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Acclaimed fiddler Joyce Andersen to play in Phippsburg tonight
PHIPPSBURG Acclaimed electroacoustic fiddle “troubadour” Joyce Andersen will play in concert at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Phippsburg Congregational Church. With a wide and varied musical career that has taken her to Carnegie Hall and the Conan O’Brien show, Andersen’s live shows and recordings showcase her versatility as a vocalist and violinist who thrives on […]
Bull Moose celebrates Record Store Day Saturday
PORTLAND Bull Moose will celebrate Record Store Day Saturday, April 18, at all 11 locations in Maine and New Hampshire. The worldwide celebration, now in its 8th year, takes place the third Saturday of each April. Long-time Bull Moose employee Chris Brown is credited with creating the concept for the annual event, which today features […]
Theater Review: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’
Playwright Tennessee Williams’ early works include groundbreaking plays such as “The Glass Menagerie,” “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” and “A Streetcar Named Desire.” It was “Streetcar” that a fledgling community theatre company in Bath ambitiously took on as its first production 35 years ago. “Streetcar” was first produced on Broadway in 1947. Williams, as […]
Harlow Gallery extends exhibition proposal deadline to May 1 April Vacation at the library
HALLOWELL The Harlow Gallery in Hallowell is looking for exhibition proposals from individual artists or groups of artists around the state of Maine. The original deadline for proposal submissions was April 1, but the deadline has been extended to May 1. Any artist or group may submit a proposal for an exhibition at the Harlow, […]
Reception for teen art show
BATH From 4-5 p.m. tonight, Patten Free Library will host an opening reception for its annual teen art show in the second floor Community Room. The opening is free and open to the public, and features a variety of work from local teen artists. “This show will be on display through the first weekend in […]
Joy of the Lens reception Saturday
TOPSHAM From 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Topsham Public Library will hold a reception in the Crooker Gallery kicking off their annual photography exhibit. The Joy of the Lens is an annual juried photography exhibit featuring original photography by year-round Maine residents, both amateur and professional. Prizes will be awarded in categories including Nature and […]
Painting above the Arctic Circle
ROCKPORT Camden artist and designer Anneli Skaar will present an informal talk and slideshow about her work and experiences spent in residence at Galleri Svalbard in Longyearbyen, Norway, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art in downtown Rockport. During her talk, which is titled “ 50 Shades of Blue,” […]
‘Banners Over Bath’ outdoor arts event: Call for submissions
BATH Main Street Bath is looking for accomplished and aspiring artists, creative students, and community friends to create their own personalized banners to be displayed during the 11th annual “Banners Over Bath” outdoor arts event. This year’s theme is “Vintage Bath.” Banners should celebrate all aspects of Bath’s history. Help bring some color to downtown […]
Mid-Coast Altered Couture contestants to take the runway
BRUNSWICK Each year in Brunswick, locals of all ages are invited to participate in the Mid-Coast Altered Couture Contest to benefit an arts-focused nonprofit organization in Maine. This year’s contest and fashion show will take place from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Coleman Burke Gallery in Fort Andross. Proceeds will benefit Portland Youth […]