LEWISTON — Organist Richard Spotts will present an organ concert on the Casavant organ at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The recital will feature movements from Charles Tournemire seminal work, “L’Orgue Mystique.” This concert is free and open to the public, although donations to the organ restoration […]
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Season’s final concert at Turner gazebo on Sept. 9 featuring Turner Templeton
At 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, “Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo will host its final concert of the season featuring Turner Templeton in the final concert of the summer music series. Turner Templeton is a duo that plays Americana music and includes Tom Stevens (baritone guitar, foot percussion, harmonica, vocals), and Joe Hodgkis, […]
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Jazz septet concert at Brunswick cafe on September 13
The will be in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Frontier Café in Brunswick for an evening of classic jazz by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. They’ll play both well-known standards plus lesser-known compositions, recently transcribed from original scores at the Smithsonian. Learn more about the band at www.mainejazz.net. Tickets are $15 […]
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Portland Greenfest on September 13
Portland Greenfest, Southern Maine’s premiere eco-event featuring music, art, eco-fashion, local food, kids’ activities, exhibits, workshops, films and demonstrations will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Monument Square, the Portland Public Library, and other nearby venues in Portland. Be entertained and learn ways to “Green Up” your home, business, community, and […]
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First rehearsal for Rumford Christmas concert on Sept. 9
Bob Bohren to direct RAAPA’s annual Christmas concert RUMFORD — The Rumford Association for the Advancement of the Performing Arts has announced the dates for the annual Christmas show: Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7, in the Muskie Auditorium at Mountain Valley High School. This year’s production, “Christmas Is for Children,” is a call […]
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Gardiner performing arts center to celebrate 150 years on September 20
Tours of Johnson Hall, food, drink and vaudeville entertainment both inside and outside the building will compliment the featured act, Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations, who will perform on the third floor of the Opera House. Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations deliver legendary performances with a high-powered mixture of Motown/Memphis soul music that […]
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‘Pie & Arts’ benefit at the Norlands on September 13
Afternoon activities include a pie sale, musical guests Neil James and the Every Other Sunday band, a Victorian fashion show, and tours of the elegant 1867 Washburn family mansion. New this year is a student poster display and a print craft activity for children. The Norlands’ gift shop will also be open. Admission is $5 […]
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Mary Murphy to perform at Turner gazebo on Sept. 2
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo will feature at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, rain or shine, in Turner Center, on Route 117. Murphy sings blues, jazz, and old French tunes while playing keyboard. In case of rain the event will take place in the library’s community room. Suggested donation is $5 per person […]
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Oxford-area barbershop chorus ramps up for 2014-2015 season
In January, the chorus will begin rehearsals for its annual road show which is performed during July at several local concert venues which have included Sawyer Memorial in Greene, All Souls’ Chapel at Poland Spring, the Brick Church for the Performing Arts in Lovell, and the Denmark Performing Arts Center. Members of the chorus come […]
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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 […]