Castlebay will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at UMA Jewett Auditorium, 46 University Drive in Augusta. The Concerts at Jewett series, sponsored by University of Maine at Augusta College of Arts and Sciences and UMA Senior College, will feature Julia Lane and Fred Gosbee of the folk duo Castlebay in “Bygone Ballads of […]
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‘The Magician’s Assistant’ to be staged April 6
“The Magician’s Assistant,” which is part Part of the Strand Family Series, will be staged at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Strand Theatre, at 345 Main St. in Rockland. Magician’s sick in bed?! Too bad, the show must go on! The physical comedy is about the transformative power of believing in yourself and asking […]
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Wizard of Oz to open April 5 in Waterville
The Waterville Opera House will present the musical “The Wizard of Oz” April 5-14 at the opera house, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. April 5, 6 and 12, and at 2 p.m. April 7, 13 and 14. Opening with a free opening night party for all opening night ticket holders. Travel with Dorothy […]
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J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘Gloria Bell’
The film, despite its high-quality production and talented players, is a melancholy matinee movie, J.P. Devine writes.
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Chris Smither to perform March 29
A songwriter, guitarist, bluesman, interpreter and performer Chris Smither will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 29, at Johnson Hall at 280 Water St. in Gardiner. Smither’s new album “Call Me Lucky” is the artist’s first studio recording of brand new originals in six years. At the core of the album are the 10 songs, […]
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Exhibitions Inspired by the Human Figure featured at The Harlow
True to Life and Joe Klofas Solo Exhibition, both showcasing artwork made in response to the human figure, will be on exhibit at The Harlow, 100 Water St. in Hallowell. True to Life will be on view in the downstairs gallery March 29-April 27. The exhibit highlights work by artists from the Harlow’s weekly life […]
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Maine Music Society to present ‘Judas Maccabaeus’
The Maine Music Society Chorale and Orchestra will present a rendition of Handel’s oratorio “Judas Maccabaeus” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 31, at Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Composed in 1746 and written in English, this Baroque masterpiece tells the Old Testament story of Judas […]
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Spirituals: Songs of the Soul concert set for March 31
The choirs of First Parish Church UCC will present their spring concert Spirituals: Songs of the Soul at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 31, at the church at 217 Maine St., in Brunswick. The event, under the direction of Dr. Jane Hagness, will feature renowned soprano, Dr. Angelique Clay Everett; Metropolitan Opera tenor, Michael Forest; and internationally […]
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DAR American History Essay Contest winners named
The Koussinoc DAR American History Essay Contest was held at the St. Michael School in Augusta. The first-place winners were Ava Nadeau, grade 8, Gabrielle Lewis, grade 7, and Hailey Johnson, grade 6. The second-place winners were Grace Hutchins, grade 8, Landon Foster, grade 7, and Ashlynn Niemi, grade 6.
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Women’s Long Road exhibit opens
Exhibit will be on view through January 2020 at the Maine State Museum.