Saturday night’s show at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath is a sell-out. Lucky fans of legendary singer-songwriter Martin Sexton who decided to get their tickets early are up for an amazing evening of soul, country, rock and blues. A word of caution, however, from Marketing Director Sara Moore. Beware of possible online scammers […]
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Chocolate Church Arts Center names new executive and artistic director
The Chocolate Church Arts Center Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Matthew Glassman as its new executive and artistic director. Glassman is a well-respected artist, leader and organizer in the American Theater. He started his new role on Jan. 2, following Lauren O’Reilly, who held the helm for nearly two years. Glassman was […]
Prep for paint: Bath’s Chocolate Church is getting ready for a fresh coat
With the help of a new lift, the upper reaches of the 176-year-old building will get a fresh paint job come spring.
Chocolate Church presents ‘Once upon a Mattress’
Chocolate Church Arts Center is bringing “Once upon a Mattress,” a musical comedy that opened off-Broadway in 1959 to its stage. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 7, 13 and 14; and 2 p.m. Oct. 8 and 15. “Once upon a Mattress” is based on the famous fairy tale, “The Princess and the […]
From the Chocolate Church: ‘Rumors’ persists as summer concerts approach
The second weekend of “Rumors” performances wraps up the Chocolate Church Arts Center’s inside shows until fall, but eight free outdoor concerts are on tap. “Rumors,” a farce by Neil Simon, is a comedy like no other. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 23, and Saturday, June 24, with the closing matinee at 2 […]
From the Chocolate Church: Meet the cast of ‘Rumors,’ the latest Chocolate Church show
Say hello to the cast members of “Rumors,” the play that opens at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 16. This farce by Neil Simon has drawn both professional actors and newcomers to the stage at the 1847 church that was converted into the Midcoast’s most widely known performing […]
From the Chocolate Church: ‘Rumors’ has it
“Rumors,” a farce by Neil Simon, produced by a director who’s relatively new to the area, comes to the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath the second and third weekends in June. Tom O’Reilly will be the first to tell you this is not typical Neil Simon. Yes, there’s the usual bantering about among an […]
From the Chocolate Church: Bluegrass, folk performers to put on outdoor show at Bath museum
The sounds of bluegrass and folk music will fill the outdoors on the grounds of the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath on Sunday, June 11, when the Chocolate Church presents Erica Brown and The Bluegrass Connection at 6 p.m. This marks the third year concerts have been held outside on the grounds of the museum, […]
From the Chocolate Church: Fab Four tribute band coming to Bath
Voted the best tribute band in New England by readers of The Boston Globe, Studio Two comes to the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath on Friday, June 2, capturing the most exciting and energetic, danceable sounds of The Beatles. This Fab Four band will likely inspire fans to get up from their seats and […]
From the Chocolate Church: Bringing music to Maine Maritime Museum
The sounds of bluegrass and folk music will fill the outdoors on the grounds of the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath on June 11 when the Chocolate Church presents Erica Brown and The Bluegrass Connection. This marks the third year concerts have been held outside on the grounds of the museum, thanks to a partnership […]