They’re back and nobody cares. That’s the opinion of a stocking full of critics (58% on Rotten Tomatoes) and the public (30% audience). That has to hurt. As my review reaches your eyes, you and everyone on your viewing block knows that there are now only three of the upper class, rich, well-preserved ladies of […]
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Bela Fleck plans Waterville concert in May
A concert featuring Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer with Rakesh Chaurasia is scheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. in Waterville. There’s a bit of the sorcerer in Béla Fleck (banjo), Zakir Hussain (tabla), Edgar Meyer (double bass), and their special guest Rakesh Chaurasia (bansuri – Indian […]
Metropolitan Opera Live, National Theatre Live productions to be shown at Paul J. Schupf Art Center
The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: “The Hours” (Kevin Puts), Libretto by Greg Pierce, will be screened at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main St., in Waterville. “The Hours” contains themes of suicide. If you or someone you know is considering self-harm or suicide, help is available from […]
Dave Gutter to perform with Rigometrics
Rigometrics with Dave Gutter will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, at Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St., Portland. The up-and-coming band formed last year released its debut album this year. Those who attend can hear the classic rock influence on Portland’s Rigometrics. The trio is Keenan Hendricks on keys and vocals, Josef […]
CLT to stage meaningful romantic comedy ‘You Can’t Take It With You’
Community Little Theater presents its third production of its 82nd season, “You Can’t Take It With You.” Set in the 1930’s, the play tells the story of the Sycamores, a quirky, fun and lovable family in which each member is committed to simply doing what makes them happy. The show opens at 7:30 p.m. on […]
Ellis Paul to perform at One Longfellow Square with Laurie MacAllister
Ellis Paul, with Laurie MacAllister of Red Molly, will take the stage a 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. in Portland. Doors open at 7 p.m. A troubadour, a singer/songwriter, a folky, and a storyteller — all are fair labels for this artist, but they do not quite suffice. […]
Percussionist Lynn Vartan to give concert at UMF
Percussionist Lynn Vartan will perform in concert presented by ArtsFarmington at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Emery Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. Vartan will perform on the vibraphone, an instrument that consists of tuned metal bars suspended over resonator tubes, and played with mallets. […]
Howes Orchard Homestead to display works by Jay artist
Paintings and sign work by Jay artist Reginald “Reggie” Howes will be on display from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Howes Orchard Homestead in Jay. Many in the area may remember or wish to see the paintings of different areas of Jay as well as the signs and lettering that he did […]
Ellis Paul plans Portland concert
Ellis Paul plans to take the stage at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. Ring in the new year with singer-songwriter and former Mainer Ellis Paul. His New Year’s Day show are something of a tradition at One Longfellow Square and this one promises to deliver an evening […]
‘The Tender Bar’ coming-of-age drama with street comedy relief
In Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist J.R. Moehringer’s 2005 memoir, directed with a loving hand by George Clooney, it seems clear that Ben Affleck may no longer have to hyphenate his name with Matt Damon. Methinks that’s over now. His role as the owner and tender of a Staten Island bar called “Dickens” may well be Ben’s […]