Music
The Katahdin Valley Boys – Live Concert
Chesterville Center Union Meeting House 3 Borough Road, ChestervilleOne of Maine's most popular and respected Bluegrass bands, The Katahdin Valley Boys present a top quality show featuring traditional and contemporary Bluegrass and Bluegrass-Gospel music. Band members Jeff Folger, Dan Simons, Ken Brooks, and Steve Bixby light up the hall with tight harmonies, smooth solos, and dramatic instrumentals. With a fresh and personal approach, the Katahdin Valley Boys deliver an engaging, light hearted, family-friendly show that is sure to entertain. The Chesterville Center Union Meeting House is a non-profit community resource in Western Maine and is loved by audiences and performers alike. Come experience the best Bluegrass in Maine
ArtsFarmington presents: Songs From Here Concert
Outdoors at the Emery Community Arts Center of the University of Maine FarmingtonArtsFarmington is pleased to present "Songs From Here", September 18th, 2:00, outdoors at the Emery Community Arts Center (inside if inclement weather). Further information and tickets at artsfarmington.org. Adults $10, more if you can, less if you can't. UMF students and youth 18 and under admitted free. Songs From Here is a new initiative intended to connect poets, composers, and performers in the beautiful state of Maine, to promote local talent and foster a greater sense of community across creative disciplines. An inaugural series of performances given by pianist Bridget Convey and classical vocalist Sarah Tuttle is scheduled to take
Open Mic Night – “Live at St. Joe’s”
St. Joseph Center 133 Middle St, Farmington, ME, United StatesNew 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 form community partners, a monthly open mic night on the last Thursday of the month. We hope to provide a venue that continues to celebrate and foster the musical talent within Franklin County. Professionals and newcomers are all welcome to listen, perform and collaborate. “Live at St. Joe’s!” begins Thursday evening September 29th at the St. Joseph Center located at 130 Quebec
David Mallett Concert
Vienna Union Hall 5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna, ME, United StatesThe Vienna Union Hall welcomes back David Mallet on October 1, 2022 at 7 PM. David Mallett’s most recent release, Celebration (2016), is a 10 song collection with themes ranging from resilience to despair to the boundless promise of a new generation. Known for writing songs like the Garden Song, recorded by Pete Seeger and John Denver, Mallett, a Maine native, wrote and recorded in Nashville in the 80s. His songs were recorded by Marty Stuart, Hal Ketchum, Emmylou Harris, Kathy Mattea, Allison Kraus, and others. The Vienna Union Hall offers and intimate venue to once again hear David Mallett with his Maine
Maine Mountain Chamber Music Returns to Nordica October 1st
Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesMaine Mountain Chamber Music is very pleased to present works by two living American composers at their upcoming concert in Nordica auditorium on the UMF campus on Saturday October 1st at 7:30pm. Admission is $15. Further information and tickets at artsfarmington.org.
Oktoberfest 2022 at Saddleback
Saddleback Lodge 976 SADDLEBACK RD, Rangeley, ME, United StatesOktoberfest 2022 at Saddleback Saturday, October 8, 2022 11 AM - 4 PM Fall foliage and mountain views, live music, and a frosty pint? Come celebrate the second annual Oktoberfest at your favorite mountain! Time to dust off your lederhosen and get the bicep pump going for the stein-hoisting contest, and keg toss. More on schedule, entertainment and tickets coming soon!
Oktoberfest 2022 at Saddleback Mountain
Saddleback Lodge 976 SADDLEBACK RD, Rangeley, ME, United StatesFall foliage and mountain views, live music, and a frosty pint? Come celebrate the second annual Oktoberfest at your favorite mountain! Time to dust off your lederhosen and get the bicep pump going for the stein-hoisting contest, and keg toss.
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” October 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 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 on the last Thursday of every month. 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, perform and collaborate. Bring your
Fandango
Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF 224 Main Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesClassical Music with a Spanish flare - flute, acoustic guitar, cello, violin “One of the most unique and exciting groups on Chicago's musical scene, FANDANGO! is a spicy mix of Spanish, Latin-American, Balkan, Sephardic and classical sounds. These four multi-award-winning, globe-trotting virtuosi, from Spain, France, Bosnia and Taiwan have appeared on the world's most prestigious stages, and received rave reviews in the international press.” Supported in part by the Maine Community Foundation.
Timothy Burris – “The Presence of the Past”
Emery Community Arts Center at the University of Maine at FarmingtonIn the first half of the performance Timothy Burris plays baroque music from ca 1650 to 1720 on baroque lute, the second half is devoted to guitar music of the 20th through the 21st century. The title “Presence of the Past” refers to the resurfacing of baroque and renaissance styles in the later modern guitar music. Timothy Burris is presently on the faculties of applied music of the Portland Conservatory of Music and Colby College. He received a performance degree in lute from the Royal Conservatory in The Hague and holds a PhD from Duke University. He has widely appeared
Open Mic Night – “Live at St. Joe’s!”
St. Joseph Center 133 Middle St, Farmington, ME, United StatesFranklin 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. 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, perform and collaborate. Bring your friends and family for an audience! “Live at St. Joe’s!” will continue on December 1st at the St. Joseph Center located at 130 Quebec
The Nutcracker
Bjorn Auditorium at Mt. Blue High School 129 Seamon Rd, Farmington, ME, United StatesMake the Nutcracker part of your holiday tradition right here in Farmington as Thomas Performing Arts takes you on a journey as Clara befriends a nutcracker who comes to life on Christmas Eve. This is our studio’s take on the acclaimed holiday show with a cast of angels, soldiers, a Snow Queen, and of course, the notorious Rat King! This is the holiday event of the season and must see for the whole family! The cast is a diverse group of local talent with students from the Franklin County area. There will be two opportunities to see The Nutcracker at