Music July 28 The Delta Knights Band, R&B, blues, classic rock and swing, 6-7:30 p.m., Robie Softball Field, 28 Ball Park Road, Gorham. Free. Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival, virtual, also Aug. 4 and 11. All performances available on YouTube through the season after the live show. Contact [email protected] for more information. sllmf.org. Aug. 8 Music […]
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Portland Ovations grant to fund series featuring performing artists of color
The arts presenter is partnering with the Indigo Arts Alliance and the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Arts Calendar: July 16
Music Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival virtual performances, July 21, 28 and Aug. 4, 11. All performances will be available on YouTube through the season after the live show. Contact [email protected] for more information. sllmf.org. Virtual Quill Open Mics, 7 p.m., Fridays via Zoom. Performers must sign up by 6:30 p.m. the night they would like […]
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Mills declares Ashley Bryan Day in Maine to honor artist as he turns 97
Bryan has written or illustrated more than 50 books, including ‘Beautiful Blackbird’ and ‘Freedom Over Me,’ about the African American experience.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Virtual Arts Calendar: July 9
Music Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival virtual performances, July 14, 21, 28 and Aug. 4, 11. All performances will be available on YouTube through the season after the live show. Contact [email protected] for more information. sllmf.org. Virtual Quill Open Mics, 7 p.m., Fridays via Zoom. Performers must sign up by 6:30 p.m. the night they would […]
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Art review: Leon Benn paintings capture the lushness of summer in the city
The exhibit runs through Aug. 22 at Grant Wahlquist Gallery in Portland.
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Young filmmakers in Portland turn friendship into activism
Three recent high school graduates took on their first documentary project, capturing the recent Black Lives Matter demonstrations in Portland.
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Rockland foundation offering grants to artists
The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation of Rockland will give 40 artists hurt by the pandemic $2,500 each.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Children’s book festival showcases Black experience
Running through Aug. 31, the Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival aims to inspire and entertain.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Virtual Arts Calendar: June 25
Music Virtual Quill Open Mics, 7 p.m., Fridays via Zoom. Performers must sign up by 6:30 p.m. the night they would like to perform. Free and open to all, donations appreciated. Visit the Quill Books & Beverage Facebook page for details. Live @ 212, view past shows on YouTube. Visit the Westbrook venue’s Facebook page […]