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Live theater hits the stage in Damariscotta
“Well, it just goes to show. You can’t ever get out of Maine alive,” or so says Kasiee Degrassie, one of the colorful characters in Lincoln Theater’s upcoming production of “Hair Frenzy.” Presented by Lincoln County Community Theater, the theater company in residence, “Hair Frenzy” will run for two weekends, opening Friday, Nov. 12, and […]
USM Theatre takes fantastical, Dungeons & Dragons-inspired adventure to the stage
The USM Department of Theatre brings audiences back to Russell Hall with the funny, moving and adventure-packed “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen from Nov 12-21. It’s 1995 — “Gangsta’s Paradise,” “Waterfalls” and “Creep” are at the top of the charts. But for Agnes, none of that matters because her little sister, Tilly is gone […]
Pemaquid Group of Artists funds museum pass at Skidompha for 13th year
Community members can once again borrow a pass to the Portland Art Museum at the Skidompha Library thanks to a donation from the Pemaquid Group of Artists. As in past years, the artist group has funded a full year of opportunities to visit the Portland museum at no cost. The library is the custodian of […]
Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport hosts grand opening of gallery, venue
The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport has announced the grand opening of Meetinghouse Arts, a newly renovated performance, presentation, and gallery space located within the First Parish Congregational Church at 40 Main St. in Freeport. To celebrate the completion of this project, the Arts & Cultural Alliance is offering free, public events and activities […]
Chocolate Church Arts Center presents Broadway musical revue
The Chocolate Church Arts Center (CCAC) will present “Impossible Dreams: A Musical Revue” on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5 and 6. The two shows, presented in collaboration with Studio Theatre of Bath, will feature performances from popular Broadway shows by some of the best actors and singers from past productions staged by the two organizations. […]
Maine Maritime Museum to waive all fees for kids, families with EBT
As part of an ongoing effort to improve accessibility for all, Maine Maritime Museum will offer free admission for all visitors under 18. The museum has also partnered with Museums for All, a program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, to provide free admission to anyone with an EBT (electronic benefit transfer) card. […]
Virtual Maine Jewish Film Festival set for November
The Maine Jewish Film Festival will be held virtually next month from Nov. 6-14, featuring 177 feature and documentary films that people can experience from home. Now in its 24th year, the festival’s vision is that great films unite us in increasing communication and understanding. Maine Jewish Film Festival films offer fresh perspectives on history, […]
Chocolate Church Arts Center presents Love By Numb3rs on Oct. 23
The Chocolate Church Arts Center will feature Love By Numb3rs in concert on Oct 23. The band, whose music spans blues, folk and rootsy rock, is made up of former members of beloved Maine acts Gypsy Tailwind and Rustic Overtones. After 15 years of friendship, two albums and over one hundred shows in the Gypsy […]
Grammy-winning roots musician, fiddle-cello duo to perform at Boothbay Harbor Opera House
Two-time Grammy winner Rodney Crowell arrives at the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor on Friday, Oct. 8 to perform with his band, and the following night on Saturday, Oct. 9, the fiddle and cello duo of Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas will take to the stage. Advance discounted tickets for this Indigenous Peoples Day […]