January First Friday event is set for 4-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, on Main Street in Waterville. The event celebrates the vibrant creativity of Waterville by inviting people downtown to engage in multidisciplinary arts experiences. Those who attend can meet artists, participate in various workshops, listen to live music, eat local food, and come together […]
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Kaleta & Super Yamba Band concert set for Portland
Olas plays two shows in Portland this weekend.
Damariscotta ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors, Paint’ show to open Jan. 5
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts plans to present “Rock, Paper, Scissors, Paint,” a show by four artists in four mediums, from Thursday, Jan. 5, through Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the River Room at 36 Elm St. Connected by their reflective approaches, these artists delve deeply into personally relevant subjects. The artists’ reception is set for 2-4 […]
‘And Just Like That’ the show goes on
They’re back and nobody cares. That’s the opinion of a stocking full of critics (58% on Rotten Tomatoes) and the public (30% audience). That has to hurt. As my review reaches your eyes, you and everyone on your viewing block knows that there are now only three of the upper class, rich, well-preserved ladies of […]
Bela Fleck plans Waterville concert in May
A concert featuring Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer with Rakesh Chaurasia is scheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. There’s a bit of the sorcerer in Béla Fleck (banjo), Zakir Hussain (tabla), Edgar Meyer (double bass), and their special guest Rakesh Chaurasia (bansuri – Indian […]
Percussionist Lynn Vartan to give concert at UMF
Percussionist Lynn Vartan will perform in concert presented by ArtsFarmington at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Emery Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. Vartan will perform on the vibraphone, an instrument that consists of tuned metal bars suspended over resonator tubes, and played with mallets. […]
Howes Orchard Homestead to display works by Jay artist
Paintings and sign work by Jay artist Reginald “Reggie” Howes will be on display from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Howes Orchard Homestead in Jay. Many in the area may remember or wish to see the paintings of different areas of Jay as well as the signs and lettering that he did […]
CLT to stage meaningful romantic comedy ‘You Can’t Take It With You’
Community Little Theater presents its third production of its 82nd season, “You Can’t Take It With You.” Set in the 1930’s, the play tells the story of the Sycamores, a quirky, fun and lovable family in which each member is committed to simply doing what makes them happy. The show opens at 7:30 p.m. on […]
Metropolitan Opera Live, National Theatre Live productions to be shown at Paul J. Schupf Art Center
The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: “The Hours” (Kevin Puts), Libretto by Greg Pierce, will be screened at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St., in Waterville. “The Hours” contains themes of suicide. If you or someone you know is considering self-harm or suicide, help is available from […]
Dave Gutter to perform with Rigometrics
Rigometrics with Dave Gutter will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, at Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St., Portland. The up-and-coming band formed last year released its debut album this year. Those who attend can hear the classic rock influence on Portland’s Rigometrics. The trio is Keenan Hendricks on keys and vocals, Josef […]