The Bangor Daily News published a review of “Constellations,” a joint production of the School of Performing Arts and Emera Astronomy Center. British playwright Nick Payne applies string theory to an evolving relationship between two lovers in his awarding winning one-act, according to the article. Marcia Joy Douglas, an associate professor of theatre, is directing […]
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The Ellsworth American published an article about Sullivan artist Philip Frey’s current exhibit at the University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor. “Parallels” features a variety of portraits, cityscapes and abstract compositions that display the painter’s expert use of a rich color palette, deft brushstrokes and strong drawing skills, according to the article. […]
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Kat Johnson, education coordinator at the University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor, was a recent guest on WVII (Channel 7). She spoke about upcoming free holiday events at the museum, including art trivia nights in November and January, and Winter Art Factory 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Dec. 3.
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The Lincoln County News reviewed a photography exhibit by Katie Coupland, a doctoral candidate in oceanography at the University of Maine Darling Marine Center. Coupland’s small collection of photographs are on exhibit at the Rising Tide Community Market in Damariscotta, according to the article. The show will run through Nov. 23, the article states.
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The Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Committee is accepting grant applications from the University of Maine community. Grants support up to 50 percent of expenses associated with cultural events that enhance the artistic, cultural and intellectual life of the University of Maine. The next application deadline is Nov. 28. Proposals must be submitted online using the […]
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Artist and Harvard University lecturer Katarina Burin will give a free, public presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the University of Maine Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center. Burin’s appearance is part of Tuesdays at the IMRC, the Intermedia MFA visiting artist series. Originally from Slovakia, she creates drawings, models, collages and installation […]
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Storyteller Mike Daisey takes on Herman Melville’s masterpiece of revenge, fate and whaling terminology in a hilarious 90-minute monologue at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine. Daisey, who was born in Fort Kent and graduated from Nokomis Regional High School and Colby College, weaves […]
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The Maine Edge published a University of Maine news release about “Constellations,” a joint production of the School of Performing Arts and Emera Astronomy Center. UMaine’s Jordan Planetarium will be the setting for the play by British playwright Nick Payne that opens Nov. 15. Marcia Joy Douglas, an associate professor of theatre, will direct the […]
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The University of Maine’s Jordan Planetarium will be the setting for “Constellations,” a play by British playwright Nick Payne that opens Nov. 15 as part of the School of Performing Arts season. Associate Professor of Theater Marcia Joy Douglas will direct the production that features a cast of two. UMaine’s Innovative Media Research and Commercialization […]
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A California-based artist who uses photography, installation and sculpture to draw attention to the mundane and find meaning in the human experience, will deliver a presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the Innovative Media Research and Communication Center at the University of Maine. Will Rogan’s free, public presentation is part of “Tuesdays at […]
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