Jim Weider is a familiar name to the legion of fans of the legendary group, The Band. From 1985 to 2000, he replaced Robbie Robertson as the group’s lead guitarist, writing songs and performing on their three studio albums, “Jericho,” “High on the Hog” and “Jubilation.” In 2018, his group, The Weight Band (made up […]
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Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Beppe Gambetta to perform at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Beppe Gambetta plans to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor. From his unique background as an Italian musician in love with both American roots music as well as the music of his native country, Gambetta has travelled the world […]
UMF Art Gallery to feature ‘Vital Traces’ exhibit
Opening reception set for Sept. 23, exhibit on view through Oct. 28.
Annual Maine Playwrights Festival now open for submissions
PORTLAND — Acorn Productions, producers of the annual Maine Playwrights Festival, recently announced that they have begun accepting scripts for this year’s 20th edition of the state’s long-running incubator for new plays by local playwrights. Anybody living in Maine is eligible to submit a new play between eight and 30 minutes in length for consideration […]
Fall begins Wednesday. Here’s where to see foliage this year around the Midcoast.
State experts are predicting an excellent fall foliage season this year in Maine.
Eat & Run: Tastes of summer linger at The Clam Bar
The food trailer will transition to a new menu this fall, so try those excellent steamers while you still can.
Got Tix: Where to find tickets to upcoming shows
Catch rock band Dr. Dog at Portland’s State Theatre.
Fall fairs are back. Here’s what you can expect
After a year hiatus, some of Maine’s biggest fairs – including Cumberland and Fryeburg – are returning, but are asking people to be wary of COVID risks.
Tap Lines: Oktoberfest beers make change of seasons easier to swallow
Bissell Brothers’ Festbier joins the offerings from Maine breweries.
Art made by prisoners is on display in Portland
The exhibition is on view at Portland Media Center through Oct. 29.