The Great State of Illustration in Maine will be on view April 17 through July 16 at Ticonic Gallery, 93 Main St. in Waterville. Illustration is an art form with an ancestral home in Maine. Maine has a rich legacy of attracting notable illustrators to the state such as Robert McCloskey, Dahlov Ipcar, Ashley Bryan, […]
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Sandy River Ramblers to perform Bethel concert
A Sandy River Ramblers Bluegrass Brunch concert is set for 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at Gem Theater, 48 Cross St., in Bethel. The Ramblers are a uniquely Maine-flavored bluegrass band; their most recent two CDs, “Cry of the Loon” and “Home in the Heart of Maine,” feature songs about Maine exclusively. Stan Keach, the […]
Johnson Hall Stand Up Comedy Series to feature Mark Turcotte
A Johnson Hall Stand Up Comedy Series event is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at The Blind Pig Next Level, 11 Mechanic St. in Gardiner. This performance, for ages 21 and older, is hosted by Mark Turcotte. Some of New England’s funniest comics plan to take the stage and present their unique brand […]
ArtsFarmington plans to present Antonio Rocha’s world of sound effects
ArtsFarmington will present Antonio Rocha’s world of sound effects, compelling characters, physical comedy and one of a kind storytelling at 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, at the Emery Community Arts Center on Academy Street in Farmington. Rocha will take you on a unique journey of the imagination with stories from around the world that not […]
Juston McKinney plans Waterville comedy show
Comedian Juston McKinney will take the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. With multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show,” two “Comedy Central” specials, and two Amazon Prime specials, including his latest, “Parentally Challenged,” it’s no wonder the New York Times called McKinney, “Destined for […]
Bridgton gallery to host talk about abstract art April 13
BRIDGTON — Richard Allen, an artist from Sebago, is set to give a presentation on abstract art at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Gallery 302 at 112 Main St. The theme of his talk is expressed in a quotation by painter Fairfield Porter: “The important thing for critics to remember is the subject matter […]
Buffalo Nichols concert set for Strand Theatre
Buffalo Nichols will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. in Rockland. The young guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist brings blues music into the future by putting Black stories into the genres of folk and blues. Tickets cost $18 in advance or $21 day of show. For tickets, or […]
Tape Face plans Waterville comedy show
A TAPE FACE performance is planned for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. TAPE FACE is a unique silent comedian who has been on the comedy circuit for years and become a viral sensation after his appearance on “America’s Got Talent”. His audition video and show […]
Stone Mountain Center to host Tinsley Ellis & Marcia Ball
Tinsley Ellis and Marcia Ball will share acoustic songs and stories at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield. The musicians plan to present an intimate evening of their music and memories called Acoustic Songs and Stories. They will each play a set of their own songs. Ellis, […]
Norway art center to display ‘It’s Spring’ exhibit through April
NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group is set to present an “It’s Spring” exhibit of artwork by its members through Saturday, April 29 at the Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St. The group includes artists whose work encompasses all media and styles. A reception is planned for 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 7. Artists include […]