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Jason Rathbun
The Portland Symphony Orchestra POPS! features songs of legendary Judy Garland
The Portland Symphony Orchestra’s POPS! concerts welcome guest conductor Michael Berkowitz and singer Joan Ellison in a tribute to the songs of Judy Garland. The concerts are at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. The program features Judy Garland hits “Strike Up […]
Annual fundraising gala planned for Cottage Street Creative Exchange
Elemental – a celebration of air, fire, earth and water – will be held during Cottage Street Creative Exchange’s annual fundraising gala of dance and music from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, on the top two floors of the Art Moves Dance Studio building in Norway. A dance party will follow from 8-9 p.m. […]
Open auditions to be held for ‘We’re Alright’ in Rangeley
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts announces open auditions for the upcoming production of “We’re Alright,” a self-written Juke Box style musical, from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. This is an original play written locally by Pam Ellis and Val Zapolsky. The RFA is always looking for […]
Fiddle champion Owen Kennedy to perform at Oasis of Music
Junior Scottish fiddle champion and Oasis favorite Owen Kennedy will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. The Maine fiddler is a seventeen-year-old award-winning musician whose love of traditional music and enthusiasm for performing has captivated audiences from San Diego to the Shetland […]
‘Witches’ returns for Halloween fun at 49 Franklin
Do you have a wacky aunt, or grandmother that you just adore? Then you’ll love the Halloween event planned at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, at 49 Franklin in Rumford. 49 Franklin presents “Fun and Magic With The Witches of 49 Franklin.” They’re zany, wacky, and downright lovable! The witches of 49 Franklin are […]
Tyler Healy Band at Mixers tonight
The Tyler Healy Band will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The band plays Top 40 country songs as well as some originals, covering bands such as Florida-Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Johnny Cash, Keith Urban, Eli Young Band, Eric Church, Toby Keith, […]
Maine author’s book about Olympic training camp at Bowdoin released
“Olympians in Vacationland,” a new book written by Maine author D. Todd Coffin marking the 50th anniversary of the legendary Olympic training camp held at Bowdoin College in 1972, has been released by Midcoast Publishing. “Olympians in Vacationland” shares an intimate view of America’s best in action — Frank Shorter, Steve Prefontaine, Dave Wottle, Rod […]
Authors will discuss their latest books as well as history and art in presentation
Award-winning author Irene M. Drago and award-winning writer and editor Bob Keyes will discuss the histories, romances, and legends that inspired their latest books, “Lavinia Wren and the Sailmakers” and “The Isolation Artist — Scandal, Deception, and the Last Days of Robert Indiana,” at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, at Mockingbird Bookshop in Bath. […]