There’s magic in the air
“I also just wanted, as the ‘River Magic’ story evolved, to capture the skill and creativity and glory involved in being a craftsperson,” the young-adult novelist said.
Arts & living
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Highly regarded pianist to perform free concert
ELLSWORTH — American pianist John Blacklow, praised for his “powerful and eloquent” playing by The New York Times, will perform a free concert at 1 p.m. Monday, April 12, via Zoom through the Ellsworth Community Music Institute. The Boston-born musician is considered unusually versatile having collaborated with many prestigious ensembles and recital partners around the …
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Pandemic inspires shoreside “socials” and fleeting art installation
Deemed “floating trees,” the exhibit, “Was inspired by boredom,” Dan says.
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Beals Islander serving family favorites at new bakery
Opening officially last Friday, the bakery’s schedule will be 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday-Sunday, to start. In May, Sweet Cheeks will be open Thursdays as well.
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Vernal pools spring to life
These pools are created in the wooded lowlands by the rains and melted snow of March and early April. Most of them will go dry by summer. After all, they’re only “vernal,” which means “of the spring.” So now is the time to see them.
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Island ties
The show will run May 27 to June 17.
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New Milbridge Theatre being built
It’s been six years since the Milbridge Theatre went dark and seeing movies there ceased being a local pastime. Built by Charlie Murch in 1937, the Main Street theater closed after its last owner, Dave Parsons, died in 2014.
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Opera House Arts’ new director started this week
Tony Adams, former artistic director of Chicago’s Halcyon Theatre from 2006 to 2019, began work Monday as Opera House Arts’ new executive director.
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BSO launches listeners into spring
It’s a joy to hear the BSO playing so well, and while it isn’t the same as a live performance, being able to see the players and conductor from all angles is a treat. Kudos to Maestro Richman, BSO Executive Director Brian Hinrichs, the players, staff and video production crew for another excellent digital production.
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Chef serves up plant-based meals and classes
SULLIVAN — Alicia Randolph-Lucchesi can make you think it is extra fudge — not black beans — in her batch of brownies. The Sullivan chef and educator specializes in plant-based cooking. But even more than that, through wellness classes, live cooking demonstrations and her meal delivery service, Randolph-Lucchesi provides her students and customers with a …
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Centennial cookbook is food for thought
ELLSWORTH — “More than 200 recipes celebrate Maine home cooking in a way that reminds us that the food we eat connects us to the people and places we love.” That’s the essence of the Maine Bicentennial Community Cookbook, whose editors Margaret Hathaway, Karl Schatz and Don Lindgren will speak online about the cookbook’s contents …
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Pottery Tour offers peek at diverse studios
the the 9th annual Maine Pottery Tour will be held Saturday-Sunday, May 1-2.
The self-guided tour is a chance to enjoy spring and see the creations and enjoy the hospitality of Maine potters in their studios.
