BRUNSWICK — The Bowdoin Museum of Art, 9400 College Station, has announced its calendar of events for August. Closing on Sunday, Aug. 19, will be the exhibit “Made in Maine,” which features a selection of artworks created in Maine during the first half of the 20th century. Winslow Homer was an important influence for many artists […]
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Concert at Bethel church
BETHEL — Mahoosuc Community Band will perform its summer concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, at West Parish Congregational Church, 32 Church St. Under the direction of Patricia Boyle-Wight, the band will play a variety of traditional numbers. Donations help with purchase of new music. Refreshments will be served.
Jason Mancine to perform at French Falls Park
JAY — Rock, blues and country artist Jason Mancine, with special guest Jasmine Dodge, will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at French Falls Park, hosted by the Jay Recreation Committee. The concert is free and open to the public; refreshments will be for sale by LEAP. Bring chairs or blankets for […]
Sandy River Ramblers to play two shows in Greene
Maine-bred bluegrass band, Sandy River Ramblers will be performing at 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at the Sawyer Memorial. With titles like “Donn Fendler; Slow Down (You’ll Hit a Moose),” “Cliffs of Acadia,” “Boots From L. L. Bean” and “Trout On the Line,” listeners can expect to hear a lot about the history, […]
Steven Ragatz at Celebration Barn Theater
SOUTH PARIS — Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Road, presents Steven Ragatz’s “Under the Umbrella, Life is a Circus,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11. Steven Ragatz has been entertaining audiences with his juggling, physical comedy, circus arts and general antics for the past three decades. As a 10-year veteran of the French Canadian […]
Heather Pierson Trio and Ordinary Elephant at Deertrees Theatre
HARRISON — The Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio and Ordinary Elephant will perform in a double bill at Deertrees Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10. Based nearby in the Mount Washington Valley, the Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio are three musicians from three distinct generations and backgrounds, bringing their skills and down-to-earth honesty to bear on […]
Frankie Valli tribute band to close music festival
PARIS — The tribute show that honors the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Let’s Hang On!, will perform the finale show of the 2018 Paris Hill Music Festival. On Saturday, Aug. 11, the group will be featured at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Paris, 500 Paris Hill Road. Doors […]
Nichole Nordeman at First Baptist Church of Paris
Nichole Nordeman will be performing at the Paris Hill Music Festival at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10. The concert will be at the First Baptist Church of Paris, 500 Paris Hill Road in South Paris. Tickets are $25 and seating is limited, so purchasing tickets in advance is advised. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for […]
Looking Back on Aug. 2
100 Years Ago: 1918 Congressman White delivered the keynote address at the housewarming of the New Auburn Wallace H. White Jr. Club, held in the K. of P. Hall, Pulsifer and Third streets, last night. A large gathering of enthusiastic citizens gathered for this feature of the meeting, and enjoyed, meanwhile, several inspiring talks by […]
Howie Day to kick off Paris Hill Music Festival
SOUTH PARIS — The 2018 Paris Hill Music Festival kicks off Thursday, Aug. 9, with Maine native Howie Day. A native of Bangor, Day began playing piano at age 5 and guitar at age 12. By 15, he was writing his own songs and performing across New England. Shortly after graduating high school, Day became […]