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Stained glasswork to be shown at Norway Gallery June 6

NORWAY — Frost Farm Gallery will hold a First Friday reception, meet-and-greet the artist on from 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 6. The show, titled “Finders, Keepers: Remembrances in Glass,” will feature unusual, and unexpected, stained glasswork by Rick Carney. Artifact artist, treasure hunter, scuba diver; each of these describes just one facet of Carney. “I’ve […]

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‘Grey Gardens’ musical to open in Portland May 29

PORTLAND — Mad Horse Theatre Company will produce its first musical in 17 years, as well as a Maine Premiere, one of depth and beauty. “Grey Gardens,” a book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, and lyrics by Michael Korie, is a hilarious and poignant play based on the 1975 documentary of the same […]

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Dance recital in South Paris May 23

will host a recital at 7 p.m. Friday, May 23, at the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School auditorium in South Paris. Pictured from left, back, are youngest dancer Josie Foresta held by asssisatant coach Shania Presby, Jennifer Landeo, Alex Brown-Hunton, Zoe Higgins, Abbigail Libby, Ellyanna Thomas, Marissa Rivas, Cassidy McClendon, assistant coach Alicia Stevens and […]

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Maine author pens book about alien abduction

In the tradition of Opal in “Because of Winn-Dixie” and the title character of Ida B, comes Roberta Angela McKinnon, an 11-year-old with spunk, sass, and a vivid imagination. This is a story told in a distinctive voice that is by turns funny, exciting, and sometimes heartbreaking. In “The Summer Experiment,” a boring summer vacation […]

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‘Tunes in June’ benefit concert at Franco Center June 1

Denny Breau has assembled an all-star cast for the second annual show which includes reunion performances by the popular Royal Knights and the beloved band Good ‘n Plenty. The star-studded affair will include Nick Knowlton, Debbie Morin, Phil House, Kathy Haley, Dan Caron, Malinda Liberty, and Ed Boucher with the rest of the original Royal […]

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Maine Country Music Hall of Fame in Jay June 1

To reserve your advance tickets, call 207-645-2472. Maine Country Music Hall of Fame has a museum that is located in the lower level of the Silver Spur Dance Hall, Rts. 11/121 in Mechanic Falls. The museum features memorabrelia from over 100 country and bluegrass musicians from Maine. To schedule a tour of the museum, call […]

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‘Art of Belly Dance’ in Industry May 24

The Barefoot Truth Dancers’ performance features entrancing improvisational movement storytelling, mesmerizing colors and costumes. The dancers share a unique collaborative sisterhood experience with the audience. Nova Dawn lives in New Vineyard and teaches belly dance classes at the City Lights Theater in Farmington. Sparrow’s Nest is a partnership between Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church in […]

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Art Walk L/A summer schedule

LEWISTON — L/A Arts has announced the return of Summer Art Walk L/A which will take place from 5-8:30 p.m. the last Friday night of every month from May through September. Art Walk L/A turns downtown Lewiston into an impressive arts district. This summer, L/A Arts will partner with more local downtown businesses than ever […]