LOVELL — Da Capo, a group of singers from the Mt. Washington Valley will kick off their summer season at 7 p.m. Friday, June 8, at the Lovell Brick Church for the Performing Arts on Christian Hill Road. The group will perform a new repertoire of jazz, rock and pop hits. Da Capo was formed in […]
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Scottish band to perform in Rumford, Farmington
The Tannahill Weavers will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, at 49 Franklin in Rumford and at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at Old South Church in Farmington. The Scottish traditional band is touring in celebration of its 50th anniversary. They first visited the United States in 1981, beginning their journey of […]
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Bates Dance Fest expanding free public events
Performers, choreographerstaking knowledge, skillsoff campus to the public LEWISTON — In her inaugural season as Bates Dance Festival director, Shoshona Currier has enlarged the number, scope and locations of festival events open to the public at no cost. In the days leading up to their festival performances, choreographers and performers will fan out across Lewiston-Auburn […]
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100 years ago, 1918 All girls and young women of Lewiston and Auburn are cordially invited to enter the immense chorus which will lead the singing at the Patriotic Pageant on the Lewiston Athletic grounds, July 4th. The singing is to be the great feature of the pageant. And a chorus of at least 500 […]
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Dragonfly Barn hosting benefit concert
BRIDGTON — The Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn will present an evening of Americana music with Alternate Ending on Sunday, June 3. It will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 95 Sanborns Grove Road and will benefit Circle Camps for Grieving Children in neighboring Sweden. Doors open and tickets are available at 7 p.m. […]
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Gary Haven Smith art show at Hawk Ridge Farm
POWNAL — Revered by his patrons and celebrated by the arts community, Gary Haven Smith (1948-2017) created timeless granite sculptures. Work from exhibitions including Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and The Ogunquit Museum of Art, as well as interior work from his studio, are now sited at Hawk Ridge Farm. Hawk Ridge Farm’s spring art exhibit features “Reflection” by Gary […]
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Sruli and Lisa at the Gazebo
TURNER — Tuesday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m., “Music for Mavis” at the Turner Gazebo presents Rabbi Sruli and Lisa, sometimes known as “Hoot ‘n Annie”, a toe-tapping, joyous, dance-inspiring duo, bringing old-world Klezmer music, which enlivens the spirit and produces happiness. Rabbi Sruli and his wife, Lisa, are international Jewish performers and personalities, and have been featured […]
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Looking Back for June 1
100 years ago, 1918 After Monday, June 3, no “correct time, please” will he given over the telephone. The practice has grown to such an extent that it has seriously inconvenienced the telephone service in all parts of the country. 50 years ago, 1968 A New York architect has been selected to design the proposed […]
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Chris Floyd, John Hasnip at Pedro's
On Friday, June 1, Chris Floyd will perform at Pedro O’Hara’s, 134 Main St., Lewiston. Born into a musical family, Floyd began playing guitar at age 9. By age 10, he was playing on stage in his family’s band. With music spanning classic rock, country, blues and bluegrass, Floyd began his solo career, while also […]
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Shakedown at Mill House and Gritty's
Power trio Continental Shakedown will bring high-energy interpretations of rock, blues and jam classics to The Mill House Pub, 128 Lewiston St., Mechanic Falls, on Friday June 1, and to Gritty’s, 68 Main St., Auburn on Saturday, June 2.