Arts

Media review performance by Bangor Symphony Orchestra, UMaine choral groups

The Ellsworth American and Bangor Daily News reviewed the annual spring concert featuring the Bangor Symphony Orchestra and singers from University of Maine choral groups. More than 120 members of the Oratorio Society and University Singers joined the orchestra for the performance that was conducted by Lucas Richman. The combined choruses were made up of […]

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Interactive storytelling

Participants sought for interactive storytelling event

Maine-Wabanaki REACH in collaboration with the University of Maine Art Education Community Outreach are seeking participants for an interactive storytelling event. The groups will explore events in the shared history of Europeans and their descendants, and Wabanaki people, the indigenous people of Maine. The event will take place in Lord Hall, Room 202 from 3:30–5 […]

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Sedaris to ‘bring fresh eyes to common experience’ at CCA

One of America’s pre-eminent humor writers will share his wit and social critiques during “An Evening With David Sedaris” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine. The Chicago Tribune wrote that Sedaris’ “droll assessment of the mundane and the eccentrics who inhabit the world’s […]

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Katie Dube

Katie Dube: Finding true self through theatre

While searching for the perfect college, Katie Dube knew she wanted to attend an institution that would allow her to pursue her love of theatre, as well as her interest in teaching English. “When I visited the University of Maine for the first time, I realized it was the first university I had been to […]

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SPA students to take part in ‘Dancing for the Stars’ fundraiser

Six dance students from the University of Maine School of Performing Arts will participate in the Phillips-Strickland House’s “Dancing for the Stars” fundraiser. The event will take place Saturday, April 8 at the Anah Shriners Facility, 1404 Broadway in Bangor. The fundraiser begins at 6 p.m. with a social hour, followed by the dance competition […]

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Camp named MDI Biological Laboratory artist-in-residence

Susan Camp, a printmaker, sculptor and adjunct assistant professor of art at the University of Maine, has been named one of the MDI Biological Laboratory’s four 2017 Maine artists-in-residence. The artists’ work will be the subject of the laboratory’s sixth annual Art Meets Science exhibit, which will be on display at the new Center for […]

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The County publishes profile on music performance major

The County published a University of Maine student profile on Kyle Goupille, a fourth-year music performance major. Goupille showcased his skills as the featured trumpet soloist in the UMaine Symphonic Band’s spring tour. The tour included a performance at Presque Isle Middle School, Goupille’s alma mater. At UMaine’s 215th Commencement on May 13, Goupille will […]

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Maine Masque to present ‘Almost, Maine’

The University of Maine’s dramatic club, Maine Masque, will present four performances of “Almost, Maine” on the Hauck Auditorium stage, April 6–9. “Almost, Maine” was written by John Cariani, a native of Presque Isle, and premiered at the Portland Stage Co. in 2004. The play is made up of nine shorter plays that explore love […]

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Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition to open April 7

The University of Maine Department of Art will present the 2017 Juried Student Art Exhibition that features work by current studio art, art history and art education students. The exhibition will be on display from April 7 to May 5 in Lord Hall Gallery. The venue provides the opportunity for undergraduate students at all levels […]

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