From 8 to 11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7, Toby McAllister, a member of Sparks the Rescue, will perform solo at Pedro O’Hara’s, 34 Main St., Lewiston. McAllister plays everything from Johnny Cash to Taylor Swift, and will incorporate a few original songs into every show as well. Saturday, 4Play will perform, starting at 8 p.m. […]

The GE3Ks, Portland’s newest 80s party band, will perform at Mixers Nightclub and Lounge, 136 Sabattus Road, Sabattus, Friday, Oct. 7, at 8:30 p.m. There is no cover charge. The GE3Ks (pronounced “geeks”) play the best of the 80s in a show that is different — way different — from the usual acts. Pop, dance, new wave, […]

100 years ago, 1916About 325 people attended the celebration of the centennial of Wales at the Grange hall today. Many former residents were back, and chatting with old friends was no small part of the pleasure of the day. The historical address was given by Isaac M. Witherell in the morning. Other addresses were given […]

GARDINER — Open Book Players will open its 20th season with “Spooks, Spectres and Spirits,” readers theater adaptations of stories ghostly and ghastly appropriate for Halloween. The performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at Johnson Hall in Gardiner. Included in the program are: “Of Tea and […]

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Seniors will present Maine humorist Tim Sample at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the Lewiston Middle School auditorium. The event is a fundraiser for the group. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. They’re available at the Senior Citizen Office at the Lewiston Armory.

Guest curator to speakon Museum L-A display LEWISTON — Museum L-A guest curator Jacqueline Field will lead an exhibition talk and tour of “Covering the Nation: the Art of the Bates Bedspread” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13. It is free, but reservations are required because space is limited to a maximum of […]

Quirky convenience store set inAroostook County has ‘Last Gas’ LEWISTON — The Public Theatre opens its season Oct. 14-23 with Maine playwright John Cariani’s most recent work, “Last Gas.” Set in Aroostook County, “Last Gas” is the land of last chances — the last gas, last food and last phone for 41 miles before crossing over […]

MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Community Players announce the cast for the fall production of Garson Kanin’s “Born Yesterday.” The production is directed by Ray Fletcher of Monmouth, local actor, director and thespian. He is being assisted by Linda Duarte of Lewiston and Cindy Dunham of Winthrop. The story involves corrupt junk dealer Harry Brock (Cory […]

FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s Creative Writing program will present poet and nonfiction author Connie Voisine at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13. The presentation, part of the Visiting Writers Series, will take place in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center. It’s free and open to the public. A meet-and-greet will […]

100 years ago, 1916After November 12, James W. Greeley of Portland, one of the most successful and best known theatrical managers in Maine, will be the lessee of Music Hall and has promised to give local theatre patrons some of the best vaudeville and pictures they have ever seen here. Final papers relating to the […]