Performing Arts
African Children’s Choir to perform at Maine churches
The African Children’s Choir will perform Sunday and Wednesday at three churches in Maine in Bangor, Ellsworth and Cape Neddick. The choir was founded in 1984 by Ray Barnett of White Rock, British Columbia. “Inspired by the singing of one small boy, we formed the first African Children’s Choir to ...
Greek tragedy, modern relevance in ‘Theater of War,’ featuring Oscar-nominated David Strathairn
Greek tragedy doesn’t generally figure in any way into the average American’s daily life, but the lessons that can be learned from what was written 2,500 years ago can still have a huge impact, once they’re listened to or read. That’s exactly what “Theater of War,” a part of the ...
Madcap action and thrilling adventure in Penobscot Theatre’s ‘Around the World in 80 Days’
At first glance, a table doesn’t look like an elephant. But with a hefty dollop of theatrical imagination, it becomes the pachyderm that Phileas Fogg and Passepartout ride through India in “Around the World in 80 Days,” an adaptation that will soon hit the Bangor Opera House stage to cap ...
Bangor teen named 2013 Maine Games national anthem vocalist
on April 23, 2013, at 4:44 p.m.
LEWISTON, Maine — Megan Ward, a Bangor High School sophomore, earned the title of 2013 Maine Games national anthem vocalist following last weekend’s competition in Lewiston at the Kora Shrine Temple. The Maine Games held its seventh annual National Anthem Audition, at which Ward’s “traditional, powerful and heartfelt rendition of ...
From the community
First Friday Films: ‘The Woodmans’
Bangor Daily News on April 22, 2013, at 4:22 p.m.
ROCKLAND, Maine — The Farnsworth Art Museum and The Strand Theatre will present the First Friday Film “The Woodmans” at 8 p.m. Friday, May 3, at The Strand Theatre. The tragic story of Francesca Woodman, a young photographer renowned for her extraordinary nude self-portraits, is also the story of her ...
From the community
“Motherhood Out Loud” and “Girl Rising” May 8-9 at Stonington
Bangor Daily News on April 22, 2013, at 4:02 p.m.
STONINGTON, Maine — In celebration of mothers, Opera House Arts (OHA) is proud to present two special events at the Stonington Opera House on Wednesday, May 8, and Thursday, May 9. May 8 will feature a staged community reading of the hit Off-Broadway comedy, “Motherhood Out Loud,” short dramatic pieces by a collection of ...
Hinder announced as opening act for May 16 Motley Crue Waterfront concert
Waterfront Concerts announced on Wednesday afternoon that modern rock band Hinder would be the support band for Motley Crue’s concert, set for Thursday, May 16 at Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor. This will be Hinder’s second appearance in Maine this year, after its March concert at the Asylum in Portland ...
Get thee to a nunnery for Winterport Open Stage’s production of ‘Nunsense’
Dominick Varney is a machine. The rubber-limbed, multi-talented actor, singer and director is always working on something, whether it’s roles like Sparky in “Forever Plaid,” Rooster in “Annie” or Robert in “Boeing Boeing,” helping students as an academic adviser at the University of Maine, or leading Winterport Open Stage. The ...
Bangor Symphony Orchestra announces lineup for 2013-2014 season
The Bangor Symphony Orchestra announced on Monday morning the first details of its 2013-14 season. The orchestra’s Executive Director Brian Hinrichs and Music Director Lucas Richman unveiled the five concerts, which range from a one-composer showcase to an array of new works. “The BSO and I are excited to launch ...
Bangor Symphony closes out season with annual spring choral concert
One of the lesser known signs of spring in eastern Maine is the Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s annual choral concert, which always occurs in mid-to-late April and tends to herald the advent of warmer temperatures. With a nearly 100-person choir comprised of the members of the University Singers and the Oratorio ...
Big Time Rush to return to Bangor Waterfront, with Victoria Justice
Columbia Records and Nickelodeon’s multiplatinum-selling boy band Big Time Rush and teen vocalist Victoria Justice announced today that they will headline their “Summer Break Tour,” and will make a stop at Bangor’s Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion on Wednesday, July 24. Olivia Somerlyn will be support for this tour. Tickets go on ...
Toby Keith returning to play Bangor Waterfront
BANGOR, Maine — Just over two years after coming to the Bangor waterfront “Locked & Loaded,” country music star Toby Keith will be back with the “Hammer Down.” The multiplatinum recording star with 53 Top 20 Billboard country singles — 20 of those No.1 songs — to his credit will ...
Sweet sounds of Sinatra set for Bangor Symphony Pops concert
The swingin’ sounds of classic Frank Sinatra — from his early days as a teen idol to his ring-a-ding-dingin’ years in the 1960s — will be backed by the lush sounds of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, with the BSO’s four annual pops concert, “Simply Sinatra.” “Simply Sinatra” features ...
Saco woman to compete in World Irish Dancing Championships
SACO, Maine — When the World Irish Dancing Championships are held in Boston this month, it represents the second time the prestigious event takes place in North America. But unlike many of the participants — who hail from as far away as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and, of course, ...
Folk Festival announces first acts for 2013, on pace to reach funding goals, director says
BANGOR, Maine — After several years of fiscal challenges, the American Folk Festival is on pace for a successful 2013, organizers said Friday. With five months to go until tens of thousands of people descend on Bangor for the 2013 American Folk Festival, plans and fundraising efforts are picking up ...
From the community
Bangor Ballet presents Snow White
Bangor Ballet presents “Snow White,” a new original ballet based on the Snow White fairy tale. Choreographed by Serena and Cassandra Lovett, the ballet uses well known and less well known classical music to tell the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This is a show for the ...
REVIEW
PTC’s ‘Wit’ entertaining, provocative theater
Vivian Bearing, Ph.D., is suffering. It is something she thinks her wit has prepared her for. In a period of just 90 minutes, she will learn how wrong she is. Bearing is the central character in Margaret Edson’s long one-act play “Wit,” which won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in ...
From the community
Summer Theatre Training Program for young actors offered this summer
Bangor Daily News on March 20, 2013, at 5:09 p.m.
LEWISTON, Maine — This summer, The Public Theatre, Lewiston/Auburn’s Professional Theatre, will offer a professional theater training program for young actors, July 8-26. If you know an experienced young performer wanting intensive theater training, or a “raw talent” looking to channel their creativity and imagination, this high quality theater program is ...
Eddie Money to spend his 64th birthday singing for fans at Portland’s Asylum
PORTLAND, Maine — With so many revisions and rebirths in a music career spanning four decades and about two years into its fifth, Eddie Money could rightfully call himself Eddie 5.0 or higher. “I’ve had my day in the sun, making $1,000 a minute, and I’ve sold 27 million records, ...
Fort Kent Lions ready to roar in spring with time-honored variety show
FORT KENT, Maine — Forget anything you’ve heard about March coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb. In this community, the lions wait for April to make their big entrance. For decades, the annual Fort Kent Lions Pride of the Lions Show has been as much ...
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