FARMINGTON—The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to once again welcome the Mt. Blue High School Art Show to the Emery Community Arts Center. The exhibit, “Artful Antics,” will be on display from May 16 through June 1. An opening reception will be held Thursday, May 16, from 5-7 p.m. The exhibit is free […]
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Literacy Volunteers recognizes poetry contest winners
FARMINGTON — Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties has named the winners of its 14th annual poetry contest, funded in part by Western Mountain Financial Services and the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation. The judge was Laine Kuehn. Contest categories are as follows. Youth, Age 11 and under First Place: Logan Hartman, Cat, Farmington; […]
Le Vent du Nord performing at Old South Church
FARMINGTON — Quebec’s award winning and highly acclaimed five-piece band, Le Vent du Nord will be performing at Old South Church Concert Series on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12. The doors will open at 6:15 p.m. The evening’s performance will begin at 7 p.m. Due to the high demand for this amazing performance, it is […]
Open auditions for Diva Show in Rangeley
RANGELEY — Rangeley’s favorite musical event returns to the stage in August! The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will produce a live musical DIVA, in August. Auditions will be held at the RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St in Rangeley on Sunday April 28, from 4 – 6 p.m. If you can’t make that audition […]
Four to be inducted into Maine Country Music Hall of Fame
MECHANIC FALLS — Maine country musicians, Dan Brayall, Joan Kennedy, Mike Preston and Bill Thibodeau, will be inducted into the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame at the 47th Annual Induction Ceremony and Show on Sunday, May 19 at 1 p.m. at the Silver Spur, 272 Lewiston St., Mechanic Falls. The live music event will […]
Potters gear up for Maine Pottery Tour
STATE — Spring bursts onto the scene in Maine the first weekend of May, and this year, it coincides with the highly anticipated 12th Annual Maine Pottery Tour. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, for a unique opportunity to explore the vibrant ceramics scene in Maine. This self-guided tour is […]
Visiting Writers series features Matthew J.C. Clark
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s celebrated Visiting Writers Series is excited to present nonfiction writer Matthew J.C. Clark as the popular program’s final reader of the 2023/24 season. Clark will read from his work at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2024, in The Landing in the UMF Olsen Student Center. The reading […]
ArtsFarmington presents the DaPonte String Quartet
FARMINGTON — ArtsFarmington is pleased to present a concert by the DaPonte String Quartet at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, in Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall at the University of Maine at Farmington. This is a special concert and a fine addition to our previously announced spring programs. The members of the DaPonte String Quartet […]
Old South Church part of Belsher and MacLeod tour
FARMINGTON — Old South Church Concert Series welcomes the Prince Edward Island duo of Cynthia MacLeod and Gordon Belsher to Farmington for their first performance together in Farmington Thursday, April 11 at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30pm. General Admission tickets will be $25, and $20 for Seniors/Students. Tickets can be purchased online at […]
ArtsFarmington presents: Duo Mundi
FARMINGTON — ArtsFarmington is delighted to present Duo Mundi (George and Guli) in a concert of 4-handed piano music of Meredith Monk, Astor Piazzolla, Igor Stravinsky, Errollyn Wallen, José Elizondo, and Fazil Say. The concert is Friday evening, 4/19, at 7:30 in Nordica Auditorium, Preble Hall, at the University of Maine in Farmington. The suggested […]