Chicks With Sticks Steel Drummers — from left, Jill Longstaff, Diane Mawhinney, Dee Kersey and Josh Caron (reprising his role as “Sticks”) — will play Caribbean-style music from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, at the Last Run Pub at Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford. The performance will go on rain or snow; tropical […]
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ON MUSIC: Celtic band Bailey’s Mistake to perform at Somerset Abbey
If you have been reading this column for any length of time, you may be aware that I’m very partial to Celtic music, especially when it’s made with bagpipes included. So bands like Enter The Haggis, Seven Nations, and Mackeel (a band that my wife and I discovered when we honeymooned on Prince Edward Island) […]
Maine Music Society to present ‘A Breath of Mozart’ classical concert
The Maine Music Society Chorale, under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Nickerson, will present “A Breath of Mozart” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The classical concert will feature two works accompanied by a chamber orchestra. The performance begins […]
Paintings by local artists on display in hospital gallery
The paintings of well-known local artists Nancy Clark and Joyce Coyne are on display in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Clark captures the essence of a moment in time with her open and expansive seascapes and landscapes. Born and raised in rural Maine, Clark draws boundless […]
Bob Lauver Comedy Hypnosis Show coming to Great Falls Comedy Club
The Bob Lauver Comedy Hypnosis Show will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9, at the Great Falls Comedy Club in Auburn. Lauver invites volunteers from the audience to be hypnotized on stage. These shows promise to be non-stop, entertaining, roller coaster ride events. Tickets for both shows […]
Breau Miller West trio to perform afternoon concert at Franco Center
The trio BMW: Breau Miller West will perform from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. The trio consists of well-known local musicians Denny Breau, Mark Miller, and Arlo West. Doors and cash bar will open at 1 p.m. with a meet-and-greet. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at […]
Femmes of Rock plan Waterville Opera House concert
The Femmes of Rock will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Led by rock violinist and arranger Nina DiGregorio, the band has rocked audiences worldwide with their blistering solos and unique arrangements, not to mention their beauty and charm. Their concerts feature the music […]
Magic Bus: The Who tribute band to play at Franco Center
Magic Bus, The Who tribute band based in Portland, will bring their show to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. The Who, one of rock’s most iconic bands, made the charts in 1964 with their hit song, “Can’t Explain.” That was the beginning of their […]
Belfast Maskers’ to stage ‘Proof’ March 7-18
Director Stephanie Natale recently unveiled the cast she has selected for Belfast Maskers’ first production of 2024, “Proof” by David Auburn. Performances are set for March 8-17 at the Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court St. in Belfast, at 7. p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. This drama of mathematics, madness, and […]
Johnny Ater plans Johnson Hall Opera House show
Comedian Johnny Ater plans to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Johnson Hall Opera House, 280 Water St. in Gardiner. Comedian Adam Hatch will open the show. This show will be recorded for broadcast. Arguably Maine’s funniest, down-home comedian, Johnny Ater offers up hilarious and honest stories about life, family, relationships, […]