This week, I’m bringing a new country trio to your attention, Texas Hill, which is made up of Adam Wakefield, Casey James and Craig Wayne Boyd. Now if some of those names are familiar it’s because they were involved with “American Idol” and “The Voice” — James with the former and Wakefield and Boyd with […]
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Chelsea Summer Concert series to open with Denny Breau
A Chelsea Summer Concerts series is set to open with Denny Breau at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 9 at the Town Office, 560 Togus R0ad. If it rains the concerts will be at Chelsea Elementary School; bring a chair or blanket. Breau mixes genres with ease: Folk, Delta blues, country and jazz. He brings warmth and […]
Boardman Trio to open Vienna Union Hall season
Vienna Union Hall plans to open its season with The Boardman Trio at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road. The trio of Greg Boardman, Elsie Gawler and Steve Muise plan to perform music drawing from a Scotch, Irish and French repertoire and culture. These three musicians bring together a […]
The Western Maine Art Group presents a solo exhibition by artist Sandra Josephine Bell
The Western Maine Art Group plans to present a solo exhibition of works “Observation, Perception, Imagination!” by Center Lovell artist Sandra Josephine Bell. In addition, the group’s Main Street Gallery presents artwork from member artists on the theme “Reflections.” An opening receptions are set for 5-7 p.m. 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 6, at the Matolcsy […]
Palaver Strings to present ‘Welcome Here’ in Nordica Hall
Portland-based chamber orchestra Palaver Strings plans to presents “Welcome Here,” a touring production celebrating Maine’s cultural diversity, resilience, and stewardship, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at Nordica Hall, on Main Street in Farmington. This multidisciplinary performance features guest artists of Congolese, Puerto Rican, and Wabankai heritage with storytelling directed by Sherri Mitchell and co-presented by […]
We Banjo 3 concert set for Brownfield
We Banjo 3 will take the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, in Brownfield. The Galway, Ireland, and Nashville-based quartet — comprised of two sets of brothers, Enda and Fergal Scahill and Martin & David Howley — continually push musical boundaries while maintaining an unwavering devotion […]
Matt Anderson to perform concert in Rockland
Matt Anderson plans to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 6, at Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. in Rockland. A powerhouse performer with a giant, soul-filled voice and commanding stage presence, this award-winning blues performer has headlined major festivals and shared the stage with Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy, Greg Allman, Tedeschi Trucks Band, […]
Norway-based art group plans exhibits
NORWAY — The Western Maine Art Group is set to present a solo exhibition of works — “Observation, Perception, Imagination!” — by Center Lovell artist Sandra Josephine Bell at the Matolcsy Art Center, 480 Main St. The show opens Friday, May 6, and continuing through the end of the month, according to a news release […]
Wiscasset gallery offers calendar of exhibits, classes
The 2022 season opens with “Time Shift” by Spindleworks’ artists.
Hinckley museum summer exhibit to open May 7
HINCKLEY — The L.C. Bates Museum’s annual summer exhibition is scheduled to open Saturday, May 7. “Wilderness and Culture” includes over 35 works by 20 artists from Maine or with ties to the state, who work in a variety of mediums. The virtual art opening is set for 5 p.m. May 7. Caged Lion (1976-77), […]