The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Rohan Smith, will launch the company’s 35th season with a concert titled “Majestic Earth Movements” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Franco Center in Lewiston and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Orion Performing Arts Center in Topsham. Both concerts begin with a Maine premiere […]
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Rockland Public Library to host Halloween movie night
The Rockland Public Library will present a screening of “Horror Express” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. This event is free and open to all. Eugenio Martin’s 1972 science-fiction, gothic-horror film “Horror Express” stars Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. The story involves an alien possessing the frozen body of an early hominid and terrorizing the […]
‘Dead Reckoning’ tells tales of hauntings and accidents of the old shipyard days
Marine Maritime Museum staff shared macabre stories of accidents and a haunting on the grounds of the shipyard and inside The Donnell House during the first night of the Hunter’s Moon.
USM theater department to host listening party for ‘The Wizard of Oz’ radio adaptation
The University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre is kicking off its 2024-25 season with “The Wizard of Oz” Radio Play & Listening Party from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, in Lower Brooks Student Center on the Gorham campus. This radio theater adaptation of a beloved tale is written by Linus Speary, directed by Joshua […]
From the Chocolate Church: Grammy-nominated artists take jazz to the stage
In 2008, when Cuban pianist Omar Sosa collaborated for the first time with folkloric, multi-instrumentalist Tim Eriksen at The Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City, they received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary World Music Album and a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Instrumental Album. When Omar Sosa and Tim Eriksen’s world premiere […]
Guild Fine Craft Show returning to Brunswick for eighth season
Produced by Shop Maine Craft, the Guild Fine Craft Show returns for its eighth season next weekend with an indoor show held at the historic Fort Andross Mill in downtown Brunswick. Attendees can browse a juried collection of handcrafted items by 35-plus of the state’s finest craft artists, featuring a diverse array of fine crafts […]
Midcoast fall flavors to check out this season
Four seriously good treats and eats to consider for your next autumnal splurge in Freeport, Bath or Brunswick.
Invasion of the Pinkies in Freeport aims to spark climate conversations
A collection of abstract and eco-focused sculptures known as the “Pinkies” will now live on the lawn of Freeport Town Hall, following a two-year installation in Portland.
Cooking at the Cove: A Mediterranean oven meal
Oh, my goodness, this easy recipe creates a chicken dish that is so juicy, flavorful and addictive. The original recipe calls for chicken breasts, but I’ve always preferred the flavor and texture of chicken thighs, and substituting them in this preparation does not disappoint. I used store-bought pesto when I made this entrée recently, but […]
River Arts sounds call to artists for year-end show
River Arts in Damariscotta recently announces a call to artists for a special, year-end show, “Celebration,” which will fill the entire gallery. “Celebration” encourages gallery patrons to shop locally for affordable art for the holiday season, which in turn supports Maine artists. All original fine art and fine craft including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, […]