The Whiskey Militia will play Mixers, 136 Sabattus Road, Sabattus, on July 29 at 8:30 p.m. There is no cover. Doors open at 5 p.m. The Whiskey Militia is a six-piece modern country cover band based in Lewiston. Members are Rick Mailhiot, drums; Dave Perreault, bass; Kent Kramer, vocals;  Norm Albert, guitar; Brando Morin, keyboards  and John Mynahan guitar .

from 7 to 10 p.m., Friday, July 29, Andrew Dostie of Auburn will perform covers, with perhaps an occasional original, at Pedro O’Hara’s, 34 Main St., Lewiston. On Saturday, from 8 to midnight, Pedro’s will offer Tattooed Lies, a female-fronted four-piece band covering ’70s and ’80s hits.  Drummer Ed Garnier, Monmouth,  has provided percussion for […]

On Friday, July 29, The Juke Joint Devils perform at Guthries, 115 Middle St., Lewiston.  The Juke Joint Devils play an energetic, swinging blues that isn’t heard much these days. The band features International Blues Challenge finalists Tommy O’Connell, above, on harp and vocals and Sean Bowman stand-up bass, Johnny Moran on drums, and with […]

Gallery 302 in Bridgton will host an opening reception from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, July 29,  for oil and acrylic painter Gail Nathanson,  guest artist at the gallery through Aug. 19. Nathanson of Hingham, Massachusetts, is a representational painter, using color as a dominant feature in her work. Her memories of summers spent in Bridgton […]

100 years ago, 1916Continued rain and fog for several days has seriously interfered with automobile touring and has resulted in making many of the unimproved roads slippery and muddy. Throughout the state the roads are reported to be improving, and the rough conditions which resulted from the long continued early summer rains are gradually disappearing. […]

CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Local artists are showing their art at Carrabassett Valley Public Library this summer. There will be a wine and cheese reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, in the Begin Family Community Room. Guests can meet the artists and celebrate their artwork. The event is free and open to the […]

BRUNSWICK — Greater Brunswick PeaceWorks invites the regional community to the 12th annual Peace Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, on the Brunswick Mall. The theme will be “Children Ask the World of Us.” There will be music, food and imaginative activities for all ages. There will be cooperative adventures in […]

Singer-guitarist Dan Kirouac performs at the Olde Mill Tavern, 56 Main St., Harrison, at 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 5. Kirouac  has been part of the regional music scene for 30 years. When not busy with the tribute band Beatles for Sale, his solo performances showcase vocals accompanied by a six-string acoustic guitar. From the one-hit wonders […]

DENMARK —  Now in its fifth year, the DAM JAM has become a staple event for the Denmark Arts Center and its patrons from across the greater Maine Lakes Region and beyond. Since the festival’s inception in 2012, the DAM JAM has presented top alternative rock bands, interactive community art projects, and delicious local food […]

BATH — On Friday, Aug. 5, the summer will get hotter and it has nothing to do with the weather forecast. Red Hot & Ladylike and Bath’s own Wicked Burlesque dance troupes will dance the Summer Sizzle Burlesque Show on the main stage of the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St.  Burlesque, a suggestive performance style […]