So here it is today on HBO, in our own era of social upheaval. No fan of costumed events, I reluctantly sat through every episode of Julian Fellowes’s, Michael Engler’s and Salli Richardson-Whitfields’s lavish and expensive production, in order to have a review for you this morning. I won’t run down each chapter because Fellowes’ […]
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Tedeschi Trucks concert set for Waterville
Tedeschi Trucks: “Fireside Live” plan to take the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, April 15, at Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., in Waterville. The group is a modified version of the full powerhouse ensemble led by the husband/wife duo of guitarist Derek Trucks and singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi. With 4 to 7 band members, Fireside Live […]
Readfield native Wayne Bethanis scaling high in New Age music world
It’s always nice to be able to highlight a local Mainer who’s doing great in the music world and such is the case with this week’s interviewee Dr. Wayne Bethanis. Raised in Readfield, but now resides in Los Angeles, California, this talented composer/musician studied classical piano through his 20s and even won the Bartok Competition; […]
Brush with Nature Artist applications available
Maine Audubon invites plein air painters to September event
Maine’s Mallett Brothers Band plans Bath concert
The Mallett Brothers Band will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. The band is an independent rock and roll/Americana/country band from Maine. Their busy tour schedule since forming in 2009 has helped them to build a dedicated fanbase across the U.S. and […]
UMF students exhibit capstone artwork in Senior Art Show
‘Who We Are, What We Do’ will be open April 7 through May 7.
Rockland show to feature Damn Tall Buildings
A Damn Tall Buildings concert is planned for 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. in Rockland. Guitarist Max Capistran, bassist Sasha Dubyk, and fiddler Avery Ballotta blend elements of bluegrass, blues, roots-rock and vintage swing to create a captivating, high-energy sound, with song lyrics that find beauty and glory in […]
Breakin’ Strings bluegrass band to play at Franco Center
Breakin’ Strings, a Maine-based bluegrass band, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Cliff Gelina, who plays mandolin, guitar, upright bass, and dobro, is also a singer and songwriter. Gelina, along with Corey Bonnevie, formed the band in 2004 […]
‘The Godfather’ restored, polished
Railroad Square Cinema to feature the first in the area, 4K re-release of the classic mob film
Camden library displays Maritime pilot’s photos
The Camden Public Library is hosting an exhibit of vintage photography, provided by the Penobscot Marine Museum, through April in the Picker Room Gallery at 55 Main St. “Up River” features images from the museum’s Captain Bill Abbott Collection. The exhibit is part of the library’s long-standing partnership with the marine museum to highlight Maine’s […]