Open Book Players to present ‘Let’s Talk About Dragons!’

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March 30, 2023

Open Book Players to present ‘Let’s Talk About Dragons!’

The Open Book Players will present its second production of the season, “Let’s Talk About Dragons!,” at 7:30 p.m. on April 1, and 2 p.m. April 2, at Oak Hill High School in Wales. The play features three stories featuring dragons as well as selections of poetry and prose. The cast includes Bill Haley of […]
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March 29, 2023

Portland Symphony Orchestra will present the Nat King Cole Songbook

Nat King Cole’s hit songs will take center stage during the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s POPS! concerts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Attendees will be treated to songs including “Unforgettable,” “Always on My Mind,” “Route 66,” and many more, sung by guest […]
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March 29, 2023

Cottage Street Creative Exchange to present GlobaLocal

GlobaLocal dance party and performance will be presented from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, at Cottage Street Creative Exchange in Norway. Performances will include Art Moves, Cosmic Creation, Expansion Arts, The Moving Company, Portland Youth Dance and more. Catering will be provided by Koley Dishes. The event is free, although donations are gratefully accepted […]
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March 29, 2023

UMF Visiting Writers Series spotlights author and alumna Shelley Burbank on release of her debut novel

The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series will present a special event with author and alumna Shelley Burbank to celebrate the release of her debut novel “Final Draft: An Olivia Lively Mystery.” Burbank, of the UMF class of 1990, will read from her work at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, in The […]
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March 28, 2023

Oasis of Music returns to Trinity with jazz program

The original and traditional jazz guitar music of John Smedley and bassist Tim Clough will welcome the Oasis of Music audience back to the newly renovated interior of Trinity Church in Lewiston with a performance beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5. Smedley, a physics professor at Bates College, is well-versed in American jazz […]
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March 28, 2023

UMF Visiting Writer Series presents award-winning poet Arisa White

The University of Maine at Farmington’s Visiting Writers Series will present award-winning poet Arisa White as the popular program’s final reader of the season at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 6, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center. The reading is free and open to the public and will be followed by a […]
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March 27, 2023

Maine Jewish Film Festival launches statewide showings of “Four Winters” documentary

The Maine Jewish Film Festival will offer film screenings statewide of the new documentary film, “Four Winters,” written, produced and directed by Julia Mintz. Described as a “stunning, heartfelt narrative of heroism and resilience,” this film tells the story of the 25,000 Jewish partisans who organized in the forests of Ukraine and Poland to resist […]
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March 27, 2023

Local Franco American author to speak about her book at free event

Local Franco American author Peggy DeBlois will discuss her novel, “The Toll Road North,” at a book signing and author talk at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Peggy Lafreniere DeBlois grew up in Lewiston, Maine and is a proud graduate of Bowdoin College. She enjoyed careers in marketing, journalism, […]
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March 23, 2023

‘Full Circle’ spotlights artist Eamon White’s development

An opening reception for Maine artist and designer Eamon White’s exhibit, “Full Circle,” will be held on from 5:30-7 p.m. on Friday, March 31, at the LA Arts gallery in Lewiston. The exhibition features White’s artistic development from high school to now, highlighting his bold social justice portraits and freestyle shoe designs; artwork from his […]
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March 23, 2023

Davenport Hill Gang at Mixers on Friday

Davenport Hill Gang makes their way to Mixers on the big stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 23, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus.Come dance the night away to songs by bands such as Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, ZZ Top, Foreigner, Grand Funk Railroad, The Black Crowes, Roy Orbison, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Stone […]