“Regrets Only” is a comedy that explores the question: “How do you have an upscale wedding in NYC when all of the gay people go on strike?” No gown, no flowers, no photographer and no food are just a few of the hurdles the bride and her family must overcome on the big day. Set […]
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A capella groups to perform in Augusta Feb. 8
AUGUSTA — The “Concerts at Jewett” Series sponsored by University of Maine at Augusta College of Arts and Sciences and UMA Senior College will present “Sing a Cappella” with Maine-ly Harmony and Back Bay Four at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at Jewett Hall Auditorium. Maine-ly Harmony is an award-winning a cappella women’s chorus directed […]
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‘The ADA at 25: Show Me The Incredible’ exhibit in Augusta opens with celebration Jan. 15
AUGUSTA — The Holocaust and Human Rights Center will present an exhibit dedicated to the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The exhibit, which will be held at the Michael Klahr Center on the campus of the University of Maine at Augusta will be displayed from Jan. 17-March 13. There will be […]
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‘Beverly Hillbillies’ auditions to open in Standish Jan. 31
STANDISH — The Schoolhouse Arts Center has announced auditions for the first show of its 2015 season will be “The Beverly Hillbillies.” Auditions will take place at Schoolhouse Arts Center from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, and from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2. Those auditioning should be prepared to do cold readings from the script. […]
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2015 Maine Short Film Festival at Guthries theater Jan. 15
LEWISTON — The 2015 Maine Short Film Festival is coming to Guthries Independent Theater at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15. Doors open at 7 p.m. It is presented by Craig Saddlemire and Colin Kelley of Maine Microcinema and sponsored by the Maine Film & Video Association. The event is free to the public and attendees […]
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Radio Show Mystery dinner coming to Lewiston Jan. 17
“One of our long time actors, Brian Files, has written an outrageous script that highlights the days of radio back in the 1950s,” explained Dan Marois, who with his wife, Denise, have operated Mystery for Hire for 20 years. “Audience members become part of a live radio show and they are encouraged to wear their […]
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Winter Cabaret opening in Brunswick Jan. 23
Winter Cabaret is sketch comedy at its best — the funny, frantic, slightly bawdy sort you’ve come to love from The Theater Project. This year the group, who have been acting, improvising, and laughing together for over a decade, have created an all-new, all-original lineup of skits that explore the whole of human history, from […]
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‘Easy Happy Show’ coming to Gardiner Jan. 24
The Easy Happy Show is the invention of well-known Hallowell-based musicians Katie Daggett and Marcia Gallagher. They have teamed up for a double dose of musical fun. Come listen, laugh and sing along. These two women’s natural chemistry and delicious harmonies will ease you into happiness. They dish up songs from their years in the […]
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Schooner Fare to celebrate 40 years of performing Jan. 24 in Bath
SCHOONER FARE BRINGS MARITIME NEW YEAR TRADITION BACK TO THE CHOCOLATE CHURCH ARTS CENTER BATH — Brothers Chuck and Steve Romanoff begin their 40th year as Schooner Fare with their return engagement at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center at 804 Washington St. Schooner Fare performs lively concerts to folks […]
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Portland Symphony Orchestra to open Beethoven concert series Jan. 27
Portland Symphony Orchestra launches three-season Beethoven cycle with “Pastorale” concerts PORTLAND — The Portland Symphony Orchestra will kick off a three-season cycle this month featuring all nine of Beethoven’s symphonies. Conducted by Maestro Robert Moody, the cycle will begin with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 “Pastorale,” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, and at 7:30 p.m. […]