100 years ago, 1916Clan Campbell must soon vacate one of its halls in Day block as it has been included in the lease to the promoters of a Chinese restaurant that is to occupy three floors of the building. The upper hall, however, the Clan’s lease has over two years more to run, so that […]
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Director announces cast of ‘Chicago’
AUBURN — “Chicago” director Richard Martin has announced the cast and crew for the upcoming production at Community Little Theater. In the lead roles of the “merry murderesses” are Colleen Katana as Roxie Hart and Melissa Stevens as Velma Kelly; Ethically challenged lawyer Billy Flynn will be played by Daniel Hollander; Jennine Cannizzo will portray […]
Ruth Hill performing in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The North Church Concert Series will present a performance by Ruth Hill at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at 118 High St. Hill will be joined by Amanda Adams (percussion), Hank Washburn (fiddle and mandolin) and Wendy Oakley (harmony and vocals). There will be a jam session and dessert social at 6 p.m. […]
LYRA to perform at St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts
BERLIN, N.H. — St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts will host a performance by LYRA and introduce its newest art exhibit on Saturday, Oct. 22. Ed Solar will introduce his creations and open a discussion about his works, training and interest in creating the pieces that adorn the center’s main hall. His presentation is […]
Leura Hill to livestream ‘Don Giovanni’
FRYEBURG — The Met Opera Live in HD will present Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, 18 Bradley St. The estimated run time is about three hours and 22 minutes, with one intermission. Tickets are $26 for adults, $23 for seniors, and $18 for students. […]
Jonathan Edwards performing at Celebration Barn
PARIS — Celebration Barn Theater will host an intimate concert with Jonathan Edwards, the American folk icon, at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at 190 Stock Farm Road. Since 1971, Edwards has released 15 albums, including “Blue Ridge,” his standard-setting collaboration with bluegrass favorites the Seldom Scene, and “Little Hands,” his collection of children’s songs, which […]
Guest artist to give demonstration
BRIDGTON — Victoria Mares is the guest artist at Gallery 302, 112 Main St., through Nov. 11. She will share her fiber art and watercolors with the public, and give a behind-the-scenes look at her felting process at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. This will be followed by an artist reception from 5 to 7 p.m. […]
Fiddle-icious performing in Farmington with special guests
FARMINGTON — Fiddle-icious, a fiddle-based orchestra led by Maine’s dean of Franco-American fiddling, Don Roy, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, in Bjorn Auditorium at Mt. Blue Campus, 129 Seamon Road. Special guests are the Franklin County Fiddlers and Joni Harms. It’s the 13th season for the nonprofit, all-volunteer community orchestra of Maine musicians. […]
Looking Back on October 14
100 years ago, 1916It isn’t every day that an auto is taken from Lewiston streets by some person other than its owner and driven to parts unknown, but that was what happened to Fridolin Breton’s auto last Thursday night. He reported it to the police but when no results had been attained by Saturday, he […]
Wayne church dedicating grand piano at concert
WAYNE — The Wayne Community Church will dedicate its grand piano at a Fall Concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, featuring classical and contemporary selections. Performers will include renowned pianists Bridget Convey, Mark Johnston and Ed Larsen; vocalists Michelle Chick, Paul Bright and Mike Ladd with guitar; and flutist Kathryn Woodsum. Organists Marjorie Emery […]