AUGUSTA — Join some of Maine’s finest comedians—Tim Hofmann, Aharon Hebert, Jordan Handren-Seavey, and Will Green—at UMA for an evening of hilarity while supporting a fantastic cause from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at UMA’s Jewett Hall Auditorium. The stand-up comics are the headlining performers for the UMA Alumni Association’s Fundraiser Comedy Night. All proceeds […]
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Celtic ensemble to play at Farmington venue on Oct. 25
Quebec city’s top Celtic ensemble Bonhomme Stetter in Maine at North Church Concert Series FARMINGTON — New England Celtic Arts will present award-winning Celtic ensemble Bonhomme Setter from Quebec as part of the North Church Concert Series at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, with a jam session and refreshments at 6:15 p.m. Bonhomme Setter has […]
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String quartet to play multiple concerts in Maine beginning Oct. 17
MAINE — “Walking in Beethoven’s Shadow,” a look at composers influenced by Beethoven, opens the 23rd season of the DaPonte String Quartet with performances from Oct. 17 through Oct. 26 in Damariscotta, Portland, Topsham, Boothbay Harbor, and Thomaston. The series features quartets by Brahms (No. 1 in C Minor), Schumann (the A Major, Op. 41, […]
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Orchestra to perform in ‘Frozen’-themed concert in Portland on Nov. 2
Portland Symphony Orchestra to present its first Discovery Concert of the season – “Heroes: From Frozen to Firemen” PORTLAND — The Portland Symphony Orchestra will present its first Discovery Concert of the 2014-15 season at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Merrill Auditorium. The concert, titled “Heroes: From Frozen to Firemen,” will feature superhero themes […]
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Inaugural ‘Rocktober BreastFest’ benefit concert at Irish Twins Pub in Lewiston on Oct. 18
LEWISTON — The inaugural “Rocktober BreastFest” benefit concert in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Irish Twins Pub, 743 Main St. Five rock bands will donate their time and talent for the cause, including: Dead Season, Beyond the Fall, Stronghold, Left on the Outside, and 13 […]
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Radio play version of ‘Wonderful Life’ auditions to open at Rumford theater on Oct. 19
RUMFORD — Paper Moon Players has announced auditions for “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Oct. 19 and 20, at 49 Franklin in the Mystic Theater. Inspired by Frank Capra’s cinematic classic, this beloved holiday treat will be performed as a […]
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Tinpanic Steel Band to play in Lewiston on Oct. 24
The will perform a free public concert as part of the Run Like Hell 5K Fun Run event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, outside the Franco Center on Lincoln St. in Lewiston. Tinpanic is an eleven-piece steel drum orchestra known for its big band sound and a repertoire ranging from traditional calypso favorites to […]
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Tours of local artists’ studios on Oct. 19
The participating artists are: Richard Field, Ray Michaud, Kevin Callahan, Ian Orman, Anita Poulin, Michael Ranucci, Larry Stevens, Melanie Therrien, Debra Trafton, Jennifer Wadsworth and other artists. These artists work in a wide variety of mediums and styles. The map of the tour is available at Lyceum Gallery on Lisbon St. or can be downloaded […]
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Auburn artist’s exhibit to open at West Paris library with reception on Oct. 23
Growing up in Aroostook County, Everett’s father, grandfathers and uncles introduced him at an early age to the wonders of the surrounding woods and waterways. As a young adult, he became a registered Maine Guide. With a love of guiding trips on the rivers of northern Maine, Everett has organized and led at least one […]
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Yarmouth art fest to feature work of 80 Maine artists
Jurors select 162 pieces for Oct. 22-25 show at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church YARMOUTH — Eighty Maine artists will exhibit 162 pieces of their work at the sixth annual Yarmouth Art Festival. The juried show will be held Oct. 22-25 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church at 396 Gilman Road. This year’s festival drew nearly 350 […]