BRUNSWICK Maine State Music Theatre is proud to be one of the first regional theatres to present the feel-amazing musical comedy smash “Sister Act,” running June 24 – July 11. Based on the hit 1992 film, the show features original music by Tony and 8-time Oscar winner Alan Menken and was nominated for five Tony […]
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Bath 3rd Friday Art Walk and trolley tonight
BATH Bath’s third Friday Art Walk begins tonight from 4- 7 p.m. New this year is a trolley tour to shuttle passengers to locations around town. A $2 pass allows you to ride the trolley while local realtor Terry Driscoll will be your guide, pointing out historic buildings and giving a short synopsis on each […]
The Montsweagers to take the stage
In 2012, a small cadre of musicians living on Montsweag Road in Woolwich found each other and decided to perform a Christmas concert for their neighborhood. Fiddlers Scott Ciampa, Mark Wallace, and Christine Woodman, along with accordion player Sylvia Wallace and flutist Sara Wright compiled winter and Christmas tunes, warmed up the old schoolhouse on […]
Artstravaganza in Brunswick Saturday
BRUNSWICK At 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, the Artstravaganza Music and Arts Festival will take place at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick. Hosted by Dave Bullard, the festival will feature a variety of musical talents including Soundwavs Band, The Montsweagers and John Waldo. The festival will also showcase artwork, crafts and jewelry from more than […]
4th Annual Harraseeket Heritage Day and Harborside Gala to benefit the Freeport Historical Society
FREEPORT Freeport Historical Society has teamed up once again with Brewer South Freeport Marine to host a day of waterfront events, capped off by the fourth annual Harborside Gala, on Saturday, June 20. Now in its second year, the Harraseeket Heritage Day Boat Parade, designed to bring together community members on the water and on […]
Merrymeeting Arts Center receives grant, opens new exhibit
BOWDOINHAM The Merrymeeting Arts Center has received a “Community Arts & Humanities Grant,” given jointly by the Maine Humanities Council and the Maine Arts Commission. The grants “support innovative community projects that have BOTH arts and humanities components.” The Merrymeeting Arts Center, in collaboration with the Bowdoinham Historical Society, will create exhibits and special activities […]
Little Pond Gallery: Art that celebrates the spirit of Maine
The June opening of Little Pond Gallery is a summer tradition on Orr’s Island — and this summer is no exception. Ruth Hartman, an accomplished jewelry maker and the gallery’s co-owner and curator, continues her mission to support established Maine artists by creating a beautiful setting for them to show their work. Located at 23 […]
Art Scoop
BRUNSWICK Ice cream wasn’t the only sweet treat at the Brunswick Junior High School’s Art Scoop, an annual event hosted by the school’s art program to showcase the artwork of sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. Eighth grader Alexa Lively created a colorful sculpture depicting coral and underwater sea creatures made entirely out of candy. […]
Spindleworks and Theater Project Show
BRUNSWICK — “The Colors on the Leaves,” a new show by the Spindleworks Ensemble, will debut at 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday, June 13, at The Theater Project. Six Spindleworks actors will collaborate on stage with two actors from The Theater. Diane and Earl Black, Kim Christensen, Anna McDougal, Nancy Scott and Lloyd Whitcomb from […]