Freeport Players presents a comic murder-mystery dinner theater, “Death of a Hot Sauce Salesman” by Michael Druce, at the First Parish Church Hall (downstairs at 40 Main St., Freeport) at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17. Expect lots of laughs and plenty of audience participation. Ticket price of $45 includes snacks/appetizers, taco […]
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Lincoln Academy freshman wins statewide guitar competition
The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum recently announced a Newcastle student as the winner of its 4th Annual Maine High School Student Guitar Competition. Fifteen-year-old Richie DeLisle, a freshman at Lincoln Academy, placed first in the statewide contest open to Maine high school teens. DeLisle will receive the grand prize, a Martin […]
Ying Quartet to perform at Dutchman’s in Brunswick
The Bowdoin International Music Festival will present its final Music at the Mill concert on Monday, May 12, with the Ying Quartet and Edward Arron. There will be chamber music, gourmet pizza and craft beverages (included with ticket purchase) at Dutchman’s, Fort Andross Mill, 14 Maine St., Brunswick. Doors and bar open at 6 p.m., […]
Review: Yes, I told a lie — an evening of storytelling at The Theater Project
The Theater Project in Brunswick hosted “Tell Your Story: An Evening of Storytelling” on April 25, turning a cold, rainy night into a warm and magical evening. Imagine having dinner with your most colorful and interesting friend, hearing them tell of an experience so funny or so harrowing that you forget to eat. This is […]
From the Chocolate Church: Reimagining a community block party on a rainy day
I know you are feeling a bit sad and mad that it’s going to be another rainy day on Saturday, but it’s going to feel like the sun is out at the Chocolate Church Arts Center. This Saturday, May 10, from 3-5 p.m., the CCAC is hosting a truly one-of-a-kind, open house–style event that brings […]
Monmouth children’s theater group to perform ‘Fairy Tale Courtroom’
MCPKids! will put on a production of Dana Proulx’s “Fairy Tale Courtroom” from May 9-11 at Cumston Hall in Monmouth. This extremely adaptable comedy shows the other side of several familiar fairy tales, when two of their biggest villains, the Big Bad Wolf and the Wicked Witch, are brought to trial. Both the Wolf and […]
Bowdoinham gallery exhibition features pour paintings
The Merrymeeting Arts Center Gallery presents “Pouring It On,” acrylic pour paintings by artist/instructor Linda Murray and Merrymeeting Arts Center students Walter Chop, Drew Masterman, Nan Cumming, Barbara Snapp, Myra Delio and Karen Pelletier. The exhibition is on display Saturdays through May 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with an opening reception during those […]
Organist to perform modern extravaganza for Mother’s Day in Newcastle
Organist Ray Cornils will perform a Mother’s Day concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 11, as part of the Second Sundays Community Concert Series at Second Congregational Church in Newcastle. Cornils will offer a remarkable demonstration of the scope of music available on the pipe organ for all mothers and those who identify as mothers. […]
From the Chocolate Church: Legendary singer-songwriter Steve Poltz to grace the main stage
From Jonathan Edwards to Cheryl Wheeler, the Chocolate Church Arts Center has a long history of presenting some of the world’s most acclaimed troubadours. So, while many folks may not know him by name, Steve Poltz remains one of the most unique and endearing figures in modern folk and singer-songwriter circles. His combination of humor, […]
Bath-Brunswick Respite Care to host art show and auction
Bath-Brunswick Respite Care will host “Community In Color: Art Show and Open House” from 2-5 p.m. Friday, May 3, at 9 Park St., Bath. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the center while viewing original artwork created by individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. There will also be live music and light refreshments. The […]