LEWISTON — Lewiston playwright and children’s book author Paul Baribault had his newest book, “Our Brilliant Eternity,” published on Amazon. It is his first work of nonfiction and joins four of his children’s books already available on Amazon. At its center, “Our Brilliant Eternity” is about “our soul’s climb toward Enlightenment, and how the Earth […]
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Tricky Britches to play in Concerts for a Cause series
BRUNSWICK — Tricky Britches will bring their high-energy string band to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, as part of the Concerts for a Cause series to raise money for two local charities. From their roots of playing foot-stomping old-time fiddle tunes, Tricky Britches has progressed into a fusion […]
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Auburn Community Concert Band invites new members to join
AUBURN — January marks the Auburn Community Concert Band’s semi-annual open-membership period. This is an opportunity for former high school and college band members to once again experience the enjoyment of performing for others. All musicians who wish to participate in the band’s upcoming summer concert performances have until Wednesday, Jan. 22, to join the […]
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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra presents family concert
The orchestra will perform ‘Children’s Tales and Cartoon Classics’ in Lewiston and Topsham
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River Arts to offer watercolor painting class
DAMARISCOTTA — Erica Qualey will teach a watercolor painting class at River Arts starting in January. Painting with watercolor can be so much fun when you have a basic understanding of how to work with the medium. It is spontaneous and predictable, all rolled into one. Full of detailed instructions about creating a good painting, […]
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Introductory Abstract Art Workshop to be held at The Harlow
HALLOWELL — Are you curious about learning how to make abstract art? Registration is open for an introductory class with local artist and educator Rachael Wilson at The Harlow. During the class, students can get inspired by The Harlow’s exhibition featuring abstract paintings by Keri Kumura (harlowgallery.org/keri-kimura/), on view Jan. 10 to Feb. 8. The […]
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Author to will discuss his book, ‘The Horses in Our Stars’
FREEPORT — Author Chris Lombard will talk about his most recent book, “The Horses in Our Stars: A Story of Life, Love, and the Journey Within” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Freeport Community Library. Lombard is a horseman, spending his days helping people and their horses to connect with each other. […]
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Portland Symphony Orchestra presents the world premiere of a piece with ties to Maine
PORTLAND — The Portland Symphony Orchestra, led by PSO Music Director Eckart Preu with guest pianist Ran Dank, will perform at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, and at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at Merrill Auditorium. The program is comprised of Robin Holcomb, “No Thing Lives to Itself”; Saint-Saens, “Piano Concerto No. 2”; and Tchaikovsky, […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 31
100 Years Ago: 1919 The dates for “The Mikado,” which will be presented by the Edward Little Little High School has been set for March 11 and 12. 50 Years Ago: 1969 The reaction was mighty mixed today in connection with last night’s unexpected approval by the Lewiston City Council of the arterial route as […]
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RFA to present storytelling at ‘The Kitchen Table’
RANGELEY — Who doesn’t have a story to tell, and what better place than at “The Kitchen Table” to tell that story? The Rangeley Friends of the Arts Lakeside Theater will play host to an evening of personal storytelling at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. The multi-media event comes with dual invitations: One to those […]