From marquee names to local heroes, the vision of programming at the Chocolate Church Arts Center is local, national and international. This weekend — and I love it when this happens — we have some of each. First up, local heroes Resurgence Dance Company returns to the CCAC with their newest opus, “Don’t Worry. Be […]
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Bill aimed at preventing ticket gouging is signed into law
When the law takes effect later this year, it will ban the use of bots and set a price cap for resellers, among other reforms.
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American roots musician to take the stage at Boothbay Harbor’s historic Opera House
Grammy-winning musician Dom Flemons will share his repertoire of over 100 years of American roots music with audience members at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Boothbay Harbor’s Opera House. Flemons is not only a folk musician and Black country artist but also a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music scholar, historian, actor, slam poet, record collector, curator, […]
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Rockland library to host lawn concert featuring R&B band
The Rockland Public Library will present a lawn concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 26, featuring The Sugar Snaps, an eight-piece R&B band. This event is free and open to all. The Sugar Snaps are a high-energy band from Midcoast Maine. Featuring powerhouse vocals and a classic horn section, the group brings to life the […]
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Maine Legislature approves bill to curb price gouging for concert tickets
The bill now heads to the governor’s desk for consideration.
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From the Chocolate Church: A weekend of popular arts, starting with Julia Gagnon
Popular entertainment — live and in person — is an art form that brings people together. It can be simple in structure, silly in spirit and sweet in its emotional payoff. But it also plays a deeper role, casting us into a shared experience as both audience and community. When performers are good — and […]
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Celtic band brings musical storm to Boothbay Harbor Opera House
The Opera House in Boothbay Harbor welcomes Gaelic Storm to the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14. The multinational, Celtic powerhouse plays music steeped in Irish tradition and stories and has being performed over 2,000 shows. The five-piece band takes a true blue-collar, hard-nose approach to touring, consistently traveling the U.S. and internationally while […]
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Maine musician captures essence of the ’70s in Damariscotta concert
This Father’s Day, treat dad to a powerful and nostalgic musical experience with Maine-based singer-songwriter Tom DiMenna. DiMenna will take the stage Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta to perform his acclaimed show, “Story Songs of the ’70s,” at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 15. DiMenna’s heartfelt tribute breathes new life into the timeless works of Cat Stevens, […]
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Season’s last Concert for a Cause will feature award-winning musician Susan Werner
The award-winning singer-songwriter Susan Werner will perform at the UU Church of Brunswick from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14, to raise money for the Brunswick Teen Center and Maine Family Planning. This will be the last concert of the season to benefit the chosen charities. Werner is a singer/songwriter, guitarist and pianist who has built […]
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Una Voce Chamber Choir presents spring concert series in Brunswick
Una Voce Chamber Choir will present its Spring 2025 Concert Series, “The Birds and the Bees,” at 7 p.m. Friday, June 13, and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Middle St., Brunswick. “The Birds and the Bees” is inspired by the playful and expressive songs of the Renaissance — an […]