Arts

VillageSoup Previews Maine Steiners Performance in Camden

VillageSoup reported the Maine Steiners, the University of Maine’s premiere all-male a cappella group, will perform Jan. 6 at the Camden-Rockport Middle School in Camden. The Steiners also will hold workshops throughout the day with interested students, according to the article.

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UMMA Family Event Part of Holiday Event Roundup

A Bangor Daily News story about events statewide for welcoming in the new year includes the children’s activities planned at the University of Maine Museum of Art. More information about the Dec. 31 UMMA family event is online.

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Museum of Art Exhibits Highlighted in Press Herald

The Portland Press Herald noted that the University of Maine Museum of Art is featuring the works of four artists — John Gallagher, Suzanne Laura Kammin, Roz Leibowitz and Matt Phillips. The exhibits are on display through Jan. 3. A Bangor Daily News blog also posted about the exhibits.

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UMaine Museum of Art Mentioned in Press Herald Article on Miami Art Fair

The University of Maine Museum of Art and George Kinghorn, the museum’s director and curator, were included in a Portland Press Herald article about Art Basel, a popular art fair in Miami Beach, that attracts artists, curators and gallery directors from all over the country. Kinghorn, who came to Maine from the Museum of Contemporary […]

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New Year’s Eve Crown Creation Celebration at UMMA

As part of Bangor’s New Year’s Eve Downtown Countdown, the University of Maine Museum of Art will host a free Crown Creation Celebration from 6–8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31. The public is invited to create a crown or tiara to wear throughout the evening. All supplies are provided for free. For more information, contact Eva […]

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Studio Art Capstone Students to Display Work in Lord Hall Exhibition

Studio art majors at the University of Maine will showcase their work at the Department of Art’s annual Senior Exhibition that runs from Dec. 12 to Jan. 16 in Lord Hall Gallery. “BRICOLAGE” will feature about 80 pieces of art in the form of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculptures and ceramics that have been created […]

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Annual Yuletide Concert Dec. 7

The University of Maine School of Performing Arts will present its annual Yuletide concert, a family-friendly holiday show, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Collins Center for the Arts. A variety of ensembles will take the stage including the Oratorio Society, Collegiate Chorale, Euphony, Black Bear Men’s Chorus and University Singers. The performance […]

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WVII Advances CCA, Public Library Opera Series

The Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine has teamed with area public libraries to offer an opera series with discussions ahead of performances that are broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera. WVII (Channel 7) reported a discussion was held this week at the Bangor Public Library about the opera “Il Barbiere […]

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