GREENE — A program by author Angelo J. Kaltsos, who was to discuss his book “The Boy Who Was Shanghaied” at Sawyer Memorial on Tuesday, Oct. 7, has been canceled due to sickness.
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‘Spring Awakening’ opens unplugged on USM stage in Gorham on Oct. 31
In repressive 19th-century Germany, where youth are kept ignorant about such details, the teens confront their budding sexuality with scandalous consequences. “While the story takes place in the late 1800s, it highlights dilemmas that teenagers continue to struggle with today,” said Edward Reichert, USM lecturer in musical theatre and director of the show. “Some of […]
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Celtic-Latin-jazz and fiddle groups to join for concert in Farmington on Oct. 16
FARMINGTON — Alba’s Edge explores the common ground between the expressive melodies of Scotland, hypnotic rhythms of Latin America, dance grooves of funk and improvisations and harmonies of jazz. The Franklin County Fiddlers, led by orchestra teacher and Acadian fiddler Steve Muise, is a multi-stylistic group that embodies the joyful energy and community spirit of […]
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‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ opens in Monmouth on Oct. 17
MONMOUTH — William Shakespeare’s swift and relentless tragedy, “Macbeth,” filled with ghosts, witches, and dark prophecies, “Macbeth” will run Oct. 17-19, in Cumston Hall before it heads out on the road as part of the theatre’s Shakespeare in Maine Communities Education Tour. Nobody ever believes road-side fortune tellers but what if their prophecies started to […]
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Pianist Michael Lewin at Franco Center in Lewiston on Oct. 10
LEWISTON — Following study at the Juilliard School, Lewin launched his career with victories in prestigious competitions, including the William Kapell International Competition in 1982 and the Franz Liszt International Piano Competition in1986. He has performed in 30 countries as soloist with symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles and in solo recitals. Lewin is a member […]
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Fall Festival opens at Norlands in Livermore on Oct. 11
LIVERMORE — The Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore will host a Fall Festival from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. Step back in time and enjoy “old-fashioned” activities that make a memorable day for all ages at Maine’s oldest, living history farm and museum. Special presentations will include a display of early tools and […]
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Rick Graham to play at Pedro’s in Lewiston on Oct. 3
From 8:30-11:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, Maine guitarist will perform at Pedro O’Hara’s on Main St. in Lewiston. Graham plays a wide variety of music that ranges from Ted Nugent, Bruce Springsteen, and Lynyrd Skynyrd to Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, and Willie Nelson. There is no cover charge.
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Whiskey Militia to play at Mixers in Sabattus on Oct. 3
At 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, the band will play country music covers at Mixers in Sabattus. Band members are Rick Mailhiot, Jeff Levesque, Kent Kramer, David Perreault and John Mynahan. There is no cover charge.
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Dum Bum to play at Fire House Grille in Auburn on Oct. 2
At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, will perform at Fire House Grille, 47 Broad St. in Auburn. There is no cover charge.
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Auburn theater to open auditions for ‘Greetings!’ on Oct. 12
AUBURN — L-A Community Little Theatre has announced that auditions for “Greetings!” will be held Sunday, Oct. 12 and Tuesday, Oct. 14. A “miraculous” play by Tom Dudzick, “Greetings!” is a heartwarming tale about Andy, who has a sweet Catholic mother, a grumpy Catholic father and a developmentally impaired younger brother named Mickey. When he […]