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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra to hold season auditions
TOPSHAM — The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra seeks experienced classical musicians to audition for the upcoming 2024/25 season. Auditions are set for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Orion Performing Arts Center, 50 Republic Ave. Musicians interested auditioning should prepare two contrasting solos to demonstrate agility, tone quality and phrasing. Wind and brass players should […]
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Time Travel to 1775 set for Aug. 17 at Augusta’s Mill Park
The free family event will be hosted by Old Fort Western and The Colonial Maine Living History Association.
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2024 Fish Ladder Raffle Quilt drawing set for Aug. 17
Tickets are available at Skidompha Library in Damariscotta, which is also where the quilt is on display.
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Augusta society to host ‘Silent Films in Maine’ Aug. 21
Presenter Ed Lorusso will show two of the films, “Caught in the Rapids” and “Cupid, Registered Guide,” roughly 20 minutes each.
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Boothbay foundation seeks submissions for exhibition
Works will be juried by Bob Keyes, former Arts and Culture writer for the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram, and now editorial director at Colby College in Waterville.
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Evening of personal storytelling set for Rangeley Aug. 17
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is set to host an evening of personal storytelling at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. The Kitchen Table event is directed by Timmy Straub. “We spin narratives to remember our dreams. We then sell them to the waking world […]
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Farmington concert showcases Nordica scholarship recipients
Chana Freedberg and Jared Vigue are this year’s recipients of the Nordica scholarship.
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Phillips prepares for 65th annual Old Home Days with Maine-themed celebrations
Phillips’ 65th Annual Old Home Days, themed “Tell me you are from Maine without tellin’ me you are from Maine,” will feature a week-long celebration from August 10 to 18, packed with events and honoring local figures.
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WinterKids names 2024 grantees to receive portion of $25K
WESTBROOK — WinterKids has announced the recipients of its Downhill 24 Outdoor Fund. This year’s grants, totaling $25,000, will go to 10 organizations across Maine. These grants are aimed at promoting outdoor activities and encouraging children to stay active throughout the year. The fund was established to further WinterKids’ mission of getting kids outside and […]