River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for an upcoming juried show, “Artist’s Choice.” Submissions are open until 4 p.m. on Sept. 27. The juror will be artist America Martin. “Artist’s Choice” invites artists to enter their most recent work or work they feel best represents their personal style. This show is open […]
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Award-winning folk musician to take Opera House stage in Boothbay Harbor
Boothbay Harbor Opera House welcomes award-winning, prolific lyricist and composer Crys Matthews to the stage as she blends Americana, folk, blues and bluegrass into performances steeped in traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original lyrics. Matthews will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. A troubadour of truth, this Nashville musician is among the brightest stars […]
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Gardiner venue to screen Janis Ian documentary with Q&A
Musician Janis Ian will be at the Johnson Hall Opera House for a screening of the documentary “Breaking Silence” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24. A Q&A with Ian will follow the screening. “Janis Ian: Breaking Silence” features Ian, her friends and collaborators, including Joan Baez, Lily Tomlin, Jean Smart, Laurie Metcalf and Arlo Guthrie. […]
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James Fernando Trio to return to Cadenza in Freeport for another ‘mesmerizing performance’
The James Fernando Trio will return for what Cadenza calls another “mesmerizing performance” with a mix of jazz, classical and electronic music. Fernando and his fellow musicians will play at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Cadenza performance venue, at 5 Depot St. in Freeport. Plus, Fernando will […]
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St. Cecilia Chamber Choir holding auditions in Newcastle for Lessons and Carols
St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts as it begins preparing its December concert of Lessons and Carols for the Christmas Season. Singers wishing to audition should have good vocal control, and sopranos and altos should be able to sing without vibrato. The ability to read music is preferred, but those […]
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Wiscasset chorus welcomes new members as it begins rehearsals for holiday concert
Sheepscot Chorus invites new members to join as the group begins rehearsals for its Dec. 7 Boothbay Harbor holiday concert. The concert will feature Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols,” performed with harp and conducted by artistic director Linda Blanchard. The chorus rehearses on Tuesday nights, starting Sept. 9 at 7 p.m., at the Frist […]
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Legendary troubadour Chris Smither opens fall season at Chocolate Church Arts Center
Plus, CCAC and Main Street Bath’s Waterfront Concerts advance into next round of major grant competition.
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From the Chocolate Church: From riverfront rhythms to Main Stage magic — Saturday’s concert and a preview of September
The Waterfront has been dreamy this summer — cool breezes, friendly faces and an eclectic mix of music. This Saturday’s Free Waterfront show, co-presented by Main Street Bath, brings pure, local fun with The Calypso Soldiers. This five-piece band from Hallowell doesn’t play calypso, but they do dish out solid rock, blues and R&B covers […]
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Atlanta blues master set to take stage in Boothbay Harbor
Atlanta-based blues master Tinsley Ellis makes his way to Boothbay Harbor this summer for his first appearance at the historic Opera House. Rolling Stone magazine wrote that “his feral blues guitar and non-stop gigging have sharpened his six-string to a razor’s edge … his eloquence dazzles … he achieves pyrotechnics that rival Jeff Beck and […]
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Award-winning artist shows ‘Reflections and Refractions’ at River Arts
River Arts in Damariscotta is hosting Debra Claffey’s dynamic solo show, “Reflections and Refractions,” through Aug. 27. A meet-the-artist reception is from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. Claffey’s oil, encaustic and mixed media paintings concentrate on abstracted plant and foliage forms as expressions of the human dilemma. Her experience in horticulture adds a scientific perspective […]