PORTLAND — Maine State Ballet will kick off the holiday season with eight performances of “The Nutcracker” at Merrill Auditorium, Friday, Nov. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 3. Maine State Ballet has been staging “The Nutcracker” since 1976, making it the longest-running “Nutcracker”in Maine. It is the original classic production, set in early 19th-century Germany, featuring Clara, Fritz, Uncle Drosselmeyer […]
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Bates Gamelan Orchestra to perform Nov. 29
A night of Indonesian music will feature special guest Darsono, a visiting artist-in-residence at Bates College, who is one of the most prominent artists of Surakarta, a major Indonesian hub for performing arts. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the Mays Center, 95 Russell St. The performance is free, […]
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'Wonder' is a story of empathy during divisive times
Filmmaker Stephen Chbosky is a kind of Child Whisperer. He adapted his semi-autobiographical 1999 novel of alienated adolescence, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” into a movie and directed it. That was followed by a screenplay for this year’s live-action Disney adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast.” Chbosky’s latest film, “Wonder,” is an adaptation of […]
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Dave Rowe's holiday special at North Church Dec. 9
FARMINGTON — New England Celtic Arts will present the Dave Rowe Holiday Special on Saturday, Dec. 9, at North Church with the Farmington Historical Society. The pie social will start at 6:15 p.m., and the show at 7 p.m. Since the early 1990s, Dave Rowe and Phil House have been performing a holiday concert together […]
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The National Dog Show winner looks like an adorable little Chewbacca
A Brussels Griffon named Newton won Best in Show at the National Dog Show in Philadelphia. (Bill McCay photo) PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Among the many winners on Thanksgiving Day: Newton, the Brussels Griffon. The furry little guy was crowned “Best in Show” at the National Dog Show, winning the Toy Group (also known as lap […]
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World's leading guitarist in Celtic music at 49 Franklin
RUMFORD — New England Celtic Arts will present Celtic guitar legend Tony McManus in concert Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 49 Franklin. The doors will open at 6 p.m., and the show will start at 7 p.m. McManus has come to be recognized throughout the world as the leading guitarist in Celtic Music. From early childhood, […]
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Looking Back on November 25
100 years ago, 1917A new jewelry business will be opened in Auburn this week, under the name of E. N. Cole & Co. Mr. Cole is too well known to Auburn and Lewiston people generally to need further introduction having been a resident of the former city for about 20 years. For eleven years past, […]
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Rangeley Chamber to host 14th annual Mountain Holly Days
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 14th annual Mountain Holly Days event is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 7, through Sunday, Dec. 10. This year’s event promises to be the most exciting ever. There will be shopping and dining specials, refreshments, horse-drawn wagon rides, Christmas carolers, special festivities, family activities, tasting […]
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Tanpanic at FEZtival of Trees
The Tinpanic Steel Band will be performing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the FEZtival of Trees at the Kora Shrine Temple, 11 Sabattus St., Lewiston. Tinpanic’s repertoire will include calypso versions of traditional holiday carols, as well as many popular classics and island favorites. The annual FEZtival of Trees event includes […]
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Opening reception at The Hive Artisan Co-Op
An opening reception for Julia Muzyka will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at The Hive Artisan Co-Op, Lisbon Street, Lewiston. Muzyka is a Maine native who creates original images conceived of bright color, bold contrasts and abstract design through a variety of mediums. Her work is inspired by music, nature […]