Oasis of Music returns to Trinity with jazz program

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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 […]
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March 22, 2023

Amy Stacey Curtis will share songs on ukulele at Oasis of Music

Singer Amy Stacey Curtis, accompanying herself on ukulele, will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, at the LA Arts gallery in Lewiston. Curtis is an award-winning visual artist who sings ukulele covers as a way to heal from brain injury. After six years of recovery, during which […]
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March 22, 2023

Pair of comedy shows planned this weekend

The River Comics Comedy Productions will host two stand-up comedy shows this week at Craft Brew Underground. Leonard Kimble will host five comedians for the 6×10 show at at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 24. Jake Jacobson, Chris Neuguth, Lila Sparks, Garret Finn, and Karizmatik will each have ten minutes on stage. Admission is donation […]
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March 20, 2023

Cast announced for CLT production of ‘Little Women’

Community Little Theater in Auburn announces the cast for the upcoming production of “Little Women.” CLT will present “Little Women” at various times from April 20-30. “Little Women” is a musical adaptation of the famous novel by Louisa May Alcott. Based on Alcott’s life, “Little Women” follows the adventures of The March sisters; Jo, Meg, […]
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March 20, 2023

Richard Wood to return to Old South Church

The legendary Nova Scotia fiddler Richard Wood returns for a concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, at Old South Church in Farmington. He will be joined by guest musician Keelin Wedge. Named by MacLean’s Magazine as one of the Top 100 Canadians to watch in the 21st Century, Wood has blown away sold-out […]