LEWISTON — Originally scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the Lewiston Public Library, a talk by award-winning and internationally recognized director/choreographer Stephan Koplowitz on his upcoming “Mill Town” project created for Lewiston, inconjunction with the Bates Dance Festival, has been rescheduled to Thursday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m., due to inclement weather. The event will be […]
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Last Comic Laughing at Bear Bones Thursday
LEWISTON — It started in Auburn and will be finished in Lewiston. Last Comic Laughing will conclude at its new home, Bear Bones Beer Brewery, 43 Lisbon St. This 27-comic competition looking to crown the funniest comic of the Twin Cities continues Thursday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. Ben Roberts will host. Jamie Roux, Ali Simpson, […]
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Oud performer at Oasis Wednesday
Hadith Bani-Adam will play the oud and sing his own songs in the traditional Somali style at the Oasis of Music, Trinity Church, 247 Bates St., Lewiston. The half-hour recital will begin at 12:30 p.m. Admission is free.
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Open mic comedy night at 49 Franklin
RUMFORD — Funny folks will have a chance to test their comedy chops at an open mic night for comedians, Saturday, Feb. 4, at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater. First timers, beginners and advanced jokesters are welcome to sign up ahead of time, but you may also sign up the night of the show. Grassette has […]
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Music of the oud at Oasis Wednesday
Hadith Bani-Adam will play the oud and sing his own songs in the traditional Somali style at the Oasis of Music, Trinity Church, 247 Bates St., Lewiston. The half-hour recital will begin at 12:30 p.m. Admission is free.
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Looking Back on January 23
100 years ago, 1917Among the interesting musical and social affairs scheduled for the latter part of this month in the monster benefit concert and ball in city hall, Jan. 30, for the Lewiston Musicians’ Association. Music will to furnished by a band of 75 men and it is planned to make the concert one of […]
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Celtic duo Colin Grant, Scott MacMillan tour Maine
Several area stops included on tour New England Celtic Arts presents Cape Breton artists Scott Macmillan and Colin Grant as their CD release tour makes a big swing through Maine, including four area venues. The tour opens in Bangor on Monday, Feb. 6, followed by several area performances including a Tuesday, Feb. 7, at […]
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Down the Dirt Road to perform at Phillips
The Award-winning country band Down the Dirt Road will perform at the Phillips Area Community Center, Saturday, Feb. 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. Hailing from the Jay and Wilton area, the band features Travis Pinkham on lead guitar and vocals, guitarist Hal Burhoe, and drummer Diane Hanscom. Sara Barker, the youngest member at age 14, performs on […]
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Looking Back on January 21
100 years ago, 1917E. W. Brown preached the gospel of right advertising to Lewiston retail merchants in the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce rooms, Friday night. His remarks were “Billy Sundayized” and made a distinct impression. They allowed the new way and the right way to exercise the power of the advertisement. Mr. Brown is a […]
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‘Under the Skin’ opens Friday at Public Theatre
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre, Lewiston-Auburn’s professional theater, presents the New England premiere of Michael Hollinger’s “Under the Skin,” a funny, powerful and provocative new play that explores the complicated connection between parents and children. The play will run from Jan. 27 to Feb. 5. Raina’s ailing father needs her kidney. But he’s been a […]