WISCASSET — “Acquired Symbols,” featuring work by Maine artist John Lorence and colleagues, is to be on display Saturday, June 12, through Saturday, July 17, at the Maine Art Gallery at 15 Warren St. An opening reception is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 12. All of the artists in this gallery show […]
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Events and things to do from the Sun Journal.
Youth comics to share best jokes, silly songs
BELFAST — Waterfall Arts plans to host “Funny HaHa,” an “All Ages Art Happening,” from 1 to 3 pm. Saturday, June 12, at Steamboat Landing Park, 34 Commercial St. At this picnic-style, distanced gathering, youth comics as young as 4 are invited to step up to the stage to share their best jokes or silly […]
Carl Benton Straub exhibit to open at Bates
LEWISTON — The “Carl Benton Straub: His Enduring Legacy” exhibit is to be on display Friday, June 11, through Oct. 16 at the Bates College Museum of Art, Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell St. Straub (1936-2019) was a revered and influential Bates scholar, teacher, and academic leader whose ideas, vision, and love for the college […]
Bates museum to feature works by NYC artist
LEWISTON — “Joseph Delaney: Taking Notice,” organized by the Ewing Gallery of Art + Architecture, University of Tennessee in partnership with the Bates College Museum of Art, is to be on display Friday, June 11, through Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the museum, Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell St. African-American artist Delaney (1904-1991) took notice of […]
Opera House Arts announces return of theater, music, movies, more
Opera House Arts recently announced its summer performance schedule. This season, OHA safely brings back outdoor live performances to the seaside community of Stonington. As part of OHA’s 22nd summer season, visitors can enjoy a full lineup of music, dance, film, and theater. OHA Executive Director Tony Adams said in a news release, “We are […]
Encore of “Why Bump off Barnaby?” to kickoff Lakewood Theater season
An encore performance from 2020 of “Why Bump off Barnaby?” is planned for 8 p.m. June 10, 11 and 12 and at 4 p.m. June 12 at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison. When Barnaby Folcey is murdered at a family gathering at Marlgate Manor, it transpires that he had a motive to murder […]
Dave Rowe featured in livestream concert
A livestream Dave Rowe concert is set for 7 p.m. Friday, June 4, at Cadenza, 5 Depot St. in Freeport. Rowe’s music is handmade and heartfelt. It springs from deep roots borne out of the song traditions of Ireland and the British Isles, cultivated in the roots music of North America, and filtered through the […]
Area musicians to perform in prizewinners concert
ROCKPORT — Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School plans to hold the Young Stars of Maine prizewinners concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at the Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St. The Young Stars of Maine program highlights excellence and commitment in emerging musicians from Maine in eight different categories, representing a diverse array […]
No Shoes Nation Band to perform at The Elm
A Kenny Chesney Tribute: No Shoes Nation concert is set for 8 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at The Elm, 21 College Ave. in Waterville. The band brings to life Kenny Chesney’s incredible catalog of Billboard Charting hit songs from his top selling albums. The No Shoes Nation Band recreates the thrill and excitement of a […]
Plein air workshop to begin Aug. 24
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will sponsor a plein air workshop Aug. 24-27 with watercolor artist Michael Vermette. The workshop is two and a half days of instruction over a four-day period, open to adult artists of all ability levels, utilizing the sites on The Artists Trail. The Artists Trail is a joint project […]