The Emery Community Arts Center plans to present three live piano concerts this fall. Concerts feature performances by faculty from the UMF Division of the Performing Arts and are free and open to the public. Delimited Space: Aaron Wyanski in Recital is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28. Wyanski, UMF assistant professor of Music […]
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Boardman, Muise and Gawler trio to perform new and traditional fiddle tunes and songs
Greg Boardman, Steve Muise and Elsie Gawler, a folk music string trio performing new and traditional fiddle tunes and songs, will perform in a concert to benefit New Beginnings at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, at Trinity Church, 245 Bates St., in Lewiston. Boardman sings and plays fiddle, viola, cello and guitar, performing traditional […]
Applications for Topsham ‘Joy of Art’ exhibit available Nov. 13
The Topsham exhibit will be on view Jan. 17 through Feb. 12.
Maine International Film Festival seeks submissions
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center has opened submissions for the annual Maine International Film Festival. The festival is scheduled for July 8-17, 2022, and is to be hosted at Railroad Square Cinema, the Waterville Opera House and online. The festival was founded in Waterville in 1998. Festival organizers are planning for a full-sized event, […]
Arts collective to present ‘Freedom & Captivity’ events at UMF
FARMINGTON — The Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine Farmington campus plans to present a series of events organized by TUG Collective, an interdisciplinary arts collective, that focus on contemporary restorative justice and social issues and their community impact. The events are part of “Freedom & Captivity,” a year-long statewide initiative, which […]
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to host nationwide virtual walk
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America plans to hold a nationwide virtual Alzheimer’s walk, which kicks off Saturday, Oct. 30, and runs throughout November, which is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Individuals can get involved in the virtual walk by visiting afawalk.com or calling AFA at 866-232-8484. “This virtual walk allows individuals across the country to come together […]
UMaine Extension 4-H to launch space challenge Nov. 15
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is participating in the 2021 National 4-H STEM Challenge with a new four-session club. 4-H Galactic Quest is scheduled meet virtually Mondays at 4 p.m. Nov. 15, 22, 29 and Dec. 6. Designed by Clemson University, the hands-on challenge focuses on space exploration, including the history of […]
State wildlife agency seeks feedback on strategic plan
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is soliciting input on the draft 2021-2035 Fisheries and Hatcheries Division Strategic Management Plan. This document represents the culmination of several years of planning, coordination and public engagement centered around three key objectives: • To raise public awareness of the organization, operation and future management goals of […]
Association to host ‘Farmer to Farmer Conference’ Nov. 1-7
The event will include virtual sessions and in-person farm tours.
Camden library to host online workshop on philanthropy
CAMDEN — Diane Lebson of Evergreen Philanthropic Solutions plans to offer practical advice on how to make a greater impact with philanthropic engagements during a free online workshop at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, hosted by Camden Public Library. Lebson’s presentation will highlight lessons from her new book, “For a Good Cause: A Practical Guide […]