Joplin visited The Chez after performing at the Waterville Armory, and several locals recall that memorable night.
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Oscar- and Emmy-winning actress Cloris Leachman dies at 94
Leachman was a character actor whose depth of talent brought her an Oscar for the ‘The Last Picture Show’ and Emmys for her comedic work in ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ and other TV series.
Singer Halsey is pregnant with first child
The pop star has released three platinum albums and is known for hits such as ‘Without Me.’
Shark populations dropped 71% since 1970, study says
Sometimes sharks are intentionally caught by fishing fleets, but more often they are reeled in incidentally as “ bycatch,” in the course of fishing.
Lucky Clark On Music: Selwyn Birchwood
Bluesman to release latest album, ‘Living In A Burning House’ on Alligator Records.
With many hungry for content, Sundance market heats up
Like so many in the past year, the Sundance Film Festival has had to reinvent itself as a mostly virtual experience.
Golden Globes to honor Jane Fonda with Cecil B. DeMille Award
The 83-year-old actress and activist will accept the accolade during the ceremony, which airs Feb. 28.
Alaskan illustrator becomes first Native American to win Caldecott Medal
Michaela Goade won the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medal for best children’s picture story, for ‘We Are Water Protectors.’
Uncertainty of vaccine rollout puts summer performance plans in limbo
This is when arts presenters usually set their summer schedules, but they don’t know what size audiences they can expect.
New performance series at Thompson’s Point kicks off this weekend
The Unplug & Unwind shows, part of Halo at the Point’s Lounge Series, will feature small crowds, with tickets sold by the loveseat.