Paul Bright leads Winthrop Grade School students in a song at the start of the musical tribute to late third grade teacher Bill Giasson, put on by several of his friends who were members of the Downeast Country Music Association. Giasson’s sister and his children spoke to the students and donated one of his guitars to the school before the show started. Giasson, who died in February at age 61, had facilitated the Augusta Kinship Support Group, a group for people raising a relative’s child, for 10 years. That group established a memorial music camp scholarship in his honor for four students.
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‘Peace, Love & Misunderstanding’ is a trip back
Let’s work this review the way a food critic would work it. Let’s toss out the salad, so we can spend more time with the entree.
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CURTAIN TIME
THURSDAY, JUNE 14 PORTLAND “Boys Will be Boys,” 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 15 PORTLAND “Boys Will be Boys,” 8 p.m. SATURDAY, JUNE 16 PORTLAND “Boys Will be Boys,” 8 p.m. SUNDAY, JUNE 17 PORTLAND “Boys Will be Boys,” 8 p.m. THURSDAY, JUNE 21 MADISON “9 to 5: The Musical,” 8 p.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 22 MADISON […]
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Maine State Museum to host Girl Scout centennial exhibit
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Museum will host the “Girl Scouts: Celebrating One Hundred Years” exhibit. Produced with Girl Scouts of Maine, the exhibit will be open June 23-Aug. 31. On display will be vintage period uniforms, pins, patches, ephemeras, cookie merchandise and more.
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ON STAGE
“Boys Will be Boys” By New Edge Productions Lucid Stage 29 Baxter Boulevard, Portland Directed by John Bryson Lyrics and dialogue by Joe Miloscia Music by Kenneth Kacmar Musical director Kevin Smith Tickets: $20 899-3993 * lucidstage.com “9 to 5: The Musical” Lakewood Theater, 76 Theatre Road, Madison Tickets: $21-$23 474-7176 or lakewoodtheater.org There was […]
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MOVIE TIMES
Movie times are good for Friday, June 15, through Thursday, June 121 AUGUSTA Regal Augusta 10 Marketplace Drive, 623-8183 Show schedule for Friday-Sunday “That’s My Boy,” 1:30, 3:25, 4:30, 6:35, 7;30, 9:45, 10:30 “Rock of Ages,” 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:10 “Madagascar 3” (3D), 12:30, 3:20, 6:30, 9:10 “Madagascar 3,” 1, 4, 7, 9:30 “Prometheus” (3D), […]
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Maine’s Anni Clark to perform at Slates
The Maine music scene is a richly varied tapestry of sounds and styles … one of the most colorful strands in this weave belongs to singer-songwriter Anni Clark. This talented guitarist/singer has entertained audiences around the country for many years now and on Monday, June 25, she’ll return to Slates in Hallowell. To that end a call was made to her home where she talked about her life.
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Winthrop artist wins People’s Choice Award at the Harlow Gallery
HALLOWELL — Cynthia Ahlstrin of Winthrop recently won the People’s Choice Award at the conclusion of Art 2012, the Harlow Gallery’s 17th annual juried art show. Visitors were invited to vote for their favorite work of art. Ahlstrin won a $100 cash prize, sponsored by the Animal Wellness Center of Augusta, for her sculpture “Every Shoe Tells a Story.”
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Concerts at Norcross Point
WINTHROP — The town of Winthrop recently announced the return of Concerts at Norcross Point, sponsored by Winthrop Area Federal Credit Union and Kennebec Savings Bank. The concerts are planned for 2-4 p.m. Sundays at the gazebo just off of Bowdoin Street. One Saturday concert, 1-3 p.m., will coincide with the annual Winthrop Art Walk on Aug. 18. The Saturday event will feature Winthrop High School class of 1974 graduate Pam Baker and her blues band.
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Johnson Hall give tours on Thursdays
GARDINER — Historic Johnson Hall will be open for tours on Thursdays through June. Board members and the executive director will guide visitors through the three-story structure, entertaining with stories of bygone days, illuminating arts programming, and inspiring with the vision of future restoration. Refreshments will be served at 5 p.m., tours begin at 5:30 p.m. Tours take about 30-45 minutes. Tour dates are June 14, 21 and 28.