BRUNSWICK — Maine State Music Theatre will hold local auditions Saturday, Feb. 25, starting at 10 a.m. at 22 Elm St. in Brunswick. The day begins with open call for boys (or girls willing to cut their hair in a boy’s style) ages 3-12 for the theatre’s production of “The Who’s Tommy,” performing July 31. An adult (18-and-over) open […]
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Piano and sax at Eastman center Friday
FRYEBURG – Bradley Backstage presents the final Encounters in Sound concert with pianist Jed Wilson at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center Friday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m. Wilson, best known for his appearances on NPR’s “A Prairie Home Companion,” and collaborations with singer/songwriter Heather Masse, will be accompanied by saxophonist Mike Sakash. Sakash holds […]
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Library hosts kickoff for Lew-Ellyn Hughes' book
STRATTON — The Carrabassett Valley Library will host a book launch for “Maine Stories,” a collection of columns by award-winning Maine author Lew-Ellyn Hughes, Friday, Feb. 24, from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Begin Family Community Room. The author will be in attendance. Hughes is the author of the popular bi-monthly newspaper column, “Away with Words,” that runs […]
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Oasis features Appalachian fiddle music
LEWISTON — This week’s Oasis of Music, Wednesday, Feb. 15, features curator Greg Boardman playing old-time traditional fiddle music from the southern Appalachian regions of the U.S. The program will feature breakdowns, reels, ballad tunes and waltzes on solo fiddle played in a variety of tunings popular among musicians of that region. The Oasis of Music […]
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Looking Back on February 14
100 years ago, 1917Atherton Furniture Co. employes banqueted in the new music room of the Lewiston store, Thursday night, following which a theater party was enjoyed. The room had been especially decorated in keeping with the Valentine season, the place cards being small valentines. Festoons of white and pink were prettily draped and the shading […]
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Dahlov Ipcar: A legend in her own time
Renowned Georgetown artistdied at home Friday, Feb. 10 PORTLAND — Dahlov Ipcar died at 99 on Friday evening Feb. 10. She was a woman of enormous energy, wonderful talent and great wisdom. She remains a living legend in her work. Her paintings and soft sculptures are in major museums across the state and her marvelous children’s books […]
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Chicks with Sticks at Black Mountain Sunday
Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford is hosting the Chicks With Sticks Steel Drummers for an Island Fever Party from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19. Tropical wear is encouraged, but not mandatory. There is no cover charge and plenty of party favors for attendees. Drummers are, from left, Jill Longstaff, Deanna Kersey, Diane […]
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Looking Back on February 13
100 years ago, 1917An act granting a new charter to Auburn, one which, if adopted, will make sweeping changes in the city’s form of government was introduced in the Maine Senate Tuesday morning by Hastings of Androscoggin. This act provides for a council of five — one from each ward — over which the mayor, […]
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'Eurydice' auditions this Wednesday
FARMINGTON — Auditions for The Sandy River Players’ production of “Eurydice” will be held Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Thursday, Feb. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m., at The Mable Hastie Lounge in Ricker Hall, 186 High St., Farmington.The cast of “Eurydice” is comprised of seven actors: Eurydice, her husband Orpheus, […]
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Thread Theater moving to Wednesdays
LEWISTON — The Thread Theater at the Franco Center is moving to Wednesday (every third Wednesday, beginning this month). The monthly event is held in the center’s Heritage Hall Clubhouse. The next event will be on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Doors and far open at 6:30 p.m. for happy hour; the show starts at 7:30. There is a $5 entrance fee for everyone, […]