Donnie Hebert, singer from the local popular rock band, The Veggies, will be performing a solo acoustic night from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, at The Pit Bar And Grill. There is no cover charge. The Pit is located at 838 Lisbon St., Lewiston.
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Pedro O’Hara’s to feature live music
Pedro O’Hara’s in Lewiston welcomes The Toscano Music Company from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, and Conor Page from 8-11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. The Toscano Music Company is a father-son musical duo. Jim has a BA in music performance from Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey, and has been playing guitar and […]
NHL roundup: Stars fire former UMaine star for unprofessional conduct
The team does not elaborate on the sudden dismissal of head coach Jim Montgomery.
2020 Chinese New Year Celebration to be held
The Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine and the University of Southern Maine Confucius Institute will ring in the Year of the Pig from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Feb. 1 at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center. This always popular and exciting event is in its 30th year and is the oldest and largest Chinese […]
Yuletide benefit concert to be held
“Hey Ho the Holly!,” a concert of Yuletide music, will be presented from 3-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, at St. Andrews Church on Glidden St. in Newcastle. “Hey Ho the Holly!” celebrates its 20th year of this celebration of ancient carols and new songs celebrating winter solstice and Christmas season. The musical cast includes […]
UMF professor’s first novel recognized as a Best Book of 2019 for Young Adults
FARMINGTON — Shana Youngdahl, University of Maine at Farmington assistant professor of English, feels both amazed and humbled at the news that her first young adult novel, “As Many Nows As I Can Get,” (Dial Books, 2019) has been recognized by the New York Public Library as a Best Book of 2019 for Teens. It […]
Auburn seeking community events for Winter Festival Weekend
AUBURN – The Auburn Recreation Department is seeking community groups and organizations willing to host an event during Auburn’s Winter Festival Weekend which will run from Friday-Sunday, Jan. 24-26. This annual community event typically features various activities throughout the city, highlighting fun things to do during winter in Auburn. Several partnerships are already confirmed for […]
Looking Back on Dec. 10
100 Years Ago: 1919 The public is invited to Christmas vespers at the Bates College Chapel at 4 o’clock on Sunday. A special Christmas musical program has been arranged and Dr. Augustus O. Thomas. State Superintendent of schools will speak. 50 Years Ago: 1969 Anxious ski enthusiasts have been besieging Lost Valley Ski Area with […]
Portland Bach Experience and Thompson’s Point present inaugural Portland Nutcracker Experience
PORTLAND — Portland Bach Experience and Thompson’s Point announce the inaugural Portland Nutcracker Experience on Saturday, Dec. 28, at Brick South, Thompson’s Point, featuring a live orchestra from Portland Bach Experience, prima ballerinas and child actors and educators from the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. At a time when loved ones are gathered together […]
Grammy-winning Celtic fiddler Eileen Ivers to play Christmas show at Chocolate Church Arts Center
BATH — The Chocolate Church Arts Center will present a special Christmas performance from the Grammy-awarded and Emmy-nominated fiddler Eileen Ivers and her ensemble of musicians at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22. The show, “Eileen Ivers’ A Joyful Christmas,” will mix traditional Irish songs, reinterpreted classical music and holiday tunes, and what Ivers affectionately calls […]