FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington will host , as the first reader in its 2014-15 Visiting Writers Series. Gessner will read at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, in The Landing in the UMF Student Center. This event is free and open to the public and will be followed by a signing by […]
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Pages & Pints at Lewiston library, brewery to feature author Russ Phillips on Sept. 27
LEWISTON — The free public event will open in the Library’s Callahan Hall with Phillips speaking about his book, “CANNED! Artwork of the Modern American Beer Can.” The evening will then continue with tours of Baxter Brewing Co. followed by a reception and beer tasting. “CANNED! Artwork of the Modern American Beer Can” provides […]
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Author Paul Doiron book signing at Rangeley Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum on Sept. 27
Doiron’s first book, “The Poacher’s Son,” won the Barry Award and the Strand Critics Award for Best First Novel and was nominated for an Edgar Award, an Anthony Award, a Macavity Award, and a Thriller Award. PopMatters named it one of the best works of fiction of 2010. His second novel, “Trespasser,” was an American […]
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Sign up to volunteer at Lewiston theater on Sept. 30
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre is looking for volunteers for its upcoming season and will hold an open house from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, for anyone interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities. The Public Theatre is currently seeking volunteers to hang posters on various poster routes in Auburn, Falmouth/Yarmouth, Greene/Leeds, Poland/Poland Spring, Portland […]
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Auditions for ‘Christmas Story’ at Standish theater open Sept. 23
STANDISH — Auditions for “A Christmas Story” will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 and Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Schoolhouse Arts Center. Michael Hjort will direct and performances will be held from Dec. 5-21. Parts include roles for two adult females, two adult males, seven or more children of varying ages and genders. […]
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Castlebay will perform at UMA on Oct. 19
AUGUSTA — The “Concerts at Jewett” Series will feature Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee of the folk duo in “Bygone Ballads of Maine” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at Jewett Hall Auditorium. Lane on Celtic harp and Gosbee on 12-string guitar, fiddle and woodwinds will treat the audience to music collected across the state […]
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L/A Arts to host final Artwalk of the summer on Sept. 26
LEWISTON — The final last Friday Artwalk of the summer season will take place from 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, on Lisbon St. The event will feature the Maine Marimba Ensemble at 7 p.m. at Dufresne Plaza or the Lewiston Public Library if it rains. The Ensemble’s repertoire draws from the traditional and contemporary music […]
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American Ride to play at Mixers in Sabattus on Sept. 19
At 8:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, the band will play modern country music at Mixers in Sabattus. Band members are Shawn Theriault, Brian Rancourt, Eric Mauriello and Dave Lydan. There is no cover charge.
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Art exhibit in Hallowell to benefit Kennebec Land Trust, opens Oct. 12
A public reception at Slates from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, will coincide with the opening of a related exhibition celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Kennebec Land Trust across the street at the Harlow Gallery. Welcome comments from Deb Fahy, executive director of the Harlow Gallery and Brian Kent, KLT president, are scheduled for […]