The Maine Arts Commission plans to honor veteran artists and to celebrate the Maine Veterans’ Art Exhibition from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. The event will be held in the Maine State House Hall of Flags at the State Capitol Complex in Augusta. In 2015, the Maine Legislature passed a provision declaring Nov. […]
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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra kicks off season with soloist Chiharu Naruse
The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Rohan Smith, returns to the stage for its 33rd concert season with performances in Lewiston and Topsham on Saturday, Oct. 29, and Sunday, Oct. 30. The orchestra welcomes soloist Chiharu Naruse performing Piano Concerto No. 2 by Russian composer Shostakovich. Smith said the concerto is “undoubtedly one of his […]
ArtsFarmington to present Fandango
ArtsFarmington plans to present Fandango at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, University of Maine at Farmington. Spanish flutist Eugenia Moliner and Bosnian guitarist Denis Azabagic are a husband-and-wife team acclaimed worldwide as the Cavatina Duo. Moliner has performed with principal musicians from the Chicago Symphony, Rotterdam Philharmonic and Toronto Symphony […]
Damian McGinty to perform in concert at 49 Franklin
Some may recognize him from his role on ‘Glee’ or as the vocalist for Celtic Thunder
‘Rocky Horror Show LIVE!’ to be presented at Community Little Theatre
The “frothy, fun, and naughty” rock ‘n roll musical “The Rocky Horror Show LIVE!” will run for four performances from October 27-29 at the Community Little Theatre in Auburn. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-29. An additional performance will start at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. Since its […]
UMaine Farmington arts center to host 3 fall events
The Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus plans to feature three fall events in the Emery Performance Space on Academy Street and are free and open to the public. The events are planned for Oct. 27, Nov. 2 and 10, according to a news release from Ann Bartges, director […]
Leo Kottke plans Waterville performance
Leo Kottke will take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at. the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. The acoustic guitarist was born in Athens, Georgia, but left town after a year and a half. Raised in 12 different states, he absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child, flirting […]
Cast announced for the Rocky Horror Show LIVE at Community Little Theater
Local theater company Rocky for Equality has announced the cast for their sixth production of Richard O’Brien’s “Rocky Horror Show LIVE.” This year’s production is in collaboration with Community Little Theatre and performances will be held at the Great Falls Performing Arts Center on Academy Street in Auburn. The Rocky Horror Show tells the tale […]
The Kingston Trio plan concert at Waterville Opera House
The Kingston Trio will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. All three current members, Mike Marvin, Tim Gorelangton and Buddy Woodward have intrinsic links to and experience with the original group: Marvin is the adopted son of founding member Nick Reynolds, who also was […]
Slaid Cleaves concert planned at Stone Mountain Arts Center
A Slaid Cleaves concert is set for 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. Hailing from Maine originally, this now Austin songwriter might as well have been born in the lone star state. He’s got the Austin-style songwriting reminiscent of Joe Ely or Townes Van Zandt, but […]