The classical music of the Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras will be performed at 6:30 p.m. Sunday Dec. 5, at South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St., in Augusta. The preparatory ensemble, Kennebec Valley Youth Orchestra conducted by Dan Keller, will perform selections from Corelli’s La Folia variations, Jean-Phillipe Rameau’s “Pièces de clavecin en concert” […]
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Events and things to do from the Sun Journal.
Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations to present a Motown Christmas
Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations present a Motown Christmas at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Somerset Abbey, 98 Main St., in Madison. The Soul Sensations bring down the house with a powerful mix of Motown/Memphis Soul Music that’s guaranteed to get the party started! Kick off this holiday season with a100% Old School […]
Heather Pierson Jazz Trio to perform A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas with the Heather Pierson Jazz Trio is set for 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at Bangor Arts Exchange, at 193 Exchange St., in Bangor. The trio (Heather Pierson, piano and vocals; Shawn Nadeau, bass; Craig Bryan, drums) returns to Bangor Arts Exchange with their take on Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas. […]
UMF professor’s novel named winner of the 2019 New American Fiction Prize
University of Maine Farmington assistant professor of creative writing, Amy Neswald’s first novel, “I Know You Love Me too,” has been named the winner of the 2019 New American Fiction Prize. The celebratory launch, which was delayed due to COVID, will now take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, in The Landing in the […]
Improvised show takes over Mainstage at Penobscot Theatre Company
BANGOR – Penobscot Theatre Company in partnership with ImprovAcadia recently announced a new special feature for their 48th Season: Ready, Set, GO! On the second Sunday during each main show run, ImprovAcadia will utilize the existing set to create a new play inspired by your suggestions. Performances are set for 7 p.m. Nov. 28, Jan. […]
Live music planned at Mixers
Hairy Pie, 80’s hair band, are back for a night after Thanksgiving party from 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at Mixers, 136 Sabattus Road, in Sabattus. The band will playing renditions of 80’s tunes by artists such as Poison, Ozzy, Bon Jovi, Cinderella, Skid Row, Motley Crue, and many other cool treats. The Veggies will returnSaturday, […]
Paula Poundstone plans Rockland comedy show
Paula Poundstone will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, at Strand Theatre, at 345 Main St. in Rockland. Known for her distinctive brand of spontaneous observational comedy, Poundstone is a regular panelist on National Public Radio’s (NPR) weekly news quiz show Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” Nobody is a comedy field guide to life […]
Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations’ to perform Motown Christmas in Bath
Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations’ Motown Christmas will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center Main Stage, 804 Washington St. in Bath. The band will bring down the house with a powerful mix of Motown and Memphis soul music that’s guaranteed to get the party started. […]
Theater at Monmouth to offer ‘This Wonderful Life’
Theater at Monmouth brings back a holiday favorite, previously performed in Cumston Hall. “This Wonderful Life,” with its hilarious and touching message of hope and love, reminds us of the power of perspective, family, and community just in time for the holidays. TAM favorite Mike Anthony unleashes his comedic talents for this 90-minute adventure as […]
Damariscotta gallery to celebrate season with holiday show
DAMARISCOTTA — A reception for River Arts’ holiday show is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at 36 Elm St. The galleries are filled with fine art and fine craft by Maine artists. From classical to whimsical, the show aims to offer something for everyone with paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache […]