HARMONY — Carson Hill Outdoor Recreation and Entertainment will start its sixth season with the “Mainepeace Jam Music Festival” on May 16-18 at Freedom Field, 75 Carson Hill Rd. The line-up features 14-plus bands, including Dime Store Heroes, Nippin’ the Nub, The Dan Hudson Band, Planetary Circus Kingdom, Stream Reggae and Between the Lines. The […]

Spring UMF Community Orchestra concert to premiere new composition by Carlsen, April 26 FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s spring Community Orchestra concert will feature the premiere of “Phantastische Sonate,” a new composition by Philip Carlsen, composer and UMF professor of music, with piano soloist Steven Pane, pianist and UMF professor of music. […]

Russell will be at FWBS from 6-6:30 p.m. to give a short talk, answer questions, and sign copies of his book. The conversation will continue at Maine Beer Company from 6:30-8 p.m. while enjoying fresh beer in the tasting room while Russell signs more books. Books will be available for purchase at both locations. MBC’s […]

From 8-11 p.m. Friday, April 18, the will perform at Pedro O’Hara’s on Main St. in Lewiston. Band members are Tom Gurney and Josh Harps who have been performing their musical comedy duo web show “Dum Bum Day” since 2009.

At 8 p.m. Friday, April 18, the Juke Joint Devils will perform at Guthries on Middle St. in Lewiston. These guys take you back to a time when small house bands played from the soul, on real instruments, could swing like crazy, and anything could happen on stage. The play a mix of West Coast […]

At 9 p.m. Friday, April 18, local solo artist will play at The Fire House Grille, in New Auburn. Tierney plays covers of Pearl Jam, David Matthews and Creed. There is no cover.

At 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 18, will play at Mixers in Sabattus. Band members are Garrett Holt, Rick Turcotte, Paul Martin, Jason Brooker and Nick Tifft. The band plays a mix of high energy classic and modern country music with a little southern rock and a little classic rock. There is no cover charge.

A passionate comedy of love and loss BATH — Chocolate Church Art Center will present “The Cherry Orchard,” the last play by Russian playwright Anton Chekhov, as the spring production during the weekends of April 25, 26, 27 and May 2, 3, 4. Since the initial production in 1904, directors have explored the dual nature […]

LISBON FALLS — Lisbon High School has announced their 26th annual Student Art Show will be held on Tuesday, May 6. Over 200 art students will exhibit work in a wide range of media including clay, photography, collage, watercolor, pastel, pencil, and mixed media. Senior and advanced artists will be highlighted as well as artwork […]

NORTH WATERFORD — Singer-songwriter will perform at the North Waterford Church on Route 35, opposite Melby’s eatery, at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27. A free-will offering will be taken to help the church build a new bathroom. Hooper is a Maine singer-songwriter living on a small farm nestled in the unorganized territory of Albany Township. […]