BRUNSWICK — In November 2011, The Theater Project revealed that a generous anonymous donor had pledged a $100,000 matching gift challenge for the Theater Project’s 40th anniversary. Founded in 1971 by Artistic Director Al Miller, The Theater Project is funded entirely by personal donations and community focused grants. To meet the matching grant challenge, Executive […]
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New gallery seeks art
BATH — Centre St. Arts Gallery, LLC, seeks sculptors, painters and other fine artists to join the gallery as associates beginning in 2013. The gallery is looking especially for mixed media and three-dimensional works to add variety to its offerings. Artists who wish to join the gallery should send four jpeg images, a biography or […]
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Local artist selected for international art show
BRUNSWICK — Maine artist Janet Glatz announced that she has been selected for the juried International Parallax Art Fair to be held at the Prince George, East 27th St. between Madison and 5th Avenue, New York City, on May 10-12, 2013. Glatz is known for her realistic paintings which are both striking and allegorical, a […]
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Reception set for 5th annual exhibit
TOPSHAM — On Saturday, Jan. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m., Topsham Public Library will hold a reception in the Crooker Gallery kicking off the fifth annual juried art exhibit. The show features original artwork by year-round Maine residents, both amateur and professional. Prizes will be awarded in categories including mixed media, oil/acrylic, other media, […]
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Song project concert re-scheduled
BRUNSWICK — Spacious Vision Song Project will present a program of songs and arias for the New Year at Bowdoin College Chapel on Jan. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The concert was originally planned for Dec. 21. Internationally-acclaimed singers Barbara Kilduff and Gerald Seminatore will be joined by pianist Brian Moll for a festive program of […]
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Collection of odd TV stuff needs home
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Comisar is the first to acknowledge that more than a few have questioned his sanity for spending the better part of 25 years collecting everything from the costume George Reeves wore in the 1950s TV show “Superman” to the entire set of “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” Then there’s […]
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School shooting compels entertainment changes
NEW YORK The Connecticut school shooting rampage compelled Hollywood to air disclaimers before violent television shows, swap some programs for others, cancel film openings and present somber specials on daytime TV shows that are usually more focused on entertainment. The responses came in addition to news specials on the Dec. 14 killing of 27 people, […]
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Adele voted AP Entertainer of the Year
NEW YORK Though Adele didn’t have a new album or a worldwide tour in 2012, she’s still rolling. After a year of Grammy glory and James Bond soundtracking, Adele has been voted The Associated Press Entertainer of the Year. In 132 ballots submitted by members and subscribers of the AP, Adele easily outpaced other vote-getters […]
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Franco Center ringing in new year
LEWISTON — The Franco-American Heritage Center is staging one of the area’s biggest New Year’s Eve parties by hosting an evening of fine dining, a concert comprised entirely of songs by John Lennon followed by a DJ dance party, and a champagne toast at midnight — all under one roof. Dinner is at 7 p.m. […]
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Tapestry Singers ringing in Christmas
NEWCASTLE — Tapestry Singers will be combining with the Bell Choir of Second Congregational Church for a holiday concert entitled Ring Out, Christmas Bells. There will be two performances, one on Saturday, Dec. 22, at 7:30 p.m. and one on Sunday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. The Bell Choir, directed by Jane Wilmot, will begin […]