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John Hiatt concert set for Waterville Opera House

John Hiatt plans to take the stage at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at The Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. A master lyricist and satirical storyteller, Hiatt delivers songs filled with tales of redemption, relationships and surrendering on his own terms. Hiatt’s finest album is 1987’s “Bring the Family;” other catalog highlights […]

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Two shows planned at Great Falls Comedy Club

Make laughter a priority this week at Great Falls Comedy Club with two great headliners: Katie Arroyo and A.J. Hapenny. Arroyo, fresh off her 2024 Boston Comedy Festival appearance, brings her aggressive good-natured act to the stage on Friday, May 24, along with local favorite and host for the night Mike Gray. Then on Saturday, […]

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John Gorka to close out season of Concerts for a Cause

World-renowned singer-songwriter John Gorka will perform for the final concert of the 2023-24 Concerts for a Cause series at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at the Brunswick Unitarian Universalist Church. The concert will raise money for Midcoast New Mainers and Oasis Free Clinics. John Gorka is an honored icon of folk tradition, known for […]

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Oasis of Music to feature classical music for violin and cello

A concert of classical music featuring violinist Mary Hunter and cellist Karen Jung playing music by Bach, Bartok and Glière, is scheduled for the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. This will be the last Oasis performance until September. Hunter taught music history and theory […]

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Great Falls Comedy Club presents game night, comedy show

Jackbox Games and a Taco Party Night are planned from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Jackbox Games offers a world of laughter, strategy, and friendly competition. Jackbox games are easy to play and require no prior experience. Bring your smartphone and join the fun. Tacos from Luchador […]

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Lewiston Contradance to feature Le Bon Truc

The Lewiston Contradance presents caller Marie Wendt and Le Bon Truc leading our third-Friday dance beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. The event is, in fact, known as “Bal Folk,” a slightly different form of dance from New England contradance. Band member Steve Gruverman says, “Bal Folk is […]

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Oasis of Music program to feature versatile violinist

Violinist Joshua Rosenthal is on tap to perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Rosenthal, a Damariscotta native, is well known for playing a very versatile violin. His program promises to be a unique fusion of traditional American and Jewish tunes with baroque […]