Pedro O’Hara’s in Lewiston ias hosting live music by Mike Rodrigue from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 13. There is no cover charge. Hailing from Central Maine, Mike Rodrigue has been performing for nearly 25 years with his mix of melodies from the ’60s, ’70’s, ’80s, ’90s and into the 2000s. He plays a wide […]
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Looking Back on July 11
100 Years Ago: 1918 The people of the United States, by self-imposed food restrictions, have aided greatly in maintaining the food supplies of the European allies. Sir Wm. A. M. Goode, liaison officer of the food ministry with the American Food Administration, gave striking figures, showing the extent of inherent self-sacrifice in an address today […]
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Maine artists featured in L/A Arts exhibit
LEWISTON — The Gallery at LA Arts is proud to announce an exhibition of works by Maine artists Vanessa Nesvig and André Benoit. A Further Sea features paintings of marine gardens by the Freeport-based Vanessa Nesvig and wooden assemblages by André Benoit from Boothbay Harbor. The installation will be on view from Wednesday, July 11 […]
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VoXX: Voice of Twenty summer finale concert at Basilica
LEWISTON — The a cappella vocal ensemble VoXX: Voice of Twenty will perform the final concert of their summer series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 13, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The series, “Music of the Spirit,” takes audiences on a journey through time and space with a repertoire spanning the centuries. […]
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Bethel's 61st annual Molly Ockett Day
BETHEL — Bethel’s 61st annual Molly Ockett Day will be on Saturday, July 21. Molly Ockett Day is a local fair with crafts, live music, a frog jumping contest and other kids’ activities, food vendors, a parade and fireworks. The day begins with the Molly Ockett Day Classic Road Races, which is sponsored by the […]
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Rennie Harris PureMovement returns to Bates Dance Festival
LEWISTON — The Bates Dance Festival presents Rennie Harris PureMovement performing their show “Lifted” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 20 and 21, at Schaeffer Theatre, 329 College St., Lewiston. A gala reception precedes Friday’s performance. Harris is known for taking hip hop dance from the inner city to a mainstream audience. Delving into the […]
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13 Black, Rock Hard Johnson perform at Mixers Friday
SABATTUS — Two bands, 13 Black and Rock Hard Johnson, will perform live at 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Mixers. A cover band from southern Maine, 13 Black plays music ranging from ’70s classics and dance hits, to ’90s alternative and hits from today, including music from bands like Alice in Chains, Bon Jovi, […]
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Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival expands community outreach and repeat concerts
In addition to the regular five-concert series at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison, Tuesday evenings, July 17 through Aug. 14, the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival’s board of trustees announces an expansion of the festival’s Community Outreach Program. These community concerts are different and sometimes shorter, with an emphasis on education or healing. Concerts are free to […]
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Norway Music and Arts Festival this weekend
NORWAY — The 51st annual Norway Music and Arts Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 14, on Main Street. This year, the festival has expanded its focus to include a variety of performance art and activities for all ages. Musical headliners will include bluesman Samuel James, the New Orleans […]
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Brick Church announces summer theater camp
LOVELL — Summer theater camp, put on by Director Mary Bastoni of Center Stage Theater Co., will run daily from Monday through Friday, July 16 to 20. This day camp is open to children ages 7 to 14. This is an opportunity for kids to learn stagecraft. From acting to singing, from costumes to prompting, […]