Music
Parachute Play Day!
Jay-Niles Memorial Library 983 Main St, Jay, ME, United StatesWho didn't love playing with the parachute in gym class? Need something to do with the kids during school vacation week? Join us at the Jay- Niles Library for songs, games, and fun with our big parachute! REGISTRATION REQUIRED and SPACE LIMITED! Sign up by stopping by at the library, emailing lhopkins@jaynileslibrary.com, or sending the library a Facebook message.
The 2nd Annual February Festival
Join us for a fun-filled day on the Friday of school vacation week! Saddleback will host the 2nd Annual February Festival with family-friendly events, including music, a bonfire, fireworks, and the stunning Torch Light Parade. Mark your calendars! All day – activities during the day, band starting at 4:00 PM, torchlight parade at 5:30 PM with fireworks right after!
Open Mic Night – “Live at St. Joe’s!”
St. Joseph Center 133 Middle St, Farmington, ME, United StatesOpen Mic Night – “Live at St. Joe’s!” March 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm FREE Open Mic Night in Farmington: “Live at St. Joe’s!” Franklin County has a rich tradition of talented musicians drawing from many styles of music from Country, Folk, Americana, Celtic to Contemporary. St. Joseph’s Parish is hosting, together with endorsement from community partners, a monthly open mic night usually on the last Thursday of every month but this is adjustable. We wish to provide a venue that continues to celebrate and foster the musical talent within Franklin County. Professionals and newcomers are all welcome
Maine Mountain Chamber Music Concert
Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesYuri Funahashi (piano), Laurie Kennedy (viola) with guest artists Gianluca Pane (violin) and Elena Ariza (cello). Suggested price is $20 for Adults (more if you can, less if you can't - everyone welcome, nobody turned away), UMF students and youth 18 and under are free. Music of Beethoven, Nadia Boulanger, and Astor Piazzolla. Elena Ariza is a cellist based in New York City, currently pursuing an Artist Diploma at The Juilliard School. She previously received her Master of Music at Juilliard and her Bachelor of Arts at Columbia University, majoring in computer science, as part of its exchange program with
Teada to perform Old South Church
Old South First Congregational Church, UCC 235 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesCalled “invigorating” by The Washington Post, Ireland’s band Teada comes to Old South Church Concert Series on Monday, March 6, 2023. Admission $25 adults, $20 seniors and students. Tickets can be reserved by calling 207-491-5919 or purchased at the door. Old South Church is handicapped accessible through the Main Street entrance. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concert begins at 7:00 p.m. Face masks are optional. A traditional band from Ireland with a truly worldwide reach, Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, the Middle East and Australia. Highlights
ArtsFarmington Presents: Resinosa Ensemble – March 8
Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesArtsFarmington is pleased to honor International Women’s Day by presenting the Resinosa Ensemble, three women musicians, who will be playing works by American female composers. The concert will be on Wednesday, March 8th, at 7:30pm in Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, University of Maine at Farmington. Suggested price is $20 for Adults (more if you can, less if you can't - everyone welcome, nobody turned away), UMF students and youth 18 and under are free. The concert is entitled The Taste of Something New, taking its name from the first work on the program by Beth Wiemann. The concert also features
Open Mic Night – “Live at St. Joe’s!”
St. Joseph Center 133 Middle St, Farmington, ME, United StatesOpen Mic Night – “Live at St. Joe’s!” March 30 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm FREE Open Mic Night in Farmington: “Live at St. Joe’s!” Franklin County has a rich tradition of talented musicians drawing from many styles of music from Country, Folk, Americana, Celtic to Contemporary. St. Joseph’s Parish is hosting, together with endorsement from community partners, a monthly open mic night usually on the last Thursday of every month but this is adjustable. We wish to provide a venue that continues to celebrate and foster the musical talent within Franklin County. Professionals and newcomers are all welcome to listen,
Local musicians at Vienna Union Hall
Vienna Union Hall 5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna, ME, United StatesSaturday, April 8, 7:00 pm, at the Vienna Union Hall: Elsie Gawler, Ruth Hill, Stan Keach, Steve Richardson, Sagittarius Rising, Wayne Reynolds, and friends will each share their unique musical talents to honor the joy, wit, and musical talent of “Jenny” Lois Hinckley, recently deceased. FMI see websites and FB pages for singers and Vienna Union Hall. As seating is limited, advance tickets are recommended, available for $15 at https://www.viennaunionhall.org/arts-and-events
Darby Unplugged at Chesterville Meeting House
Chesterville Center Union Meeting House 3 Borough Road, ChestervilleWilton native and Berklee College of Music graduate Darby Sabin will be appearing at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House Saturday, April 22 (Earth Day!) at 7:00 p.m. Admission to the all acoustic show is by donation at the door, the building is ADA accessible and refreshments will be served. The Meeting House is located at 3 Borough Road, Chesterville - for more information visit chestervillemeetinghouse.org or darbysabin.com, or call 779-0660.
Western Maine Foothills Band
Join the Western Maine Foothills Band as we resume practices on 4/24/2023 from 6:30pm-8:00pm. We will be meeting at the Adult Education Center behind Mt. Blue High School. Anyone is welcome anytime during the season but rehearsals gives us all a chance to get back playing or new members a chance to try us out. We play selections from Big band, marches, and other eras. We are always looking for any or all woodwind, brass, or percussion players. For more information like us on facebook: westernmainefoothillsband email us at wmfoothillsband@gmail.com or call Lois King at 1 207-500-2143
Open Mic Night – “Live at St. Joe’s!”
St. Joseph Center 133 Middle St, Farmington, ME, United StatesOpen Mic Night – “Live at St. Joe’s!” April 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm FREE Open Mic Night in Farmington: “Live at St. Joe’s!” Franklin County has a rich tradition of talented musicians drawing from many styles of music from Country, Folk, Americana, Celtic to Contemporary. St. Joseph’s Parish is hosting, together with endorsement from community partners, a monthly open mic night usually on the last Thursday of every month but this is adjustable. We wish to provide a venue that continues to celebrate and foster the musical talent within Franklin County. Professionals and newcomers are all welcome to listen,
The Gawler Family Band
Vienna Union Hall 5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna, ME, United StatesThe Vienna Union Hall announced the Gawler Family Band, will play the Vienna Union Hall on Friday, April 28th, at 7 P.M. The Gawler Family brings you a delightful assortment of songs and tunes rooted in the traditional music of Maine and the Northeast. John and Ellen, together with their daughters Molly, Edith, Elsie, and “brother” Bennett Konesni, and Ethan Tischler, back up their intertwining family harmonies with fiddles, banjo, cello, guitar, and sometimes, a few surprises. Inspired by years of playing for dances in the old Grange halls, the Gawlers may be best known for their rollicking renditions of