Magic Bus, The Who tribute band based in Portland, will bring their show to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. The Who, one of rock’s most iconic bands, made the charts in 1964 with their hit song, “Can’t Explain.” That was the beginning of their […]
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Country Roads to play at Mixers on Friday
Modern country cover band Country Roads takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Country Roads plays songs by artists such as Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, Dierks Bentley, Cole Swindell, Brothers Osborne, Thomas Rhett, and more. There is no cover charge and plenty of free parking. […]
Broadway hits to be performed by the Portland Symphony Orchestra with special guests
The Portland Symphony Orchestra presents a weekend of Broadway hit tunes, all selected previously by request. Featuring guest singers Teri Hansen (most recently in the national tours of “The Sound Of Music” (Elsa) and the Tony Award winning “An American In Paris”) and Destan Owens (Broadway’s “RENT” and “Chicago”), the program includes songs from “Wicked,” […]
Auditions to be held for ‘Alice in Wonderland’ production
Community Little Theatre
Local country musician to perform in Cabin Fever Concert Series
Music for Mavis
Comedy shows planned in Lewiston and Auburn
Stir up some fun with “Comedy Soup” serving improv, stand-up, sketches, and comedy games featuring Amanda Kinsey, Julie Poulin, Greg Lamber, and Nathan White beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 1, at Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Catch local funny favorites doing stand-up starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, in the […]
Psychedelic surf music featured at the Oasis of Music
The Oasis of Music welcomes Carand Burnet and her electric guitar at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Carand Burnet is a guitarist and leader of the band Kioea (kēōˈāə). Aquarium Drunkard’s J. Swartwood described Burnet’s music as “simultaneously modern and vintage.” Bandcamp recognized Kioea for their EP and album, […]
Pop-up film showings around Bates Campus spotlight the power of Indigenous cinema
The Bates College Museum of Art will present “Presence is Power,” a night of 11 short films by Indigenous filmmakers from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at several locations on campus at Bates College in Lewiston. This night’s showing broadens and deepens the film program on view as part of the current exhibition “Exploding […]
Works by Angolan artist Serafim Yssolo on display in exhibition at LA Arts
In honor of Black History month, “Life on Scraps,” an exhibition featuring Angolan visual artist Serafim Yssolo, formerly known as Serafim Serlon, will be on display beginning Friday, Feb. 23, at LA Arts in Lewiston. A rising talent in the world of Angolan contemporary art, this will be Yssolo’s first solo exhibit in the United […]
Reception will kick off exhibit honoring more than 50 years of the Franco-American Collection at USM in Lewiston
The Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine has been preserving and promoting the culture and history of Maine’s Franco-Americans for nearly 52 years. A celebration will be held in honor of this anniversary at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the Atrium Gallery at USM in Lewiston. The celebration will serve as […]