Lights Up Productions, which formed in November, signed a three-year lease with the town to renovate and operate the 115-year-old venue.
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‘A Christmas Carol’ one-man show at Chocolate Church Arts Center
This December, the Chocolate Church Arts Center is bringing the one-man version of “A Christmas Carol” starring Scott Severance on Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Severance has starred as Scrooge in six national tours of “A Christmas Carol.” When COVID-19 hit and it became apparent that another national tour wasn’t immediately possible, the show was […]
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Freeport Players to perform Radio XVII
The Freeport Players presents “RADIO XVII — WFCP Home Time Radio Hour” at the Freeport Performing Arts Center at 30 Holbrook St. on Dec. 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. It’s the 17th year of a unique performance, where you are the live studio audience at an old-time radio […]
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Tribute concert to remember musician Gerry Wright set for Sunday in Oakland
Wright, who was known for his many musical performances and 71-year teaching career, died Oct. 1 at his home in Winslow. He was 89.
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Performing arts programs at Waterville Senior High School receive national recognition
During a surprise ceremony Thursday, students and staff members learned WSHS has received the Performing Arts School of Excellence award given by the National Federation of State High School Associations.
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Wyeth paintings destroyed in Port Clyde fire depicted life in New England, Pennsylvania
A pizza-eating seagull and oxen crossing a snowy field were among the subjects of works by Jamie and N.C. Wyeth that burned in the blaze.
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Novel that fictionalizes real-life atrocity of Maine’s Malaga Island a finalist for top award
Paul Harding’s third novel, ‘This Other Eden,’ was one of six finalists announced Thursday for the Booker Prize.
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New chapter unfolds at Colby College as the arts take flight with $95 million facility
The Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts is poised to open soon as the latest investment over several years to transform the college and city into a cultural destination.
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As renovation costs climb, Skowhegan warily eyes future of its opera house
Town officials met this week to consider the next chapter of the 104-year-old venue and considered the possibility of separating the venue from the municipal building, as Waterville did, to broaden funding opportunities.
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Photos: Follow local artists’ 4-year process to create, install ‘The Hallowell Mural’
Back in July 2019, Hallowell artists Christopher Cart and Jen Greta Cart worked together in City Hall improvising a compass with a tape measure and pencil to draw a large circle on the 700 square feet of canvas sections taped together that would guide the composition of his Hallowell mural project. All photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal.