RUMFORD — Mix together a batch of fruitcakes, three dozen Christmas trees, 10,000 outdoor Christmas lights, a chicken pox epidemic, two southern spinsters, an estranged old man, a lost cat named Tutti-Frutti and a Christmas hog named Buster and the result is a story of alienation, understanding and reconciliation. Into this world will come Jamie, […]
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World's leading guitarist in Celtic music at 49 Franklin
RUMFORD — New England Celtic Arts will present Celtic guitar legend Tony McManus in concert Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 49 Franklin. The doors will open at 6 p.m., and the show will start at 7 p.m. McManus has come to be recognized throughout the world as the leading guitarist in Celtic Music. From early childhood, […]
Open Mic Comedy Night Nov. 25
RUMFORD — 49 Franklin is seeking new amateur comics to join others who have already tried the entertaining art form of stand-up comedy. It will take place Saturday, Nov. 25. Doors open at 6 p.m. for seating. A sandwich and pub-food menu will be available for purchase. From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. is trivia and […]
Award-winning trio Barrule returns to Maine
New England Celtic Arts will present Barrule from the Isle of Man on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 49 Franklin’s Celtic Cabaret in Rumford, and on Thursday, Oct.26, at Old South Church Concert Series in Farmington. Curtin times are 7 p.m. at both locations. A jam session will begin at 6:15 p.m. in Farmington. The unique […]
Comedy night at 49 Franklin Saturday
RUMFORD – Maine Event Comedy fires up another season of laughs at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater, Saturday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. The show will feature New Hampshire’s Drew Dunn and Maine comics Colby Bradshaw, Stephen Cloutier and Crystal Bernard. Dunn recently returned from California’s Burbank Comedy Festival. His quick wit, character voices, and accents have made him […]
David Myles all suited up and ready to wow Maine
New England Celtic Arts will present Juno Winner David Myles in concert at 49 Franklin in Rumford on Wenesday, Aug. 23, and at North Church Concert Series in Farmington, Thursday, Aug. 24. Doors open at 6 p.m. with show at 7 p.m. David will also be performing at Port City Music Hall in Portland on Monday, Aug.21. […]
The Big Show III at the Mystic Theater
RUMFORD — While most kids this summer are camping, playing in or near water, some are studying to perform magic in “The BIG Show.” Students of 49 Franklin’s School of Magic and Showmanship have been taking a break from normal summer fun to study the art of magic under the guidance of local magician and […]
Canada's top rated a cappella quartet “Cadence” to perform in Maine
New England Celtic Arts will present Canadian wizards of voice and song “Cadence” at 49 Franklin in Rumford on Wednesday July 5; at historic Deertrees Theatre in Harrison on Thursday July 6; at North Church Concerts in Farmington on Friday July 7; and at One Longfellow Square in Portland on Saturday July 8. Curtain time is 7:00 p.m. at […]
Kaleidoscope party will be 'soap that brings out the beauty' in Rumford
RUMFORD — The June 30 Kaleidoscope will add the acoustic and vocal talents of Paige and Lindsey Nowlin of Dirigo High School along with Adelaide Fuller, wedding violinist and singer. Visual artists featured will be Liz Murphy, and Kaylee Martin of The Gypsy Canvas, along with other creative talents including Kris Howes and crew from […]
49 Franklin hosts Unorganized Hancock for Valentine event
RUMFORD — Unorganized Hancock will play as the live music portion of 49 Franklin’s “Love, Laugh, Live Music” Valentine’s Dinner special event on Feb. 14. The evening opens at 5 p.m. with a social featuring the two musicians and moves into a complimentary option of having patrons’ wedding vows renewed by local officiate Scot Grassette, […]