Kate McDonnell will perform her “Sean Nos” Irish singing as a featured part of Edgecomb Day, Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Edgecomb Community Church, 15 Cross Point Road, Edgecomb. McDonnell’s CD “Angel Baby” was played on 120 stations nationwide, while her first album, “Offering” contained her bestselling song “Dana”. Edgecomb Day festivities will begin at […]
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Damariscotta River Grill to host 3 Maine artists
Three Maine artists, Terrilynn Dubreuil, Rabee Kiwan and Marc Poirier will be featured in an “Art at the Grill” show from Sept. 9 through Oct. 21 at the Damariscotta River Grill at 155 Main St. in Damariscotta. An artist reception will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11. The event will feature […]
J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘David Crosby: Remember My Name’
Documentary about David Crosby wrapped in blankets of nostalgia.
The Wrap: A shot at free pizza for a year, and a steep dinner check for 65
The new owner of Pat’s Pizza plans to open a speakeasy and give away lots of pizza, and a fundraiser for hungry youths is looking for benefactors who will pay handsomely to feed them.
Mike Miclon’s The Early Evening Show set for Sept. 7
Mike Miclon’s The Early Evening Show, featuring stand-up comedian Dawn Hartill as a special guest, and regulars Fritz Grobe and the Early Evening Show Orchestra, will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Road, in South Paris. Wild improvisations, audience interactions, and surprise guests have made […]
‘A Colorful Day’ to open Sept. 6 in Gardiner
Monkitree will hold an opening reception for the show “It’s a Colorful Day in the Neighborhood” from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at 263 Water St. in Gardiner. The exhibit will be open through Nov. 2. In this show Anita Morrissey, of Sidney, explores her connection to the natural world which was nourished […]
Ronald Frontin Studio Painters Group exhibit set
The Ronald Frontin Studio Painters Group Show will be on view Sept. 5-17 at River Arts West Gallery at at 241 U.S. Route 1 in Damariscotta. An opening reception is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. The painters have been gathering weekly for years to paint from a portrait model or work on their […]
Sweet Justice: Ice cream for criminal justice reform
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s has unveiled Justice ReMix’d, a new flavor to highlight what it calls racism and a broken criminal justice system.
How 7 ‘losers’ forged a bond for ‘It Chapter Two’
For the 7 losers of ‘It Chapter Two,’ it was a bond forged in scotch, long days and a mission to kill that clown.
‘Camelot’ to open Sept. 6 in Bath
The Chocolate Church Arts Center will open its 2019-20 season with “Camelot” on Friday, Sept. 6 at the center at 804 Washington St., in Bath. “Camelot” will bring to life the tricky tale of love between King Arthur, Guinevere and the knight Lancelot, and will feature a magnificent seventeen-piece orchestra under the musical direction of Teresa […]