Terrence Karn is one of the Bates Dance Festival musicians who will perform at the festival’s annual “Musicians’ Concert,” 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 23, at the Gendron Franco Center. Music takes center stage when these composers, known for their collaborations with dancers, perform original and improvised works that blend musical styles from around the globe. Tickets […]
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Harold Stover featured at Wednesday’s Concert at the Basilica
LEWISTON — Organist Harold Stover will perform at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 18 at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. His program will feature works across the centuries from Boyvin, Mozart, Widor and Langlais. Stover, a graduate of the Juilliard School in New York, has performed at such venues as Westminster Abbey in London, […]
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Pop Rocks to play free concert in Jay
JAY — The Pop Rocks are giving a free performance from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 21, in French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane, Jay. The Pop Rocks play rock music from the ’50s to today. The park is across from Spruce Mountain Middle School. Event is free; bring chairs or a blanket […]
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Looking Back on July 16
100 Years Ago: 1918 A horse that ran away Monday, and picked out upper Maine Central Railroad bridge to perform on, required the services of several men and much effort to pry a hind foot free from between the ties. The horse escaped with just a few scratches, and while it walked lame, was practically […]
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'Enchanted April' featured at Theater at Monmouth
MONMOUTH — Bask in the warmth and enchantment of Italy without leaving Maine during Theater at Monmouth’s production of “Enchanted April.” Elizabeth Von Arnim’s resplendent 1920s novel comes to life on stage in this Tony Award-nominated play by Matthew Barber. “Enchanted April” runs at 7:30 p.m. from Thursday, July 19, throughout the season, including matinee […]
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15th annual Art in the Park in Bridgton
BRIDGTON — The 15th annual Art in the Park, which is hosted by Gallery 302 and the Bridgton Art Guild, takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 21. Bridgton’s Shorey Park will be filled with artists and artisans selling their creations. This is an important one-day event for Bridgton and the surrounding area, […]
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Scotland’s Heron Valley comes to Rumford
RUMFORD — Visiting 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater for a one-time show at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 22, on their U.S. summer tour is Scotland’s Heron Valley. They are a folk band whose roots lie in Scottish and Irish traditional music, while taking influence from various folk, country and bluegrass styles. The five-piece group comprises piper, […]
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Three Faces, Three Forces pop-up exhibition at The Harlow
HALLOWELL — The Harlow presents Three Faces, Three Forces, a three-person pop-up exhibition featuring Rachael Eastman, Martha Miller and John David O’Shauhgnessy. Three Faces, Three Forces is on view July 20-28 at 100 Water St. in Hallowell, with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 20. The opening reception will feature a […]
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'The Spectacular' returns to Celebration Barn Theater
Celebration Barn Theater presents its largest show of the year, “The Spectacular: A Fundraiser to Support Celebration Barn Theater,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21. This year’s performers include Broadway’s Avner the Eccentric and international award-winning physical comedienne Hilary Chaplin, with new work premiers by Karen Montanaro and Fritz Grobe. The evening includes the in-person finale of the theater’s […]
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Ann and Denny Breau at Farmington’s North Church
FARMINGTON — Husband and wife, guitarist Denny Breau and flautist Ann Breau, will be the summer evening performers at Farmington’s North Church at 7 p.m. Friday, July 20. Using his six-string guitar, Denny mixes genres — folk, Delta blues, country and jazz — “creating a totally accessible musical mélange that captivates as it entertains,” according […]