BLUE HILL — For the 27th time, the George Stevens Academy Jazz Band will perform at noon Saturday, Sept. 4, at the Blue Hill Fair. For the first time in the GSA jazz program’s history, someone other than Steve Orlofsky will take up the baton to conduct the concert on stage at the fair’s grandstand. …
ELLSWORTH — Ellsworth Public Library will host the DaPonte String Quartet on Thursday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. The free concert will take place after hours on the library’s main floor. Masks are required for this event. Registration is recommended to reserve a seat. Registration is available on the library’s website (www.ellsworthlibrary.net/calendar) or by phone …
BLUE HILL — Cultural critic and author Jonathan Taplin, whose career has taken him from rock and roll in the ’60s to technological commentary in the new millennium, will talk about his new memoir, “The Magic Years: Scenes from a Rock and Roll Life,” at 7 p.m. Friday, July 16, at the Bagaduce Music Lending …
ELLSWORTH — When we harken back to childhood comfort food, an English muffin topped with a smear of sauce and melted cheese is a tradition for many. Its staying power comes partly from its simplicity — three ingredients that are easily thrown together. And, they take just minutes to bake in a toaster oven. While …
STONINGTON — Andrew Gove, a legend along the Maine coast, started writing down his stories more than a decade ago and kept up the work right up until he died at age 90 in June of 2020. Reading “The Life of a Maine Lobsterman: 82 Years on the Water” is like sitting at his kitchen …
Special to The Ellsworth American Every November I try at least one new type of pie. This year I attempted mock cherry pie — a dessert that was popular at the end of the 1800s but disappeared in the early 1900s. I believe the pie lost favor when canned sour cherries became available year-round. Because …
WINTER HARBOR — Powerful, present and proactive. Just listen to Lamoine vocalist/guitarist Gordon Thomas Ward perform his song “How Many More?” online at the 2017 National Vigil for Gun Violence Victims at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. Accompanied by cellist Velleda Miragias, his clear voice and composition’s plain, poignant words ring out …
BLUE HILL — “Appropriate,” a play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, will be performed on New Surry Theatre’s virtual stage at 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 18-19, and Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26. Winner of the 2014-15 Obie Award for Best New American Play, “Appropriate,” Jacobs-Jenkins’ play follows the death of the estranged Lafayette family’s hoarder patriarch. …
ELLSWORTH — Sold-out shows have spurred The Grand to extend its “Downeast Shakes!” at the Union River Lobster Pot restaurant. The actors will again present their production, a coastal Maine spin on great scenes from Shakespeare’s plays, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 2-3. Seating is limited to 40 patrons. Tickets cost $10 per person. …
STONINGTON — In celebration of the 20th consecutive summer of two cornerstone programs, Shakespeare in Stonington and the Deer Isle Jazz Festival, Opera House Arts will launch new, livestreamed productions of these audience favorites on Aug. 14 and 20. “In respect for our communities, we couldn’t let these milestones pass unnoticed despite the challenges posed …
BUCKSPORT — Northeast Historic Film, which operates the Alamo Theatre in Bucksport, is installing a hearing loop in the theatre thanks to a $6,000 grant from the Hancock County Fund of the Maine Community Foundation. The grant will match a $12,000 gift from an anonymous donor, which combined provides enough funding to install the hearing …
ELLSWORTH — You may not be able to go to The Grand, but The Grand can come to you. Lamoine writer/director Brent Hutchins will present “Six FEET of Separation” online at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, via the theater’s Facebook page. The play also will be available for streaming on YouTube. Access is free, …
