We’re back with season 3 of “Only Murders in the Building,” the hugely popular American mystery comedy-drama television series created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. It may eventually turn out to be the “Barbie” of TV. Maybe it’s just climate change, but it’s incredibly better. If you’re joined at the hip with the millions […]
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Maia Sharp shares craft of creating songs
Singer/songwriter to take Portland stage Aug. 26.
Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival to return to Litchfield
Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival plans to celebrate its 59th festival Aug. 24-27 at the Litchfield Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Road in Litchfield. The festival will feature a lineup of performers, the Blistered Fingers Kids Academy, vendors and more. The free, three-day music program for children for ages 6-18 will focus on how to play, sing and […]
Lakewood to stage ‘Leading Ladies’
“Leading Ladies” is scheduled for Aug. 17-26 at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison. Performances are set for 8 p.m. Aug. 17-19 and 24-26, 4 p.m. Aug. 20, and 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 23. In this comedy by the author of “Lend Me A Tenor” and “Moon Over Buffalo,” two English Shakespearean actors, […]
Juke Joint Devils plan Gardiner concert
Johnson Hall’s Free Waterfront Summer Concert Series will feature The Juke Joint Devils at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at Gardiner’s waterfront The Juke Joint Devils is an old-school Jump Blues and Swing combo. The final concert of the series will feature The Give Your Voice All-Stars on Aug. 25. For more information, visit johnsonhall.org. […]
‘Jules’ creators embrace hope-filled screenplay formula
Finally, as we exit a murky June and July, a much-needed and heroic attempt to bring sweetness and light back to our new neighborhood screen arrives. In an industry, that as we speak, is bereft of hope and heroics and full of spiders and atomic clouds, “Jules” lands in our pines and offers a modicum […]
The Court Jesters love performing, love playing live
Tina Charest and John Hasnip have a raft of performances scheduled for this month and next.
Half Moon Jug Band to perform in Gardiner
Johnson Hall in Gardiner plans to present The Half Moon Jug Band during its 2023 Free Waterfront Summer Concert Series at Gardiner’s waterfront at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11. The band is a 21st-century jug band rooted in the Downeast humor and dry wit traditions of their home state. Upbeat and positive, the Half Moon […]
‘The Odd Couple’ to be staged in Rangeley
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will produce a live theater event, “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 10-12. This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assemble for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder that […]
The Jeremiahs plan Old South Church concert
Old South Church Concert Series in Farmington plan to host The Jeremiahs at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at the church on Main Street. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Church’s Main Street entrance is handicapped accessible. The Jeremiahs is an Irish folk band that comprises four musicians who have come together with the common […]