A choral concert and poetry reading commemorating World War I will be held Nov. 9 at the University of Maine and Nov. 11 at the Church of Universal Fellowship in Orono. “We Are the Dead: The Legacy of Loss” is the first set of performance events in the UMaine Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center’s […]
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The University of Maine will host the Orono premiere of the critically acclaimed documentary “Dawnland” at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29. The showing will be held in 100 D.P. Corbett Business Building. Filmmakers and film participants are expected to attend. “Dawnland” is a documentary about cultural survival and stolen children — inside the first truth and […]
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The Journal Tribune reported Biddeford artist Roland Salazar Rose is teaming up with the Emera Astronomy Center at the University of Maine to present a public show based on his series of 11 “Solar Flare” paintings. The show, “Solar Flares and Salazar — An Art/Science Collaboration,” includes five evening programs in November where the paintings […]
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The Maine Edge interviewed comedian Howie Mandel ahead of his Nov. 1 performance at the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine. While recent years have seen Mandel gain added fame for his stretches as a game show host on “Deal or No Deal” and talent show judge on “America’s Got Talent,” […]
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The Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine is offering a variety of performances throughout the 2018–19 season. November events will include a comedy show, acrobats, musical theatre and a hologram tour, among other musical performances. Howie Mandel will perform at the CCA at 7 p.m. Nov. 1. Howie Mandel has become […]
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The Maine Edge reviewed the University of Maine School of Performing Arts’ production of “Animal Farm.” Student director Alan Liam Estes leads a cast of eight UMaine students in the production. Despite only having less than a month to prepare, “the players put on an impressive performance,” the review states. The first mainstage theatre production […]
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Editor’s note: Story updated Oct. 23. The University of Maine marching band will showcase new uniforms, made possible by an anonymous donor, at Homecoming on Oct. 27. The Pride of Maine Black Bear Marching Band has been wearing the new uniforms this season, though the official showcase will take place during halftime at the football […]
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Student director Alan Liam Estes and a cast of eight University of Maine students will present “Animal Farm” in the Al Cyrus Pavilion Theatre, with opening night set for Friday, Oct. 19. The first mainstage theatre production of the School of Performing Arts 2018–19 season, Ian Wooldridge’s adaptation of the George Orwell classic will run […]
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The Calais Advertiser previewed a concert by the University of Maine Jazz Ensemble to take place at the Eastport Arts Center at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19. The ensemble consists of Philip Edelman, an assistant professor of music and music education; Dan Barrett, a lecturer in music, low brass and music theory; and 19 undergraduate […]
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The University of Maine Museum of Art (UMMA) was recognized by the City of Bangor for its presence downtown and its “many contributions to the cultural, social and economic life of the community.” At its Oct. 10 meeting, Bangor City Council announced the recognition, noting that the University of Maine Art Collection was founded in […]
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