BRUNSWICK Brunswick resident John Dennen, a native of South Africa, has organized a concert to benefit famine and drought relief in the Horn of Africa. Dennen, who will perform, has enlisted a number of other local musicians for the show, which is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Orion Performing Arts […]

BRUNSWICK The Theater Project’s Professional Ensemble’s production of “Circle Mirror Transformation” opens at 8 p.m. today at 14 School St. Here’s how the Theater Project describes the play: Set in a community center in smalltown Vermont, “Circle Mirror Transformation” begins on the first day of the acting class that free-spirited teacher Marty is running. Her […]

NEW YORK ( AP) — The National Society of Film Critics selected Lars von Trier’s drama “Melancholia” as the best picture of 2011 during its annual meeting Saturday. The society also named the movie’s star, Kirsten Dunst, as 2011’s best actress. The film ponders the end of the world. The group, comprised of 58 prominent […]

LOS ANGELES “Hugo” filmmaker Martin Scorsese and “ Midnight in Paris” creator Woody Allen were among nominees Monday for top filmmaking honors from the Directors Guild of America. Also nominated for the 64th annual Directors Guild honors were David Fincher for the thriller “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo;” Michel Hazanavicius for the silent film […]

BATH — The Sagadahoc History and Genealogy Room announces its eighth annual Town History Series, jointly sponsored by Patten Free Library and the Bath Historical Society. On six consecutive Saturdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a. m., residents of towns served by the library will present aspects of their towns’ histories in the Community Room […]

When we met last summer in Beverly Hills, Elizabeth McGovern looked resplendent in a red dress, as elegant and refined as anything her character, Lady Cora on “Downton Abbey,” would wear. PBS’ British import, “ Downton Abbey,” was the surprise hit of television last season. Originally set as a four- part miniseries from Julian Fellowes, […]

For week of Jan. 15 ARIES: Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you’re in a good mood, and you begin to express your inner child this week. You want to participate in as many activities as you can. TAURUS: Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your idealistic view of work this week may win you extra points with the […]

BOWDOINHAM — Long Branch School and General Store plans to launch a series of screenings and discussions of classic and contemporary films. The films will be shown at 20 Main St. Admission is free, but donations will be graciously accepted. “Join us for Saturday night movies at Long Branch,” a Long Branch release states. “We’ll […]

LOS ANGELES In “The Iron Lady,” which opened in limited release last week, Meryl Streep plays an aging Margaret Thatcher, the former British prime minister. The film from Phyllida Lloyd is set as a series of flashbacks. We meet the once formidable world leader in her old age, attended to by her staff, slightly senile, […]

BATH — “ Midwinter’s Night Dream,” an exhibit of works by nine Maine artists will open with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Chocolate Church Art Gallery, 804 Washington St. “Midwinter’s Night Dream” is the first of seven exhibits planned for 2012 at the gallery. “ The planned seven […]