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All-male barbershop harmony chorus to perform at Sawyer Memorial in Greene on Sept. 5

GREENE — Downeasters, Maine’s largest all-male barbershop harmony chorus will perform at 2 p.m. and 7 pm. Friday, Sept. 5, at the Sawyer Memorial. The Downeasters are one of 62 chrouses included in the Northeast District of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Singing in America which includes chapters from Maine, New Hampshire, […]

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Week of concerts in Western Maine opens Sept. 10

“Artists are coming from far and near, we have had a great amount of interest from venues; artists; and fans after the announcement of the cancellation of Crossroads a few months ago. We were not able to continue with Crossroads at this time but everyone still wants the music and an event to fill the […]

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First Friday reception at Norway gallery on Sept. 5

Liz Evans is the gallery’s artist of the month. Her work will be featured at the reception. Evans described her painting, “I’ve had many people ask me to explain my attraction to painting. It’s not the money, though my husband wouldn’t mind retiring. Fame is for the famous. After pondering that for many years, I […]

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L/A Arts acquires new board member, seeks more

LEWISTON — L/A Arts has announced the addition of new board member to the organization. Blanchette has deep roots in the Lewiston-Auburn community, and brings an outstanding combination of business and arts-related experience. “He knows and cares greatly about the arts and culture in the Twin Cities, is well respected, and will be a big […]

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T-Acadie to perform at Turner gazebo on August 26

At 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, “Music for Mavis” will host a Tuesdays at the Gazebo concert featuring the toe-tapping, sizzling sounds of (TEE-ah-kah-DEE), a folk trio from Maine. Band members are Pam Weeks on fiddle, mountain dulcimer, guitar, singing; Jim Joseph on button accordion, 5-string banjo, mandolin, fiddle, jaw harp, percussion, feet, singing; and […]

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Maine outdoor writer’s latest book ‘Leave Some For Seed’

With words and pen-and-ink illustration, Tom Hennessey renders the charm, beauty, and attraction of the outdoorsman’s life, while ?recounting tales from his own hunting and fishing adventures. This book is for sportsmen (and dog owners) of all ages, as well as those in ?generations to come. It follows in the tradition of Hennessey’s previously published […]

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10th annual HenryFest in Yarmouth on Sept. 7

YARMOUTH — The full schedule includes Don Roy & Friends; Sly-Chi; Joe Walsh, Brittany Haas and Owen Marshall; The Jerks of Grass; and Flight 317. The Festival features a children’s area with face painting, an instrument petting zoo, hooping, temporary tattoos, a book corner, a dress-up area, and more. The 317 Main Pie Table will […]