New England Celtic Arts will present Ireland’s hot young trad/pop/folk band Ruaile Buaile in concert at 49 Franklin in Rumford on Wednesday, Aug. 9, at North Church Concert Series in Farmington on Thursday, Aug. 10, and at Route 27 Arts in Stratton on Sunday, Aug 13. Doors open at6 p.m. with an audience based Celtic […]
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Physical funny business at 'Evening Show' Saturday
PARIS — At 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 5, Celebration Barn Theater presents Mike Miclon’s “The Early Evening Show,” featuring comedienne Hilary Chaplain, René Johnson, and regulars Fritz Grobe, Shane and Collin Miclon, and the Early Evening Show Orchestra. “The Early Evening Show,” a spoof of late-night talk shows, has been performed from Maine to Switzerland and built its reputation with a 14-year run at the Oddfellow Theater in Buckfield. […]
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Bates Dance Fest finale an homage to Lewiston
LEWISTON — Te final weekend of the 2017 Bates Dance Festival beings with two performances of an immersive event featuring 60 dancers with live music, video and installations in and around the bates Mill Complex in downtown Lewiston. Internationally renowned site choreographer Stephan Koplowitz’s “Mill Town” takes place at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. […]
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Looking Back on July 31
100 years ago, 1917There are three more laps, one might say, to complete the trolley line being laid from the Lisbon road at the junction of Pleasant street to the Campus avenue lines. Just now the workmen are busy at the turn on Webster street and are digging out the road-bed down the south side […]
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CAPE ELIZBETH — One hundred works from the late Dahlov Ipcar’s personal collection will be on view for the public in a magnificent exhibit which opens Saturday, July 29, in an exciting new exhibition space on the grounds of Fort Williams Park. Rachel Walls Fine Art is located on two floors in […]
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Boardman concert launches new album Aug. 4
LEWISTON — Folk musician Greg Boardman will perform a concert to celebrate the release of his new album at Trinity Church, 247 Bates St. on Friday, Aug. 4, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Assisting Boardman will be fiddler and hurdy-gurdy player Julia Plumb and cellist Daniel Hawkins, along with Aidan Boardman, a singer and guitarist from Brooklyn NY. The […]
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The Big Show III at the Mystic Theater
RUMFORD — While most kids this summer are camping, playing in or near water, some are studying to perform magic in “The BIG Show.” Students of 49 Franklin’s School of Magic and Showmanship have been taking a break from normal summer fun to study the art of magic under the guidance of local magician and […]
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Free magic show at APL
The Auburn Public Library’s summer reading program will start to wind down with a free family magic show with Maine magician Carroll Chapman also known as Conjuring Carroll at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug.7, in the Androscoggin Community Room. Kids who have completed their summer reading logs can pick up their free gift books before or after […]
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Milltown Roadshow at the gazebo Tuesday
TURNER — Music for Mavis Tuesdays will host the talented country music ensemble Milltown Roadshow, at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 1, at the gazebo, 98 Mathew’s Way, Turner Center. This talented group of seasoned musicans includes Terry Swett and Jack Jolie from Bridgton, Diane Maddix from Oxford, Jeanine Loubier from Waterford, and John Sparrow from Harrison. Their eclectic […]