The Depths, a classic-rock-to-modern pop-rock cover band, performs at Mixers, 136 Sabattus Road, Sabattus, Friday, Sept. 16 starting at 8:30 p.m. There is no cover charge. Members of the band are Kayla Hopkins, lead vocals; Brando Morin, rhythm, lead guitar, keytar, organ, backing vocals; Greg Webster, lead, rhythm guitar, backing vocals; Eric Foley, drums and […]
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Looking Back on September 15
100 years ago, 1916À street fight on Main Street last evening attracted a large crowd, as street fights usually do. Finally the patrol was called and the scrappers, who evidently had imbibed too freely of red eye, were given a ride to the station. No one was hurt and no glass broken. 50 years ago, […]
Welsh super group in Mexico, Farmington
New England Celtic Arts will present Welsh super group Calan for two performances, the first one on Tuesday, Sept. 20, as part of the Green Church Concert Series in Mexico, and the second Thursday, Sept. 22, at North Church Concerts with the Farmington Historical Society. Curtain is 7 p.m. at both locations. Calan brings together […]
Artist’s fashion show to benefit Seton house
New York City artist Susan Cianciolo brings her fashion and performance expertise to the September High-Style Fall Fashion Performance at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. Assistant professor in fashion design at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, Susan is an accomplished illustrator and fashion designer. […]
Campbell to sing Fogelberg in benefit event
LEWISTON — Nationally-acclaimed singer-songwriter Don Campbell and his band will perform An Evening of Dan Fogelberg Music on Friday, Oct. 21, at the new Agora Grand Event Center, 220 Bates St. The concert will benefit Community Concepts, a nonprofit providing free programs and services for people of low-income in Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties to […]
Theater Project releases 45th season schedule
BRUNSWICK — The Theater Project will open its 45th season with a collection of productions that highlights five original plays by Maine playwrights. “Nina” by Lynne Connor will open Sept. 22, with a professional ensemble. Lisa Mueller-Jones is director. A journey into identity, loss, memory and the power of female friendship, the play focuses on […]
Acoustic Eidolon at Old South church
FARMINGTON — Acoustic Eidolon will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Old South First Congregational Church, 235 Main St. Acoustic Eidolon of Colorado features duo Joe Scott and Hannah Alkire. Scott plays a dos neckie, or “double-necked guitjo,” which he designed and had made in 1991. The unique design has seven banjo-like […]
‘Mime dance’ innovator to perform in Paris Saturday
PARIS — Karen Montanaro will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Road, South Paris. She will explore the transformative power of creativity in her own life and how that can be applied to students in schools today. She is a solo performer, an award-winning choreographer, and the […]
Looking Back on September 14
100 years ago, 1916It was reported yesterday than another campaign is soon to be started against the slot machines. These machines seem to be back again. Chief McCarron has not been able to keep them out. Some of the machines now running look almost exactly like some of the machines the local police reported to […]
Fundraiser features peek behind Public Theatre curtain
LEWISTON — One-hundred theatergoers will have the chance to go behind the scenes with Maine playwright, Broadway star and Tony-nominated actor John Cariani, along with the actors of “Last Gas ” during their first week of rehearsal as a fundraising event to benefit The Public Theatre. It’s scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. […]