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Persepolis & the Graphic Memoir
Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at FarmingtonVermont-based cartoonist Rachel Lindsay examines why comics are a powerful narrative tool, and where Satrapi’s work fits into the medium. Rachel Lindsay's book, RX: A Graphic Memoir (2018), was the featured book for US National Network of Libraries of Medicine's mental health month 2019, and was included on the American Association of Medical Colleges' top ten summer reads list 2019. February 23, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Emery Community Arts Center
Trio Con Brio, concert
Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesConcert by renown group from Denmark
ArtsFarmington Presents: Trio Con Brio Concert
Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesArtsFarmington will present Trio Con Brio – Copenhagen on March 8th, 7:30, Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, University of Maine in Farmington. The trio, playing piano, violin, and cello, will bring alive the music of Haydn, Shostakovich, and Schubert. For tickets and more information consult our website, artsfarmington.org. Use of masks and proof of full vaccination is required.
(Updated) Artsfarmington Presents: Trio Con Brio Concert
Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesArtsFarmington will present Trio Con Brio – Copenhagen on March 8th, 7:30, Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, University of Maine in Farmington. The trio, playing piano, violin, and cello, will bring alive the music of Haydn, Shostakovich, and Schubert. For tickets and more information consult our website, artsfarmington.org. Use of masks and proof of full vaccination is required. The event will be Live Streamed for those unable or insecure about attending in person. A recording, when available, will be "on demand" for one week. Purchase of a ticket is necessary to receive the link to see the Live Stream performance and/or
Storytelling workshops continue
Have you ever wished you could keep a crowd on the edge of their seats with a good story? Well now is your chance! The Rangeley Friends of the Arts has received a Discovery Grant from the Onion Foundation to host Storytelling Workshops. The workshops will be held twice a month with an opportunity to perform monthly. Come craft your story with our favorite funny man, storyteller extraordinaire and RLRS English teacher, Tim Straub. Participants should come to the workshop with some ideas for your own story, something that really happened to you. Since you are telling a true story,
Trio Con Brio Concert Livestream
Online event at: www.artsfarmington.orgArtsFarmington's Trio Con Brio – Copenhagen's concert is now available on demand as a recording from their concert on March 8th. The trio, playing piano, violin, and cello, brings alive the music of Haydn, Shostakovich, and Schubert. The recording of their concert will be available through March 16th. To purchase a ticket visit artsfarmington.org. The ticket is good for a household.
Maine Mountain Chamber Concert
Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesMusic of Kodaly and Faure played by principles of MMCM, Laurie Kennedy on viola and Yuri Funahashi on piano, and guests from the Portland Symphony Orchestra on violin and cello.
Auditions
Sparrows Nest Theater 1114 West Mills Rd, Industry, MEAuditions for Anne Frank (performance dates May 12-15. Rolls for 5 men + 5 women) and The Phantom Tollbooth (Performance dates August 11-14. Rolls for 15 men, women, children- all ages). Call 491-9927 FMI or to schedule an alternative day/time to audition.
Auditions
Sparrows Nest Theater 1114 West Mills Rd, Industry, MEAuditions for Anne Frank (performance dates May 12-15. Rolls for 5 men + 5 women) and The Phantom Tollbooth (Performance dates August 11-14. Rolls for 15 men, women, children- all ages). Call 491-9927 FMI or to schedule an alternative day/time to audition.
Ukraine as Experienced by a Mainer
First Congregational Church of Wilton 386 Main Street, Wilton, ME, United StatesOn Sunday, March 27, at 4:00, Janine Winn will be speaking at the First Congregational Church in Wilton at the invitation of Dr. David Smith, Pastor, about her experiences in Ukraine as a Peace Corps Volunteer, about her perceptions of Ukrainian people, and about the current war. Janine, a resident of Temple, served three years in Ukraine until the March 2020 evacuation of Volunteers due to the COVID pandemic. During that time she lived and worked in the village of Kosmach located in the Carpathian Mountains. She became a welcomed part of an extended family and was included in weddings,
Campfire Chronicles
Martin Woods Farm 24 Abijah Hill Rd., Starks, ME, United StatesMartin Woods Farm invites you to the first of many outdoor Campfire Chronicles under our large white indoor arena with live music and farm fresh food at each event with a different theme. It is Good Friday so Easter is our first theme and we will hide some eggs for kids to find. Come and enjoy the good ole days where guitars and other musical instruments outnumber cell phones we hope!
“The Easter Movie: A Maine Retelling” premier
UMF - Roberts Learning Center - Lincoln Auditorium Farmington, ME, United StatesDon't miss the premier of "The Easter Movie: A Maine Retelling," starring the Sunday School kids of Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, in Farmington. Backed by a lively soundtrack by local musicians, the 45-minute film depicts the events of Holy Week and beyond, all from a unique Maine perspective. "The Easter Movie: A Maine Retelling," will be shown Palm Sunday, April 10th, 5 pm, at the Lincoln Auditorium on the UMF Campus. Free! (For safety, masks are required.)