Almost five years ago, on Sept. 15, 2017, the Talking Heads tribute band Start Making Sense made their central Maine debut at the Proper Pig, entertaining fans of that 80’s band. Now half-a-decade later, SMS will be returning to the Waterville-area, playing at the Head of Falls on July 8th as part of the Maine […]
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Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Theater at Monmouth to stage ‘Anthony and Cleopatra’
“Anthony and Cleopatra,” by William Shakespeare, directed by Charlene V. Smith, will be staged July 7 through Aug. 30 at Cumston Hall, at 796 Main St. in Monmouth. Performance times are 7 p.m. July 7, 8, 16, 20, Aug. 4, 12 and 20; 7 p.m. July 24; and 1 pm. July 31 and Aug. 4. […]
‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ to open July 7 at Lakewood Theater
Lakewood Theater will stage “ The Drowsy Chaperone” July 7-16 at 76 Theater Road in Madison. The production will be staged at 8 p.m. July 7-9; 4 p.m. July 10; 2 and 7 p.m. July 13; and 8 p.m. July 14-16. The Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, […]
Norway gallery to feature South Paris artist’s work during July
Main Street Gallery plans to feature Sandra Pealer as its artist of the month for July. A reception is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 8 at 426 Main St. in Norway. The public is welcome for refreshments and a chance to meet the artist. Pealer, who paints from her studio in South […]
Waterford society to hold celebration of traditional music, dance
The Waterford Historical Society has scheduled its annual summertime music program for 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, July 7. The event will be held in the dance hall on the Waterford World’s Fair grounds, 36 Irving Green Road in North Waterford. The musical performance, descriptive talk, and traditional contra dance will feature Greg Boardman and Friends, traditional […]
Banderas, Cruz won’t disappoint in ‘Official Competition’
Buenos Días. Tomorrow, you’ll attend the Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville. You’ll want to buy a ticket to “Official Competition,” a Spanish film about a dying billionaire (José Luis Gómez) who wants to be remembered for something other than his money, so he buys a Nobel Prize winning novel called “Rivalry,” for one of those […]
Michael Franti & Spearhead to bring danceable, soul-touching music to Sidney July 1
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]