Author Talk: Barry Somes
Farmington Public Library 117 Academy Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesMaine author Barry Somes will discuss his books Beware of the Banker and Operation: Rainmaker at the Farmington Public Library.
Free
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Pump Up the Jam Dance
Farmington Elks Lodge 120 School Street, Farmington, ME, United StatesWe all know by the time February rolls around, we're ready to get out and have some FUN! Here is your chance with a night of dancing through the decades! United Way is ready to dance the night away with the one and only Dreamin Big! Join us Saturday February 18th from 7pm-11pm at the Farmington Elks lodge for a 21+ night of dancing, drinks and food! Bring a dancing partner, group, friends, family and your dancing shoes to rock the night away! Get your tickets now!
$20 – $30
Square dancing in New Sharon
Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon, ME 516 Cape Cod Hill Rd. (Rte. 134), New Sharon, ME, United StatesFriendship Squares Dancing Club Invites you to join us for square dancing lessons: Every Monday night, from 6:30pm to 8:00 pm. Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon, Maine Friendship Squares Dancing Club is square dancing in New Sharon at the Cape Cod Hill School from 6:30 to 8:00pm every Monday nights starting September 26th. $5 per person per night. Come and try it out. Our group is fun and welcoming. We meet every Monday night from 6:30 to 8:00pm at the Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon, ME starting September 26, 2022. $5 per person, per night. Our caller
$5
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!
Free
Square dancing in New Sharon
Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon, ME 516 Cape Cod Hill Rd. (Rte. 134), New Sharon, ME, United StatesFriendship Squares Dancing Club Invites you to join us for square dancing lessons: Every Monday night, from 6:30pm to 8:00 pm. Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon, Maine Friendship Squares Dancing Club is square dancing in New Sharon at the Cape Cod Hill School from 6:30 to 8:00pm every Monday nights starting September 26th. $5 per person per night. Come and try it out. Our group is fun and welcoming. We meet every Monday night from 6:30 to 8:00pm at the Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon, ME starting September 26, 2022. $5 per person, per night. Our caller
$5
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
Free
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
$18 – $39
Square dancing in New Sharon
Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon, ME 516 Cape Cod Hill Rd. (Rte. 134), New Sharon, ME, United StatesFriendship Squares Dancing Club Invites you to join us for square dancing lessons: Every Monday night, from 6:30pm to 8:00 pm. Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon, Maine Friendship Squares Dancing Club is square dancing in New Sharon at the Cape Cod Hill School from 6:30 to 8:00pm every Monday nights starting September 26th. $5 per person per night. Come and try it out. Our group is fun and welcoming. We meet every Monday night from 6:30 to 8:00pm at the Cape Cod Hill School, New Sharon, ME starting September 26, 2022. $5 per person, per night. Our caller
$5
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
$18 – $39
Father Daughter Dances (2 Locations)
The Franklin County Children’s Task Force will be holding two simultaneous Father Daughter Dances again this year on Saturday March 11th 2023 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. One dance will take place in Jay at the Spruce Mountain Middle School Gym, and the other will take place in the more northern area of Franklin County in Strong at the Day Mountain Middle School Gym. Anyone wishing to purchase advance tickets may do so beginning mid-February at the Children’s Task Force in Farmington, the Flower Barn in Jay, the White Elephant in Strong, and/or Edmunds Market in Kingfield. Tickets will also be on sale
$15