Saddleback Mountain Bluegrass Festival August 6 to Feature Del McCoury
WHEN DO THE FESTIVITIES BEGIN? Campers may begin arriving at 12 Noon on Friday, August 6th. The Swig & Smelt Pub will be open Friday August 6th at 4PM. Serving [...]
Full Story »
Maine Marijuana Initiative Newsletter
The nation’s Veterans received good news this week when the Veterans Administration announced that it would no longer punish Veterans who are using medical marijuana in compliance with their state’s law for taking their medicine. Under previous rules, Veterans could be denied prescription pain medications if they tested positive for marijuana.
Full Story »
Cohen Center Needs $100,000 for Needed Improvements
Maine Spectrum Generations, the Central Maine Area Agency on Aging, is expanding the William S. Cohen Community Center in Hallowell to meet increasing demand for dining and other programs. The final $100,000 is needed from the community to complete expansion.
Full Story »
Sarah Blacker live at the NORTH STAR MUSIC CAFE
Sarah Blacker (from Boston) stuns listeners when she tells them she’s a beginner at this. She awes them when she belts out soulful bluesy and jazzy tones while standing at a mere 5’3″ tall. She impresses them when admitting that she used to be a full-time Music Therapist for children with special needs, and she connects with them when she proudly announces that she is following her dreams, and so shouldn’t every single one of them.
Full Story »
Open Letter from Chris West and News From Gardiner Maine Street
Good Afternoon, Hope everyone is enjoying the great weather we have had. Summer seems to be flying by, and before we know it the leaves will be changing. There are some great things happening in town over the next month that are sure to tickle the fancy of everyone. If you have an event that you would like put in the e-news feel free to shoot me an email at director@gardinermainstreet.org.
Full Story »
Grammy Winner Buckwheat Zydeco in Ogunquit on August 4th and Boothbay Harbor on the 5th
With LAY YOUR BURDEN DOWN, Buckwheat’s first post-Katrina album, Louisiana’s life-affirming jazz funeral philosophy of renewal–partying in the face of adversity–is on full display, with joyful, rhythmic dance music and deeper, more intense songs sharing the same celebratory spirit.
Full Story »
The Dave Carroll Band at Unity Centre for the Performing Arts
For over two decades in the music business, internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Dave Carroll has delighted fans with his clear, warm and intimate approach to music. A master storyteller, Dave’s unique and insightful songs are injected with a ‘coming home’ sense of familiarity and his rich, unforced vocals have resonated with audiences around the world.
Full Story »
Taste of Greater Waterville on August 4th
Thank you to our 2010 PATRON SPONSORS: Adams & Worth Home Furnishings, Bangor Savings, Belgrade Lakes Resources LLC, CanCun Mexican Restaurant,
The Framemakers, James D. Julia Auctioneers, Jokas’ Discount Beverage, KSW Federal Credit Union, Maine Made & More, O’Donnell, Lee, McCowan & Phillips LLC, Phoenix Computers, Savings Bank of Maine, Stevens Siding,
TD Insurance, Virtual Dimensions
Jazz at The Annex in Waldoboro
Jazz at the Annex, starting 3 p.m., just $5 to listen, free if you play or sing, and free refreshments ~ and these are serious refreshments! In Waldoboro village, behind Waldo Theatre a block and one half, sign says “Annex” or just listen for the jazz
When the Music Says it All – Two Original Songs by Joey St. Amand
Really Good Stuff Joey, George Life brings many trials and tribulations. But how do we respond to actions of others? When it comes to freedom, many will die so others [...]
Beautiful Acoustic Guitar by Jim Gallant at Johnson Hall Park
Maine native, singer and guitarist, Jim Gallant, performs on Wednesday, August 4 at noon at Lively Lunches, Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center’s outdoor series. Jim performs a wide variety of music all over New England. He is known for his talented acoustic guitar skills and vocals. He can play a variety of music genres including folk, classical, traditional and more. “A Homestead favorite, Jim is an extraordinarily talented guitarist.” — Homestead Bakery Coffeehouse.
Weekly Memorandum From Gardiner’s City Manager
As I noted in an email to you earlier this week, the “Jacob’s Ladder” staircase that connects Neal and Robinson streets had to be removed by the City because of unsafe conditions. It had been cordoned off from public use for a few months after a visit to the site revealed it was in disrepair. I have confirmed with Code Enforcement Officer David Cichowski that the quotes received to replace the stairway – between $8,000 – $19,000 – were essentially just to replace the existing structure and would not necessarily comply with current stair codes or ADA requirements.
Robbie Fulks, Roomful of Blues and Ukulele Summit Coming to One Longfellow Square
As a songwriter Fulks is difficult to define. Many of his compositions are silly, funny or spoof songs, while others are serious country songs. One album, 2001′s Couples in Trouble comes off more as an experimental rock album than as country. A good example of the alternative nature of some of his work is the song Godfrey (“the sickly, unemployed, amateur children’s magician”) on the compilation album for children The Bottle Let Me Down.
Beat Trap Apparatus at The Liberal Cup on August 1st
“Amory Raymond, Shaun Bolduc and Chris Sweet commit themselves to playing as slick and funky as they can; reworking their favorite tunes for the 3 piece”
Gardiner Businesses Dennis’ Pizza and Central Maine Pyrotechnics Receive Awards.
The Friday before Memorial Day Weekend 2010, was a great evening to be in Gardiner. The 1st Annual Hogs, Pies and Fireworks went off without a hitch and the crowd was thoroughly impressed; not only by the fireworks display of Central Maine Pyrotechnics, but also by the delicious pizza that was served up by several downtown businesses.
Gardiner Main Street to Host Classic and Custom Car Show August 7th
On Saturday, August 7, Water Street, in downtown Gardiner will come alive with the Go Go Gardiner Car Show and Sock Hop. Starting at 5:30pm, Water Street will be lined with classic and custom cars and trucks for people to view and admire.
Indie/Alternative Music by Mike Doughty at The Strand Theatre in Rockland
Mike Doughty (“looking At The World From The Bottom Of A Well “, “I Hear Bells”, and “Busting Up a Starbucks”), is an American Indie and Alternative singer/song-writer and former lead singer for the jazzy/electronic, not-quite-mainstream band Soul Coughing. He now has a strong and flourishing solo career, and has since returned to his acoustic roots on his latest disc, Sad Man, Happy Man (2009).
Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child at Strand Theater in Rockland for One Screening Only
Finish an evening of art and festivities in downtown Rockland with this compelling new documentary film. Centered on a rare interview that director and friend Tamra Davis shot with Basquiat over twenty years ago, this definitive documentary chronicles the meteoric rise and fall of the young artist. In the crime-ridden NYC of the 1970s, he covers the city with the graffiti tag SAMO.
FOR CHILDREN is The Canterville Ghost at The Theater at Monmouth
When an American family moves to a historic home in Britain, they find the ghostly Sir Simon as an unexpected houseguest. Wilde’s tale pokes fun at money-solves-all-problems sensibilities, but is also the charming tale of a frustrated ghost and the young girl who believes in his goodness.
Loading ...