In March 2020, just days before opening night, the Brunswick High School Players were forced to shut down their production of “The Addams Family” as schools across the country closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, five years later, the Players are bringing the musical comedy back to the stage, giving a new cast and […]
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Portland’s Great Fire of 1866 is the basis for new musical piece
The oratorio ‘Fire!’ will be performed by ChoralArt on Saturday and Sunday at Woodfords Congregational Church in Portland.
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Lady Gaga used to be larger than life. Then life got bigger
‘Mayhem’ channels Lady Gaga’s absurd and spectacular glory years. It hits very differently in absurd times.
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From the Chocolate Church: A day of music, art and permaculture at the CCAC
These days at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, there’s the feeling of an element of surprise, of not knowing what will come next. This week alone, “The Mousetrap” had an amazing run in our new and improving Annex. The CCAC Art Lab conducted an offsite parade workshop for 160 Morse High School freshmen. And on […]
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Guest conductor leads Midcoast Symphony Orchestra in fire-themed program
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra continues its 35th season with a concert titled “Passionate & Fiery Compositions” in Lewiston on March 22 and in Topsham on March 23. Guest conductor Hiroya Miura, associate professor of music at Bates College, will lead the orchestra in these fire-themed performances. Miura has chosen Robert Schumann’s “Symphony No. 2” as the […]
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Jack White, Andre 3000, Lord Huron to play Portland festival
The lineup for the two-day Back Cove Music & Arts Festival in August also includes Lucy Dacus, Turnpike Troubadours and several Maine-based performers.
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Maine’s Amy Allen wins songwriter of the year Grammy
She was also nominated in three other categories: song of the year, album of the year and best song for visual media.
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Amy Allen wins Songwriter of the Year at 2025 Grammys
Allen, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was also nominated in the song, album and song for visual media categories.
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Chamber choir holding auditions for tenors and basses in preparation for spring concerts
Interested sopranos and altos are invited to join the waiting list.
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Singer Lauren Crosby reflects on life and routine in her new album to be released next year
Midcoast musician is working on a new album with a tentative release in spring 2025 as she reminisces on life lived so far and the importance of slowing down to become more present.