An evening of mystery, suspense and cuisine are all part of a Murder/Mystery Dinner Theater event to be presented at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at WillowsAwake Winery, 10 Leeds Junction Road, in Leeds. The evening will be hosted by Mystery 207, a professional murder/mystery acting troupe known for their comedic crime scenes and […]
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UMF set to present ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ Oct 24-27
The play tells the story of a group of well-meaning but culturally insensitive white theater artists who attempt to create an elementary school play about the first Thanksgiving while struggling with their own biases.
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Live music at Mixers this weekend
No Guts No Glory, a dance rock band out of the Portland area, will play starting at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band has been playing the local circuit for the last 10 years. They play a high energy show filled with classic rock music from […]
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‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ opens at The Public Theatre
The recent Off-Broadway hit “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” starring Jessica DiGiovanni as Lucy Westfeldt and Luke Sholl as Dracula, opens at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. Imagine the story of Dracula blended with Mel Brooks, Monty Python and The Carol Burnett Show. Five actors sink their teeth […]
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Author, illustrator to hold book signing in Lovell
Author Leigh Macmillen Hayes and illustrator Solana Ward will sign copies of “The Giant’s Shower” from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at Fly Away Farm Stand in Lovell. Aisling, a fairy who lives on Sabattus Mountain in the western Maine village of Lovell, has a vision during the Midsummer Eve celebration. Twinkles, flitters, […]
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Lon Chaney’s ‘Phantom of the Opera’ with piano accompaniment to be screened at UMF
A special screening of the classic silent horror film “Phantom of the Opera,” featuring accompaniment by Doug Protsik on old-time piano will be presented by ArtsFarmington at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Emery Community Arts Center, Main Street, in Farmington. “Phantom of the Opera” star Lon Chaney, renowned for his mastery in […]
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Works by two photographers on display in hospital gallery
Photographs by Gene Hamm and Richard Plourde will be on display during the month of October in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Hamm developed an interest in photography thirty-five years ago. After retiring from the Navy, he has spent the last twenty years traveling and photographing […]
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‘Witch’ opens 39th season for Mad Horse Theatre
The 39th season of opens with “Witch” by Jen Silverman opens the 39th season at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, at Mad Horse Theatre in South Portland. Additional showtimes are scheduled through Nov. 3. In this Maine premier, a charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of […]
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UMA to host panel discussion on Women in Illustration at Danforth Gallery
A panel discussion on Women in Illustration presented as part of The Great State of Illustration in Maine exhibition will be held from 12-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the Danforth Gallery in Jewett Hall on the campus of University of Maine at Augusta. This free lunch-time event includes pizza and the opportunity for […]
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Battle of the Blends XXIX — an a cappella extravaganza — returns to Lewiston
The Maine Music Society will hold the 29th annual Battle of the Blends at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. This much-loved event brings together five outstanding vocal groups for an evening of diverse a cappella performances, from jazz and barbershop to rock ‘n’ roll and Renaissance music. Hosted […]