A composer and an associate professor of music at Bates College in Lewiston, Hiroya Miura will lead the Bates College Orchestra in a program featuring Mozart’s Overture to Der Schauspieldirektor (K.486), Verdi’s Overture to La Forza del Destino” and Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 in D major (Op.73) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, in Olin Arts Center Concert […]
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Maine Event Comedy a Johnson Hall
GARDINER — Maine Event Comedy will present an evening of hilarious stand-up comedy at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center on Water Street. Comedians performing will be Janet McNamara, Colby Bradshaw, Mariel Cabral, Tuck Tucker and host Mark Turcotte. They will present their unique brand of humor with jokes about […]
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Veterans' exhiibit at Museum L-A
Navy Veteran Tom Jarvis, a volunteer with Museum L-A, hangs a World War II parachute in preparation for Museum L-A’s upcoming exhibit: “The Work of War: Honoring Veterans and the Ones They Left Behind.” The community is invited to the exhibit opening on Friday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 11, […]
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Oasis: Songs from Quebec on fiddle, guitar
LEWISTON — Fiddle tunes from Québec will be shared by fiddler Jessie Boardman and guitarist Greg Boardman at this week’s Oasis of Music at Trinity Church, Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 12:30 to 1 p.m. The two will present music they have learned from their friends Guy Bouchard and Laura Sadowsky of Québec. Guy Bouchard is […]
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Looking Back on November 6
100 years ago, 1917The Androscoggin County Humane Society is sending out circulars giving the “winter rules” for the care of horses. The rules include: Protect your animals from cold. This will make them more comfortable and will save you feed. Stop the holes in your barn. Board in your tie-up. Blanket your horses on frosty […]
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Looking Back on November 4
100 years ago, 1917The ticket sellers at the local theaters are earning their money like they never did before. Since the war tax was imposed, there is no more shoving back a nickel and a dime when a quarter is tendered for admission. Pennies have to be carefully counted out and returned also. Many people […]
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Authors of true stories on tap for Nov. 13 week at APL
AUBURN — The week of Nov. 13, the Auburn Public Library welcomes three authors who will present their newest books and give people the chance to start holiday shopping early. Author Lorraine Dutile Masure will be at the library to share some of her experiences growing up Franco-American at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13. Intended […]
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LHS to stage 'You Can't Take It With You'
LEWISTON — Lewiston High School Centre Stage Ensemble will present the romantic comedy and eccentric show, “You Can’t Take It With You.” The play opens Thursday, Nov. 9, at Lewiston Middle School. At first the Sycamores seem mad, but it is not long before we realize that if they are mad, the rest of the […]
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Celtic super-duo Frasier and Haas at Chocolate Church
BATH — As the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., celebrates its 40th Anniversary, performers such Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, who have historically had a musical impact on the organization, are scheduled to return to the main stage. Fraser, one of the most respected of all exponents of the Scots fiddle, is joined by […]
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Players take audience to 'Greater Tuna' for laughs
FARMINGTON — The Sandy River Players will present a two-act comedy “Greater Tuna” by Joe Sears and Jaston Williams on Nov. 9 through 12 at Mt. Blue High School Forum. The play was originally conceived and performed by the two authors playing all 22 characters. Director Peter Simmel, former professor of theater at the University […]