ARIES Mar. 21 – Apr. 20 Aries, you will likely experience a week of thoughtfulness and reflection. It can be a very “zen” experience for you, as you’re not typically used to slowing down. TAURUS Apr. 21 – May 21 Taurus, keep your cool in the week ahead, which might be more tumultuous than you’re […]
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Young at Art reception Sunday
HALLOWELL The Harlow Gallery is set to present Young at Art, the 14th annual exhibition of children’s artwork, on view March 18 to April 8 with a public reception this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. During this exhibition, students from kindergarten through 8th grade will have their work on display in the professional […]
Q&A with BIMF musician Emily Edelstein
BRUNSWICK Last summer the Bowdoin International Music Festival welcomed 255 student participants from 27 countries and 30 states, with 65 percent of participants receiving scholarship funds from the festival. In celebration of the 2016 season and in anticipation of the 2017 season, BIMF has reached out to last year’s participants to reflect on their experience […]
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra presents…
TOPSHAM The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra will present “Pops at the Opera” at Orion Performing Arts Center in Topsham on Sunday afternoon. The MSO consists of more than 100 classical musicians, from violinists to oboists to harpists — the majority of whom live in the Midcoast. The orchestra has seen a steady rise in membership since […]
Daymark to perform traditional Irish music at Phippsburg church
PHIPPSBURG In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Daymark will offer a concert of traditional Irish music at the Phippsburg Congregational Church on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The trio is composed of Will Woodson on bellows pipes, wooden flute and tin whistle; Eric McDonald on vocals, guitar and mandolin; and Dan Foster on fiddle. Collectively the […]
UUCB Concerts for a Cause presents Libana on Saturday
BRUNSWICK World music and dance ensemble Libana returns to Maine as part of the UUCB Concerts for a Cause series at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick Saturday at 7:30 p.m. “ Libana uncovers and celebrates the songs and traditions of women’s communities around the world,” said Libana founder Susan Robbins. “In many societies, music […]
Paintings by William F. Herman currently on view in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN Georgetown’s Town Office Gallery is displaying the paintings of William F. Herman through the end of April. Herman took his first painting course with Lawrence Sisson in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, in 1951. Later courses at the De Cordova Museum helped him learn how to work with oils, acrylics and egg tempura, and he took inspiration […]
Mt. Ararat Stage Company presents ‘Xanadu’
TOPSHAM Beginning on Friday, the Mt. Ararat Stage Company will bring the stage adaptation of the 1980 cult film “Xanadu” to the Orion Performing Arts Center, transforming the auditorium into an ’80s roller disco. “Xanadu” follows the journey of a magical Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, […]
Arts unite Maine students at PMA
PORTLAND Creative works from Maine art students will be on display during the month of March at the Portland Museum of Art. The mixed-media exhibition, sponsored by Maine Art Education Association, highlights Youth Art Month — a national celebration of art education for children sponsored by the Council for Art Education. This year marks the […]
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ARIES Mar. 21 – Apr. 20 You may find yourself teetering between responsibilities to work, friends and even family. It’s possible you will need to set aside some time to play catch-up in the coming days. TAURUS Apr. 21 – May 21 Listen before you make assumptions. Resist any temptation to post or chat about […]