HALLOWELL — The Harlow will welcome spring with a series of art workshops during March. No prior experience is necessary and beginners are welcome. Preregistration is required for all workshops and spaces are limited. Classes are small, with opportunity for one-on-one instruction and questions. Intro to Oil Painting: Botanical Still Lifes with Jae-Eun Pilsbury from […]
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USM presents production of ‘Dear Edwina’
USM Department of Theatre Kicks Off 2020 with Heartwarming Musical for All Ages
Hebron Academy Players present ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’
HEBRON — Happiness is … a great musical theater! Based on the Charles Schulz comic strip and presented with charm, wit and heart, “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. The revue of songs and vignettes captures relatable life moments with […]
Looking Back on Feb. 19
100 Years Ago 1920 The annual reports of the superintendent and special teachers of the Auburn Public schools have been made to the school board. This is the 12th annual report submitted by Superintendent Randal. One problem which he mentioned as confronting the authorities, not only in| Auburn, but in all parts of the country, […]
River Arts call for storms for upcoming exhibit
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for the juror’s selection for the upcoming exhibition, “Storm.” River Arts is pleased to announce that John David O’Shaughnessy will be the juror for this open show. The deadline for delivering work to the gallery is 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. John David O’Shaughnessy received […]
Irish bands coming to Farmington in March
Old South Church Concert Series will get a jump start on St. Patty’s Day celebrations with two bands that hale from Ireland. The celebration kicks off on Sunday, March 1, as the traditional Irish band, HighTime returns to the Old South Church stage from Connemara, the music heart of Ireland. This trio combines Irish music […]
Bailey Library to continue series celebrating Maine with Chloë Rowse
WINTHROP — Artist, educator and hiking enthusiast Chloë Rowse will speak about her solo thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Bailey Public Library. The event is the second in a 10-part series celebrating Maine’s bicentennial that will explore outdoor recreation in Maine, and is sponsored by Kennebec […]
Brunswick church choir to present spring concert
Under the direction of Dr. Jane Hagness, the choir of First Parish Church UCC in Brunswick will present their spring concert, “A Celebration of American Women Composers” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 1. This concert will feature works of Amy Cheney Beach, Florence B. Price, and Alice Parker’s “Melodious Accord: A Concert of Praise,” […]
25th annual WMPG Fat Tuesday Celebration will feature Cajun Cooking Challenge
The Woodbury Campus Center on the Portland Campus of USM will be replete with the tastes, smells and sounds of the 25th annual WMPG Fat Tuesday Celebration from 12-2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25. WMPG will be broadcasting Cajun, Zydeco and New Orleans music all day to celebrate Mardi Gras. As always, the highlight of […]
The Harlow seeks submissions for Art2020 – 25th annual juried show
HALLOWELL — The Harlow invites artists to submit artwork to Art2020, the 25th annual juried show. Art2020 will be on view May 15-June 20 with an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, May 15. Art2020 is open to all Maine artists and to any artist with a strong connection to Maine. The deadline for […]