The play, which premieres at the Strand Theatre in Rockland this week, tells the story of Norman Kehling, who spent nearly 30 years in prison for arson.
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Hot jazz and western swing hit the stage in Boothbay Harbor
Hot jazz and western swing trio Hot Club of Cowtown takes the stage at the historic Boothbay Harbor Opera House on Saturday, Oct. 8. Lauded for its “down-home melodies and exuberant improvisation” by the London Times, the Hot Club has woven a combination of seemingly disparate styles together to its own magical effect, setting up […]
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All that jazz: Jazz series comes to Freeport’s Meetinghouse Arts
Meetinghouse Arts will host a concert featuring internationally acclaimed jazz pianist and composer Laszlo Gardony on Oct. 8. Gardony is considered one of the most impressive and technically skilled pianists working in jazz today. “A formidable improviser who lives in the moment” according to the JazzTimes, he has performed in 27 countries and released 13 […]
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Blues, soul singer Shemekia Copeland to perform at Chocolate Church
Award-winning blues and soul singer Shemekia Copeland takes the stage at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath on Fri., Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Copeland is known worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her music, and for delivering each song with unmatched passion. Winner of the 2021 Blues Music Award for B.B. […]
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Maine writers turn page on new festival
The first Maine Lit Fest will feature some 50 authors at more than 20 events in Portland and Waterville Friday through Oct. 8.
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Jazz keyboardist with no boundaries lands in Maine
Jamie Saft, who moved to rural Alna last year, has spent 30 years building a reputation for his skill and versatility in a huge range of styles, from jazz and avant-garde to reggae and punk.
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Concerts for a Cause presents charitable concert for kids of all ages
Harley Smith, better known as Mr. Harley, is returning to Maine from his new home in Florida to present a fun and educational children’s concert at the Brunswick UU Church at 3 p.m. on Oct. 2, as the latest performance in the Concerts for a Cause series. Concerts for a Cause series raises money for […]
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Meetinghouse Arts presents Thornton Wilder’s ‘Our Town,’
Meetinghouse Arts Stage will present a community-based production of Thornton Wilder’s classic play “Our Town.” The production features a multi-generational cast drawn from residents of Freeport, Pownal, Durham and surrounding areas, designed in collaboration with local artists and traditional musicians. Musical interludes performed live are an integral part of this production. The production is directed […]
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Talking Food in Maine returns to the Lincoln Theater
Lincoln Theater kicks off its third season of Talking Food in Maine: Intimate Conversations with its first guest of the 2022-23 season on Thursday Sept. 29. This free series of one-on-one conversations is held on the Lincoln Theater stage, hosted by Mumbai to Maine founder, Cherie Scott, joined by professionals who have made a substantial […]
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Love trumps lava on the Lincoln Theater big screen
Melted boots on smoking lava flows and dancing by craters amidst volcanic eruptions are just two of the extraordinary things you’ll witness in “Fire of Love,” rated PG, opening at Lincoln Theater Friday. This new documentary, from filmmaker Sara Dosa, chronicles the lives and deaths of French scientists Katia and Maurice Krafft. You do not […]