100 Years Ago: 1922 The Buckfield High School drama, “Cranberry Corners,” given by the Senior class at Nezinscot Hall Friday evening was very well done. James Emery as Hezekiah Hopkins, Laura Parlin as Mrs. Muslin, Irma Conant as Carlotta Bannister and Florence Childs as Anistasia Bannister were especially good. Between acts three and four, the […]
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Norway-based art group plans exhibits
NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group is set to present a solo exhibition of works — “Observation, Perception, Imagination!” — by Center Lovell artist Sandra Josephine Bell at the Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St. The show opens Friday, May 6, and continuing through the end of the month, according to a news release […]
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Looking Back on April 29
100 Years Ago: 1922 While cranking his automobile Friday morning Sherburne Spaulding of Winter Street, Lewiston, received a broken wrist when the engine “kicked.” He was assisted to the C.M.G. hospital by Officer Staples who was on duty and an x-ray was taken. 50 Years Ago: 1972 Flowering trees and May baskets always announced the […]
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UMaine exhibit to feature work by graduating art majors
Each spring the Charles Danforth Gallery at the University of Maine at Augusta exhibits the work of its graduating art majors who complete their studies at the university with a final year-long body of work. This year’s show, “Start to Finish,” features works in illustration, graphic design, painting, drawing and collage. This year’s artists are […]
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‘Screwball Comedy’ opening at The Public Theatre
Imagine “His Girl Friday” meets “The Carol Burnett Show” and you’ve got “Screwball Comedy,” a fast-paced, hilarious nod to the Hollywood comedies of the ’30s and ’40s playing at The Public Theatre from April 29 through May 8. Featuring Jessica DiGiovanni as reporter Mary Hayes and Mike Anthony as Star-Reporter Jeff Kincaid, “Screwball Comedy” is […]
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Christian recording artist to play at Norway Church of the Nazarene.
Christian recording artist, composer, author and speaker Noah Cleveland will play in concert at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 1, at Norway Church of the Nazarene. Cleveland, who hails from Atlanta, Georgia, is best known musically for “My Savior Lives” and “Church With No Walls,” the latter having become the theme song of the local […]
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Live music at Mixers this weekend
Maine-based cover band Recall takes the stage on Friday, April 29, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. They cover songs by bands such as Bob Seger, Johnny Cash, Golden Earring, The Doobie Brothers, AC/DC, Scorpions, Judas Priest, The Eagles, Luke Bryant, REO Speedwagon, Bad Company, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Poison, Great White, Eric Clapton, and Ozzy […]
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Cumberland County Children’s Theatre presents Beauty and the Beast Jr. at Schoolhouse Arts Center
Cumberland County Children’s Theatre proudly presents “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” live on stage at Schoolhouse Arts Center in Standish. Performances are scheduled on April 30, May 1, and May 7–8, 2022. “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” tells the story of Belle, an adventurous young girl, and the Beast, her hideous captor who is […]
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Looking Back on April 28
100 Years Ago: 1922 At the big masquerade hall to be staged in Auburn Hall Friday night by the Women’s Auxiliary of the Alden Gayton Post, several novelty dances will be introduced, including a favor and serpentine number. The Grand March begins at nine o’clock at which time prizes for the best costumes will be […]
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Bridgton gallery to open season with fiber artist
BRIDGTON — Fiber artist Catherine Worthington is scheduled to be Gallery 302’s first guest artist of the season. Her show, “Textile Translations of Maine,” will run from Wednesday, May 4 through Friday, June 10, at 112 Main St. An in-person reception featuring Worthington’s work is set for 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 6. Worthington obtained a Bachelor […]