For a very long time, we’ve read the praises of Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer Prize “All The Light We Cannot See,” his biggest book that has captured the praise of readers world wide. It’s impressive to learn that in the 10 years it took him to finish it, he wrote six other books that won him […]
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Concert of Hope planned to lift spirits and bring harmony to a hurting community
In the wake of the devastating shootings in Lewiston, Prince of Peace Parish will host a Concert of Hope, an interfaith collaboration of healing, hope and music, from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, at Holy Family Church in Lewiston. The program will feature choirs from several churches in the Lewiston-Auburn area, including a special […]
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Multi-instrumentalist Leslie Mendelson comfortable performing solo
Discovering a new-to-me artist is always a good time, and with the case of Leslie Mendelson it is doubly so. She is a triple threat in that she has a distinctive voice, can pen compelling songs, and is at home on the piano as well as the guitar. Watching her videos you see the many […]
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Maine Country Music Hall of Fame to hold ‘Extravaganza 2023’ fundraiser show
The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame will present “Extravaganza 2023,” the annual benefit fundraiser show, beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, at The Silver Spur Dance Club in Mechanic Falls. The 3-hour live show will feature a fabulous line-up of Maine Country Music Hall of Famers from all over the State of […]
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Peter Yarrow plans Chocolate Church Arts Center concert
Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary) will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St. in Bath. Known for his songwriting, sound quality and commitment to excellence, Peter Yarrow, along with Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers, made up the popular folk group Peter, Paul & Mary. The trio […]
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Ward Hayden & the Outliers plan Stone Mountain Arts Center concert
Ward Hayden & the Outliers plan to perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. The band was formed as a way to break from the music so commonly found on popular radio airwaves. Hayden’s foray into country music and early rock ‘n’ roll began with a fateful […]
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Matt Nakoa concert set for Waldo Theater
Matt Nakoa plans to take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Waldo Theater, 916 Main St. in Waldoboro. Nakoa is an award-winning songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. A modern troubadour, he makes his home on the highways and concert stages of America, and appears regularly with folk music icon Tom Rush. General admission […]
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‘What Happens Later’ a magical, quirky, lovable story
“What Happens Later”… A ghost story? This is what the promo of “What Happens Later,” Meg Ryan’s new film, tells us. Now remember, “What Happens Later” was originally a two character stage play, “Shooting Star,” by Steven Dietz. Two ex-lovers, Bill (David Duchovny) and Willa (Meg Ryan) get snowed in at a regional airport overnight. […]
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UMF presents ‘A Pianist’s Playlist: Steven Pane Performing Five, Five-Minute Works’
Steven Pane, professor of music at UMF, will perform five, five-minute compositions at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall, with a repeat performance at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8. The program is free and open to the public. Organized in the spirit of a playlist, the selection of works both […]
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Wayne’s Brad Hooper deserves a listen and your attention
Today’s artist is one I “discovered” at the Fryeburg Fair back in October. I was sitting waiting for my daughter and her aunt to come out of a yarn shop when I heard some fine picking and singing going on around a corner, so I got up to check it out. There were two people […]