The Maine International Film Festival welcomes Rwandan filmmakers Yuhi Amuli and Myriam Uwiragiye Birara for screenings of their films “Citizen Kwame” and “The Bride,” respectively, as part of the festival’s New Rwandan Cinema series. MIFF returns to Waterville for its 27th year July 12-21 showcasing 100 movies across the 10 days. Drawing in part from […]
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Topsham couple’s Bates Dance Festival performance is inspired by kabuki, punk rock and their 7-year-old
See Aretha Aoki and Ryan MacDonald’s ‘IzumonookunI’ in Lewiston this week.
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Moxie Festival to return with a performance by ‘American Idol’ sensation Julia Gagnon and the longest Moxie Day Parade ever
The festival will be held July 12-14 and will feature a Moxie recipe contest, a Moxie chugging contest, a car show, a whoopie pie eating contest and more.
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From the Chocolate Church: ‘Art in the Age of Fatalism’ on display
The Chocolate Church Arts Center is proud to be co-presenting Midcoast Maine artist Jose Rodriguez Jr. in his ongoing series, “Art in the Age of Fatalism.” The exhibition explores myth, memory and identity through sculptural themes to create installation spaces, often combining 2D mixed media elements (illustration, painting, printmaking) with 3D devices. Part I of […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Celebrating July
As promised, this week I’m sharing the Independence Day dessert that my friend Sharon made for all of us Crafty Chicks recently. Our group gets together every couple of months to craft together and share a potluck lunch, not discussing ahead of time what we’re going to bring. And sometimes we skip the crafts and […]
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Summer blockbuster movies are back at Lincoln Theater
Lincoln Theater plans to celebrate summer with a blockbuster lineup filled with family favorites. Whether you’re reliving the joy of seeing these classic films on the big screen or discovering them for the first time, these three movies are sure to delight audience members of all ages. The theater kicks off the summer with a […]
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Weaver demonstrates hand looming in Wiscasset broom maker’s shop
Two local craftspeople will showcase their passion for functional art in one storefront this week. Eric McIntyre, proprietor and woodcarver at Village Handcraft, will host Hilary Crowell of The Cultivated Thread in the store’s working showroom from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 4-6 at 52 Water St. in Wiscasset. Crowell weaves on a small […]
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Harpswell’s artistic spirit on display in Open Studio Tour
Harpswell’s first-ever Open Studio Tour takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13-14. Wander through Harpswell Neck, Sebascodegan Island, Cundy’s Harbor, and Orr’s and Bailey Islands, during this opportunity to visit artists in their studios and galleries. Engage directly with creators, learn their stories, inspirations and methods, and perhaps find the perfect piece […]
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River Arts in Damariscotta opens annual “Land & Sea” exhibition
River Arts presents its annual exhibition devoted to “Land & Sea” this week. Artist Tom Ferrero juried this show drawing inspiration from coastal and inland landscapes. The public is invited to an opening reception from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 6. Many of the contributing artists will be in the gallery to celebrate the show. Light […]
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The Saltwater Hillbilly provides memorable fun and familiar entertainment
For the past 13 years, Dennis Doiran has been performing old-fashioned sing-a-longs at pubs, festivals and fairs as The Saltwater Hillbilly.