BATH The Chocolate Church Arts Center welcomes CÒIG as part of International Christmas of Music series on Saturday, December 5 at 7:30 pm. The concert will showcase this exciting ensemble consisting of five solo acts, and who are one of Cape Breton’s most captivating young bands. Irish music enthusiasts will enjoy the musical stylings and […]
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Johnson Hall-iday Christmas Bash
GARDINER — Johnson Hall in Gardiner to present Johnson Halliday Christmas Variety Bash on December 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. and special matinee December 20 at 2 p.m.. Tickets are $16 for Adults, $14 for Seniors and $5 for Children 17 & under. Want a fun way to get you and your […]
Christmas arrives in the Mid-coast
The holidays officially get underway today. The day after Thanksgiving is known as “Black Friday” because this is the time when retailers go from owing money … in the red … to profitable … in the black. The period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s is the most important retail shopping time in the country. But […]
TICKET Mozart’s elusive Requiem
BRUNSWICK The Oratorio Chorale, together with the Bowdoin College Chorus, performed the Mozart Requiem on November 22 and 23 at the Studzinski Recital Hall at Bowdoin College. They were accompanied by the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra, the Bowdoin College Orchestra, the Mozart Mentors Orchestra, and the Maine Chamber Ensemble. Four soloists, from the ensemble Roomful of […]
Handbell Ringers concert in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The ever-popular Winthrop Area Handbell Ringers return to Lithgow Public Library on Thursday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. for the first performance in the library’s annual Holiday Concert Series. The free concerts are open to the public and take place in the Reading Room. The library will also hold a bake sale on […]
MSMT hires Group Sales and Outreach Manager
BRUNSWICK —Maine State Music Theatre announced today that Katie White has joined the Administrative Office Staff as Group Sales and Outreach Manager. This role was created by MSMT to develop connections within the local community as well as foster relationships with seasonal tourist groups. White is a graduate of West Virginia University with a Bachelor’s […]
Two artists featured at Freeport Library
FREEPORT — Freeport Community Library is pleased to be featuring the artwork of two Maine artists – France Shea and Wren Davis – during the month of December. For the library’s hours of business and directions please go to its website: www.freeportlibrary.com France Shea Images are about the beauty of simple things. Her photographs are […]
Tinseltown Talks: Hedy Lamarr
It’s hard to find a bad photograph of silver screen beauty Hedy Lamarr, who was born 100 years ago this month. Although only appearing in some two dozen Hollywood productions, starting with “Algiers” in 1938 and ending just 20 years later with “The Female Animal,” Lamarr’s picture-perfect image dazzled devoted admirers who christened her “the […]
St. Bart’s Christmas Fair
YARMOUTH – Shoppers looking for holiday gifts for friends and family will find hundreds of options at the 24th annual Christmas Fair at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church at 396 Gilman Road. Wreaths, handcrafts, attic treasures, baked goods, gourmet soups, pet toys, books, DVDs, music – and more – will be available for sale from 9 […]
Oratorio Chorale, Bowdoin to perform Mozart’s Requiem
BRUNSWICK The Oratorio Chorale and Bowdoin Chorus bring the drama and beauty of Mozart’s Requiem to Studzinski Recital Hall at Bowdoin College for three exciting performances, Saturday, November 22, at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 23 at 7:30 p.m. Director Emily Isaacson will conduct a chorus of nearly 100 singers and 45 […]