F reeport Factory Stage will present two performances of the off-Broadway hit musical comedy, “Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits, Volume One” on Saturday. “This musical send-up of the most beloved Broadway musicals and personalities will leave audiences laughing and wanting more,” a Freeport Factory Stage release states. “‘Forbidden Broadway’ is one of the longest running shows […]
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Chocolate fest helps rebuild church
BRUNSWICK — The Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick is selling tickets to an all-you-can-eat chocolate buffet at Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections in Freeport on Jan. 15. The benefit event aims to raise money to help defray the cost of rebuilding the congregation’s church, which burned in June. Tickets can be purchased from now until […]
Children’s theater group slates auditions
PORTLAND — The Children’s Museum and Theater of Maine will hold auditions on Jan. 6 and Jan. 7. Actors between 11 and 17 years old who would like to join the Kids on the Block puppeteer troupe or the Youth Voices on Stage anti-bullying performance troupe are invited to audition from 3:30 p.m. to 5 […]
Maine Steiners to raise voices at Crooker Theater
BRUNSWICK — The Maine Steiners, a University of Maine a cappella group, will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Crooker Theater at Brunswick High School on Maquoit Road. Tickets cost $5 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Air for Ashley, an organization supporting a University of Maine graduate student with cystic […]
Garden center celebrates the sun on Sunday
BOOTHBAY — From noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens on Barters Island Road will host “Here Comes the Sun,” a free celebration of the “lengthening days,” according to a release from the gardens. “Warm up by the fireplace in Kerr Hall; roast marshmallows on the terrace; and enjoy free s’mores, hot dogs, […]
Phyzgig shows offer a celebration of vaudeville
Phyzgig, a vaudeville show with elements for the entire family, will offer a children’s show at 2 p.m. Saturday and a vaudeville show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Schaeffer Auditorium, Bates College, 305 College St. Advance tickets to the afternoon show cost $10 for adults or $8 for children. Advance tickets to the evening performance […]
‘Ragged Isle’ up for 7 awards
The unique, Maine- produced web series “Ragged Isle has been nominated for seven awards by “We Love Soaps,” ( http:// bit. ly/ vgbIo5) an online magazine dedicated to the world of soap operas. The categories for which “Ragged Isle” are nominated for are “ Best Web Series” (Drama), “Best Actor” (Rick Dalton of Portland), “ […]
Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: After 19 years of marriage, my husband left me for a younger woman. I found out later that they had been dating for several years. They moved in together immediately after our separation, and she was pregnant at the divorce hearing. They had a baby boy eight months later. At every event with […]