DENMARK — Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main St., will open their third exhibit of this season, “Fire & Air,” from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1. “Fire & Air” is the final exhibit of the art center’s “Elements” trilogy, which previously included “Earth” and “Water.” “Fire & Air’s” six presenting artists are Sheldon […]
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Celtic band to kick off concert series
FARMINGTON — The Old South Concert Series has scheduled world-class Celtic bands to kick off the fall beginning Thursday, Sept. 6, with top Celtic act The Outside Track. The five-member band creates a musical fusion of the Scots, Ireland and Cape Breton musical styles and traditions. The Outside Track’s fusion of Celtic music, song and dance […]
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Team Hailey Hugs announces event
BETHEL — Team Hailey Hugs, a nonprofit organization devoted to raising awareness of childhood cancer, will hosting a day of food, music, entertainment and fireworks Saturday, Sept. 1, in the Town Common. Highlights will include: • An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast; • Music from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., including local acts and professional recording artists; […]
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Winthrop Sidewalk Art Festival announces award winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 Winthrop Sidewalk Art Festival. Sponsored by the Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber, the annual event draws hundreds of people to downtown Winthrop each year. From left are painter Irene Duplissis of Auburn, Best in Show; painter Ian Hanks of Standish, Best Artist; and Donald Kerr of Winthrop, Best Crafter […]
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Zealous Bellus to perform at The Cage
LEWISTON — This Friday at 8 p.m. The Cage presents live music from Zealous Bellus, a band hailing from Central Maine. They play a variety of blues and rock, including cover songs as well as their original music. Members of Zealous Bellus include Josh, bass/backup vocals; Dana, vocals/guitar; Justin, drums/soundtech; and Chuck, lead guitar. There […]
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Looking Back on Aug. 24
100 Years Ago: 1918 Androscoggin appears to be the only county in Maine in which anything resembling an active campaign is being held. Of course, this is because Mr. McGillicuddy is the only candidate for Congress the Democrats have the slightest hope of “putting over.” “‘Rally? Not much!” was the statement recently made in Bangor […]
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Country Roads to perform live at Mixers
Country Roads, a band from Southern Maine, will be performing live at Mixers at 8:30 p.m. Friday. Country Roads covers new country music, including artists like Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton and Dierks Bentley. Band members include: Jamie Ruhlin, vocals/guitar; Chris Biggar, guitar/vocals; Roger Gagnon, bass/vocals; Richmond Palmer, keys, vocals; and Mark Descoteaux, drums/vocals. […]
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Emery arts center to hold production of 'Agnes of God'
FARMINGTON — The Sandy River Players are pleased to open their 2018-19 theatrical season with “Agnes of God” by John Pielmeier. This powerful and moving two-act play explores the conflict between love, faith and duty as a court-appointed psychiatrist and a mother superior clash over the fate of a young nun accused of killing her […]
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Nick Moss Band live in Kingfield
Powerhouse Chicago blues group, The Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling, celebrate their first Alligator Records release, “The High Cost of Low Living,” with a live performance at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, as part of the Blues in the Barn concert series at the Mountain Village Farm B&B in Kingfield. The album, which debuted […]
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Maine artist Toby McAllister at Pedro's this weekend
Toby McAllister will be performing live Friday at Pedro’s in Lewiston from 8 to 11 p.m. McAllister has traveled the world with his band, Sparks the Rescue, for nearly 10 years, including the Warped Tour, and opened for the All American Rejects during a European tour. When not touring, this Maine-bred artist plays all over […]