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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
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.
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Maine poet Richard Blanco among arts luminaries honored by Biden
The Maine poet and author receives a National Humanities Medal at a White House ceremony.
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Leiji Matsumoto, known for anti-war anime, space tales, dies at 85
His manga works ‘Galaxy Express 999’ and ‘Space Pirate Captain Herlock’ were adapted into television anime series in the 1970s and became huge hits in and outside Japan.