The play is inspired by a real moment in history. In the early 1890s, American actresses Elizabeth Robins and Marion Lea discovered the work of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen and dedicated themselves to producing “Hedda Gabler” in English. They were particularly fascinated with the complicated title character. “Hedda Gabler,” written in 1891, tells the story […]
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PSO principal players featured in Symphonie fantastique concert in Portland on Nov. 11
PORTLAND — The Portland Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its musicians with the Symphonie Fantastique concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Merrill Auditorium. The concert, conducted by PSO Music Director Robert Moody, will feature solos from eight of PSO’s principal players. The concert will open with Bartok’s Rumanian Folk Dances for String Orchestra followed […]
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UMF celebrates international cultures with “Discover the World” events
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington Office of International Programs recently held the first in a series of five “Discover the World” events for 2014-15, celebrating the food, music and cultural activities of countries around the world. The series was developed by Lynne Eustis, UMF assistant director of international programs, to help UMF […]
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Beethoven sonatas for violin and piano at UMF on Nov. 2
will perform the Beethoven sonatas for violin and piano at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, in Nordica Auditorium on the second floor of Merrill Hall on the campus of University of Maine, Farmington. Admission is $12 at the door. All AIWM events are free for anyone 18 years old and younger and students with ID.
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Pianist/composer/arranger Laurence Hobgood and trio to perform on Fryeburg stage Nov. 14
Hobgood has 20 years of arranging for and collaborating with renowned vocalist Kurt Elling, the multiple Grammy-nominee and Grammy award-winner has also written vocal arrangements for a number of other prominent musicians such as Jackie Allen, Alicia Miles, and Regina Carter. Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors, $10 for students, and $50 for […]
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Second Narrow Gauge railroad book released
RANGELEY — The second book in a series on Narrow Gauge railroads in Maine has just been released. Author Guy Rioux has compiled a new comprehensive history of the Sandy River Railroad titled ” .” His first book debuted last year on the Phillips and Rangeley Railroad (P&R) and was similarly titled except the “next […]
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UMF Art Gallery presents “Change” — the art of Portland artist and master chef Jung Hur
These days, contemporary painting can seem more at home on a tiny, handheld screen than in real-space human encounters. In dramatic contrast, Hur’s imposing, seductively layered canvases assert their real presence and their spirit of inquiry invites the viewer into a deeper dialogue. Rigorously trained in traditional Asian ink painting in his native South Korea, […]
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Katahdin-themed art exhibit opens with reception at Hallowell gallery on Nov. 7
The artists in the show come from all across the state and offer a wide range of motifs and mediums in their work. The exhibition was inspired by the acclaimed “Art of Katahdin: The Mountain, the Range, the Region” written by artist and author David Little and edited by Carl Little. Published by Down East […]
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Adventure films featured at ‘Wild & Scenic Film Fest’ in Portland on Nov. 8
PORTLAND — Embark on adventure with Friends of Casco Bay at the seventh annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Abromson Auditorium at the University of Southern Maine. Join explorers, scientists, and thrill seekers as they rappel down waterfalls in British Columbia, surf winter waves along the Norwegian coast, recreate an […]
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North of Nashville coming to Bath on Nov. 7
BATH — The talented duo of Jay Basiner and Andrew Martelle, nominated this year for a New England Music Award, are coming to the Chocolate Church Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, for an evening of authentic heartland music. North of Nashville’s blend of fiddle, mandolin, guitar and harmonica brings music lovers a […]