LEWISTON — With composers Franz Schubert and Joseph Haydn in common, back-to-back concerts at Bates College’s Olin Arts Center Concert Hall will feature renowned pianist Frank Glazer and the Bates College Orchestra. Artist-in-residence Glazer will perform music by Beethoven, Haydn and Schubert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. Admission is $15, available at batestickets.com. Free […]
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All-star Rotary benefit concert at Franco Center in Lewiston for orphans of Haiti on Nov. 28
LEWISTON — The Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Club is sponsoring a benefit concert for Haiti’s most vulnerable children at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at the Franco Center. The entertainment will be donated by talented professional and amateur musicians. Four and a half years after the 2010 earthquake there are more than 430,000 orphans in Haiti. The […]
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Cultural exchange brings ‘Songs Beyond Borders II’ to Maine venues
Since the signing of a cultural memorandum of understanding in 2009, the Maine Arts Commission and the New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture have led a task-force to strengthen cultural exchange. This musical project is a manifestation of that collaboration. The philosophy behind the task-force is that the arts are an essential part […]
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Night life calendar for the week of November 2
Some events require tickets or are subject to other limitations. If in doubt, we recommend you contact the venue. Night Life listings must be e-mailed to bmail@sunjournal.com and received no later than Monday. Tonight Sunday Night Dance Party with Steve Colella, 8 p.m., Mixers, Sabattus Open Mic Blues Jam hosted by The 501 Blues Band, […]
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Chad Porter to play at Pedro’s in Lewiston on Oct. 31
From 7-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, the Band will play at Pedro O’Hara’s on Main Street in Lewiston. Porter spent much of his youth living at Opportunity Farm for Boys, a residential family-style home for at-risk youth in New Gloucester, Maine. It was there, with the help of life-changing mentors, that Porter picked up his […]
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Heather Pierson trio to perform in Farmington on Nov. 6
FARMINGTON — A community jam session and refreshments will start at 6:15 p.m. Pierson is an award-winning pianist, multi-genre singer/songwriter, arranger, bandleader, and performer. From New Orleans-style jazz and blues to rousing Americana and poignant folk narratives, Pierson’s live performances move seamlessly and effortlessly from one style to the next, and a growing catalog of […]
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Night life calendar for the week of October 26
Some events require tickets or are subject to other limitations. If in doubt, we recommend you contact the venue. Night Life listings must be e-mailed to bmail@sunjournal.com and received no later than Monday. Tonight Sunday Night Dance Party with Steve Colella, 8 p.m., Mixers, Sabattus Open Mic Blues Jam hosted by The 501 Blues Band, […]
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Cold Blue Steel to play at Mixers in Sabattus on Oct. 24
At 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, will play at Mixers in Sabattus. The band plays a mix of high-energy classic and modern country music with a little Southern and classic rock. Band members are Garrett Holt, Rick Turcotte, Paul Martin, Jason Brooker and Nick Tifft. There is no cover charge.
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Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks coming to Bath on Nov. 15
BATH – Called the world’s greatest novelty band, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks will be at the Chocolate Church Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, bringing their blend of western swing, Django, jazz and blues that has earned them labels ranging from “outlaw country” to “cool jazz folk.” Hicks is widely acknowledged […]