Performance Series, plus an “electric” dance competition.
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Denmark Arts Center to present Choro Louco
Choro Louco plans to perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, at Denmark Arts Center, 50 W Main St. in Denmark. Brazilian Choro has been around for over a hundred years, but in this country it’s virtually unknown. David Grisman, Mike Marshall and a handful of others have helped introduce the music and the […]
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Folk singers/songwriters to entertain in Old South Church Concert Series
Old South Church Concert Series welcomes Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Old South Church in Farmington. From Webster, Massachusetts, with connections to Temple, Maine, the pair of folk singers/songwriters are a married couple who entertain with unmistakable vocal harmonies, poetic lyrics and down-to-earth personae. These hardworking, […]
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RFA presents annual DIVA Show — a musical cabaret
The annual RFA Summer DIVA Show! presented by the Rangeley Friends of the Arts, is set for 7 p.m. Aug. 8, 9, 11 and 12, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. The show will feature Rangeley’s own divas filling the evening with music and dance as local, talented ladies and gentlemen […]
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Great Falls Comedy Club welcomes Matt Devlin
Make laughter a priority this week with Matt Devlin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Also appearing, Crystal Bernard and Nic Dufault. Devlin has been performing stand-up for many years and is presently back in his home territory on a New England Tour with a style that […]
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The Amazing Acro-Cats touring cat circus coming to Portland
The Amazing Acro-Cats touring cat circus will be showcased beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at The Hill Arts in Portland. Additional showtimes are planned through Sept. 1. This troupe of trained domestic house cats, all former orphans, rescues, and strays, give a one-of-a-kind “purr”-formance that includes cats riding skateboards, jumping through hoops, […]
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‘Monsters! A Midlife Musical’ comedy set for Deertrees stage
The wacky, fast-paced musical comedy, “Monsters! A Midlife Musical,” will be presented at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16-18, at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. Committed to fostering original theatrical works, the show delves into the life of a woman who unshackles her inner monsters on her 40th birthday, with help from her mother, of course. […]