“Richard II” by William Shakespeare will be staged July 13 through Aug. 6 at Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. Richard II is dangerously out of touch with his kingdom. He wastes money, raises taxes to support his lavish lifestyle, plays favorites and cares more about his vanity than the common good. When […]
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Vienna Historical Society presents pair of plays in annual event
Finally re-opening after the pandemic, the Vienna Historical Society will present their annual humorous plays which vividly portray the foibles and eccentricities of small town life. The performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, July 20 and 21; and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, in Vienna […]
J.P. Devine movie review: Stars float in and out in ‘The Three Musketeers’
This madcap adventure about a young swordsman who comes to Paris to face villains, romance, adventure and intrigue with three musketeer friends begins showing Saturday at the Maine International Film Festival.
‘Ticket to Paradise’ actors made film for the money
Before you buy your “Ticket to Paradise,” did you know that Bali, the “ideal” vacation spot that was the location for George Clooney and Julia Roberts’s movie “Ticket to Paradise,” is the home of 500 different varieties of spiders, some of which have eight eyes and 15-centimeter legs? You didn’t? Did you know that today, […]
Joanna Connor — queen of blues rock guitar
Chicago artist, together with her backing band of musicians, to perform July 16 during North Atlantic Blues Festival.
Waterville Rocks concerts start July 7
Waterville Opera House recently announced the eighth consecutive year of Waterville Rocks, a series of four free family friendly outdoor concerts with music ranging from folk and Americana to rock and soul. This year’s lineup will include The Weight Band with Chris Ross, Dustbowl Revival, Will Evans Trio, and Griffin William Sherry, all at downtown […]
Lakewood to stage ‘Half Time’
“Half-Time” will be staged July 6-14 at Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road in Madison. Performances are set for 8 p.m. July 6-8 and 13-14, 4 p.m. July 9, and 2 and 7 p.m. July 12. The musical is the true story of 10 determined dreamers who audition to dance at half time for a […]
Concerts at Norcross Point planned on Sundays
Free concerts at Norcross Point are set for 2-4 p.m. Sundays at the gazebo by boat landing off Bowdoin Street in Winthrop. LQH with Evan Haine will kick things off on July 9, The High Spirits with Anna Patterson will perform July 16, Lynn Deeves, Trina Hamlin and Colleen Sexton are set for July 23, […]
Monmouth Theater announces Season 54: Brave New Worlds
Theater at Monmouth recently announced its Season 54 lineup for Brave New Worlds set for July 1 – Aug. 13 (with possible extension through Aug. 20), At the Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main St. in Monmouth. From the Divine Right of Kings to the awkward banter of young love, Theater at Monmouth’s 54th season explores […]
Chelsea Summer Concert Series to feature Working Class July 10
Working Class will take the stage at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 10, under the tent at the Chelsea Town Office, 560 Togus Road in Chelsea. The concert is part of the Chelsea Summer Concert Series sponsored by the Town of Chelsea and the Age-Friendly Chelsea Committee, hosted by Christ Poulson. Other concerts planned are Working […]