AUBURN — In partnership with the Camden Conference, the Auburn Public Library will present an interactive two-day event on the traditional art of the Russian nesting doll. Marina Forbes , a native of St. Petersburg, Russia, will be at the library on Dec. 5 and 6. Forbes has been an active artist, historian, storyteller, lecturer […]
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New Wine to perform at Pownal church on Nov. 22
POWNAL — From 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, the North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, will sponsor a concert featuring New Wine. New Wine is a Christian band made up of “mature” Christian believers of varied background, whose vision is to refresh the church, body of Christ, through a contemporary mix of old […]
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Local students to perform in USM Youth Ensembles Spring Choral Concert on Nov. 22
GORHAM — The concert will include the Southern Maine Youth Chorale, conducted by Rebecca Green, and the Southern Maine Children’s Choir, conducted by Paul McGovern. The SMCC is comprised of singers in grades four and up, and the SMYC includes singers in grades seven through 12. The groups will each perform individually, and together they […]
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Pianist Matthew Grabil next in Piano Series at Franco Center in Lewiston on Nov. 21
LEWISTON — Matthew Graybil, a “rising star” among young American pianists, will present a Piano Series recital at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Franco Center. The program will feature works by Beethoven, Schubert, Liszt, Brahms, and Stravinsky, including three movements for solo piano from Stravinsky’s ballet “Petrouchka.” Born in Pennsylvania in 1987, Graybil […]
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‘River Talk’ author to talk at Auburn library on Dec. 4
AUBURN — Critically acclaimed author, CB Anderson, will be at the Auburn Public Library at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, to share from her newest collection of short stories, “River Talk.” Her earlier talk was postponed. The stories in “River Talk” introduce an unforgettable array of characters. A woman reconsiders her decision to enter a […]
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Jesse Dee to play in Portland on Dec. 6
At 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, will perform at Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress Street in Portland. Like Sam Cooke, Dee writes about real life with true emotional poetry. His lyrics are set to toe-tapping melodies with horn charts channeling The Memphis Horns and 1970s-era Van Morrison. Also appearing is Ryan Montbleau. Tickets are […]
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Lindsey Montana to play at Tucker’s in Norway on Nov. 15
At 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, will perform at Tucker’s Music Pub, 290 Main Street, Norway. Drawing on an extensive songlist that includes rock, country, bluegrass, folk and original compositions, Montana brings unique interpretations to every performance. Various musicians from the audience will be invited on stage for the later parts of the show. There […]
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Thunder Road to play at The Cage in Lewiston on Nov. 15
will perform from 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Nov. 15, at The Cage, 99 Ash Street in Lewiston. Band members are Pete Simon, bass guitar and vocals; Dave Hanlon, drums; Randy Shaw guitar and vocals; and Steve Smith, lead guitar. The band plays classic rock and roll. There is no cover charge. For more information, call 207-783-0668.
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Bach’s “Magnificat,” Vivaldi’s “Gloria” on program for Bates College Choir concerts
LEWISTON — Directed by John Corrie, the Bates College Choir performs Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Magnificat” in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. Admission is free, but tickets are required, available at bit.ly/oacbates. For more […]
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Comedy coming to Rumford on Nov. 29
RUMFORD — Gather with friends and family for Comedy Night when three comedians will entertain at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater. is a 20-plus-year veteran of the New England Comedy scene whose first professional performance was in the mid-1990s at The Comedy Connection in Portland. Since then he has performed […]