LEWISTON — Two of Maine’s leading cultural institutions – Brunswick’s Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) and Lewiston’s The Public Theatre – have partnered together for the first time to bring “Grease the Musical” to the stage. The show, which runs June 18-30, 2019, will broaden the offerings for The Public Theatre, which does not typically present musicals, […]
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Songwriters' Circle Solstice Celebration at Denmark Arts Center
DENMARK — Denmark Arts Center will present their Songwriters’ Circle Solstice Celebration at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, to usher in the season of light with the last performance of the 2018 DAC season. The Songwriter’s Circle works on developing original pieces, writing lyrics and perfecting melodies throughout the winter workshops. Musicians play with composition, […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 24
100 years ago: 1918 Mrs. Lewis Peck, county chairman of the Junior Red Cross, announces that the Lewiston-Auburn Junior Red Cross has accepted the requisitions for 3,000 veneered splints and 10 hospital tables. This is in line with the work being done in larger cities, where various kinds of hospital supplies are being made by […]
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Coig to perform at Chocolate Church
BATH — Back by popular demand, the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 843 Washington St., will welcome the driving, vibrant sounds of Coig (pronounced “Ko-ig”) at a Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. The concert will showcase new original material and Christmas favorites. This exciting ensemble is one of Cape Breton’s most captivating bands. With driving […]
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Women's barbershop quartet to perform Christmas concert
Christmas Memories, A Musical Celebration of Our Lives, will be presented at the Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church, 209 Eastern Ave., Augusta, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, by the Maine-ly Harmony women’s barbershop chorus. Admission is free. Maine-ly Harmony, directed by Kathy Greason, consists of women of all ages from around the state who gather […]
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Another full music weekend at Pedro's
Ron Bergeron will be starting the weekend off this Friday from 8 to 11 p.m. at Pedro O’Hara’s in Lewiston. Ron’s been playing guitar for over 20 years. His goal every show is to entertain the audience as best as he can with his great talent and light-hearted humor. Taking requests from a wide variety […]
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Continental Shakedown to rock Mixers Saturday night
Continental Shakedown take the stage at Mixers in Sabattus at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. This power trio/jam band from central Maine plays rockabilly, reggae, classic rock and blues, including songs from artists like Clapton, Hendrix, ZZ Top, Pink Floyd, Skynyrd, Grateful Dead and more. The band features Ken Goodman, guitars and vocals; Charlie Bradburry, bass and […]
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Looking Back on Nov. 23
100 years ago: 1918 Henry Ford today announced his retirement from active participation in the management of the Ford Motor Company, complete control of the Ford interests in the company to be taken over by his son, Edsel. In making this announcement today, Mr. Ford said he intended to undertake the publication of a national […]
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Lake Region Community Chorus to perform holiday concert
BRIDGTON — The Lake Region Community Chorus is proud to present its sixth annual Holiday Concert at the Twitchell Chapel at Bridgton Academy in North Bridgton. The concerts are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. This amazing choral group is comprised of 55 singers from 14 surrounding towns. […]
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Table Rock Arts Center opening in Bethel Dec. 1
BETHEL — Table Rock Arts Center has a simple mission: to support arts and culture in the western Maine mountains. Owned by Amy Halsted, the center’s inspiration comes from her years of supporting the arts, working as a lifelong career writer and loving the life and relationships of the Mahoosuc-area region and community. She also […]