Vermont Folklife’s “Sugar in the Pan” Trad Band of superstar teenage musicians is touring Maine with a program of Franco-American favorites. While in Maine, Sugar in the Pan will perform at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at Callahan Hall in Lewiston; at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 24, at Rockport Opera House; and they […]
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A Clown Jamboree planned at the Celebration Barn
Performing at Celebration Barn at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, are the student performers of Even More Ridiculous, a workshop led by Cirque du Soleil performer and director Shannan Calcutt. The performers will be showcasing work that has been created under Calcutt’s award-winning direction. This show is intended for adult audiences. Calcutt is best known […]
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UMF Visiting Writers Series to feature Gibson Fay-LeBlanc
The award-winning poet will read from his work in the UMF Olsen Student Center.
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The World Famous Grassholes to perform Poland Springs concert
Poland Spring Preservation Society’s Summer Concert will feature The World Famous Grassholes plan to performing at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, at the gazebo at the Poland Spring Resort, 640 Maine St. in Poland Spring. If there is inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the Poland Spring Inn. Chairs are available or […]
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Studio Two plans Lewiston concert
Studio Two will bring their early Beatles tribute music to the Franco Center stage at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 31, as part of its Riverfront Performance & Event Series. Band members include Stephen Murray who portrays John Lennon, Joshua Jones as Paul McCartney, Robert Murray as George Harrison, and Dylan Verge as Ringo Starr. […]
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Lineup announced for Music for Mavis concert series
Music for Mavis Tuesdays at the Gazebo will feature a great selection of musical talent this year beginning with talented and bluesy Mary Murphy from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, at the gazebo in Turner. “Music for Mavis,” a non-profit organization committed to providing music and the arts to the community, was created in […]
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Bob Marley plans Rangeley show
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to hosts Comedian Bob Marley for one show at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, at 2493 Main St in Rangeley. General admission tickets cost $36.50 and are available online at bmarley.com. For more information, visit rangeleyarts.org.
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Animator lets objects tell own histories in lecture
ROCKPORT — Animator Sara Stern plans to present “Architecture as Puppet,” showcasing her recent work with architectural themes, which utilize moving image installation, sculpture and photography, during a lecture at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10. This lecture is part of the Alumni Lecture Series, a weekly online series offered by Maine Media Workshops + College […]
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Damariscotta art gallery to reopen with volunteer exhibit
River Arts in Damariscotta is set to reopen Saturday, Feb. 5 with a show of artwork created by River Arts volunteers. This River Room show, which honors the work of five of the gallery’s volunteers, will run Feb. 5-23 at the 36 Elm St. gallery. Judy Nixon works with watercolor, gouache, and acrylic. Nixon’s artistic […]
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Farmington university project covers growing up amid Iranian Revolution
“Persepolis” by Marjane Satrapi is the next planned featured topic in the University of Maine at Farmington’s New Commons project. “Persepolis” is Satrapi’s autobiographical coming-of-age story of growing up in Iran during the tumultuous political climate of the 1970s and ’80s. It follows her life of heartache and survival through pre- and post-revolutionary Iran, according […]