Life is softer for LGBT people in the UK now than it was in the ’80s in “Blue Jean,” when Margaret Thatcher initiated “Section 28.” Now, as the clouds thin, we find ourselves in a small, dreary school in Newcastle upon Tyne, where our young Jean, a gay physical education teacher, is a basketball coach. […]
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The Shadow Riders pay tribute to Marshall Tucker Band
Band to return June 24 to Madison’s Somerset Abbey.
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‘Rock of Ages’ to be staged at Waterville Opera House
“Rock of Ages” will be staged June 16-25 at Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. June 16, 17, 23 and 24 and 2 p.m. June 18 and 25. Based on the book by Chris D’Arienzo, arrangements and orchestrations by Ethan Popp, and presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. […]
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Gardiner artist’s ‘Reawakening’ show to open June 16
Monkitree to host opening reception, exhibit through Aug. 12 in Gardiner.
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Lovell photographer’s work on display at Norway gallery
“Intermission,” a solo exhibition featuring works by Lovell artist Sandra Josephine Bell, will open with an open house from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Matolcsy Art Center at 480 Main St. in Norway. The show will run for two weeks ending Saturday, July 1. Bell has selected works that were inspired […]
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‘Made in Italy’ about father-son conflicts
Geez, don’t you kinda want to go live in Tuscany? It’s probably one of the most glorious spots Italy offers. You’ve sat through movies filmed in Tuscany. More than 30 films have been shot in one of Italy’s most beautiful and overused regions. You could be watching beautiful movie stars of multiple countries, sipping wine […]
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Hungarian filmmaker to receive Maine International Film Festival award
The July 7-16 festival passes are on sale at MIFF.org.
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Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival returns to Litchfield
Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival plans to celebrate its 58th festival Thursday-Sunday, June 15-18, at the Litchfield Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Road, in Litchfield. Festival hours are 4-9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and a free Gospel Sing and Jam set for 10-11 a.m. Sunday. The festival grounds have a big stage […]
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Musically everything clicks easily for Mike Block Trio
Musicians to take Portland stage June 22.
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Steve Martin’s ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’ next on stage at CLT
Gathered around the bar at the Lapin Agile are, from left, Roger Philippon (Sagot), Sarah Duncan (Germaine), Brian Pfohl (Picasso), and Bryce Smith (Suzanne). The Steve Martin comedy opens June 15 at Community Little Theatre in Auburn. Submitted photo“Picasso at the Lapin Agile” will be staged June 15-25 at Community Little Theatre 30 Academy St., […]