LOS ANGELES — As superhero summers go, this one is truly super. Amid one of the most-promising box-office seasons Hollywood has ever served up, three movies stand above the rest. The first weekend in May brought “The Avengers,” the ensemble adventure teaming Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man with such fellow Marvel Comics heroes as Thor, Captain […]
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Saturday meal kicks off D.C. trip fundraising
WOOLWICH — A spaghetti supper and silent auction to kick off fundraising for next year’s Woolwich Central School eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C., will run from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Huse School, 39 Andrews Road. The menu for Saturday’s supper includes spaghetti with homemade sauce, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. […]
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Library aims to help readers make sense of Civil War
BATH — Registration begins Tuesday for Patten Free Library’s “Let’s Talk About It” summer reading and discussion group about the Civil War. Titled “Making Sense of the Civil War,” the program is provided by the Maine Humanities Council’s Maine Center for the Book, in cooperation with the Maine State Library. The Bath Historical Society and […]
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Midcoast Youth Theater stages ‘Hello, Dolly!’
BRUNSWICK — The Midcoast Youth Theater’s production of “Hello, Dolly!” opened Thursday and continues through Sunday in Crooker Theater at Brunswick High School. A Midcoast Youth Theater describes the production as follows: Tracy Kapocius embodies Dolly Levi with her powerful vocals and commanding presence. Her matchmaking intertwines a host of characters: the elegant Mrs. Molloy […]
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Maine Fiberarts shares ins and outs of weaving
TOPSHAM — Maine Fiberarts will host a Weave-In during May and June at 13 Main St. The public is invited to attend to learn about this art form. Maine weavers Emi Ito of Bath, Susan Perrine of Woolwich, Sheila Shanti of Westbrook and Sybil Shiland of Standish will be on hand during different days to […]
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‘On Golden Pond’ opens at Public Theatre
LEWISTON — The Public Theatre’s production of “On Golden Pond” premieres at 7:30 p.m. today at 31 Maple St. The show runs through May 13. The cast features real-life couple Ellen Crawford and Mike Genovese, from NBC’s “E.R.” A Public Theatre release describes the production as follows: The loons are back on Golden Pond, and […]
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Tummlers roll out musical Jewish history lesson
AUGUSTA — The Casco Bay Tummlers will present “History of Jewish Music,” a concert with commentary, at 2 p.m. May 20 in Jewett Auditorium at the University of Maine at Augusta. The Casco Bay Tummlers, based in Portland, have been performing klezmer music since 1988. They have released three recordings. In 1999, they created and […]
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Organ centennial tribute concludes PSO season
PORTLAND — The Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO) will dedicate its final performances of the 2011-12 season to honoring the centennial year of the Kotzschmar Organ at Merrill Auditorium. Music Director Robert Moody will conduct two “festive programs celebrating the city’s mighty organ,” according to a PSO release. Ray Cornils, Portland’s municipal organist, will perform with […]
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Dance to global folk music on May 20
POWNAL — A family dance, followed by an international folk dance, will take place May 20 at Mallett Hall, 429 Hallowell Road. The family dance begins at 5:30 p.m. It will focus on community celebrations from around the world. All are welcome. No partners are needed. Admission costs $2. An international folk dance will run […]
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Durham history group plots art show, bake sale
DURHAM — The Durham Historical Society will hold a spring art show, featuring local artists, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19 at the Union Church (Old Durham Town Hall) on Route 136. Admission is free. A bake sale to benefit the society’s Restoration Fund will complement the art show. A handcrafted quilt has […]