Back by popular demand, Maine Friends of Music will present “Anything Goes” at the Knox Museum in Thomaston at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28. Maine Friends of Music is a professional chamber ensemble composed of renowned soprano Mary Sullivan, flutist Linda Brunner, bassoonist David DeBolt and keyboardist Sean Fleming. “Anything Goes” will feature music by […]
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Woolwich gallery exhibition chronicles artist’s gender transition
James Parker Foley’s second solo exhibition at Sarah Bouchard Gallery opens July 5.
From the Chocolate Church: Resurgence Dance Company’s new show and a musical trio like nothing you’ve heard before
From marquee names to local heroes, the vision of programming at the Chocolate Church Arts Center is local, national and international. This weekend — and I love it when this happens — we have some of each. First up, local heroes Resurgence Dance Company returns to the CCAC with their newest opus, “Don’t Worry. Be […]
American roots musician to take the stage at Boothbay Harbor’s historic Opera House
Grammy-winning musician Dom Flemons will share his repertoire of over 100 years of American roots music with audience members at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at Boothbay Harbor’s Opera House. Flemons is not only a folk musician and Black country artist but also a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music scholar, historian, actor, slam poet, record collector, curator, […]
Rockland library to host lawn concert featuring R&B band
The Rockland Public Library will present a lawn concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 26, featuring The Sugar Snaps, an eight-piece R&B band. This event is free and open to all. The Sugar Snaps are a high-energy band from Midcoast Maine. Featuring powerhouse vocals and a classic horn section, the group brings to life the […]
Wiscasset gallery celebrates artist’s 100th birthday with retrospective exhibition
Maine Art Gallery will present “Fiore at 100: Maine Observed,” a retrospective exhibition celebrating Joseph Fiore’s 100th birthday, from June 19 through Aug. 26. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, June 21. The exhibition will be enhanced by several related events. A catalogue with an appreciation by art writer Suzette McAvoy will accompany […]
From the Chocolate Church: A weekend of popular arts, starting with Julia Gagnon
Popular entertainment — live and in person — is an art form that brings people together. It can be simple in structure, silly in spirit and sweet in its emotional payoff. But it also plays a deeper role, casting us into a shared experience as both audience and community. When performers are good — and […]
Celtic band brings musical storm to Boothbay Harbor Opera House
The Opera House in Boothbay Harbor welcomes Gaelic Storm to the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14. The multinational, Celtic powerhouse plays music steeped in Irish tradition and stories and has being performed over 2,000 shows. The five-piece band takes a true blue-collar, hard-nose approach to touring, consistently traveling the U.S. and internationally while […]
Maine musician captures essence of the ’70s in Damariscotta concert
This Father’s Day, treat dad to a powerful and nostalgic musical experience with Maine-based singer-songwriter Tom DiMenna. DiMenna will take the stage Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta to perform his acclaimed show, “Story Songs of the ’70s,” at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 15. DiMenna’s heartfelt tribute breathes new life into the timeless works of Cat Stevens, […]
Season’s last Concert for a Cause will feature award-winning musician Susan Werner
The award-winning singer-songwriter Susan Werner will perform at the UU Church of Brunswick from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14, to raise money for the Brunswick Teen Center and Maine Family Planning. This will be the last concert of the season to benefit the chosen charities. Werner is a singer/songwriter, guitarist and pianist who has built […]