Michael Klahr Center AUGUSTA — The Michael Klahr Center, home of the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine, will host the second annual Pride Film Festival for four evenings in October. The program, which is free and open to all, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 16, 23, and 30. The […]
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‘Maine Frontier’ documentary, multimedia presentation at UMF campus, Sept. 26
A unique historical documentary and live multimedia presentation, features the never-before-seen photography of Isaac Walton Simpson, an early 1900s Maine pioneer. Combined with archived and current film, archived oral histories and a compelling musical score, it tells the story of the hard-scrabble life in northern Maine. A photographer, blacksmith, barber, musician, woodsman, mechanic and father […]
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Big Band benefit dance in Farmington on Sept. 27
FARMINGTON — The eighth annuual Al Corey Big Band Autumn Dance will start with a dance clinic from 6-7 p.m. followed by the dance from 7-10 p.m. Saturday Sept. 27, at Mt. Blue Middle School Cafeteria. Come dance to Big Band music from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s with the Al Corey Band and vocalist. […]
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Paula Poundstone bringing comedy act to Portland on Oct. 10
PORTLAND — One Longfellow Square will host comedian at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10. It was 25 years ago that Poundstone climbed on a Greyhound bus and traveled across the country — stopping in at open mic nights at comedy clubs as she went. A high school drop-out, she went on to become one of […]
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Prison-themed drama at Brunswick theater on Sept. 27
BRUNSWICK — The Theater Project will present the theater artists of “And Still We Rise” at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. “And Still We Rise” is a vibrant and vital community of theater artists and social justice advocates. Now in its 10th season of performances and workshops, ASWR is led by men […]
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Two ballets to be performed by Maine State Ballet in Falmouth in October
FALMOUTH — “The Firebird” is an intimate, dramatic piece featuring Elizabeth Dragoni in the title role, while “Bach Concerti” is a series of four selections featuring more formal, classical choreography for over 20 dancers. The show runs on Friday evenings at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. beginning Friday, Oct. 10 […]
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CLT to host open season with table read in Auburn on Sept. 27
AUBURN — A table read will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, for “Greetings!” Community Little Theatre’s second production of their 75th season. This joyful holiday comedy written by Tom Dudzick and directed by Eileen Messina will be presented Dec. 5-14. There are five characters in the play: Andy, a man in his 30s; Randi, his […]
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Book reading by author at Lisbon library on Sept. 24
LISBON FALLS — Jim Baumer is a Maine-based author who writes about people and the places that define them. His latest book of essays, “The Perfect Number: Essays & Stories Vol. 1,” touches down in the town where he grew up. Baumer uses the essay effectively to write about being raised in the Catholic Church […]
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Organ concert at Lewiston’s Basilica Sept. 26
LEWISTON — The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Ash St. will host a summer concert series that is free and open to the public. Donations to restore the Casavant Organ will be accepted. At 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, international performing artist, organist John West will perform in concert. He received his Master […]
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Freeport’s Fall Festival opens Oct. 4
FREEPORT — The Freeport Fall Festival, now in its 16th year, is a day of local art, music, food and fun on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4 and 5. Over 100 artists will exhibit works ranging from photography, oil, watercolor, mixed media, fine craft, and jewelry set to the tunes of live musical performances throughout […]