Some of Maine’s top performers will join together to present The Matthew Tardy Benefit Variety Show, family-friendly, high-energy show, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, at the Lewiston Middle School Auditorium. Local juggler and variety artist Matthew Tardy was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 thyroid cancer, which has forced him to end his career […]
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Johnson Hall to host Halloween variety show
GARDINER — The “Off the Wall” Halloween variety show will be presented at 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St. The show features the duo of Jason Tardy and Steve Corning, who will mix circus arts, improvisation, special effects, audience participation and a heavy dose of […]
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Steven Corning to perform at Deering Memorial Community Center
PARIS — Steven Corning is bringing his high-energy variety show to the Deering Memorial Community Center at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5. Sponsored by the Paris Public Library, Steve’s show features fast-paced juggling routines, escape artistry, comedy magic, contortion, balancing, LED light manipulation and amazing stunts, all mixed with a hearty dose of off-the-cuff comedy. […]
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Sacred Heart Church to reprise popular 'Cabaret Night'
The Cabaret 2018 Committee includes, from left, Bonnie Stone, Diane Dennis, Roland Bergeron, Carol DeRoy, Gladys Galarneau AUBURN — Sacred Heart Church in Auburn is bringing back “Cabaret Night” in celebration of its on-going parish-wide pipe organ fundraising campaign, which is nearing its first milestone goal. The second annual musical variety show for all ages […]
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Grange planning annual variety show
Jim Witheral portraits a hobo during the Androscoggin Grange 8’s annual variety show. This year’s show will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, and at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, at 99 Main St. Tickets will be available at the door. Admission is $7; children younger than 6, $4. FMI: 207-946-5006.
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Scrap-booking event canceled RUMFORD — Due to lack of participation, the Hope Association has announced that it is cancelling the scrap-booking and crafting benefit, scheduled for April 8 and 9. Benefit dinner, variety show STRONG — A benefit turkey dinner, from 5 to 6:30 p.m, and variety show, at 7 p.m., will be held on Saturday, April 8, at the Strong […]
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Chocolate Church to hold auditions
BATH — The Chocolate Church Arts Center announces auditions for the “Hot Chocolate Jubilee,” one of the region’s premiere talent showcases. Singers, dancers, comedians and performers are invited to audition for this popular community, all-ages variety show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the CCAC Annex, 804 Washington St., Bath. Performances […]
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Former Andover teacher pitching fundraisers for new town-run school
ANDOVER — A former Andover Elementary School teacher is launching the first of several fundraisers aimed at raising money for the new town-run school. Townspeople voted last year to leave SAD 44 and start their own school. “I figure we need to start doing fundraisers for it,” Carol Emery of Andover said Friday. “I’m hoping […]
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Christmas variety show to open in Gardiner on Dec. 12
The performances feature physical comedians Mike Miclon, Jason Tardy and Steve Corning and the beautiful music of Oren Robinson and April Reed-Cox. The Bash includes a 10-minute comedy version of “A Christmas Carol,” a zany re-enactment of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” and juggling of “The 12 days of Christmas.” Come early to enjoy hot […]