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, …
GOULDSBORO — The first book about Gouldsboro’s history, tracing the eastern Hancock County town’s founding and evolution from Colonial times, has been published and released by the Gouldsboro Historical Society. Written by the Rev. Charles A. Joy, “Founders and Followers: Movers and Shakers Who Built Gouldsboro on the Eastern Frontier” (2020, Gouldsboro Historical Society publications, …
Reviewed by JoAnne Fuerst Tired of binge-watching those mind-numbing programs and movies? During this pandemic, we’ve been warned to exercise regularly and that includes our brain. With extra time for nonessential activities, it’s an opportunity to read a few good books — especially venturing into unfamiliar territory. Last year, the University of Chicago Press published …
Brewer Public Library Executive Director and dad Darren French and his 3-year-old son Lukas have been charming viewers with their lively “Making Slop” party and their other hands-on Facebook Live storytime sessions every week. Inspired by Mo Willems’ “I Really Like Slop,” Darren, who previously served as the education coordinator at Castine’s Wilson Museum, says …
HANCOCK — The Monteux School & Music Festival’s board of directors has made the difficult, unanimous decision to cancel the 2020 summer season. This decision comes on the heels of Governor Janet Mills’ extension of the state of civil emergency to May 15. Marc Thayer, executive director of MSMF, stated, “On behalf of the Monteux …
PHOTO COURTESY LORI SITZABEE BLUE HILL — New Surry Theatre has launched an online series of classes on the art of oral storytelling and how to use sound and images to transport listeners to another place and time. For six weeks, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, Amy Grant of Peninsula Metamorphic Arts & …
WINTER HARBOR — U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion in 2016, Seán Heely will sweep the audience off to Ireland, Scotland and the Canadian Maritimes at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 29, in a virtual concert via Schoodic Arts for All. The Last Friday Coffee House’s featured performer, Heely is equally at home playing a wide …
