RANGELEY – The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is holding open auditions from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 25, for its two productions, “Guys and Dolls” and “Wedding Belles.” The auditions will be held at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. All are invited to this call for singers, actors and […]
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Family events on tap at Turner Library
TURNER — At the Turner Public Library, books are just the beginning of what the community can tap into, with two free, family events offered in mid-March. The library will offer its first Game Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18. A variety of cooperative and competitive games will be available to […]
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Looking Back on March 16
100 years ago, 1917An interesting pair of shoes is on exhibition in a store window on Lisbon street. They were worn by an American who served for several months in the British army and figured prominently in the Battle of Flanders. The shoes are hob-nailed, and the heels are made of solid leather, with steel […]
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'The Bald Soprano' staged at UMF
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington brings Eugene Ionesco’s “The Bald Soprano” to the stage as its spring theatrical production. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 16-18; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19, in the UMF Alumni Theater. Directed by Melissa Thompson, UMF assistant professor of performing arts, “The […]
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Irish Descendants performing in Rumford, Farmington
New England Celtic Arts will present the legendary Newfoundland band The Irish Descendants at venues in Rumford, Farmington and Portland this month. The dates, times and places are: Wednesday, March 22, 7 p.m. at 49 Franklin, 49 Franklin St., Rumford; Thursday, March 23, 7 p.m. at Old South Church, 235 Main St., Farmington and Friday, March […]
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'Early Evening Show' hilarity at OHHS Saturday
Proceeds to benefitProject Graduation PARIS — A laugh-out-loud funny show for the entire family is coming to the Oxford Hills High School auditorium Saturday, March 18. Maine’s renowned variety entertainer and Johnson Hall’s Executive/Artistic Director Mike Miclon hosts the “The Early Evening Show” at 7:30 p.m. The performance will benefit the Oxford Hills High School […]
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Tea, discussion on artist's Franco-American work March 17
LEWISTON — A tea and discussion with artist Mercedes Gastonguay will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, March 17, at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster St. It is part of the college’s Franco-American Collection. The focus of the discussion will be the large oil tableau “A la mémoire de […]
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'Wrong for Each Other,' opens Friday at Public Theatre
‘Wrong for Each Other,” a clever romantic comedy by the author of last season’s hit, “The Ladies Foursome,” opens at 7:30 p.m., tonight at The Public Theatre, 31 Maple st., Lewiston. Imagine “Mad about You,” mixed with the spice of Sam and Diane from “Cheers,” when a mismatched couple bumps into each other and flashes back through the […]
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Jiggin' for a cause on St. Patrick's Day
The Squid Jiggers—Troy R. Bennett and Dave Rowe—will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Concerts for a Cause at the First Universalist Church of Auburn. Tickets for the Friday, March 17, event, which will feature a cash bar serving beer and wine, are $17 in advance or $20 at the door. For advance tickets, visit […]