WISCASSET — “Acquired Symbols,” featuring work by Maine artist John Lorence and colleagues, is to be on display Saturday, June 12, through Saturday, July 17, at the Maine Art Gallery at 15 Warren St. An opening reception is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 12. All of the artists in this gallery show […]
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Youth comics to share best jokes, silly songs
BELFAST — Waterfall Arts plans to host “Funny HaHa,” an “All Ages Art Happening,” from 1 to 3 pm. Saturday, June 12, at Steamboat Landing Park, 34 Commercial St. At this picnic-style, distanced gathering, youth comics as young as 4 are invited to step up to the stage to share their best jokes or silly […]
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Carl Benton Straub exhibit to open at Bates
LEWISTON — The “Carl Benton Straub: His Enduring Legacy” exhibit is to be on display Friday, June 11, through Oct. 16 at the Bates College Museum of Art, Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell St. Straub (1936-2019) was a revered and influential Bates scholar, teacher, and academic leader whose ideas, vision, and love for the college […]
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Bates museum to feature works by NYC artist
LEWISTON — “Joseph Delaney: Taking Notice,” organized by the Ewing Gallery of Art + Architecture, University of Tennessee in partnership with the Bates College Museum of Art, is to be on display Friday, June 11, through Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the museum, Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell St. African-American artist Delaney (1904-1991) took notice of […]
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New Auburn Village to hold Block Party Saturday
Earlier this year Dee Chapman, owner of All About You Salon in New Auburn, thought it would be fun to throw a party to celebrate 20 years in business. Within a few weeks, her vision has grown into a community event that will celebrate her milestone and allow all New Auburn residents and businesses to […]
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Opera House Arts announces return of theater, music, movies, more
Opera House Arts recently announced its summer performance schedule. This season, OHA safely brings back outdoor live performances to the seaside community of Stonington. As part of OHA’s 22nd summer season, visitors can enjoy a full lineup of music, dance, film, and theater. OHA Executive Director Tony Adams said in a news release, “We are […]
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Encore of “Why Bump off Barnaby?” to kickoff Lakewood Theater season
An encore performance from 2020 of “Why Bump off Barnaby?” is planned for 8 p.m. June 10, 11 and 12 and at 4 p.m. June 12 at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison. When Barnaby Folcey is murdered at a family gathering at Marlgate Manor, it transpires that he had a motive to murder […]
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Looking Back on June 4
100 Years Ago: 1921 The Spofford Literary Club of Bates College held its regular Tuesday meeting in Libby Forum this week. A report from the treasurer on the results of the Spofford Night program gave the members some basis for feeling a better financial security, and in the moments of optimism which followed plans were […]
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Dave Rowe featured in livestream concert
A livestream Dave Rowe concert is set for 7 p.m. Friday, June 4, at Cadenza, 5 Depot St. in Freeport. Rowe’s music is handmade and heartfelt. It springs from deep roots borne out of the song traditions of Ireland and the British Isles, cultivated in the roots music of North America, and filtered through the […]
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Looking Back on June 3
100 Years Ago: 1921 Uncle Tom’s Cabin continues to be the best seller in our midst. It is computed that no less than six families here in the Corners alone possess this book. 50 Years Ago: 1971 Members of the Twixters Club of the YWCA will hold their annual meeting at 6:30 pm on Thursday, […]