A convenient soldier Arts “A Convenient Soldier: The Black Guards of Maine,” new Maine Historical Society exhibit reveals how Black soldiers guarded vital Maine train routes in World War II, 489 Congress St., Portland, mainehistory.org for details. “Adam and Eve: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Garden”: 7 p.m. Thursdays and 7:30 […]
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Arts Calendar: Sept. 24
Music Sept. 25 Josephine County, music from United States, French Canada, Ireland and beyond with Erica Brown, Matt Shipman, Hanz Araki, and Colleen Raney, 7 p.m., Conant Homestead, 89 Conant St., Westbrook. Suggested donation $10. Bring your own lawn chair, refreshments. Masks required until seated. Farm and farm stand open at 5:30 p.m. Virtual Concert: […]
Community/Arts Calendar: Sept. 23-Oct. 3
Arts “Adam and Eve: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Garden”: 7 p.m. Thursdays and 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 3. Footlights Theatre, 190 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth. $20. Call 747-5434 to reserve tickets. thefootlightstheatre.com. Annual Scenes of Maine Exhibit, Richard Boyd Art Gallery Oct. 1-30. 15 Epps St., Peaks […]
Freeport’s Meetinghouse Arts construction to begin
FREEPORT — The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Freeport (ACAF) has signed a long-term lease agreement with the First Parish Congregational Church that will allow the completion of its new arts and cultural center, Meetinghouse Arts, in downtown Freeport. The necessary renovations to the church’s sanctuary and adjacent spaces are expected to be completed by […]
Arts Calendar: Sept. 10
Music Sept. 12 Music in the Park, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Firefly Performing Arts performing songs from “The Wizard of Oz,” 4:45-5:15 p.m. Dan Harris on acoustic guitar and 5:30-7 p.m. Seagrass playing bluegrass. Limited to 100 people. Register at grayme.myrec.com. Newbegin Community Center, 20 Main St., Gray. Sept. 13 Susie Burke & Dave Surette, New England […]
Community/Arts Calendar: Sept. 16-26
An eclectic crew Arts “Adam and Eve: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Garden”: 7 p.m. Thursdays and 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 3. Footlights Theatre, 190 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth. $20. Call 747-5434 to reserve tickets. thefootlightstheatre.com. “From a Woman’s Perspective – Paintings and Sculpture of Paintings,” Richard Boyd […]
Waterville Planning Board to consider plans for Colby College performing arts center
The Waterville Planning Board on Monday is scheduled to review preliminary and final plans for the college’s performing arts center on the Mayflower Hill campus, and members are expected to take a vote on the project.
Arts Calendar: Sept. 17
Music Sept. 20 Bruce Marshall & the Shuffle, Swing blues, R&B, Americana and Southern boogie, 1 p.m., doors open at noon, Bridgton Twin Drive-In, 383 Portland Road/Route 302, Bridgton. Tickets $50 per vehicle with five-person maximum occupancy per vehicle. Reservations required at denmarkarts.org. Part of Denmark Arts Center’s LIVE Music Series. Sept. 27 Peter Allen […]
Community/Arts Calendar: Sept. 9-19
Arts “From a Woman’s Perspective – Paintings and Sculpture of Paintings,” Richard Boyd Art Gallery through September. 15 Epps St., Peaks Island. Free, richardboydartgallery.com. “The Hole,” a film by Tsai Ming-Liang, available to stream through Sept. 18, presented by The Apohadion Theater and SPACE Gallery. $8 for a 48-hour rental. space538.org. “Hope and Possibilities,” temporary […]
Arts Calendar: Sept. 3
Music Sept. 6 Oshima Brothers, contemporary folk and acoustic pop, 1 p.m., doors open at noon, Bridgton Twin Drive-In, 383 Portland Road/Route 302, Bridgton. Tickets $50 per vehicle with five-person maximum occupancy per vehicle. Reservations required at denmarkarts.org. Part of Denmark Arts Center’s LIVE Music Series. Sept. 13 Susie Burke & Dave Surette, New England […]