I used to DJ dances at the school where my wife teaches and one of the artists that the kids requested was Michael Franti and I can understand why: he makes music that just begs to be danced to and another aspect of his songs is that the lyrics are inspiring, optimistic, simple, and most […]
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Annual RFA Summer DIVA Show set
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to present the Annual RFA Summer DIVA Show at 7 p.m. July 1, 2, 4 and 5 at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. Rangeley’s own Divas will fill the evening with music and dance as local, talented ladies and gentlemen perform. Admission will cost […]
Michael Franti & Spearhead concert set for Snow Pond’s Bowl in the Pines amphitheater
Michael Franti & Spearhead prepare to reunite with Soulrockers across North America this summer with the Follow Your Heart Tour, with a stop at Snow Pond Center for the Arts, 8 Goldenrod Road in Sidney. The concert is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 1. Franti is a globally recognized musician, humanitarian, activist, and award-winning […]
Theater at Monmouth to stage ‘Pandora and Her Top Secret and Exceptionally Important Scientific Mission’
The family show is “Pandora and Her Top Secret and Exceptionally Important Scientific Mission,” by Sarah Bierstock and directed by Lindsey Higgins, has been planned for July 2 through Aug. 18 at Cumston Hall, at 796 Main St. in Monmouth. Performances are set for 1 p.m. July 2, 9, 16, 23, Aug. 2, 6, 9. […]
Heather Masse and Jed Wilson plan Brownfield concert
Heather Masse and Jed Wilson plan to take the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, July 1, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, is Brownfield. Masse, one of the sirens from the Wailin’ Jennys and a local girl before stardom,as a regular on Prairie Home Companion, where she was one been one of Garrison’s […]
Johnson Hall Free Waterfront Concert to feature Unfinished Blues Band
Johnson Hall Free Waterfront Concert will feature Unfinished Blues Band at 6 p.m. Friday, July 1, at the Gardiner Landing on Depot Square in Gardiner. It all started back in the 20th century, in the 1980s, when hair metal bands ruled. The radio was jam packed with synthesized pop. Emerging hip-hop was all the rage. […]
Opening reception celebrating the works of Walter Mularz planned
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts plans to host an artist reception celebrating the works of Walter Mularz at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at the Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, located in the lobby of the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. Those who attend can meet the artist and enjoy refreshments. The […]
‘God’s Favorite Idiot’ a train wreck
After slogging through the first two segments of Melissa McCarthy and husband Ben Falcone’s new Netflix series, I would add that there are additional idiots on God’s list, and that would be everyone connected to this train wreck, with the notable exception of Ms. McCarthy. Not even God herself would diminish the gifts of this […]
Wiscasset Art Walk 2022 to open June 30
Now in its 10th year, Wiscasset Art Walk plans to present a series of summertime evenings that highlight art and art-making, music and performance, and community connections. The 2022 season kicks off at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 30. Wiscasset Art Walk invites visitors to stroll the sidewalks and meander down the side streets of the […]
UMF kicks off free outdoor Summer Concert Series
The University of Maine at Farmington plans to kick off an outdoor Summer Concert Series that will feature free, live music in June, July and August on the lawn of the Emery Community Arts Center on Academy Street. All concerts are set to begin at 7 p.m. and are open to the public. Audience members […]