Langlais Art Preserve recently caught the attention of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which announced the addition of 19 new affiliate sites to its prestigious Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios network — the most significant expansion since the program’s founding in 2000.
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What’s up next for Bowdoin International Music Festival
Bowdoin International Music Festival will welcome violinist Ayano Ninomiya and pianist Pei-Shan Lee to Brunswick to collaborate with David Ying and Phillip Ying on Robert Schumann’s “Piano Quartet in E-flat Major” at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at Dutchman’s at Fort Andross, 14 Maine St. Ninomiya and Lee are longtime members of the festival faculty […]
USM theater department opens stage adaptation of ‘The Birds’
University of Southern Maine’s Department of Theatre invites audiences into the dark, unsettling world of Conor McPherson’s “The Birds” from Feb. 21 through March 2 at Russell Hall on the USM Gorham Campus. Adapted from Daphne du Maurier’s short story (the basis for Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film), McPherson’s stage version is a gripping, moving look […]
Maine cellist to perform at Rockland Public Library
Rockland Public Library will host cellist Robin Lane for a Reading Room Concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. Lane will perform a mixture of classical music, including many of Johann Sebastian Bach’s cello suites, along with his original compositions. Lane is a cellist, composer, educator, music producer and sound engineer living in Portland. In […]
Cooking at the Cove: Soup (times two) good for any meal
As I write this, we are experiencing yet another snowstorm here at the cove. All is cozy within, though, while making soup — times two! Knowing this storm was on its way, I took stock of all my ingredients yesterday and was pleased that all I needed was a crusty baguette to go along with […]
From the Chocolate Church: Bath Lantern Parade conjures magic, community creativity and joyous celebration
On Feb. 22, the Chocolate Church Arts Center and Main Street Bath will put on its Annual Lantern Parade and Free Concert. After a fun day of Winterfest Activities, residents and visitors of the Bath Community will gather at 6 p.m. at the parking lot of Five County Federal Credit Union, 765 Washington St., for […]
Rivers Arts accepting submissions to love-themed exhibition
Love is in the air at River Arts in Damariscotta. Artists are invited to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “Love.” This exhibition will showcase artists’ exploration and interpretation of love in its many forms. “Love” will run from Feb. 25 through April 5; deadline for submission is 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. Diana […]
Take a trip to Wonderland in new exhibition at Rockland library
Throughout February, Montville artist Colette Shumate-Smith presents “Alice’s UnBirthday,” a collection of “Alice in Wonderland” memorabilia and artwork in the display cases at the Rockland Public Library. “Alice’s tenacity and curiosity gets her in and out of many situations,” Shumate-Smith said in a prepared release from the library. “She is evolving and changing to fit […]
Griffin William Sherry of The Ghost of Paul Revere to perform in Gardiner
Living somewhere in between modern catharsis and American myth, Griffin William Sherry’s roots continue to grow strong in the ever-evolving genres of folk, Americana and rock ‘n’ roll. Sherry will take the stage at Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Sherry’s music is inspired by his New England rural […]
Cooking at the Cove: You’ll love these recipes for Valentine’s Day
Way back in the ’60s, my mom was on a flight from Syracuse to Washington, D.C. and this chicken vol au vent was what they served for dinner. On the plane, Mom was so enraptured with this meal that she contacted the airline and asked for the recipe. And it was given to her. Over […]