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Southern rockers take stage in Boothbay Harbor Fourth of July weekend

by The Times Record June 28, 2023June 28, 2023

The powerhouse guitar-driven band Once an Outlaw, featuring Chris Anderson of The Outlaws, brings its Southern Rock to Boothbay Harbor over Fourth of July weekend. Once An Outlaw performs at the historic Opera House at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 2. Fronted by renowned guitarist and vocalist Chris Anderson and supported by an all-star lineup […]

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Things to Do: Buddy Holly musical, magic show and sand sculpting

by Aimsel Ponti June 26, 2023June 28, 2023

You can also visit an exhibit of work by an award-winning photographer at UNE’s Portland art gallery.

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Bands of the free: Where to celebrate the Fourth of July with live music

by Vaughn Vial Staff Writer June 26, 2023June 28, 2023

Between parades and fireworks displays, dance and sway to the sounds of Independence Day.

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From the Chocolate Church: ‘Rumors’ persists as summer concerts approach

by Paula McKenney From the Chocolate Church June 23, 2023June 21, 2023

The second weekend of “Rumors” performances wraps up the Chocolate Church Arts Center’s inside shows until fall, but eight free outdoor concerts are on tap. “Rumors,” a farce by Neil Simon, is a comedy like no other. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 23, and Saturday, June 24, with the closing matinee at 2 […]

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The Cobblestones to perform at Lewiston’s Franco Center

by The Times Record June 21, 2023

The Cobblestones will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 29, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., in Lewiston. The band hails from Western Maine and plays a variety of songs from artists such as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Natalie Merchant, Mellencamp, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fleetwood Mac, Bonnie Raitt and many more. The […]

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Original art from beloved Maine children’s author Robert McCloskey on view in Brunswick

by Ray Routhier June 18, 2023June 21, 2023

‘Robert McCloskey: The Art of Wonder’ opens Tuesday at Curtis Memorial Library and features work for ‘Blueberries for Sal,’ ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ and others.

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From the Chocolate Church: Meet the cast of ‘Rumors,’ the latest Chocolate Church show

by Paula McKenney From the Chocolate Church June 15, 2023June 14, 2023

Say hello to the cast members of “Rumors,” the play that opens at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 16. This farce by Neil Simon has drawn both professional actors and newcomers to the stage at the 1847 church that was converted into the Midcoast’s most widely known performing […]