James Taylor tribute artist Bill Griese will perform his “Sweet Baby James” show at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the Franco Center. “Join other James Taylor fans for the timeless music of the six-time Grammy winner, with a performance that needs to be heard,” said Jake Hodgkin, Franco Center production manager. Griese brings […]
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Chocolate Church presents ‘Once upon a Mattress’
Chocolate Church Arts Center is bringing “Once upon a Mattress,” a musical comedy that opened off-Broadway in 1959 to its stage. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 7, 13 and 14; and 2 p.m. Oct. 8 and 15. “Once upon a Mattress” is based on the famous fairy tale, “The Princess and the […]
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Novel based on Malaga Island’s history is a finalist for National Book Award
‘This Other Eden’ by Paul Harding tells a fictional story based on the real-life atrocity of the state forcibly removing a mixed-race community from the island off the coast of Phippsburg.
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Wyeth paintings destroyed in Port Clyde fire depicted life in New England, Pennsylvania
A pizza-eating seagull and oxen crossing a snowy field were among the subjects of works by Jamie and N.C. Wyeth that burned in the blaze.
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Concerts for a Cause presents Magic 8 Ball
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick’s Concerts for a Cause will present Magic 8 Ball in a performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. All proceeds from the concert will benefit two local charities, Midcoast New Mainers and Oasis Free Clinics. Magic 8 Ball is a Midcoast acoustic band that plays Americana and folk music […]
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Art students illustrate Portland Symphony’s season-opening concert
The orchestra’s performance of ‘Paintings at an Exhibition’ will be accompanied by projections of work made in a collaboration with Maine College of Art & Design.
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Scarborough artist wants you to see the oncoming storm
Stephen Burt said his tempestuous drawings are inspired by the need for more urgent action on climate change.
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Executive director of Maine Arts Commission stepping down
David Greenham, the former board chairman, had taken over the role on an interim basis in 2021.
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Face the Music: A decade later, Lady Lamb to play debut album at the State
The Brunswick native, who now lives in New York, released ‘Ripely Pine’ when she was 23.
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There’s lots of horsing around at Maine’s fall fairs – and many other animals to see
Farm animals are the real stars of Maine’s agricultural fairs, so this year take time to watch a sheep shearing, a dairy cow show or the oxen-pulling contest.