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Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
UMF Emery Center to open with ‘Myth & Mirth’ Aug. 26
FARMINGTON — The Emery Community Arts Center on the University of Maine at Farmington campus will open “Myth & Mirth,” its first Flex Space Gallery exhibit of the academic year. The exhibition will be on display from Monday, Aug. 26, to Friday, Nov. 8, at the center on Academy Street. A public reception will be […]
Lucky Clark On Music: Marcia Ball
Singer, songwriter, pianist to perform Aug. 31 at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor.
Silly’s restaurant, a fixture in Portland’s East End, to close Sept. 1
The owner gives several reasons for the closure, including the difficulty of competing on ‘the new hipster artisan Washington Avenue.’
“Seriously Good Salads” is way more than lettuce
These salads require more work than a bowl of greens and store-bought dressing, but the reward is also greater.
The Wrap: Portland to get a new seafood restaurant; a cook gets a promotion
Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro is coming in December, a Maine restaurant joins a quirky viral trend, and Ocean has a new executive chef.
Lil Ed to perform Kingfield concert Aug. 24
Alligator recording artists Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials will perform as part of the Blues in the Barn concert series at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Mountain Village Farm B&B, 164 Main St. in Kingfield. Currently celebrating more than 30 years together, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials ply their musical talents […]
Bob Marley comedy show set for Aug. 24
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host Comedian Bob Marley in three shows set for 5, 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. in Rangeley. A cash bar (beer/wine) and snacks will be available before and during the shows. Tickets cost $29.50. For tickets, visit bmarley.com. […]
Red Baraat concert set for Rockland
Red Baraat will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 at Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., in Rockland. The group is a pioneering band from Brooklyn, New York. Conceived by dhol player Sunny Jain, the group has drawn worldwide praise for its singular sound, a merging of hard driving North Indian bhangra with elements of […]
Rustic Overtones concert set for Aug. 24
The Augusta Colonial Theater will present the Rustic Overtones for the final show of the 2019 Front Street Music Series at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, on Water Street in Augusta. The bands unique version of indie rock is strongly influenced by soul music, garage punk, jazz and psychedelic music of the 60s and 70s. […]