FARMINGTON —The University of Maine at Farmington’s Office of Student Life is sponsoring a film series for Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of blacks in U.S. history. Events are free and open to the public. The series began on Tuesday, Feb. […]
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Maine Event Comedy presents Carolyn Plummer at Johnson Hall
Maine Event Comedy presents the hilarious Carolyn Plummer at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center. The show will also feature Ralphie Joyal and Dennis Price. Plummer puts a nail through the hearts of whiners, self-loathers, and the self-sorry of the world and makes the average seem hilarious and larger […]
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Nationally-recognized wildlife photographer to give presentation at Auburn Public Library
Award-winning Massachusetts wildlife photographer Peter Christoph will present his program, “On Silent Wings – The Magic of the Snowy Owl,” at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 30, at the Auburn Public Library. During the cold-winter months, Christoph spends his days along the Atlantic coast following the movements of a few snowy owls during their winter […]
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Student Gallery Talk to focus on African/American portraits
Members of Bowdoin’s Black Student Union and Multicultural Coalition will discuss a selection of works from the exhibition, “African/American: Two Centuries of Portraits,” at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art in Brunswick. The event is free and open to the public. The Bowdoin College Museum of Art is […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 5
100 Years Ago 1920 A large attendance is anticipated for the concert and entertainment to be given at the Webster School auditorium in Auburn, tonight, by the ELHS orchestra. There will be solos and duo features and Erwin Canham is to give several readings. The orchestra includes more than 30 members and a fine program […]
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Looking Back on Feb. 4
100 Years Ago 1920 The Strand Theater, Lewiston, had every appearance of an all-star first night—of the magnificent new organ, installed in that popular picture house by the Wurlitzer Co, makers of the best theater and orchestral organ in the world, according to the judgement of experts. Everybody, it seems wanted to be among the […]
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Kennebec Valley Art Association helps high school students showcase artwork at UMA Danforth Gallery
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Art Association, through the Harlow Gallery, has provided emerging high school artists the opportunity to display their artwork in a professional gallery space for the past 14 years. The annual exhibit, “Higher Forms of Art,” allows high school and home school students to organize and install their own art show […]
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V-Day aUbUrn 2020 presents ‘The Vagina Monologues’
AUBURN — V-Day aUbUrn 2020 will present the 13th edition of “The Vagina Monologues” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the First Universalist Church of Auburn. Dawn Sullivan directs this year’s show and provides beautiful backdrops for the stage. Her fabulous cast includes Flor Amaya-Soto, Courtney Arruda, Lacey Barcelou, Heather Berube, Marie Galonski, Robin […]
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Maine Jewish Film Festival to present free family film program at The Public Theater
LEWISTON — The Maine Jewish Film Festival will present a special free family film program at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at The Public Theatre. Featuring the animated musical drama, “The Prince of Egypt,” the program is designed for families with children (the film is rated PG). An engaging retelling of the Passover story, “The […]
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‘Love Is In The Air’ is theme for 4th annual Cabaret Night at Sacred Heart Church
AUBURN — The stage is set for Cabaret Night, a popular musical variety show for all ages, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, in the Parish Hall at the Sacred Heart Church. Guest entertainer Louis Philippe returns to host the fourth annual event, which will feature an array of talented singers and musicians who are […]