The quakes, the largest of which had a magnitude of 7.6, started a fire and collapsed buildings on the west coast of Japan’s main island.
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New Year’s Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024
New Year’s Day arrived to cheers from thousands in New York’s Times Square, where a sparkling crystal ball descended to start 2024 with hope for some, even as the world’s ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised security concerns across the globe.
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Dam Jam Revival returns with Dave Gutter Band and Dominic Lavoie Band
The Dam Jam Revival is back with more family fun than ever. Featuring Dave Gutter Band and Dominic Lavoie Band with special guest Oystahguy the outdoor festival will run from 3-8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Denmark Arts Center. The event will feature kid’s art, stilt-walkers, traditional craft artisans, and good music — […]
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‘Monsters! A Midlife Musical’ comedy set for Deertrees stage
The wacky, fast-paced musical comedy, “Monsters! A Midlife Musical,” will be presented at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16-18, at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. Committed to fostering original theatrical works, the show delves into the life of a woman who unshackles her inner monsters on her 40th birthday, with help from her mother, of course. […]
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The Amazing Acro-Cats touring cat circus coming to Portland
The Amazing Acro-Cats touring cat circus will be showcased beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at The Hill Arts in Portland. Additional showtimes are planned through Sept. 1. This troupe of trained domestic house cats, all former orphans, rescues, and strays, give a one-of-a-kind “purr”-formance that includes cats riding skateboards, jumping through hoops, […]
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RFA presents annual DIVA Show — a musical cabaret
The annual RFA Summer DIVA Show! presented by the Rangeley Friends of the Arts, is set for 7 p.m. Aug. 8, 9, 11 and 12, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. The show will feature Rangeley’s own divas filling the evening with music and dance as local, talented ladies and gentlemen […]
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Denmark Arts Center to present Choro Louco
Choro Louco plans to perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, at Denmark Arts Center, 50 W Main St. in Denmark. Brazilian Choro has been around for over a hundred years, but in this country it’s virtually unknown. David Grisman, Mike Marshall and a handful of others have helped introduce the music and the […]
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Heather Pierson Trio to play at Vienna Union Hall
The Heather Pierson Trio will perform at 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, at the Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna. Pierson is a New Hampshire based singer/songwriter, pianist, song leader, and performer with a passion for cultivating joy, both onstage and off. With a toe in each of the realms of New […]
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42nd season of Bates Dance Festival set to begin
Aretha Aoki & Ryan MacDonald, Sean Dorsey Dance and TRIBE to anchor the Bates Dance Festival 2024 Performance Series, plus an “electric” dance competition.
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The Music of Elton and Billy planned at the Franco Center
Piano Men: The Music of Elton and Billy tribute band will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. The concert is a tribute to the amazing songs of Billy Joel and Elton John. Members of the band include Joe Boucher (piano, lead vocals), Christopher Eastburn (bass […]