GORHAM — The University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre will present an innovative and enlightening six-show season for 2014-2015, replete with skirt-chasing dames, lonely love-torn souls, original dance, a production at the Portland Stage Studio Theater featuring a satirical southern belle and her hypochondriac son, followed by a pistol-packing nun, and the Maine premiere […]
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Bandstand concert in Bethel August 2
BETHEL – Bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks and kids to the Bethel Common every Sunday at 4 p.m. (rain or shine) in August for Mahoosuc Arts Council’s Sunday Free Bandstand Concerts. Donnie Katlin and Jewel Clark will play many old and new favorites on Sunday, Aug. 2. This duo offers country, folk, blues and rock, […]
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Seth Warner Trio at Guthries in Lewiston August 1
At 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, the Trio will perform at Guthries on Middle St. in Lewiston. Actively engaged in arts presentation and promotion, Warner manages the Olin Arts Center at Bates College and has also served as executive producer for several internationally acclaimed classical recordings. He plays exclusively on Bourgeois guitars hand-built in Lewiston. […]
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DumBum to rock Fire House Grille in Auburn August 1
At 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, will rock the stage at the Fire House Grille, 47 Broad St. in Auburn. There is no cover charge.
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Community band concert in Bethel August 11
BETHEL — Mahoosuc Community Band will play its summer concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at West Parish Congregational United Church of Christ, 32 Church St. Patricia Boyle-Wight directs the community band. Refreshments will follow the concert. Donations accepted to help pay for music purchases. For more information, email velvet_hollow_sugar_works@yahoo.com.
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A Mighty Lion’s debut CD to be released August 5
LEWISTON — Reggae and summer go great together. Based in Lewiston and surrounding areas, A Mighty Lion’s debut CD “One Creation” is a mix of high-energy rock and feel good flow tunes that are the perfect road trip for any soul. This four-piece act will celebrate the CD’s release and close out the summer season […]
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Accordian, fiddle musicians to play at several Maine venues
CARTHAGE — New England Celtic Arts will present David Munnelly and Mick Conneely at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center in S. Carthage on Wednesday, Aug. 6; at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison on Thursday, Aug. 7; and at Route 27 Arts in Stratton on Friday, Aug. 8. Curtain is 7 p.m. at Skye Theatre and Phillips, […]
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Accomplished dancers bring flavor of Mexico to Vienna
VIENNA — Dancing under the direction of Nitzia Vieyra will be a group of six talented dance interns from the Mt. Vernon Camp. Vieyra, coming to Maine from Morelia, Mexico, has been on the resident artist staff at Bearnstow in Mount Vernon for five seasons. After graduating from Colima University in Mexico, she cofounded the […]
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Jennifer Koh cancels Bowdoin festival appearance
BRUNSWICK — The Bowdoin International Music Festival has announced that violinist Jennifer Koh has been forced to cancel her Wednesday, July 30 engagement for medical reasons. The world premiere performance of Light and Matter, a piano trio by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho, will proceed as scheduled on July 30, with Renee Jolles on violin. Benjamin […]
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Night life calendar for the week of July 27
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 Night, hosted by Michael Kropovicky, 6:30 p.m., Pedro […]