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King Kyote to represent Maine on NBC’s ‘American Song Contest’
The Portland singer-songwriter is one of 56 competitors on the show, which premieres March 21 and will be hosted by Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson.
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Present Company to perform during La Rencontre
Diverse cultures, performing arts, and languages come together at the Gendron Franco Center during La Rencontre (the gathering) starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 10, at the center, 46 Cedar St., in Lewiston. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. Traditionally, in Franco culture, big celebratory meals included live music provided by members of the family […]
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River Arts to feature paintings by volunteers
River Arts is presenting the paintings of artists who volunteer weekly in the Damariscotta gallery, located at 36 Elm Street Plaza. These women have provided excellent support to the non-profit organization through their dedicated service. The River Room display of six unique mediums by six artists will run through March 16. Helen Warner of Newcastle […]
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UMaine at Farmington writers series to feature Grace Talusan
The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series is set to present award-winning writer Grace Talusan as the program’s fifth reader of the season. Talusan will read from her work at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 10, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center on South Street. The reading is free and open […]
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March concerts planned for DaPonte String Quartet
In March, the DaPonte String Quartet will tour throughout Maine with their “Breaking the Mold” program. DaPonte will break into smaller ensembles to perform a duo and a trio. Described by Ravel as a “turning point in his career,” the Sonate pour violon et violoncello/A la mémoire de Claude Debussy is marked by an abandonment […]
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ArtsFarmington to present Trio Con Brio concert March 8
ArtsFarmington plans to present Trio Con Brio — Copenhagen at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, on Main Street in Farmington. The trio will play the music of Haydn, Shostakovich, and Schubert. The trio consists of two Korean-born sisters, Soo-Kyung Hong (cello) and Soo-Jin Hong (violin), and Soo-Kyung’s husband, Jens Elvekjaer, […]
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Elena Moon Park and friends plan live, virtual show
Elena Moon Park and her friends plan to perform at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at Strand Theatre, at 345 Main St., Rockland. The band performs folk and children’s music from East and Southeast Asia, reimagined to celebrate various musical traditions, languages, styles, and stories, plus original songs. The tunes range from northern Japanese sea […]
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Auburn Concert Band invites new members
The Auburn Community Concert Band has announced that rehearsals in preparation for the group’s 2022 Summer concert season will begin on Wednesday, March 2. Weekly rehearsals take place from 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the High Street Congregational Church, located between High and Pleasant Streets, in Auburn. Membership is open to all wind […]
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Maine Restaurant Week to pair eager diners with empty tables
As the food service industry weathers its second pandemic winter, Maine Restaurant Week’s mission to boost business is more relevant than ever.