Museum L-A exhibit: 'Roaring '20s to Swing' is fascinating, fun peek into L-A's musical past

First speakeasy night set for June 27 LEWISTON -- From the whispered history of a prohibition-era speakeasy in Lewiston to a wealth of stories and musical instrument demonstrations by 97-year-old Carroll Poulin, a gallery reception held Saturday, June 15, launched Museum L-A’s new di...

Looking Back on June 19

100 years ago, 1913

MPBN's Maine Arts! series wins Emmy Award

Tonee Harbert recognized for editing the series’ opening. LEWISTON -- The opening of Maine Public Broadcasting’s Maine Arts! series was recognized with an Emmy at the 36th annual New England Emmy Awards on Saturday, June 1. The black-and-white silent film opening created and wr...

Looking Back on June 18

100 years ago, 1913

The Hemingway Brothers to play at Turner gazebo June 18

The "Music For Mavis" Summer Series at the Turner Gazebo, Rt. 117, Turner, will continue at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, with a performance by The Hemingway Brothers, who will bring their blend of traditional bluegrass and country music. The brothers have been playing together for over 20 years an...

Camden International Film Festival announces Points North Pitch call for entries

Documentary filmmakers invited to pitch their works-in-progress to a distinguished panel of industry delegates at two-day forum in Maine CAMDEN -- The Camden International Film Festival has announced that the Points North Pitch is now open for submissions. A highlight of the two-day Points...

Credit union and art show announce gala celebration

SOUTH PARIS – Oxford Federal Credit Union and the Moore Park Art Show have announced their new collaboration to bring a gala celebration to the community from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, July 27, featuring visual and performing arts. The Art Show teamed up with the credit union to ...

Concert series to welcome three young pianists

POLAND SPRING -- The Poland Spring Preservation Society will host three pianists: Elliot, Ian and Eric Youth as part of its summer concert series at 7 p.m. Monday, June 24. The summer concert series is hosted every Monday from June 17 through August 26 at the All Souls Chapel. Elliot and h...

Mickey Hart of Grateful Dead fame coming to Portland

PORTLAND -- Two-time Grammy winner, Mickey Hart of Grateful Dead fame will perform with his band at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 18, at Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress Street, as part of the Superorganism Tour. The show will feature brand new material from the Mickey Hart Band's upcoming album...

Local bands to open for Gregg Allman in Rangeley

RANGELEY -- Rock-and-roller Gregg Allman will perform at the Rangeley Health and Wellness Pavilion. All proceeds will benefit the ongoing efforts of RHW to facilitate and promote health and wellness programs and services in the Rangeley Lakes Region. The Scott and Joe Band will open for Al...