Midcoast Symphony Orchestra continues 25th Anniversary Celebration with all-American program LEWISTON — The 25th anniversary season of the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra will continue with a January program featuring American composers, including one of the most popular works in the American symphonic genre, Ferde Grofe’s Grand Canyon Suite. Symphony in E minor, by Amy Beach, the […]
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Reggae music coming to Black Mt. in Rumford Jan. 10
Black Mountain of Maine will host a music-filled weekend beginning on Saturday, Jan. 10, in its newly expanded Last Run Pub at 39 Glover Rd. in Rumford. From 2-5 p.m. enjoy the acoustic sounds from Nick of A Mighty Lion followed by the sounds of Auburn-based from 6-10 p.m. On Sunday, Jan. 11, enjoy your […]
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Mahoosuc Arts Council to screen multimedia presentation at Gould Academy Jan. 13
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Arts Council will screen the film “The Maine Frontier: Through the Lens of Isaac Simpson” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, Executive Director Aranka Matolcsy said Monday morning. Matolcsy said that the Mahoosuc Arts Council was presenting the film, directed by Wiscasset composer and filmmaker Sumner McKane, as part of the […]
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VoXX to open “Music for the New Year” with Lewiston concert Jan. 11
VoXX to open “Music for the New Year” with Lewiston concert Jan. 11 LEWISTON — The midcoast a cappella vocal ensemble VoXX: Voice of Twenty will celebrate the arrival of 2015 with its annual Music for the New Year concert in January. The featured works are Benjamin Britten’s Hymn to St. Cecilia and three of […]
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Night life calendar for the week of January 4
Tonight Sunday Night Dance Party with Steve Colella, 8 p.m., Mixers, Sabattus Open Mic Blues Jam hosted by The 501 Blues Band, 4 to 8 p.m., Tailgate Bar and Grill, Gray Monday Open Mic Night, hosted by Michael Kropovicky, 6:30 p.m., Pedro O’Hara’s, Lewiston Monday Night Cribbage and Mexican Monday, The Smilin’ Moose Tavern, South […]
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Samuel James: Guitar Man to play in Gardiner Jan. 17
GARDINER — Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center on Water Street will present : Guitar Man at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. Intense, unique, authentic and a consummate performer, this blues singer-songwriter has wowed audiences and earned standing O’s around the globe and here at home in Maine. James returns to Johnson Hall after a dynamite […]
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Concert series to kick off at Sugarloaf Jan. 17
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Sugarloaf’s annual Bud Light UnCovered Series, which brings nationally known New England bands to the mountains of Maine each winter, will kick off on Saturday, Jan. 17, in the Widowmaker Lounge, with a live performance at 9 p.m. by Cold Engines. The season-long Bud Light Uncovered Series features five performances by local […]
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Vox Nova Chamber Choir to perform two concerts in Brunswick Jan. 17, 18
BRUNSWICK — Vox Nova Chamber Choir, a Midcoast-based ensemble dedicated to the creative exploration of modern and contemporary vocal music, will present a concert of contemporary choral music at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at St. John the Baptist Church, 39 Pleasant St.; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, at Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin […]
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Back Woods Road to play at Guthries in Lewiston Jan. 2
At 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, Back Woods Road will perform at Guthries in Lewiston. is a highly energized acoustic band known for its tight harmonies, hard driving lead solos, and crowd-pleasing diversified choice of music and arrangements. Members are Rich Bernier, Jane Bernier, Mike Conant, and Gavin Smith. There is no cover charge. For […]
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Looking back on New Year’s Eve and looking ahead to New Year’s Day
Looking back — and looking ahead. That’s what New Year’s celebrations are all about. It’s only been 15 years since this century arrived with all kinds of Y2K hoopla. The Sun Journal’s front page for Dec. 31, 1999, carried a huge “This is it” goodbye, and the next day’s headline declared, “The future is here.” […]