Nicholas Perron as The Ghost of Christmas Present in “A Christmas Carol” on stage Dec. 8, through Dec. 10, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. This inventive version, performed by six actors and a fiddler, was developed and written for The Public Theatre by co-artistic director Christopher Schario in 1993, and has since been published […]
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Live music at Mixers this weekend
Bazinga takes the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band plays favorite rock, hip-hop, alternative, and country hits from the 80’s, 90’s and beyond. A holiday party featuring Hairy Pie will begin at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in […]
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‘A Christmas Carol’ production heralds revival of Lisbon High School drama program
The Lisbon High School Drama Club production offers a faithful adaptation of “A Christmas Carol,” Dickens’ classic tale of redemption through the timely intervention of the Spirits of Christmas, will be presented at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Lisbon High School […]
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Just Us entertainers to perform in family Christmas show at Franco Center
The “Just Us” Entertainers are reuniting for a special holiday reunion fundraiser concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Nel Meservier, spokesperson and keyboard player for the group, said, “The Just Us Entertainers will perform traditional and nontraditional Christmas songs. We like to have fun and we like […]
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The Slambovian Circus of Dreams comes to Chocolate Church Arts Center
The Slambovian Circus of Dreams are to perform the ‘Very Slambovian Christmas’ show at the Chocolate Church Arts Center on Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. With a rootsy psychedelica that hints at Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Neil Young, The Beatles, Incredible String Band, The Waterboys, and Jethro Tull, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams is guaranteed […]
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Sights & Sounds of Christmas Show returns to Franco Center
Following the success of last year’s premiere of Sights & Sounds of Christmas Show, the fundraising event returns bigger and better than ever to the Franco Center on Dec. 15 and 16 with three separate performances, according to show producer Jake Hodgkin. Dozens of performers will sing, dance, act, and produce an energetic and vibrant […]
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Auburn Community Concert Band continues annual holiday tradition
The Auburn Community Concert Band, under the direction of Milt Simon, will present its annual holiday concert on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The free, 75-minute performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. This season’s 46-member concert band is comprised of volunteer musicians from 15 central and western Maine communities, who range […]
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Make laughter a priority this week at Great Falls Comedy Club
Make laughter a priority this week at Great Falls Comedy Club on Dec. 8 and 9, with all sorts of hilarious stand-up comedians. Friday will see the return of one of Maine’s most hilarious comics, the one and only Johnny “Friggin” Ater. Featured acts include Anne Marie Keene, Leonard Kimble and the very funny Andre […]
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Kingfield POPS Concert celebrates 20th anniversary with spectacular lineup
The 20th Anniversary Kingfield POPS Concert is set to take place on Saturday, June 29, featuring an extraordinary lineup of talented musicians and performers. This year’s concert will showcase the renowned Bangor Symphony Orchestra, along with regional favorites Micah Madore, Gina and the Red Eye Flight Crew, and The Walrus. The evening will be a […]
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Sandy River Ramblers to give outdoor concert at Washburn-Norlands Living History Center
The Sandy River Ramblers will present an outdoors bluegrass concert from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore. The Sandy River Ramblers are a uniquely Maine-flavored bluegrass band; their most recent two CDs, “Cry of the Loon” and “Home in the Heart of Maine,” feature songs about Maine […]