The Franco Center continues its monthly dance series with a “Shake Off the Cold” dance party at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, featuring the Farmhouse Project, a local crowd favorite, playing music you will all enjoy. The opening act will be the Brando & Kayla Duet. Farmhouse Project has been entertaining Lewiston/Auburn area audiences for […]
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Craft Brew Underground to host free Improv Comedy show
Underground Improv, a troupe of six of Maine’s funniest comedians, will perform a night of improv comedy at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, at Craft Brew Underground in Auburn. This month’s show features Dawn Hartill, Amanda Kinsey, Julie Poulin, Nic Dufault and Leonard Kimble. No two shows are ever alike. The show content is made up […]
Samuel James to perform at Johnson Hall
Samuel James will be performing at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center in Gardiner. Doors open a half-hour before the show. With a voice of grit and gravel, roots musician Samuel James sings with an authenticity lost in time. A modern guitar master, James’ skill has a depth and […]
UMF Emery Community Arts Center presents ‘VOYAGER: Migrational Narratives’ exhibit
Interactive opening reception, Thurs., Jan. 30, features pop-up virtual reality experience and performance
The Theater Project presents ‘The 39 Steps’
The Theater Project in Brunswick is delighted to present “The 39 Steps,” written by Patrick Barlow and directed by Theater Project Artistic Director Al Miller. “The 39 Steps” opens at The Theater Project on Friday, Jan. 31, and runs for three consecutive weekends. Everyone is welcome to attend an opening night reception with refreshments and […]
‘Higher Forms of Art’ exhibit featuring work by high school artists presented by The Harlow, UMA
AUGUSTA — The Harlow announces the 14th annual “Higher Forms of Art” exhibition of artwork by students from area high schools presented in partnership with the University of Maine at Augusta for the 7th year in a row. “Higher Forms of Art” gives emerging artists the opportunity to show their art in a professional gallery […]
Pianist George Lopez to play Music at the Museum performances
Tickets for “Music at the Museum” to be released Tuesday, January 21 Beckwith Artist-in-Residence George Lopez performs a program of music in the Bowdoin College Museum of Art associated with exhibitions on view at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, and again at 12 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7. Seating opens 30 […]
Looking Back on Jan. 20
100 Years Ago 1920 The icemen are on the last days of the harvest. In Lewiston, the Lake Auburn Crystal Ice is clearing the ice in preparatory to filling its shed near Avon street. 50 Years Ago: 1970 Chris Goodvear, professional New York director, has charge of organizing the Red Stocking Revue to be performed […]
Looking Back on Jan. 18
100 Years Ago 1920 An order for providing for a committee to investigate the advisability of converting the old Webster Grammar School into a city hall or a municipal building which shall contain the police station, municipal court building, and all of the departments will be presented at the council meeting next Monday. Those who […]
Carl Dimow at the Oasis of Music
Portland musician Carl Dimow will perform on flute and bass flute at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, at the Oasis of Music at Trinity Church in Lewiston. Flautist, guitarist, and composer, Carl Dimow is an eclectic and creative musician. His performances range from classical music to jazz, from klezmer to blues, and from original […]