LEWISTON — Five of Maine’s funniest comedians will perform a night of stand-up comedy at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at the Dolard and Priscilla Gendron Franco Center. Lewiston comedian Dawn Hartill will host the center’s Fall Comedy Showcase featuring Colby Bradshaw, Jed Bloom, Jake Jacobson and Amanda Kinsey. The show will be held in […]
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Nel Meservier and Friends to perform at La Rencontre
LEWISTON — Nel Meservier and Friends, local musicians, will provide the entertainment at the Gendron Franco Center’s monthly luncheon, La Rencontre, on Thursday, Nov. 14. The doors and bar will open at 10 a.m. The meal, to be served at 11:30 a.m., will include chicken alfredo, string beans/carrots, bread/butter and chocolate pudding. La Rencontre is […]
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Volunteers Jazz Band to play fundraiser for veterans at Chocolate Church Arts Center
BATH — The 15-piece Volunteers Jazz Band will perform a concert of swing and big band music at the Chocolate Church Arts Center at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10. The event will include a free swing dance lesson at 6:30 for those interested, and a full concert will follow at 7. A dance floor will […]
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Bates College presents lecture by poet, essayist and food-justice advocate Ross Gay
Ross Gay, a food-justice advocate, author of three books of poetry, including the award-winning “Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude,” and essayist, will give the annual Otis Lecture at Bates College. The talk is titled “Delight, Gratitude, Joy: Entangle Me,” and will begin at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall. The […]
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Fiber and clay on display in River Arts exhibit
DAMARISCOTTA — A new show in the West Gallery of River Arts opens this week with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Cathie Stebbins Peterson and Libbey Seigars have a combined show of functional and artful works in “Nature’s Beauty in Fiber and Clay.” Meet the artists and have light refreshments […]
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Open Book Players to present Louisa May Alcott’s ‘An Old Fashion Thanksgiving’ at Johnson Hall
GARDINER — Open Book Players will perform “An Old Fashion Thanksgiving” by Louisa May Alcott at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center. This classic holiday the tale begins on Thanksgiving morning and the Bassett family’s cozy kitchen is filled with the hustle and […]
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Maine Event Comedy presents Johnny Ater at Craft Brew Underground
AUBURN — Maine Event Comedy presents Johnny Ater at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at Craft Brew Underground. The show will also feature Jonathan Tillson, Chris Kinback and Chris Fritz. Whether he’s taking light-hearted swipes at himself and his fellow Mainers or contorting his face into hilarious characters, Ater has left audiences laughing throughout New […]
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Conservation-themed exhibit features work of Maine-based photographer
LEWISTON — LA Arts presents “The Vision to Conserve: Celebrating 30 Years with Androscoggin Land Trust, Photographs by Courtney Mooney.” The exhibition is on view Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 in the LA Arts Gallery. Land conservation is a significant mitigator of climate change and a way for everyone to connect with nature. Courtney Mooney […]
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Wear your favorite jeans for benefit gala
Guests are invited to wear their favorite jeans — like these made by the dancers — to be featured during “Galavanting the Stone,” the annual fundraising gala on Saturday, Nov. 2, to benefit the nonprofit Cottage Street Creative Exchange. The Cobblestones will have their full band on board to entertain guests and accompany dancers in […]
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Maine students, Maine author, Maine story: Mt. Blue Theater Company to stage “Almost, Maine”
Editor’s note: Mt. Blue student Maggie Hufnagel wrote this submission. FARMINGTON — Starting Oct. 31, the Mt. Blue Theater Company’s amazing cast will captivate you with their performances of “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani. For three nights, you have the opportunity to witness the passionate world of the inhabitants of “Almost, Maine” starting at 7 […]