The symphony has partnered with Violins of Hope, an organization that collects and preserves instruments and then offers them for traveling exhibitions and concerts.
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Face the Music: A Maine island is the setting for Jake Blount’s Afrofuturistic album
The musician, who is performing Sunday in Portland, tells a dystopian story through Black folk songs and spoken word on ‘The New Faith.’
Art review: Zach Horn’s “Finding Winslow Homer” takes us on a coastal adventure
The Massachusetts artist paid tribute to Maine’s coast with abstract reimaginings of paintings by notorious Maine artist Winslow Homer.
Irish group Altan hits Opera House stage Oct. 19
Acclaimed traditional Irish band Altan arrives in Maine on the first night of its long-awaited US tour on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Their only Maine performance will be on stage at Boothbay Harbor’s historic Opera House. The spirit and sound of Altan comes from the deep and rich musical tradition of their native County Donegal. On […]
New Orleans folk-rock diva Lilli Lewis to perform in Boothbay Harbor
Her recordings have been lauded by NPR, Rolling Stone, Offbeat Magazine and the New Orleans Times-Picayune, and on Saturday, Oct. 22, New Orleans folk-rock diva Lilli Lewis arrives in Maine to play the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. This marks her first Opera House appearance, and a rare appearance in Maine for this New […]
Round out your fall with pumpkins, cider doughnuts and other autumnal fun
Immerse yourself in the season with hay rides, scarecrow displays and more.
George Carlin’s talent manager now guards the comedian’s legacy from Maine
Jerry Hamza of Grand Lake Stream managed Carlin for more than 30 years and helped produce the Emmy-winning film ‘George Carlin’s American Dream.’
The River Comics brings stand-up comedy to Franco Center Wednesday
The River Comics will bring its stand-up comedy to the Franco Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. Comedians Karen Morgan will headline, Tuck Tucker will be featured, and Leonard Kimble will be host for the evening. “No two stand-up comedy shows are alike,” Kimble said. Morgan was born and raised in Athens, Georgia, […]
Outdoor adventure film festival making Damariscotta its first stop in US
The Kendal Mountain Festival Tour is coming to American cinemas for the first time in its 42-year history and will be screening at Damariscotta’s historic Lincoln Theater for one night only, Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. This special film event, which features eight short adventure documentaries, allows audiences to experience incredible stories from award-winning […]
Find the Maine foliage drive that’s right for you
Whether you’re into covered bridges, pumpkin patches, history or art, there’s a route that suits your interests.