Musician Martin Swinger left lasting impact in Maine and beyond

In Maine, Swinger was well-known for hosting and producing the cable TV music show, 'ALIVE! From Johnson Hall,' for nine years in Gardiner.

Gardiner’s Johnson Hall announces construction start, matching gift challenge

To help Johnson Hall reach its $5.5 million fundraising goal, Peter and Sandra Prescott and Team EJP have made a match challenge gift of $250,000 to help raise the final $850,000 needed to renovate the historic opera house and 400-seat theater.

Twisted Maple duo to perform streaming concert

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Gardiner’s Johnson Hall passes early hurdle in federal funding request

Performing arts center's request for $350,000, filed through the office of U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, is one of 10 requests Golden's staff has forwarded for consideration in the appropriations process for funding to be awarded later this year.

Johnson Hall to stage Capital City Improv

Maine musician, actor to play James Taylor tribute show

Performance will be livestreamed from the stage at Johnson Hall

Early Evening Show will be live streamed from Johnson Hall

Gardiner’s Johnson Hall secures funds for exterior work

The project, which is expected to start later in the spring, includes repairing masonry and replacing windows at the historic theater on Water Street.

Early Evening Show coming to a screen near you in central Maine — and beyond

The popular long-running live show spoofing late-night talk shows will live stream the show Saturday to bring entertainment to the housebound and to make a paying gig for performers staring at canceled shows for months.

Samuel James concert planned for Jan. 25

The modern guitar master will take the stage at Johnson Performing Arts Center in Gardiner.