By now, most of you folks reading this column are aware that I really enjoy talking with people for the first time (it usually leads to more conversations down the road, too) and so it should be no surprise when I say that my recent chat with singer/songwriter/guitarist Scott Kirby was a total delight. He’s […]
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Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Kevin Libby & Co. to perform at Music for Mavis series
Singer-songwriter Kevin Libby & Co. will entertain at Music for Mavis Tuesdays at the Gazebo at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23, in Turner. His Company tonight will be the powerful and talented Robbie Coffin on guitar and vocals, Dave Thibodeau on bass, and Mark Horn on drums. A native son of Turner, Libby grew […]
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‘The Last Movie Stars’ about Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward
It’s long, this tortuous, winding road down the history of the family Newman, six long hours to be precise. Each segment runs about an hour each. That’s a long sit when all you’re learning about is secrets behind the glossy, turbulent love life of two very blonde, very blue-eyed movie stars, Paul Newman and […]
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Waterville museum focuses on artist’s collaborations in performing arts
The exhibit will be on view at the Colby College Museum of Art through Feb. 19, 2023.
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South Bristol artist’s paintings on show at Rockland gallery
South Bristol artist Sally Loughridge returns this year to show recent original land and seascape paintings into September at Archipelago art and craft gallery, the Island Institute’s store, at 386 Main St., in Rockland. A retired psychologist and year-round resident of Maine for more than 23 years, Loughridge never tires of the state’s natural beauty, […]
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Great Falls Balloon Festival returns to the skies this weekend after being grounded for 2 years
‘Returning from the Wild’ is the theme for the 28th annual Great Falls Balloon Festival.
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See famous paintings by Maine masters at these state parks
The program, running through October, is a collaboration among the Portland Museum of Art, Maine’s Bureau of Parks and Lands, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Freeport retailer L.L. Bean.
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Dirty McCurdy to play in Music for Mavis concert series
Dirty McCurdy will perform as part of the Music for Mavis Tuesdays at the Gazebo concert series at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, in Turner. Dirty McCurdy is one of Maine’s longest running bands and has been playing throughout northern New England for 25 years. The band consists of founding member Scott McCurdy, Ian […]
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‘Americana’ theme for 8th Annual Western Mountain Photography Show
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host the 8th annual Western Mountain Photography Show, a juried photo exhibit, from Saturday, Sept. 10, through Thursday, Oct. 6. The theme for this year’s exhibit is “Americana.” During the entire exhibit, attendees may vote for their favorite image in the People’s Choice competition. An awards reception will […]
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‘The Music Man’ coming to stage at Chocolate Church Arts Center
A stylized production of Meredith Wilson’s classic show, “The Music Man,” will kick off the 2022 performance season at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath. The musical, with books, music, and lyrics written by Meredith Wilson, first became a hit on Broadway in 1957, when it won […]