Every October, the Camden Public Library at 55 Main St. celebrates Discover History Month. The library is home to the Walsh History Center, where material of historical significance to the residents of Camden and Rockport is preserved. This year, Ken Gross, the history center’s director, has curated a collection of vintage photos and maps to […]
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Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine writers turn page on new festival
The first Maine Lit Fest will feature some 50 authors at more than 20 events in Portland and Waterville Friday through Oct. 8.
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Washington library displaying artist’s work through November
Gibbs Library is exhibiting “Birds, Petals, and Stories,” selected works by Kris Sader, through November at 40 Old Union Road in Waldoboro. An artist reception is set for 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdsay, Oct. 12. Sader grew up in Tucson, Arizona, and moved to Maine in 1987. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in […]
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Vienna association to host David Mallett in concert
The Vienna Union Hall plans to host David Mallett at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at 5 Vienna Mountain Road. Mallett’s most recent release, ”Celebration” (2016), is a 10-song collection with themes ranging from resilience to despair to the boundless promise of a new generation. Known for writing songs like the “Garden Song,” recorded by Pete Seeger and […]
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Yellow Brick Road — A Tribute To Elton John is planned in Sidney
Yellow Brick Road ~ A Tribute To Elton John is set to begin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Snow Pond Center for the Arts’ Alumni Hall, at 8 Goldenrod Lane, Sidney. The full concert tribute is complete with an incredible light show and sound system. Band members include Gerald Brann, Rich D’Aigle, Mike […]
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Paula Poundstone plans Waterville performance
Paula Poundstone will take the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., in Waterville. Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She can be heard weekly as the host of the comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to […]
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Johnson Hall Stand Up Comedy Series to feature Wells, Flynn, Keene
Johnson Hall Stand Up Comedy Series is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at The Blind Pig Next Level, 11 Mechanic St., in Gardiner. Hosted by Mark Turcotte, presents an evening of stand-up comedy. This performance is for those for ages 21 and older. This month’s line up will include Dennis Fogg, […]
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Wiscasset gallery to display ‘Made in Maine,’ last exhibit of season
The final show of the season at the Maine Art Gallery at 15 Warren St. in Wiscasset, “Made in Maine,” is a celebration of Maine artists. Many of the artists plan to discuss their work at an opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, when music will be supplied by guitarist /singer […]
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Sonny Landreth, Cindy Cashdollar concert set for Stone Mountain Arts Center
Sonny Landreth & Cindy Cashdollar are set to perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road in Brownfield. Revered for his unique slide guitar technique, Landreth has collaborated with many legendary performers including John Hiatt, Jimmy Buffett, Mark Knopfler and Eric Clapton. Summer of 2013, he was part […]
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UMaine Augusta French club to present documentary film
It will be streaming Sept. 23-30, with in-person screening Sept. 30.