AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library will host a book-reading by best-selling Maine crime writer Bruce Robert Coffin at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept.26, in the community room to celebrate the release of his second novel, “Beneath the Depths.” Coffin is the best-selling author of the John Byron Mystery Series from HarperCollins Publishers. The debut novel in […]
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Blues man Corey Harris to play at Bates
MacArthur “genius” award-winning blues man Corey Harris will perform at Bates College, his alma mater, at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24. Harris is acclaimed as one of the few able to persuasively channel the raw emotion of acoustic blues. Well-versed in blues history, Harris, a 1991 Bates grad, mixes a wealth of influences — from […]
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Old-time piano champ at Bates
Adam Swanson, the four-time winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest presents an evening of unadulterated musical fun at Bates College. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. Tickets are $10, available at batesconcerts.eventbrite.com. FMI: 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.
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Corvettes Doo Wop Revue cruising into Fryeburg
FRYEBURG — Back by popular demand, the national touring Corvettes are cruising onto the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, for another all out Doo Wop celebration. From New Hampshire to New Orleans and Virginia to Vegas, the Corvettes perform the classic music of the Doo Wop era […]
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Looking Back on September 19
100 years ago, 1917When Mme. Sarah Bernhardt comes to the Empire Theater in Lewiston tomorrow, she will appear in the afternoon in two acts of “Jeanne d’Arc.” In the evening she will be seen as Portia in the trial scene of “The Merchant of Venice,” and as Marguerite Gauthier in the famous death scene of […]
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Ellis Paul at Celebration Barn
PARIS — On Saturday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m., Celebration Barn Theater presents an evening with singer-songwriter Ellis Paul, including the opportunity to attend a limited sound check party before the show. Ellis Paul is one of New England’s most gifted singer-songwriters. Though some may refer to him as a folksinger, he is more, for lack […]
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On the 'Graveyard Shift': Museum L-A raising goosebumps, funds
Mike Miclon to readStephen King storyset in old Maine mill LEWISTON — Join Museum L-A for “Graveyard Shift,” an evening event based on a short story by Stephen King, featuring a young worker who discovers a horrible secret in the basement of a decrepit Maine Mill. The event is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 20, from 7 […]
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Barnburners at French Falls Park
Matt and the Barnburners will perform a free concert from 3 to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23, at French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane in Jay. The Barnburners recently released blues CD “Feel the Heat,” will be available for purchase. The park is across the street from Spruce Mountain Middle School. Bring chairs or […]
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Flynn headlines 6 comedians at Bear Bones
LEWISTON — Salem, Massachusetts, comedian Joe Flynn highlights a great Third Thursday lineup at Bear Bones Beer, at 7 p.m., Sept., 21. Flynn will be joined by Maine comics Jed Bloom, Nikki Martin, Jim Martin, Steve Cloutier and Shana D’Andrea. A new comedy open mic will follow the show, available to jokesmiths of all levels. Flynn is […]
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Stan Davis at Oasis of Music
The Oasis of Music at Trinity Church in Lewiston continues from 12:30 to 1 p.m., this Wednesday, Sept. 20, as singer and multi-instrumentalist Stan Davis returns. Davis plays and sings a mix of traditional and original songs–from the blues to lyrical hymns about modern country life. He weaves storytelling, beautiful intricate guitar playing, and evocative lyrics […]