River Arts in Damariscotta will host a reception for its Members’ Show from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. The salon-style exhibition is on display through Feb. 22. The public is invited to meet the artists, view their artwork and enjoy light refreshments at the opening reception, which will double as the reception for another exhibition, […]
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Lewiston theater to stage off-Broadway hit featuring audience participation
The Public Theatre in Lewiston is putting on the play “Every Brilliant Thing” from Jan. 24 through Feb. 2. This funny and moving story is told with the help of the audience. When a woman goes into the hospital because she finds it “hard to be happy,” her 7-year-old daughter starts writing her a list […]
Cooking at the Cove: My good friend, Dutch oven
One of the absolute best purchases I ever made in my life was a Dutch oven. It had to be red, and I remember saving up for it. I found The One at JCPenney, a 7-quart Le Creuset knockoff, and it was on sale. Within 10 minutes after getting it home and prepping this long-desired […]
From the Chocolate Church: New dance-theater piece premiering at CCAC
Resurgence Dance Company is thrilled to announce the premiere of its latest production, “The Siren of Crystal Lake,” a mesmerizing exploration of mythology, mystery and movement. This highly anticipated performance will take place at the iconic Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath this coming weekend, Jan. 10-12. “The Siren of Crystal Lake” transports audiences to […]
Midcoast music events on the horizon
Check out these Midcoast performances this month.
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra to perform youth-oriented program in Lewiston and Topsham
Prior to each performance, orchestra members will host “Meet the Instruments” where kids can play and learn about the instruments.
Chamber choir holding auditions for tenors and basses in preparation for spring concerts
Interested sopranos and altos are invited to join the waiting list.
New art exhibition ‘Beyond the Surface’ opens at Damariscotta gallery
“Beyond the Surface” opens in the River Room at River Arts in Damariscotta on Thursday. The show was created by four artists in four different mediums: fiber, acrylic painting, photography and mixed medium. The exhibition runs through Feb. 5. A public reception will be from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, in conjunction with the gallery’s […]
New film club at Rockland library to have first meeting
Film Club at the Rockland Public Library will hold its first meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, in the library’s Board Room. Watch the selected film and then join the group for a lively discussion each month. Plots, themes, characters, soundtracks, symbolism, cinematography and more are all discussion options. From casual viewers to cinephiles, […]
Sheepscot Chorus welcomes new members as spring concert rehearsals resume
Sheepscot Chorus is welcoming new members before its April concerts. No audition is required. The group will perform Bob Chilcott’s “A Little Jazz Mass” and arrangements of folk songs by Vaughan Williams, Holst, Grainger and others on April 12 and 13. “A Little Jazz Mass” is an innovative choral work that blends traditional liturgical text […]