RUMFORD — The one and only Gilbert Gottfried will appear in a special, one-time-only show at 49 Franklin at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. Perhaps the biggest name comedian to ever come to Western Maine, Gottfried isn’t for everyone, but everyone who comes will experience a room exploding in laughter. This is his only scheduled […]

Cape Breton Celtic band generates money for charities during their Christmas shows

RUMFORD — Còig is one of Atlantic Canada’s most exciting Celtic traditional groups and will perform the popular Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 49 Franklin. A monetary collection will be taken at the intermission to benefit the Grampa Food Pantry located at the Green Church in Mexico. Special guest Zakk. Cormier […]

RUMFORD — A fun holiday comedy that will get you into the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. “Mashed Potatoes and Davey,” written by Megan Orr and directed by Cindy Grassette, will be presented at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater on four dates: Nov. 29 and 30, and Dec. 6 and 7. All shows start at 7 p.m. […]

RUMFORD — Maine Event Comedy presents 25-year comedy veteran Dennis Fogg at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Rumford’s 49 Franklin. Featured acts include Bryan Valencia, Dennis Price and Jake Jacobson. Fogg’s comedy and restaurant, Uncle Andy’s Diner in South Portland, were featured on the Food Network’s “Restaurant Impossible,” with a follow-up episode in the […]

Mainely Improv Interactive On the Spot Comedy, one of Maine’s most popular improvisational troupes, brings its madcap antics back to 49 Franklin in Rumford at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. Much in the style of television’s, “Whose Line Is It, Anyway?” the troupe makes up comedy “on the spot” based entirely from audience suggestions. […]