George Kinghorn, director and curator of the University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor, spoke with The Maine Edge about ARTober, a monthlong celebration of arts and culture in the city. UMMA is one of several venues participating in the celebration that will blend new events with ongoing programing by existing arts organizations, […]
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Maine humorist Tim Sample will be at the University of Maine for two appearances as part of UMaine’s 150th anniversary celebration Saturday, Oct. 17, during Homecoming Weekend. At 7 p.m., Sample, will read passages from Stephen King’s new short story “Drunken Fireworks.” Sample, who narrated the recently released audiobook, also will talk about his career […]
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The Maine Edge reported the University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor will host an after-school arts program for students in grades three through six from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 6 through Nov. 19. Workshop participants will be able to play interactive gallery games while exploring the current exhibits […]
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The Free Press reported “From the Top with Host Christopher O’Riley,” a showcase for young musicians that is broadcast weekly on Maine Public Radio, will be recorded live at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at the University of Maine’s Collins Center for the Arts. Renowned violinists and American fiddlers Mark and Maggie O’Connor will perform […]
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The Bangor Daily News and Mount Desert Islander published a news release advancing a concert in Southwest Harbor by The Silver Duo, chamber musicians and University of Maine music professors Noreen and Phillip Silver. Acadia Family Center will present the concert at the home of Dr. Dick Dimond at 2:30 pm Saturday, Oct. 3. Seating […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported the University of Maine Museum of Art will host a screen printing workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the museum in downtown Bangor. Screen printing has been used by a variety of artists including Andy Warhol, according to the report. Kat Johnson, the museum’s education coordinator, […]
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The Maine Edge published a University of Maine news release announcing the School of Performing Arts’ fall 2015 season. The school is staging 29 distinct theater, music and dance shows totaling 40 performances in three campus venues from September through December. The season began in September with a Faculty Jazz Recital and will end Dec. […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported the University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor will be one of 30 participating venues during ARTober, a monthlong celebration of arts and culture. The Bangor City Council approved the celebration that is planned by the Bangor Commission on Cultural Development and will showcase more than 80 events […]
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The Bangor Daily News published a review of the Collins Center for the Arts’ 30th anniversary gala. The event kicked off the season with a Bangor Symphony Orchestra concert tribute to the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, a dinner and an awards reception. The BSO also performed at the center’s grand opening in […]
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The Maine Edge published a University of Maine news release announcing UMaine’s Department of Art is accepting applications for the fall 2015 session of after-school art classes for area children in grades K–8. The ArtWorks! program provides children an opportunity to explore the world of art through hands-on experiences with a variety of visual media, […]
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