LEWISTON — The first Iranian vampire western ever made, Ana Lily Amirpour’s debut basks in the sheer pleasure of pulp. A joyful mash-up of genre, archetype, and iconography, its prolific influences span spaghetti westerns, graphic novels, horror films, and the Iranian New Wave. The film is not yet rated and has a run time of […]
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Juke Joint Devils to play at Guthries in Lewiston Dec. 26
At 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, will return to Guthries on Middle St. in Lewiston. The band plays an energetic, swinging blues that isn’t heard much these days. It’s a foot-stomping, hip-shaking genre that harkens back to that swampy, riffy, rocky sound people heard in noisy bars. Members are Tommy O’Connell on harp and vocals, […]
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Maine natives star in award-winning Broadway tours; opens in Portland Jan. 17
If the titles and award nominations are not exciting enough, two out of the four Broadway productions star Maine natives. “Million Dollar Quartet,” the musical inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed and historic recording session that brought together rock-and-roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins at the […]
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‘Pirates and Mermaids, Ahoy!’ concert to feature ballet, orchestra in Portland Jan. 11
This afternoon exploring the seas will include favorites from the popular films “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “The Little Mermaid.” Audiences will also visit the European coast with the classical work “The Hebrides Overture” by Mendelssohn and experience the ocean’s perilous side with John Williams’ “Theme from Jaws.” Get the whole family excited for the […]
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Veggies to rock Pedro’s in Lewiston Dec. 26
From 8 p.m.-midnight Friday, Dec. 26, will rock Pedro O’Hara’s on Main St. in Lewiston with their renditions of pop music. There is no cover charge.
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Ron Bergeron to perform at Pedro’s in Lewiston Jan. 2
From 8-11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, will perform at Pedro O’Hara’s on Main St. in Lewiston. Bergeron has been playing guitar for over 20 years and singing for even longer. His goal every show is to entertain the audience with music, singing and light-hearted humor, taking requests from a wide variety of songs including quiet […]
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St. Lawrence Arts in Portland offers artwalk, music, more in 2015
The public is invited for wine and cheese and a meet and greet with the artist before The Matt Newberg CD release show for new album “Green Grass and Blue Sky” which starts at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at the door. The evening will […]
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Third Native American music book published by former Lewiston teacher
“Native American Songs for Flute” is a collection of 52 authentic songs from 19 North American tribal cultures. Perkins travels throughout the United States researching and teaching, now that she is retired. In her own words: “There is something truly magical about bringing a ‘dead’ piece of wood back to life with the warmth of […]
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‘Christmas at Victoria Mansion: 100 Years Past’ tours in Portland
PORTLAND — Escape from the hustle and bustle of today’s holiday season by experiencing Christmas at Victoria Mansion: One Hundred Years Past. Venture back in time and marvel at the wonder of Christmas in 1914. This season’s Christmas décor will reflect how Edwardian elegance graced the Mansion’s interiors as the First World War in Europe […]
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‘Glad Tidings: The Merry Friendship of Longfellow and Dickens’ tour in Portland
PORTLAND — Through Sunday, Dec. 28, celebrate the season with the Maine Historical Society’s “Glad Tidings: The Merry Friendship of Longfellow & Dickens Henry Wadsworth Longfellow & Charles Dickens.” This holiday season, MHS explores the friendship between the man who is said to have “invented America” and the man who is said to have “invented […]