Funnel, one of the longest running rock bands around, takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 19, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Made up of three guys you might recognize from others bands over the years, Ted Warner (guitar), Chris Michaud (bass), and Mike Stevens (drums), they have been playing together […]
Jason Rathbun
‘Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical’ on stage for one weekend only at The Public Theatre
The Public Theatre presents their production of “Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical” playing Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21. This musical featuring Broadway veterans, combines catchy songs with the humor of a Pixar film to tell the empowering story of 8-year-old Lily Polkadot. When Lily moves to a new town, she faces the challenge […]
49 Franklin presents ‘The Young Superheroes’ student show
Students of 49 Franklin’s School of Magic and Showmanship will create the illusion of superhero powers in a fantastic show called “The Young Superheroes” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, and at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 28. This will be the first set of classes and performance from the school since before COVID. […]
Black Girl In Maine to present ‘Authentic Dialogues: Talking About Racism and Moving to Action’
Authentic Dialogues: Talking about Racism and Moving to Action with Shay Stewart-Bouley will be presented at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, at Denmark Arts Center. This presentation is free and open to all. This is an interactive session designed to look critically at racism in our communities and our nation by examining the roots […]
Cast announced for production of comedy written by Steve Martin
Community Little Theatre
Hurry Down Sunshine to play at Music for Mavis concert series
“Music for Mavis” Tuesdays at the Gazebo music series brings Hurry Down Sunshine from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, at the gazebo in Turner. The band features Brian Kavanah’s rhythmic guitar and expressive voice which blends with Stan Davis’ virtuosic lead guitar to create a soulful stew of music. “We play a wide range […]
Pair of comedy shows set for this weekend
The River Comics Comedy Productions will host two stand-up comedy shows this weekend. Headliner Dan Boulger, along with Leonard Kimble and Nick Gordon, will perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 19, at the Great Falls Comedy Club inside Craft Brew Underground. Boulger is a winner of the Boston Comedy Festival and has appeared on […]
Denny Breau to take the stage at Oasis of Music
Guitar-playing, singing and songwriting legend Denny Breau will perform at The Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, at The Church at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Breau’s parents, Hal Lone Pine and Betty Cody, were popular country performers and RCA recording artists beginning in the 1940s. His older brother, the late […]
‘The Last Rat of Theresienstadt’ to be presented by Johnson Hall
Johnson Hall presents Hilary Chaplain’s “The Last Rat of Theresienstadt” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, at Cumston Hall in Monmouth. “The Last Rat of Theresienstadt” is one woman’s struggle to survive during the Holocaust. The play incorporates the song lyrics, visual art, and poetry that were produced by the many prominent artists imprisoned […]
Maine fiddler Owen Kennedy releases debut album
Owen Kennedy, a 17-year-old award-winning Maine fiddler, is releasing his debut album, “Oh When: Now,” featuring tunes rooted in the Maine Maritime music tradition as well as favorites from Scotland, Cape Breton, and the Shetland Islands. This musical snapshot showcases the places he’s visited and the musicians he’s played with and learned from – both […]