BRUNSWICK — The Department of Theater and Dance at Bowdoin College will present “Love and Information” by Caryl Churchill, March 2 to 4, at Pickard Theater, Memorial Hall. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. This innovative production is infused with media and technology, creating a unique theatrical experience. The […]
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Five venues offered for annual 'For the Love of Art' show Feb. 10
LEWISTON — The Union of Maine Visual Artists LA Chapter will host its third annual “For the Love of Art” show with five different themes at five downtown Lewiston venues from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. All venues are only a few blocks from each other and within five to eight blocks of […]
Looking Back on February 7
100 years ago, 1918Perhaps Mayor Lemaire, when he gave his open letter to the Lewiston Journal yesterday afternoon, didn’t appreciate that it was not exactly the psychological time. For at night there was a rally in Republican headquarters, and some of the statements in the letter furnished first class material for the speakers. Mayor Lemaire […]
'Love is Magic!' one-time dinner-show program on Valentine's Day
RUMFORD — A unique dining experience, including intimate tableside magic, and an old style parlor magic show will be offered at a one-time seating on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 49 Franklin Reception Hall. Tableside magic is an up-close and personal experience, where the feasibility of camera tricks, angles and lighting is virtually impossible […]
Panel to discuss Bates exhibit
In connection with their current Bates College Museum of Art exhibition, “Heads, Hands, Feet; Sleeping, Holding, Dreaming, Dying,” painter Robert Feintuch, left, and sculptor Rona Pondick, right, will discuss their work at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, with writer and artist Phong Bui and moderator Dan Mills, museum director. A reception will follow. The free […]
UMF presents 'Rough Drafts,' 2018 art faculty exhibition
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington will present “Rough Drafts,” the 2018 UMF Art Faculty Exhibition, which highlights the power of UMF’s diverse artistic voices responding to the contemporary world. Featured artists include Ann Bartges, Tom Jessen, Dawn Nye, Elizabeth Olbert, Jesse Potts, Katrazyna Randall and Barbara Sullivan. The exhibit will run from […]
Harlow Gallery workshops include egg-decorating, collage-making
HALLOWELL — The Harlow Gallery has announced its schedule of art-related workshops taking place on Saturday mornings in the new location at 100 Water St. The Harlow Gallery plans to take advantage of the new space by maintaining a steady schedule of workshops throughout the year. The first workshops of 2018 include: Create & Take […]
Lewiston native to perform Irish music
Rebecca Grube will perform fiddle tunes she collected in Ireland at the Oasis of Music this Wednesday, Feb. 7, in a free concert from 12:30 to 1 p.m. The Oasis happens every Wednesday at Trinity Church, 247 Bates St. in Lewiston. Grube is a Lewiston native who spent the majority of the past five years […]
PMA Biennial exhibit is a diverse delight
PORTLAND — A bright spot to keep you warm in Maine this cold winter is the 2018 Biennial Art Exhibit at the Portland Museum of Art. Don’t miss it. Like a burst of light, this exhibit will stimulate those who see it. The color and warmth in it lifted me immediately. More than 70 works […]
Looking Back on February 6
100 years ago, 1918Just what is going on behind all the closely drawn store window curtains today is a matter of conjecture. And it will remain a deep mystery until tomorrow morning at ten-thirty, when the “Made In Lewiston-Auburn Week” will commence simultaneously in all the display windows in the two cities. Already the list […]