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Photographing theatrical productions subject of presentation in Topsham on Nov. 13
For 20 years, Morris was a Naval Aircrewman stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Station. Although his father was a professional, photography for Morris at that time was a hobby. He shot 35mm film primarily using large- and medium-format cameras. It wasn’t until he took classes at Southern N.H. University, that he encountered Richard Bancroft, the […]
Frontline producer to discuss documentary series in Portland on Nov. 6
PORTLAND — The PBS series Frontline is America’s premier investigative documentary series, with more than 50 Emmy Awards to its credit, on the air since 1983. At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, the Maine Jewish Film Festival and Maine Public Broadcasting Network will present “An Evening with David Fanning,” executive producer of Frontline, at Hannaford […]
Sci-fi novel released by Portland-area author
The story is a unique mix of science fiction, horror, drama, with some comedy it in as well. The action takes place in an imagined history of the world of Centian 9 with its strange flora and fauna and steam-punk technology. The story is of a nightmare creature called the Kalamar. It’s also a story […]
Gala and benefit concert at Franco Center in Lewiston on Nov. 8
The entertainment portion, “Wicked Good Broadway,” will showcase popular Broadway tunes performed by several talented Maine artists. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. After the show, the party will continue with a post-concert reception with champagne and dessert. Center staff Richard Martin and Mitch Thomas will direct the show, and Thomas will be the […]
AudioBody to open shows in Gardiner on Nov. 14
AudioBody is a family-friendly, electronic-comedy duo who perform with kaleidoscopic strobes, LED lights, juggling, music, contortion and hilarity. They create and build wacky musical inventions including a 15-foot-wide drum set rigged with bungee cords, a button-mashing robot, and electronic jumpsuits that create sound effects as well as play music. All of this combined creates moments […]
Comedy Fix to feature Johnny Ater in Auburn on Nov. 7
Whether he’s taking light-hearted swipes at himself and his fellow Mainers or contorting his face into hilarious characters, Ater has left audiences laughing throughout New England and beyond. He’s performed at the Punchline in San Francisco and hosted the 2014 Maine Comedy Festival. He has also appeared on WCSH’s “207” and “The Nite Show with […]
‘The Good Doctor’ to open on Poland stage on Nov. 5
The show is a collection of vignettes based on a series of articles and short stories that Checkov wrote to help pay for medical school. Using a writer/narrator who is suffering from writer’s block, Simon created a series of fast moving and funny situations with memorable characters, each one loonier than the last. “The Good […]
Heather Pierson trio to perform in Farmington on Nov. 6
FARMINGTON — A community jam session and refreshments will start at 6:15 p.m. Pierson is an award-winning pianist, multi-genre singer/songwriter, arranger, bandleader, and performer. From New Orleans-style jazz and blues to rousing Americana and poignant folk narratives, Pierson’s live performances move seamlessly and effortlessly from one style to the next, and a growing catalog of […]
‘River Talk’ author to talk at Auburn library on Nov. 13
The stories in “River Talk” introduce an unforgettable array of characters. A woman reconsiders her decision to enter a polygamous marriage; an Iraq War vet struggles to regain compromised relationships; a Somali refugee takes a job at the local mill to support her family. In spare yet vivid prose, Anderson explores loss and desire, regret […]