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Maine Craft Weekend set for Oct. 5 & 6

Maine Craft Weekend, a annual statewide tour of Maine craft studios, businesses and events, is set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 and 6. The event offers an opportunity for the public to explore the life and work of craft artists and businesses in the state, and for artists to connect with craft enthusiasts, collectors […]

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Newpoli concert set for Oct. 4 in Bath

The Chocolate Church Arts Center will present Newpoli, an Italian/Mediterranean world music ensemble, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the center located at 804 Washington St., in Bath. Newpoli crosses through time, culture, and musical styles as it performs modernized, old-world taranta music from southern Italy and surrounding countries. The high-energy ensemble stirs up […]

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Slaid Cleaves plans Brunswick concert

Maine-raised, Texas-based singer-songwriter Slaid Cleaves will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Brunswick Unitarian Universalist Church, at 1 Middle St., in Brunswick, as part of the Concerts for a Cause series. Two-thirds of the net proceeds of the 2018-19 Concerts for a Cause series will be donated to two local charities: Tedford […]

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Off The Wall to be staged Oct. 5 in Gardiner

Performances of “Off the Wall” are scheduled for 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Johnson Hall Theater, 280 Water St., in Gardiner. World-renowned jugglers and comedians, Jason Tardy and Steve Corning have performed all across the U.S. and beyond, with highlights including Disney Cruise Lines, the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas, and the White […]

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Singer/songwriter Iris Dement to perform Oct. 4

Singer/songwriter Iris Dement will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., in Rockland. DeMent is an acclaimed singer/songwriter whose 1992 debut was “Infamous Angel.” Combining elements of folk, gospel and country, her rich lyrical landscapes and captivating music have earned two Grammy nominations. and the respect of many […]

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Maine Luthiers Showcase set for Oct. 4-6

The 3rd annual Maine Luthiers Showcase is set for Oct. 4-6 in downtown Hallowell. Behind every guitar is a luthier. Never heard of one? A luthier is someone who makes or repairs stringed instruments. The name “luthier” originally came from lute making, but today includes makers of acoustic and electric guitars, banjos, violins, cellos and […]