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Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Femmes of Rock plan Waterville Opera House concert
The Femmes of Rock will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. Led by rock violinist and arranger Nina DiGregorio, the band has rocked audiences worldwide with their blistering solos and unique arrangements, not to mention their beauty and charm. Their concerts feature the music […]
Belfast Maskers’ to stage ‘Proof’ March 7-18
Director Stephanie Natale recently unveiled the cast she has selected for Belfast Maskers’ first production of 2024, “Proof” by David Auburn. Performances are set for March 8-17 at the Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court St. in Belfast, at 7. p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. This drama of mathematics, madness, and […]
Magic Bus: The Who tribute band to play at Franco Center
Magic Bus, The Who tribute band based in Portland, will bring their show to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, at 46 Cedar St. in Lewiston. The Who, one of rock’s most iconic bands, made the charts in 1964 with their hit song, “Can’t Explain.” That was the beginning of their […]
Johnny Ater plans Johnson Hall Opera House show
Comedian Johnny Ater plans to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Johnson Hall Opera House, 280 Water St. in Gardiner. Comedian Adam Hatch will open the show. This show will be recorded for broadcast. Arguably Maine’s funniest, down-home comedian, Johnny Ater offers up hilarious and honest stories about life, family, relationships, […]
Pineland Suzuki School students to perform fiddle tunes, classical pieces, folksongs
Pineland Suzuki School students plan to perform fiddle tunes, classical pieces and folksongs at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Johnson Hall Opera House, 280 Water St., in Gardiner The violin, viola and cello students will demonstrate the Suzuki Method with folk and classical music. Admission is free, but donation will go towards scholarships and […]
Old South Church to kick off 2024 concerts with Gaelic group Daihm
The Old South Church Concert Series kicks off 2024 with Scotland’s five-piece Gaelic supergroup, Daimh (pronounced Dive) at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the churcy, 235 Main St. in Farmington. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. On the Scottish music scene, Daimh a Gaelic Supergroup and unchallenged champions of straight in the eye Highland […]
For Maine Restaurant Week, pick a dining or driving destination and go out
There are more than 70 restaurants statewide offering deals during the event, which starts Friday and runs through March 12.
The Buttonwood Trio plans Nordica Auditorium concert
The Buttonwood Trio plan to take the stage at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at in Nordica Auditorium on Main Street in Farmington. The trio, featuring Phil Carlsen on cello, Mary Hunter on violin and James Parakilas on piano will perform music by Joaquín Turina, Philip Carlsen, and Dmitri Shostakovich. Adult ticket $20, more if […]
UMF plans jazz concert by Christine Correa Ensemble
The UMF Emery Community Arts Center plans to present a stellar jazz concert by the New York based quintet Christine Correa Ensemble. “Just You Stand and Listen with Me: Songs of Protest and Resistance,” will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7, in the Emery Performance Space on the University of Maine at Farmington […]