One Longfellow Square will host Beg, Steal, or Borrow from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at the 181 State St. venue in Portland. They will play traditional and improvisational bluegrass and roots music and are known for their warm harmonies, virtuosic instrumentals, and tight-knit musical interplay. The band got its start recreating the […]
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Johnson Hall to host Capital City Improv
The Improv Group Capital City Improv plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29. Johnson Hall, 280 Water St. in Gardiner. Dennis Price, founder of Capital City Improv, studied and performed improvisation in Chicago with The Second City and IO Theater (formerly ImprovOlympic). While performing with IO house team Honeyslide, Dennis watched and worked […]
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Johnny Ater and Friends Comedy Nite moved to Feb. 5
A Johnny Ater and Friends Comedy Nite has been scheduled from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center Annex, 804 Washington St. in Bath has been postponed to Feb. 5. Life-long down-home comedian, Ater offers up hilarious and honest stories about work, relationships, family and other ripe topics. Tickets […]
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Griffin House concert planned at One Longfellow Square
A Griffin House concert is set for 8-11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. in Portland. “Rising Star” is not a phrase one would normally use to describe an artist like Griffin House, who has been touring for more than 15 years and has recorded over 12 studio albums. The […]
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The Portland Jazz Orchestra to perform Jan. 27
The Portland Jazz Orchestra will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. in Portland. The jazz orchestra is under the direction of Dr. Chris Oberholtzer, this 19-piece jazz ensemble performs a variety of instrumental and vocal big band literature. They enjoy playing works written by members […]
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State Theatre to host Lost Dogs
A Lost Dog Street Band concert will begin at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23 at State Theatre, 609 Congress St. in Portland. “The Magnolia Sessions” is the most recent album from dark country trio Lost Dog Street Band. But you can also expect to hear songs from their brand new one, “Glory,” set for […]
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Railroad Earth concert set for State Theatre
Railroad Earth will take the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, at State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland. This New Jersey-based bluegrass act play the brand-new tune “Runnin’ Wild.” Their next album, “All For The Song,” will be released on April 22, so you can expect to hear a few songs from that during […]
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Maine rappers take the stage at Mayo Street Arts
Portland rapper Shine will lead a lineup of local performers at the venue’s New Starz show Saturday.
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Eat & Run: Get a farm-to-takeout meal at Turner cafe
Nezinscot Farm serves a menu of breakfast and lunch items made with uber-local ingredients.
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Kat Wright concert planned at Stone Mountain Arts Center
Stone Mountain Arts Center will feature Kat Wright at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at the arts center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. Wright whose voice is both sultry and dynamic, delicate yet powerful; gritty but highly emotive and nuanced, has been described as “a young Bonnie Raitt meets Amy Winehouse”. Add to that voice […]