Denmark Arts Center
Jason Rathbun
Connor McGrath headlines comedy show at Denmark Arts Center
Denmark Arts Center presents Lakeside Laugh Labs featuring comedian Connor McGrath with opener Leah Douglass at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12. Lakeside Laugh Labs is a series featuring some of New England’s best up and coming comedians. McGrath has performed comedy throughout North America since 2011. He was voted “Maine’s Best Comedian” by the […]
Music in the Park to feature Darby Sabin
Singer-songwriter Darby Sabin will play a Music in the Park concert from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, in French Falls Park in Jay. Sabin is a multi-instrumentalist sharing “Folk, Soul and Bluesy Rock n’ Roll from the Foothills of Western Maine.” This is a free concert. Bring your own chairs or a blanket for […]
The River Comics bring pair of standup shows to Craft Brew Underground
The River Comics host two stand-up comedy shows this weekend at Craft Brew Underground in Auburn. Host Adam Groppman brings five of the region’s best stand-up comedians: Audrey Farber, George Newton, Greg Baker, Ian MacDonald, and Nick Gordon to the stage for the six by ten show – where each comic gets ten minutes to try […]
Second annual Fiddlers’ Rendezvous to be held in Lewiston park
The second annual Fiddlers’ Rendezvous, presented by LA Arts, will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14, in Kennedy Park in Lewiston. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy some free, live music in the park from a wonderful lineup of accomplished musicians: Lineup Melissa Bragdon Caron, a fiddler known for playing […]
Live music at Mixers this weekend
The Veggies take the stage from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. The Veggies are Don Hebert, Anna Hunnewell, Ray Tardif, Moe McKenna, and Shawn Callahan. Mixers celebrates owner Christina with a birthday party featuring Tattooed Lies from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6. Tattooed Lies is a […]
Local filmmakers win prizes at 25th Maine International Film Festival
The Maine Film Center announces the winners of the Tourmaline and Audience Favorite Prizes from the 25th annual Maine International Film Festival (MIFF). Running from July 8-17, this year’s MIFF featured nearly 100 films, 22 of which were made in Maine. The Tourmaline Prizes, awarded for the first time this year and named for Maine’s […]
Author BJ Bangs hosting local book signings
Award-winning Maine author BJ Bangs is hosting three local book signings in August for her new book, “Who Needs Men, I’ve Got Cats.” The book is a recipient of a 2021 Certificate of Excellence Award from the International Cat Association. On Sunday, Aug. 14, she will be at the First Choice Animal Care Appreciation Event, […]
Auditions to be held for ‘Rocky Horror Show’ production
Local theater company Rocky for Equality, in partnership with Community Little Theatre, will hold auditions for their production of Richard O’Brien’s “Rocky Horror Show.” Auditions will take place at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14, and Monday, Aug. 15, at Community Little Theatre in Auburn. Call-backs are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16. […]
‘Painting the Light’ features work of trio of artists
Denmark Arts Center presents “Painting the Light”, a show of contemporary landscape paintings of Maine and New Hampshire by a trio of artists – Janet Gill who paints with pastels, and Linda Gray and Jeanne Ouellette who both paint in oils. Their work is inspired by the vibrant and ever-changing light on the landscapes where […]