LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Ruth Bader Ginsburg film “On the Basis of Sex” was about to fall apart when Felicity Jones got her hands on the script. The original story about the future Supreme Court justice written by Ginsburg’s nephew, Daniel Stiepleman, had been in various stages of development since 2012, looking for the right […]
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CLT announces auditions for 'Avenue Q'
AUBURN — Auditions have been announced for Lewiston/Auburn Community Little Theatre’s upcoming production of the hit musical comedy “Avenue Q.” The open auditions will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 and Monday, Jan. 21, at the Great Falls Performing Arts Center, 30 Academy St. The theatre will present the Tony Award winning show […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 26
100 years ago: 1918 When the Burnham & Morrill canning factory in Minot was taken down, and the large part of it moved away, a short time since the superintendent John Cuskley. who saw the business thus come to an end, also saw its start nearly half a century ago, for he was the only […]
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Players to hold auditions for 'Icebound'
FARMINGTON — Are you feeling the winter’s chill? How about auditioning for a play? Next up for the Sandy River Players will be the three-act play “Icebound,” which was written in 1923 by Maine writer Owen Davis. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama that year while appearing on Broadway. Later the play returned to Maine […]
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Barack Obama appears on Miranda’s latest ‘Hamilton’ song
NEW YORK — Barack Obama, or Barap Obama? The former U.S. president appears on a reworked song by Lin-Manuel Miranda originally from the Broadway hit “Hamilton.” Released Friday, Dec. 21, “One Last Time (44 Remix)” features Obama reciting a passage from George Washington’s farewell address. The song also features vocals from Tony nominee Christopher Jackson, who […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 24
100 years ago: 1918 President Wilson’s plans for meeting with American troops at American army headquarters at Chaumont and then proceed to England are now complete. He will leave Paris tomorrow night and will not return until New Years Day. His movements while he is with the artillery, Mr. Wilson insisted in taking Christmas dinner […]
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Foss Mansion to celebrate 'Twelfth Night' with festivities, food and music
The Women’s Literary Union invites people to celebrate “Twelfth Night” from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, in the grand splendor of Auburn’s historic Foss Mansion, 19 Elm St. While delighting in the festively decorated rooms, savor a light and delicious seasonal buffet with beverages, including wassail. Enjoy the beautiful musical sounds of the […]
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Banksy has Welsh town ash-shamed
LONDON — Street artist and social commentator Banksy has apparently popped up in Wales, leaving a new artwork on a garage in Port Talbot that references the town’s air pollution. A video posted to his official Instagram account on Wednesday had close-ups of the piece. With the children’s song “Little Snowflake” as a soundtrack, the […]
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Registration open for school youth production of 'Anne of Green Gables'
BANGOR — The Penobscot Theatre Co. Dramatic Academy is excited to announce open registration for the upcoming after school youth production of “Anne Of Green Gables.” Dan Hanchrow, assistant director for “A Wrinkle In Time” and fall instructor for Young Adult Performance Conservatory, returns to helm this production as the director. Overseeing the production will […]
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Moxie Festival Committee seeks art submissions for 2019 logo
LISBON — It’s official — Lisbon’s Moxie Festival Committee has issued a call for artwork. Each year, the Moxie Festival Committee selects artwork to be used for T-shirts, posters and branded items. The selected artwork will be consistent with the fun 2019 theme of “Moxie Goes Artsy.” The Moxie Festival committee selected this theme to inspire […]