Farmington concert showcases Nordica scholarship recipients

Chana Freedberg and Jared Vigue are this year's recipients of the Nordica scholarship.

Julia Gagnon, Maine’s ‘American Idol’ star, sings new music at packed Portland show

Gagnon performed at Merrill Auditorium on Sunday night for the first stop on her 'Here in Maine' tour.

Portland Symphony Orchestra will present the Nat King Cole Songbook

Gladys Knight gives stirring performance at appearance in Portland

In a 90-minute concert at Merrill Auditorium, the 77-year-old singer proved that she can still sell a song through distinctive phrasing and a powerful delivery.

Union stagehands demand new Merrill Auditorium contract

Stagehands and supporters picketed a performance staffed with non-union labor Thursday to pressure the city of Portland to renegotiate an exclusive labor agreement for the publicly owned venue.

Local groups bring global rhythms to stage 

Merrill Auditorium