“Richard II” by William Shakespeare will be staged July 13 through Aug. 6 at Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. Richard II is dangerously out of touch with his kingdom. He wastes money, raises taxes to support his lavish lifestyle, plays favorites and cares more about his vanity than the common good. When […]
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Vienna Historical Society presents pair of plays in annual event
Finally re-opening after the pandemic, the Vienna Historical Society will present their annual humorous plays which vividly portray the foibles and eccentricities of small town life. The performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, July 20 and 21; and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, in Vienna […]
Big, lumbering and elusive: How to find a Maine moose
Moose spotting in Maine isn’t easy despite the beast’s size and number, but there are ways to increase your chances as prime viewing season begins.
Waterville Rocks concerts start July 7
Waterville Opera House recently announced the eighth consecutive year of Waterville Rocks, a series of four free family friendly outdoor concerts with music ranging from folk and Americana to rock and soul. This year’s lineup will include The Weight Band with Chris Ross, Dustbowl Revival, Will Evans Trio, and Griffin William Sherry, all at downtown […]
Maine’s fair season is just heating up. Here’s where to go
Plus, tons of other organized family fun, including food-centric festivals and community celebrations.
Concerts at Norcross Point planned on Sundays
Free concerts at Norcross Point are set for 2-4 p.m. Sundays at the gazebo by boat landing off Bowdoin Street in Winthrop. LQH with Evan Haine will kick things off on July 9, The High Spirits with Anna Patterson will perform July 16, Lynn Deeves, Trina Hamlin and Colleen Sexton are set for July 23, […]
Lakewood to stage ‘Half Time’
“Half-Time” will be staged July 6-14 at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison. Performances are set for 8 p.m. July 6-8 and 13-14, 4 p.m. July 9, and 2 and 7 p.m. July 12. The musical is the true story of 10 determined dreamers who audition to dance at half time for a […]
Monmouth Theater announces Season 54: Brave New Worlds
Theater at Monmouth recently announced its Season 54 lineup for Brave New Worlds set for July 1 – Aug. 13 (with possible extension through Aug. 20), At the Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. From the Divine Right of Kings to the awkward banter of young love, Theater at Monmouth’s 54th season explores […]
Where to find celebrations, fireworks to mark July 4
A partial listing of Independence Day-related events planned for across the region.
‘Much Ado About Nothing’ starts Theater at Monmouth season
The Shakespeare theatrical is a screwball comedy filled with colorful characters, passionate poetry, and Shakespeare’s wittiest wordplay.