Back Woods Road  performs at Guthries, 115 Middle St., Lewiston, Friday, Dec. 9. BWR is a highly-energized acoustic band known for its tight harmonies, hard driving lead solos, and crowd-pleasing diversified choice of music and arrangements.  The performance begins at 8 p.m.; there is no cover. FMI: call 376-3344.

Boston’s early-Beatles cover band Studio Two performs at Mixers, 136 Sabattus Road, Sabattus, Friday, Dec. 9 beginning at 8:30 p.m. There is a $15 cover charge at the door. Doors open at 5 p.m.  Band members are Stephen Murray as John, rhythm guitar/vocals; Al Francis as Paul, bass guitar/vocals; Rob Murray as George, lead guitar/vocals and […]

LEWISTON — Christmas music with an emphasis on American composers and arrangers will be presented in “A Heritage Christmas,” the annual holiday concert by the Maine Music Society Chorale. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at The Dolard & Priscilla Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. John […]

100 years ago, 1916The new garage of the Levasseur Motor Car Co. at 415 Lisbon street, was opened to the public last evening, and about 200 people enjoyed Mr. Levasseur’s hospitality. Joseph Michaud was master of ceremonies for the evening, and though there was no formal program, he extended a welcome in behalf of the […]

The Bates College Jazz Band will join the Portland Jazz Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell St., Lewiston. This tribute concert will include a tribute to drummer/composer Steve Grover, who taught at Bates. The concert is free but tickets are required by visiting batesconcerts.eventbrite.com. FMI: 207-786-6135, olinarts@bates.edu.

FRYEBURG — Bradley Backstage presents the fifth Encounters in Sound concert with pianist Jed Wilson at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. Wilson, best known for his appearances on NPR’s “A Prairie Home Companion” and collaborations with singer/songwriter Heather Masse, will be accompanied by mandolinist/songwriter Joe K. Walsh. […]

PORTLAND — The 90th annual Pageant of the Nativity will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at The First Parish, 425 Congress St. Nondenominational in nature, the event uses soaring music, historic narration and unnamed actors to create a tableau inspired by the 15th-century frescos of artist Fra Angelico. A candle-lit meetinghouse serves […]

LOCKE MILLS — The annual Christmas Cantata, “Shout the Good News,” by Lloyd Larson will be presented by a community choir and instrumentalists at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Locke Mills Union Church. There will be refreshments following the presentation. A collection basket for donations for music and refreshments will be available. Everyone […]

100 years ago, 1916An increase of ten percent, effective January 1, will be given the operatives in the large cotton mills of Maine. Including those in Lewiston, Auburn, Waterville, Augusta, Brunswick, Biddeford and Saco, by vote of directors taken at Boston, yesterday. It is believed here that corresponding increase will be granted those of the […]

100 years ago, 1916A Lewiston mill operative, aged about 35, ran amock through Lewiston streets yesterday, and was subdued only after a battle with Frank Damren and Officers Breen, Ricker and Davis. He was placed in the padded cell at headquarters. No one was seriously hurt in the struggle in spite of the fact that […]