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Collie Buddz, from the isle of Bermuda, has risen to the top of the contemporary Reggae world in just a few years. His self-titled debut album on Columbia Records (Wyclef Jean, Clipse) stormed the charts entering the Billboard Reggae Chart at first position. His unique blend of hip-hop, soca and dancehall, underlined with his ever-present passion for the modern roots reggae sound has attracted fans all over the world. Incorporating influences from hip-hop to soca, Collie’s music nevertheless has a rock-solid foundation in reggae – and its power to connect ghetto reality with the highest heights of human aspiration – that is a rarity even in Jamaica.
New York-based singer song-maker Heather Masse grew up in rural Maine and began singing at an early age. Having taken a degree in Jazz Voice from the New England Conservatory of Music, Heather is steeped in the jazz tradition, which informs her distinct approach to singing music of all sorts. She is a member of the acclaimed Juno-award winning Canadian band “The Wailin’ Jennys,” and has performed at hundreds of venues across Europe, Canada, and the states.
So what is a monotype anyway? If you are curious, the six artists from One of a Kind—Monotype the Unique Print, an exhibition of Monotypes on view at the Harlow Gallery through September, will present an Art Talk at the Harlow Gallery on Thursday, September 16 at 7 pm.
On Thursday, September 2, Olympian Julia Clukey received a key to the city of Augusta from Mayor Roger Katz at City Hall as part of the city council meeting.
September 2010 Box Office 207-633-5159 Can You Pick Out the Irish Born Musician in This Picture? On Friday, September 3 at 8 PM “simply the best contemporary Irish rock band [...]
First and foremost I would like to thank everyone that has been working on the Swine & Stein Oktoberfest Celebration that will take place on Saturday, October 2nd from 11a-7p here on Water Street in Gardiner. Also, I would like to thank the city council for having faith in our organization to put on such an event. More details to come next week about this huge party that will be happening in Downtown Gardiner.
The quarterly magazine is a snapshot of what people love – Maine’s outdoors. Each issue features programs, initiatives and projects being worked on by MDIF&W employees, with web links to resources readers may find useful. The magazine can be viewed at www.mefishwildlife.com or just click http://www.flipseekpubs.com/publication/?i=45278.
In their fourteen years together as a band, celebrated Los Angeles culture-mashers Ozomatli have gone from being hometown heroes to being named U.S. State Department Cultural Ambassadors. Their music– a notorious urban-Latino-and-beyond collision of hip hop and salsa, dancehall and cumbia, samba and funk, merengue and comparsa, East LA R&B and New Orleans second line, Jamaican ragga and Indian raga– has long followed a key mantra: it will take you around the world by taking you around L.A. Ozo is also a product of the city’s grassroots political scene.
It’s not uncommon for new owners of older homes or farms in Maine to discover they have inherited hazardous waste—caches of old pesticides around their property. Old chemicals like DDT, lead arsenate, 2,4,5-T, and chlordane are often discovered in barns, basements, sheds, or garages. When these discoveries are made, homeowners quickly learn that disposal of old chemicals can be complicated and very expensive.
Last call for MUMS! Order your mums to support Main Street Bath’s downtown flowers fund. Orders can now be placed online at ourvisitbath.com store. Just click here to order online, then mark your calendar to pick up your mums on Thursday, September 9th. Deadline for orders is Tuesday, September 7th. Help us keep downtown Bath beautiful with cascading flower baskets from May to October!
Exposed: Rare Photographs of Life in Maine and Zoom-In: New Approaches to Maine History September 3, 2010 5-8 PM Maine Historical Society 489 Congress St. Portland, ME 04101 Since May, [...]
In our latest e-newsletter you’ll get all the news about what’s coming up at the Harlow Gallery in Hallowell: Lots of opportunities for artists to show at the Harlow: exhibitions proposals wanted! plus 8x10x80 and the member’s holiday art show and sale are coming up!
The Depot is a popular destination for great entertainment, a fun crowd and food that is guaranteed to please. As an iconic Gardiner bar and eatery, you will appreciate their friendly service, bar specials and the local, welcoming flare of The Depot.
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