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Night life calendar for the week of May 19

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:06 +0000

Some events require tickets or are subject to other limitations. If in doubt, we recommend you contact the venue. Night Life listings must be e-mailed to bmail@sunjournal.com and received no later than Monday. Tonight Film: Unfinished Spaces, 6 and 8 p.m., Frontier, Brunswick ...

Mystery photo for May 19, 2013

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:06 +0000

Mystery photo for May 19, 2013

The Whole Scoop: Name says it all as new flavors and traditional delights mix it up

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

The scoop, the whole scoop – or maybe two – and a whole lot more than the scoop. That’s what you’ll find at “The Whole Scoop.” Located at 1459 Sabattus Road, just a few miles from downtown, this Lewiston eatery has something sweet and something savory fo...

Bates College director finds plenty of friendliness, adventure in Maine

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Darby Ray wasn't looking for a change when Bates College came calling. But the opportunity to be director at the school's Harward Center for Community Partnerships was too good to pass up, so last summer she, her husband and their two children moved up from Mississippi. Maine was al...

Summer bulbs and early vegetables

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Spring’s magical earth truly displays its most wonderful colors and sweet scents as April turns into May and June. The bright yellow forsythia reflect the sunshine. Daffodils and tulips wave in the breeze, and the tiny white wild plum blossoms smell so sweet and delicious. I love the...

A sixth sense: These people say they have it. Do you?

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

The experts tell us there is no scientific justification for parapsychological phenomena (you knew I was going to say that), and yet polls consistently show that more than half of all Americans believe in such things.

Looking Back on May 18

Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:09 +0000

100 years ago, 1913

Looking Back on May 17

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:07 +0000

100 years ago, 1913

Portland's Arts District to host theater festival from June 26-30

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

PORTLAND -- More than 45 acts will be presented as part of PortFringe 2013, the five-day, cutting-edge theater festival taking place in Portland's Arts District from June 26-30. The line-up features original musicals, one-man (and -woman) shows, puppets, vaudeville and burlesque. In additi...

'Ball in the House' to perform vocal acrobatics in Freeport

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

FREEPORT -- The Freeport Theater of Awesome will present Ball in the House, an award-winning, five-person a capella group at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1. They will perform hit songs from the 1970s, '80s, '90s and today -- and they will do it without any instruments. “These guys do it ...

Looking Back on May 16

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:11 +0000

100 years ago, 1913

Tim Sample event is July 6

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:11 +0000

FRYEBURG — A headline on Wednesday's Encore page should have said the Tim Sample performance scheduled for Thursday, May 16, at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, has been rescheduled to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6.

Tim Sample performance at Eastman rescheduled

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:11 +0000

FRYEBURG -- The Tim Sample performance at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center scheduled for Thursday, May 16, has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6. Sample is widely acknowledged to be New England’s premier native humorist. He was born and raised in Maine...

Sample performance reset for July 6

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:11 +0000

FRYEBURG -- The Tim Sample performance at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center scheduled for Thursday, May 16, has been rescheduled to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 6. Sample is widely acknowledged to be New England’s premier native humorist. He was born and raised in Maine and ...

Filmmaker will narrate St. Vincent, Grenadines documentary

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

GREENE -- The Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial will host Steve Gonser, who will narrate his film "St. Vincent and the Grenadines -- A Caribbean Jewel" at 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, May 24. Gonser has traveled extensively in a quest for knowledge and adventure. He has captured on film the pulsating vital...

Road to Memphis Blues competition May 19

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

AUBURN -- The Maine Blues Society will host their annual Road to Memphis Blues competition from noon until 6 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at American Legion Post 31. Nine bands and five solo acts will perform for a chance to compete on the International Blues Stage in Memphis, Tenn. in January 2014. Each...

Wiscasset Bay Gallery reception celebrates start of 29th season

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

WISCASSET -- The Wiscasset Bay Gallery will host a reception from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, May 25, to celebrate the start of the gallery’s 29th season and the opening of “Contemporary Visions of Maine.” The reception is free and open to the public, and will feature light refreshments....

New concert series to open May 31 at Route 27 Arts

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

STRATTON -- New England Celtic Arts will present Erica Brown and the Bluegrass Connection Friday, May 31, at the newly formed Route 27 Arts at the Stratton Community Building. This concert will launch a collaboration of six shows between Skye Theatre and Route 27 Arts. The Kingfield POPS w...

Looking Back on May 15

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:08 +0000

100 years ago, 1913 John T. McCarthy of Lewiston, proprietor of the Novelty Cloak Store, bought on Tuesday from Fred A. Perry of Lewiston the other half of the lot at 86-90 Lisbon street, which they owned jointly, and he will erect on the entire lot a moving picture ...

First Jason to play at Club Texas

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

First Jason will play on Saturday, May 25, at Club Texas in Auburn. The band consists of Ari Lehman on vocals and keychete, backed by Ryan Adomaitis on drums. Lehman is the original Jason Vorhees. Also appearing will be New England regional favorites Ascent To Power and local bands that include P...

Call for artists for Winthrop art festival

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Early application discount ends on June 1 WINTHROP -- Applications are now being accepted by the Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce for the 26th annual Winthrop Sidewalk Art Festival: A Celebration of Winthrop to be held, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 17, in...

Auburn native to feature in comedy night at Big Easy

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

PORTLAND -- Stand-up comedian Joe Deschaine will feature in a night of comedy from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at The Big Easy. Longtime friend Jason Harris and local comedians Travis Curran and Joe Timmins will join Deschaine for what is sure to be an evening of questionable humor and twisted ...

Maine State Museum’s Malaga Island, Fragmented Lives exhibition nears conclusion

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Free museum admission on the exhibition’s last day, Saturday, May 25 AUGUSTA -- The Maine State Museum’s exhibition "Malaga Island, Fragmented Lives" will be closing on Saturday, May 25. To mark the exhibit’s conclusion, the museum will offer free admission to all visitor...

Dirigo Dance Project announces collaborative effort

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

PORTLAND -- Dirigo Dance Project will be making its debut performance during Portland’s First Friday Artwalk from 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 7 at Bright Star World Dance. Two short original works choreographed by Keith Nadeau and Emily Zack will be presented. This free public performance will...

Boothbay Railway Village to open for the season May 25

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

BOOTHBAY -- The Boothbay Railway Village will open its gates to invite visitors to experience steam narrow gauge railroading, rural life, village exhibits and an exceptional antique automobile display at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25. The museum has on exhibit an exceptional antique automobil...

Franco-American storytelling evening June 15 at USM LAC

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

LEWISTON -- Three of Maine's best-known storytellers will be at the University of Southern Maine's Franco-American Collection for an evening of Franco-American tales from 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, June 15. The event, which is made possible by the support of the Maine Arts Commission and Maine Humanit...

Looking Back on May 14

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:17 +0000

100 years ago, 1913

Guitarist Denny Breau to entertain at La Rencontre

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

LEWISTON -- The Franco-American Heritage Center in Lewiston will hold its next French language luncheon, known as “La Rencontre,” at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 7. Following a meal consisting of homemade baked beans along with franks, a bread roll, coleslaw, and a cookie for dessert, guit...

Six encore presentations of operas this summer at Eastman

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

FRYEBURG -- The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center will once again take part in the Met Summer Encores, a series of screenings from the groundbreaking Met Live in HD series, in more than 400 movie theaters across the United States. This summer’s encore series offers screenings of six...

Jammin' Divas in triple header

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

The Jammin' Divas come to Maine at St. Lawrence; Skye; and Unity PORTLAND -- New England Celtic Arts will present the multi-international band The Jammin' Divas on Tuesday, May 28 at St. Lawrence Arts in Portland; on Wednesday, May 29 at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center in South Carthag...

Collage, book arts at Harlow in June

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Paste and Pages: Collage and book arts at the Harlow Gallery in June HALLOWELL -- Paste and Pages will showcase the work of 40 Maine collage and book artists at the Harlow Gallery June 7 through 29 with an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 7. The exhibition and the reception are...

Ed Boucher fund raiser, tribute/roast on May 18

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

LEWISTON -- A fund raiser and tribute/roast to Edward A. Boucher, one of the founding fathers of the Lewiston-Auburn music scene through his E.A.B. Recording Studios business, will be held from 4-10 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Royal Oak Room. Boucher was co-founder of the Pal Hop dances ...

Maine themes highlight Belgrade bluegrass concert

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

BELGRADE LAKES -- When the Maranacook String Band takes the stage at the Center For All Seasons on Saturday, May 25, it may look like a typical old-time bluegrass show at first, with fiery mandolin riffs, and soaring high three-part-harmony singing. A closer listen will soon reveal that in...

Tim Sample performance at Eastman rescheduled

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

FRYEBURG -- The Tim Sample performance at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center scheduled for Thursday, May 16, has been canceled. The rescheduled date is Saturday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. Sample is widely acknowledged to be New England’s premier native humorist. He was born...

'Chimney Pond Tales' presentation at Pineland

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

NEW GLOUCESTER -- Mark Leroy "Roy" Dudley guided at Chimney Pond on Maine’s Mount Katahdin from the 1890s until his death in 1942. During those years he became nationally famous among mountaineers and outdoorsmen for his tall tales about Pamola, the god of thunder and protector of the mount...

Looking Back on May 13

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:12 +0000

100 years ago, 1913

Final piano series concert of season at Franco Center May 24

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

LEWISTON -- Concert artist Igor Lovchinsky will present the final program of the 2012-2013 Piano Series season 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Franco-American Heritage Center. The recital will include works by Bach-Busoni, Chopin, Scriabin, and Liszt. Lovchinsky's repertoire ranges from t...

Well-known drummer in two performances this weekend

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Renowned drummer Bob Elie of San Diego will join Brookside Band for a one-time performance at 9 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Shooter's Sports Bar, 128 Lewiston Road, Mechanic Falls. Brookside Band features Ken Goodman on guitars/vocals, Eric Mauriello on bass/vocals, and Jeff Glidden on drums. There i...

'Guys and Dolls Jr.' at Schoolhouse Arts Center from May 31- June 2

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

STANDISH -- Schoolhouse Arts Center will present "Guys and Dolls Jr." a drama based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon, music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows from May 31-June 2. Set in mythical New York City, see colorful characters who have beco...

'25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Schoolhouse Arts Center from June 21-July 7

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

STANDISH -- Schoolhouse Arts Center will present "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" a musical comedy conceived by Rebecca Feldman with music and lyrics by William Finn, a book by Rachel Sheinkin and additional material by Jay Reiss, from June 21-July 7. The show centers on a fictiona...

Opera House Arts to host staged community reading and sing-through of 'Hattie'

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Local author to preview musical in development STONINGTON -- Opera House Arts has announced a staged community reading and sing-through on Wednesday and Thursday, May 22-23, of a work in development by Penobscot’s Bundy H. Boit. "Hattie," a play with music in two acts, is based on th...

Colby College Museum of Art to celebrate its reopening July 13

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

WATERVILLE -- The Colby College Museum of Art will celebrate its reopening and inaugurate the Alfond-Lunder Family Pavilion on Saturday, July 13. Seven exhibitions will demonstrate the strength and breadth of the museum’s collection and offer new perspectives on the renowned Lunder Collecti...

Mystery photo for May 12, 2013

Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:07 +0000

Mystery photo for May 12, 2013

Night life for the week of May 12

Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:07 +0000

Some events require tickets or are subject to other limitations. If in doubt, we recommend you contact the venue. Night Life listings must be e-mailed to bmail@sunjournal.com and received no later than Monday. Tonight Film: Room 327, 5 and 8 p.m., Frontier, Brunswick Sunday...

The New Gloucester Village Store

Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

The next generation of 'homemade' is tastier and fresher than ever.

Buried pleasure

Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

The desire to find treasure buried in the earth is alive and well in Maine . . . and much easier thanks to technology.

Sights unseen: Rumford's very special town hall

Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

The auditorium on the topmost floor of the Rumford municipal building was built to hold 1,600 people for town meetings, lectures and operas.

Tim Stretton — Lewiston USM grad has sights set on foreign service

Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Tim Stretton of Lewiston.

'Haiku, HipHop and Hot Dogs' brings puppetry and poetry to Public Theatre

Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:06 +0000

LEWISTON -- Well-known children’s poems spring to life when The Crabgrass Puppet theatre brings their delightful show, "Haiku, HipHop and Hot Dogs" to The Public Theatre at 2 p.m, Sunday May 19, with additional school day morning matinees May 20-22. Thrill to the adventures of ...

Looking Back on May 11

Sat, 11 May 2013 04:00:06 +0000

100 years ago, 1913

Veggies double-header weekend

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:20 +0000

The Veggies will start off the weekend performing classic rock and pop music at 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Shooters Sports Pub no cover-charge grand opening, 128 Lewiston Street, Mechanic Falls. Then on Saturday, May 11, the band will start their show at 8 p.m. at Club Texas, 150 Center Street...

Looking Back on May 10

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:20 +0000

100 years ago, 1913

Author of “The Last of the Doughboys” to speak at APL

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

AUBURN -- The Auburn Public Library continues to turn up the heat with another sizzling summer book launches by Maine authors. At 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 24, military history lovers are in for a treat. Author Richard Rubin will discuss his newest book titled “The Last of the Doughboys.&rdquo...

Sizzling summer book launch by Maine authors at APL

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

AUBURN -- The Auburn Public Library continues to turn up the heat with another sizzling summer book launches by Maine authors. At 2 p.m. Friday, June 28, forget North Law and come hear real tales without interruption. Concluding APL's Summer Author Premieres, writers John Ford and Mark Nickerson ...

Cast announced for CLT's 'Odd Couple'

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

AUBURN -- Community Little Theatre Director Mitchell Clyde Thomas has announced the cast of CLT's upcoming production of Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple." The fourth show of CLT's 73rd season will run from June 7-16. The show's assistant director is Pat Freestone Phillips and the producer is Nakesha...

Players to present 'All Shook Up'

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

It’s the music you love and a story you’ll remember. Portland Players will present “All Shook Up” inspired by the music of Elvis Presley at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, May 17 through June 2, 420 Cottage Rd., South Portland. Mother-daughter director-...

Smithsonian exhibit at Museum L-A through May 18

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

LEWISTON -- “The Way We Worked” traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian will end its showing at Museum L-A on May 18. Adapted from an original exhibition developed by the National Archives, the exhibit explores the significance of work in American culture by tracing the many changes...

Art and Ale exhibit features photography of Kathleen Murphy

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

AUBURN -- Gritty’s Art and Ale exhibit will present the work of photographer Kathleen Murphy through June 7 at Gritty McDuff’s, 65 Main St. Murphy has had a long love affair with photography, first dabbling into the art of pictures 10 years ago. Her first camera was a 35mm Cano...

Local historian, author Annette Dorey to talk at APL

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

AUBURN -- In June, the Auburn Public Library turns up the heat with some sizzling summer book launches by Maine authors. At 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 10, local historian and author Annette Dorey will debut her newest book titled “Miss Dr. Lucy and Maine’s Pioneering Female Phy...

Correction: Concert is in Bridgton

Thu, 09 May 2013 22:15:00 +0000

BRIDGTON — A caption for a photo published on Wednesday on Page C14 should have said that the concert, Lucky in Dance, at 7 p.m. Monday, May 13, will take place at the Magic Lantern in Bridgton. It was an editing error.

Looking Back on May 9

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:10 +0000

100 years ago, 1913

Portland to celebrate National Music Day

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

City’s inaugural festival, organized by Make Music Portland, will be on the summer solstice PORTLAND -- For the first time ever, the city will join the ranks of Paris, Berlin, London, New York and Chicago, by taking part in National Music Day on June 21. National Music Day, an...

Oratorio Chorale's final program of this season a double-header

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Oratorio Chorale premieres "Travels of the Guitar" BRUNSWICK -- For their spring concert, the Oratorio Chorale will present the world premiere of Vineet Shende’s "Pravasa: Travels of the Guitar," a work commissioned by the Chorale. Performances of are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, a...

Godspell, Jr. coming to Bath

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

BATH -- Students of New England Regional Theater Company will present Godspell, Jr. from May 17-26 at the Winter Street Center. Godspell, Jr. is a version of the popular, well-loved musical created especially for younger cast members. “Godspell” is an Anglo-Saxon word mean...

'Around the World in 80 Days' coming to Oxford

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

OXFORD -- The Oxford Hills Christian Academy Theatre Arts Group will present their spring production of "Around the World in 80 Days" written by Mark Brown and based on the Jules Verne classic at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 23, and at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 25. The storyline follows a madcap dash a...

Music New Brunswick showcase series brings The BackYard Devils to Maine

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

PORTLAND -- Fancy isn’t a word often heard in Eastern Canada and there is nothing fancy about The BackYard Devils. They're simply playing the music they love. Their debut album is a well-blended mix of country, rockabilly and bluegrass. The musicianship runs deep in this band and although t...

Ruth Hill to perform at Vienna Union Hall

Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

VIENNA -- With an achingly clear voice, local singer Ruth Hill will deliver her own eclectic mix of folk, Americana, blues, and bluegrass in her inaugural performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Vienna Union Hall. One of her ﬁrst gigs after returning from her travels to Bhutan, Hill returns ...

Public Theatre's 'Last Romance' warms the heart

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:09 +0000

LEWISTON -- Somewhere between bittersweet and sugar-coated, The Public Theatre’s current production of “The Last Romance” serves up a heartwarming look at love late in life. Growing old can throw a lot of curves into life, and this new play by Joe DiPietro finds plenty of...

Open Book Players to perform 'Terrific Tall Tales'

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

The Open Book Players will perform "Terrific Tall Tales" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Johnson Hall, Gardiner. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors, $7 for general admission and will be available for purchase at the door. For more information, call 207-441-321...

8th annual Inspired Voices concert is set for Saturday, June 22

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

LEWISTON — This year’s Inspired Voices concert hosted by Tri-County Mental Health Services will take place at the Franco-American Heritage Center on Saturday, June 22. The evening begins with a light reception at 6 p.m. followed by the performances at 6:30 p.m. The night ...

Looking Back on May 8

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

100 years ago, 1913

Red Lion Family to perform at Guthries

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

The Red Lion Family will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at She Doesn't Like Guthries, Middle Street, Lewiston. Red Lion is the premiere reggae/dancehall band playing original music and featuring a full array of songs in multiple styles to keep your feet moving and a smile on your face. Members...

Laughs for Lewiston coming to Prose Gallery this weekend

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

LEWISTON -- Three fires in the span of one week have left over 100 people homeless. Laughs for Lewiston, a pair of comedy shows benefiting victims of the recent Lewiston fires, will take place at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Prose Gallery. All proceeds will be directed to the YWCA Lewis...

Yo-Yo People will perform Awesome show in Freeport

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

FREEPORT -- The Freeport Theater of Awesome will feature The Yo-Yo People, a world record-holding husband-and-wife duo, at 2 p.m. Saturday May 25 and Sunday May 26. They will also be teaching a yo-yo workshop following the performance for a small additional fee. John and Rebecca Higby have...

Looking Back on May 7

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:19 +0000

100 years ago, 1913

STOMP to perform at Merrill