The paintings of local artist Jennifer Gammon are on display during the month of April in the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. Raised on a small family farm in Sumner, Gammon found her passion for art while a student at Buckfield High School. She attended the University […]
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John Gawler to perform at Oasis of Music
John Gawler will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at Trinity Commons in Lewiston. Gawler is a familiar face on the music scene in Maine, especially with his role, along with his wife Ellen, as elders of the Gawler Family Band, one of Maine’s most popular folk music […]
‘Born in Chicago’ film screening to be followed by concert featuring Blues Prophets
The Maine Jewish Film Festival in partnership with The Hill Arts will present the film “Born in Chicago” followed by The Blues Prophets live in concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, at The Hill Arts in Portland. Directed by Bob Sarles and John Anderson, “Born In Chicago,” is a soulful documentary film that […]
Duo Mundi George & Guli to perform at UMF
ArtsFarmington presents Duo Mundi (George and Guli) in a concert of 4-handed piano music of Meredith Monk, Astor Piazzolla, Igor Stravinsky, Errollyn Wallen, José Elizondo, and Fazil Say at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19, in Nordica Auditorium in Preble Hall on the campus of the University of Maine at Farmington. Since their inception in […]
Freeport Players present ‘dessert theater’ featuring production of ‘Murder at the Pie Auction’
Freeport Players presents a murder mystery “dessert theater” presentation of “Murder at the Pie Auction,” by Michael Druce, at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, at the First Parish Church Hall in Freeport. After years of trying unsuccessfully, the small town of Mynute, Alaska, finally lands the famous Mother Mabel’s Pie-Baking […]
Mad Horse Theatre Company presents cowboy comedy ‘Tumacho’
Buckle up as music, puppets, slapstick, and general rootin’ tootin’ times all smash together to bring you “Tumacho,” by Ethan Lipton, directed by Jake Cote, a delirious Western comedy unlike anything you have seen before. In a small town in the Old West, the mayor can’t keep his people from running away or dying at […]
Author Dana Murch to give a genealogy book talk as part of anniversary celebration
The Franco-American Collection
Author David Vermette to share Franco American history at Franco Center
A presentation and book signing by author David Vermette will be presented at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at the Franco Center in Lewiston. Vermette will read from his book, “A Distinct Alien Race: The Untold Story of Franco-Americans: Industrialization, Immigration, Religious Strife,” have books available for purchase and signing, and follow up with […]
Maine author Marie Thérèse Martin to give talk at Lewiston Public Library
Maine author Marie Thérèse Martin will discuss her book, “And Poison Fell from the Sky,” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, in the Jeanne Couture Room on the first floor of the Lewiston Public Library. Marie Thérèse Martin (Terry) grew up grateful for the paper mill that dominated the economy of her small […]
Seniors to be featured in solo dances in Annual Spring Dance Concert
The Lakeside Dance Academy