Known as “America’s No. 1 James Taylor tribute artist,” Bill Griese will perform his acclaimed Sweet Baby James show at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. “Join other James Taylor fans for the timeless music of the six-time Grammy winner, with a performance that needs to be heard,” said […]
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WRGY Lightning Fest fundraiser to feature Talking Heads concert film ‘Stop Making Sense’
“Stop Making Sense,” the classic Talking Heads 1984 concert film, will be showcased in a special event to benefit the WRGY 90.5FM Lightning Strike Transmitter Fund at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. The Talking Heads concert film was selected in 2021 for preservation in the US National Film […]
ISH playing at Mixers on Saturday night
Rock cover band ISH will play at 8:30 p.m. at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band plays rock covers from the 90s and the 2000s. There is no cover charge and plenty of free parking. Mixers is located at 136 Sabattus Rd., Sabattus.
Poet Myronn Hardy will read from his latest book
Myronn Hardy, an assistant professor of English at Bates College, will read from his newly published book of poems, “Aurora Americana,” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Gomes Chapel on the campus of Bates College in Lewiston. Books will be for sale at the event. “Aurora Americana” is being published by Princeton University Press […]
Guitarist, composer to perform at Oasis of Music
Guitarist and composer Peter Griggs will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 11, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Griggs attended the Juilliard School of Music Pre-College Division, Bowdoin College, Wesleyan University and York University (UK). His principal teachers included Louis Ricci (French Horn), Elliot Schwartz & Wilfred Mellers […]
Cast announced for production of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ at Community Little Theatre
The cast has been announced for the upcoming production of the musical comedy “The Drowsy Chaperone,” directed by Brandon Chaloux, at the Community Little Theatre in Auburn. The cast is, standing from left, Joseph Tinianow, Hannah Hanson, Scotty Venable, Abram Dwyer, Ray Woodworth, Kristen Gilhooly, Casey Waters, Meg Walz, Jonathan Carr, Anita Charles, and Tony […]
Paintings by Lewiston artists on display in hospital gallery
The paintings of Lewiston residents Susan and Paul Boucher are on display for the month of October in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Art is an integral part of Paul’s life and has been for almost fifty years. His style combines a sense of realism with […]
Pair of comedy shows to be presented on Saturday
Host Patrick Neuguth brings headliner Ryan Gartley to the stage with feature sets by Matt Bedell and Benjamin Chadwick at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, at The Great Falls Comedy Club. And Nic Dufault will set the stage as host for Benjamin Chadwick and New York comedian Matt Dundas at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, […]
Author, historian to give talk about her book, ‘Escape from Bunker Hill’
A book talk by historian and author Dale Potter-Clark for her book, “Escape from Bunker Hill,” will feature the topic of the Underground Railroad at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, in the 2nd floor conference room at the Mechanic Falls Public Library. Potter-Clark’s interest in the Underground Railroad spiked several years ago when she […]
Celebration of local author, book signing to be held in Farmington
A book signing and celebration for local author Bob Kimber’s new book “Lost But Found: An Upcountry Life” will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at DDG Booksellers in Farmington. Over the years, Kimber has generously shared his life insights through his writings; this evening will be a gathering honoring not only […]