University of Maine Farmington assistant professor of creative writing, Amy Neswald’s first novel, “I Know You Love Me too,” has been named the winner of the 2019 New American Fiction Prize. The celebratory launch, which was delayed due to COVID, will now take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, in The Landing in the […]
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Improvised show takes over Mainstage at Penobscot Theatre Company
BANGOR – Penobscot Theatre Company in partnership with ImprovAcadia recently announced a new special feature for their 48th Season: Ready, Set, GO! On the second Sunday during each main show run, ImprovAcadia will utilize the existing set to create a new play inspired by your suggestions. Performances are set for 7 p.m. Nov. 28, Jan. […]
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Sawyer Brown on the road to Maine again Dec. 3 at Augusta Civic Center
Believe it or not, I remember an old TV talent show called “Star Search” hosted by Ed McMahon (long before “America’s Got Talent” or “The Voice” or others of that ilk) and it was in 1983 when a young band named Sawyer Brown made up of Mark Miller, Bobby Randall, Joe Smyth, Jim Scholten and […]
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Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations’ to perform Motown Christmas in Bath
Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations’ Motown Christmas will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center Main Stage, 804 Washington St. in Bath. The band will bring down the house with a powerful mix of Motown and Memphis soul music that’s guaranteed to get the party started. […]
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Paula Poundstone plans Rockland comedy show
Paula Poundstone will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, at Strand Theatre, at 345 Main St. in Rockland. Known for her distinctive brand of spontaneous observational comedy, Poundstone is a regular panelist on National Public Radio’s (NPR) weekly news quiz show Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” Nobody is a comedy field guide to life […]
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Theater at Monmouth to offer ‘This Wonderful Life’
Theater at Monmouth brings back a holiday favorite, previously performed in Cumston Hall. “This Wonderful Life,” with its hilarious and touching message of hope and love, reminds us of the power of perspective, family, and community just in time for the holidays. TAM favorite Mike Anthony unleashes his comedic talents for this 90-minute adventure as […]
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Darrell Scott concert planned at Stone Mountain Arts Center
Darrell Scott will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Stone Mountain Arts Center at 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield. A reschedule from April 17, 2021 The singer songewriter has collaborated with Steve Earle, Sam Bush, Emmylou Harris, John Cowan, Verlon Thompson, Guy Clark, Tim O’Brien, Kate Rusby, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Mary Gauthier, Dan […]
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Penobscot Theatre Company to present ‘Miracle on 34th St.’
Penobscot Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the first production in the Bangor Opera House since March 2020, “Miracle on 34th St: A Live Musical Radio Play.” Original lyrics, music and arrangements are by Jon Lorenz and adapted from the original 1947 Lux Radio Hour Broadcast. The Opera House is located at 131 Main St., […]
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Dennis Fogg to perform Nov. 20 during Maine Comedy Show at Johnson Hall
I really enjoy covering events other than the musical variety, so it was an easy “Yes!” when I was offered a chance to chat with local comedian Dennis Fogg about his upcoming gig at Johnson Hall on Nov. 20. I remember seeing parts of an episode of “Restaurant Impossible” on the Food Network that featured […]
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‘Twain By the Tale’ to be staged in Gardiner
The Open Book Players will present the second production of their 25th Season, “Twain By the Tale”, at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Nov. 19, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 21, at Johnson Hall, at 280 Water St. in Gardiner. In this two act revue of Mark Twain stories, sketches, and monologues, adapted by Dennis Snee, the […]