PORTLAND — Richard Afuma, a naturalized citizen who was born in Cameroon, is set to release his first book in April titled “The Python Trail: An Immigrant’s Path from Cameroon to America.” The book, published by Down East Books in paperback, will be released on April 15 and is now available by pre-order on Amazon.com. […]
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Secret show revealed: Maine State Music Theatre to present ‘Sister Act’
BRUNSWICK, MAINE – “Sister Act” has been announced as the second show of the 57th season at Maine State Music Theatre. The show will run from June 24-July 11 at Pickard Theater, at 1 Bath Road on the Bowdoin College campus. Prior to this announcement the identity of the show was kept under wraps due […]
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Winthrop library to host educator, writer, conservationist Cathy Billings on Feb. 3
WINTHROP –The Bailey Public Library will host educator, writer, and conservationist at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3. All library events are being held on the first floor of the Winthrop Commerce Center at 149 Main Street during construction of the addition to the historic Bowdoin Street building. Billings grew up near the Kittery navy yard, […]
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Skosh to play at ski resort in Rumford on Jan. 24
RUMFORD — Celebrate the season with Black Mountain of Maine and enjoy music with no cover charge in their Last Run Pub. From 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, enjoy acoustic music from Ralph Arsenault, a Rumford native who engages the crowd with his not-so-typical acoustic mix. Then from 6-9 p.m. listen to , a five-piece […]
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Struggles of Iranian women topic of play, discussion
The discussion will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at Cary Library’s Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road. The program will include excerpts from the play performed by the students. An informal reception will follow the program. Vecsey is a senior lecturer in theater and vocal director for theater productions at Bates College. […]
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Lake Region chorus seeks additional singers before Feb. 2
NORTH BRIDGTON — If you like to sing and are available on Monday evenings, the members of are inviting you to join them. The group is a fairly young choral organization looking forward to preparing for their fifth session of rehearsing and performing. The first rehearsal for the spring session will begin on Feb. 2, […]
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Freeport to host month-long Febfest to showcase the arts
FREEPORT — A month-long festival celebrating the vibrancy and depth of cultural arts in Freeport: Freeport FebFest will be held at various locations in February. This moveable feast of Freeport art—visual, literary, performing, culinary, and fine—spotlights painting, photography, theater, film, music, poetry, prose, food, and more at venues around town. Freeport Players Managing/Artistic Director Elizabeth […]
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Painting, photography exhibit at Lewiston hospital through Feb. 5
“My intention as an artist is to offer a sense of peace and tranquility through the colors and light of my paintings,” said Clark, who has taught art in the Auburn School Department. “Living in Maine, I am surrounded by the natural beauty of layered mountains, expansive fields, flowing rivers, sparkling ponds and the magnificent, […]
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Oak Hill drama club to present ‘The Boyfriend” Jan. 23-25
Set against the backdrop of the French Riviera, this romantic spoof of 1920s musical comedies tells the story of English heiress, Polly (played by Kaitlyn Doyle), who is longing for only one thing: a boyfriend. Polly’s father, Percival Browne, (played by Hayden Rodrigue), convinced any boy who isn’t wealthy will court Polly strictly for her […]
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Led by Bates College professor, jazz trio featuring brass, cello, reeds to perform Jan. 23
LEWISTON — Jazz musician and Bates College faculty member A.J. Johnson brings his Love Unlimited Trio to the college for a performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall, 75 Russell St. Composed of veteran jazz players, the trio describes its sound as “grooving music abiding the freedom principle.” […]