Based on the Miramax motion picture by Juliette Towhidi and Tim Firth www.portlandplayers.org/Current_Show.html SOUTH PORTLAND — Based on the 2003 film by the same name, “Calendar Girls” tells the story of a group of extraordinary women who persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar — in the nude. Overcoming their initial reservations, the […]
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Sandy River Ramblers to perform in Farmington Jan. 24
FARMINGTON — The will bring their virtuoso vocal and instrumental skills to the North Church at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. Over the past few years, the Ramblers have played many concerts in Franklin County, but this will be their debut at the North Church. “We used to bill ourselves as a bluegrass band,” said […]
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‘Babadook’ to be screened at Guthries Theater in Lewiston Jan. 9, 16
LEWISTON — Guthries Independent Theater will show “The Babadook” on Friday, Jan. 9 and 16 as well as Saturday, Jan. 10 and 17. Six years after the violent death of her husband, Amelia (Essie Davis) is at a loss. She struggles to discipline her “out of control” 6 year-old, Samuel (Noah Wiseman), a son she […]
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Mountain Emergency to play at Guthries in Lewiston Jan. 9
At 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, will perform at Guthries on Middle Street in Lewiston. The band’s sound is strongly marked by the tight harmonies and creative instrumentations characteristic of bluegrass, but their eclectic tastes tend to lead them down various musical paths. There is no cover charge. For more information, call 207-376-3344.
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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra to perform at Franco Center in Lewiston Jan. 24
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra continues 25th Anniversary Celebration with all-American program LEWISTON — The 25th anniversary season of the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra will continue with a January program featuring American composers, including one of the most popular works in the American symphonic genre, Ferde Grofe’s Grand Canyon Suite. Symphony in E minor, by Amy Beach, the […]
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‘Kimberly Akimbo’ to open on South Portland stage Jan. 22
MAD HORSE THEATRE COMPANY PROUDLY PRESENTS DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE’S KIMBERLY AKIMBO SOUTH PORTLAND — Mad Horse Theatre Company gives theater-goers a reason to bundle up and leave the house on a cold winter’s night—a heartwarming production of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire’s “Kimberly Akimbo.” Set in the wilds of suburban New Jersey, “Kimberly Akimbo” is a […]
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Second annual Lake Region’s ‘Got Talent’ show to open in Bridgton Jan. 11
BRIDGTON — The 2nd annual Lake Region’s show features contestants eager to showcase their abilities on the stage at the Magic Lantern. Following a series of auditions, some amazing acts from around the region were chosen to move on to the quarter finals. Selected participants, including solo performing artists, a magician, band, and dance troupe, […]
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Reggae music coming to Black Mt. in Rumford Jan. 10
Black Mountain of Maine will host a music-filled weekend beginning on Saturday, Jan. 10, in its newly expanded Last Run Pub at 39 Glover Rd. in Rumford. From 2-5 p.m. enjoy the acoustic sounds from Nick of A Mighty Lion followed by the sounds of Auburn-based from 6-10 p.m. On Sunday, Jan. 11, enjoy your […]
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Applications being accepted for 2015 Bethel Art Fair
BETHEL — Attention artists and artisan crafters, the Mahoosuc Arts Council is accepting applications for the 26th annual Bethel Art Fair, which will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with a rain date of July 7. A variety of artists and fine crafters are being sought whose artwork represents oil, watercolor, pastel, […]