When I was a teenager, I almost exclusively listened to classic rock. I consumed it all, from the popular to the obscure, and everything in between. That may have also been because I am a child of analog times. I grew up in Boston, which had the excellent, pure classic rock station WZLX. And April […]
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From the Chocolate Church: A night of laughs with SNL veteran Jon Rudnitsky
When I was a kid, I listened to comedy albums. Everything from Billy Crystal to Abbott and Costello. Steve Martin to George Burns. New Year’s Eve was for watching the Marx Brothers. Sunday night was listening to Dr. Demento on the radio. Saturday nights in high school was a religious practice of viewing “Saturday Night […]
Brunswick High School Players revives ‘The Addams Family’ production
In March 2020, just days before opening night, the Brunswick High School Players were forced to shut down their production of “The Addams Family” as schools across the country closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, five years later, the Players are bringing the musical comedy back to the stage, giving a new cast and […]
Pencil it in: Monmouth Community Players to present ‘Ride the Cyclone’ in April
Mark your calendars for Monmouth Community Players’ production of Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell’s “Ride The Cyclone” April 18-27. Spearheading this production in her MCP directorial debut is Hannah Hanson, of Lewiston. Her creative team includes music directors Rachel Scala-Bolduc and Moll Brown, both of Lewiston; choreographer Julie Sanborn, of Bath); stage manager Pascal Ford, […]
From the Chocolate Church: ‘Tell Her This’ multimedia performance with composer and singer Rochelle Rice
Noted artist brings podcast ingredients to the Chocolate Church Arts Center.
‘The hottest band in the Celtic realm’ coming to Johnson Hall Opera House
Celtic band Altan has brought its music all over Europe and Ireland, the U.S. and Canada, Japan, Australia and even North Africa. This month, Altan comes to Maine to perform on the Reehl Stage at Johnson Hall Opera House on March 28. Hailed as “the hottest band in the Celtic realm” by The Boston Globe, […]
Amalgamation of American music styles to perform at Rockland library
Singer-songwriter David Dodson presents a Reading Room Concert at the Rockland Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27. Dodson writes songs that run the gamut of American styles — folk, rock, blues, jazz and country. They cover a variety of topics and range from poignant to hilarious. He has shared the stage with K […]
Maine State Ballet presents ‘Don Quixote’ for four weekends
Maine State Ballet will stage its production of “Don Quixote” for four weekends from March 21 to April 13, bringing Miguel de Cervantes’ timeless tale to life. Celebrated for its colorful characters and spirited choreography, the ballet follows the journey of the knight-errant Don Quixote and his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, as they embark on […]
Belfast artist featured in Lincoln Theater’s ‘Talking Art in Maine’ series
Damariscotta’s historic Lincoln Theater welcomes its next guest in the “Talking Art in Maine” series, John Moore, at 7 p.m. on April 3. Series host, artist Emily Sabino, and Moore will discuss his art, his creative process, and the stories and inspirations behind the canvas. Moore, based out of Belfast, is a celebrated contemporary realist […]
Brunswick café pairs food with fine art
Dede Wilder has spent the past few months organizing community-centric art exhibitions at Walter’s Café. Here’s what to expect this spring.