AUBURN — The Pleasant Note Coffeehouse will celebrate the 12th anniversary of its Open Mic & Poetry Slam at the First Universalist Church of Auburn on Friday, March 9. Since 2006, the free monthly show has drawn people of all ages who share the spirituality of music and spoken word. Guitars and singers are to […]
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Author to discuss 'Maine’s Remarkable Women' during talk
NORWAY — Norway Memorial Library will host a talk by author Kate Kennedy on her latest book, “Maine’s Remarkable Women: Daughters, Wives, Sisters and Mothers Who Shaped History,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 8, in recognition of International Women’s Day. The day commemorates the movement for women’s rights and celebrates the social, economic, […]
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Looking Back on February 28
100 years ago, 1918Operators of the Lewiston exchange of the New England Telephone company have never demanded the wage scale which is the basis of a strike vote to be taken Thursday in more than twenty New England cities. They are not demanding it now. They received on Dec. 23 a substantial increase, in common […]
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Super Heroes and Villains rescheduled for Friday
RUMFORD — Because of winter conditions, the Super Heroes and Villains show is rescheduled for 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, at 49 Franklin. Local performers Scot Grassette and Nick Graham have assembled a presentation of super hero and villain powers that will perform live feats with lots of audience participation. There will also be super […]
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Maine Event Comedy presents Brian Plumb at Baxter Brewing
LEWISTON — Maine Event Comedy presents Massachusetts comedian Brian Plumb at Baxter Brewing at 7 p.m. Friday, March 2. He’ll be joined by Ali Simpson, Liam McGurk, Zach Griffith and Nikki Martin. Plumb’s confrontational style has made him a favorite throughout New England and beyond. He’s a regular at Comix at Mohegan Sun and will […]
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F.A.B. Winter Dance Showcase marking 13th year
LEWISTON — The F.A.B. Winter Dance Showcase returns for its 13th year with several performances by artists from all over Maine and across the country. The spectacular show begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at L/A’s Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. The event is sponsored by the Franco Center and Bates College. For […]
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UMF to host performance by 'Blossom of Inspiration'
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington will host a performance by the Bates Gamelan Mawar Mekar (“Blossom of Inspiration”) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, in UMF’s Emery Community Arts Center. The concert is free and open to the public. The Bates Gamelan Mawar Mekar, directed by Professor Gina Fatone, serves as an […]
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Duo to appear in concert at Olin Concert Hall, Bates
LEWISTON — Rose Wollman, viola, and Clare Longendyke, piano, will appear in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, in the Olin Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. Together and as individuals, Wollman and Longendyke are recognized for the integrity and versatility of their interpretations. Their program includes music by 19th-century composers Henri Vieuxtemps and Johannes […]
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Skipper's Alley kicks off Celtic Cabaret at 49 Franklin
RUMFORD — 49 Franklin’s Celtic Cabaret returns for another season and starting it all off on Sunday, March 4, is the pride of Dublin, Ireland: Skipper’s Alley. Scot and Cindy Grassettte will welcome international and national touring artists to their Mystic Theater. Skipper’s Alley are a modern Irish folk band with an old-school approach. Their […]
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Pianist Henry Kramer to appear in Piano Series at Franco Center
LEWISTON — Henry Kramer, one of the most talented young pianists on the international concert stage, will perform at L/A’s Gendron Franco Center on Thursday, March 8, presenting the fourth program of this Piano Series season. His recital, which begins at 7 p.m., will include works by Schumann, Ravel and American composer Hannah Lash. Recipient […]