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Known to most of the world as Lyle Lovett’s duet and back-up singer with his Large Band, Chicago born Francine Reed solo brings the stage alive with gospel, Jazz, blues and R&B. She’s appeared on stage with Miles Davis, Smokey Robinson, Etta Jones and The Crusaders among others, and she has collaborated with Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison and Delbert McClinton.
He has brought his high energy antics to some of the finest venues in the U.S. and beyond including The Kennedy Center, The WhiteHouse, The Keller Theater in Germany, and the FestaAmericana in Italy. He calls Maine home and for many years owned and ran the delightful Oddfellow Theater in Buckfield, ME where he nurtured many of the state’s most creative talents (including two of our favorites – Audiobody’s Tardy Brothers).
Inventive, original physical comedy. Mike Miclon has brought his high energy antics to some of the finest venues across the U.S. & Europe including the Kennedy Center, The White House, the Keller Theater in Germany, the Victoria Jungfrau Hotel in Switzerland and the Festa Americana in Italy. With everything from wacky characterization and sight gags to juggling and plenty of costumes, props and audience participation, Miclon’s performances provide “laugh til you cry” fun for all ages.
39th FISHERMEN’S FESTIVAL 2012! April 27th, 28th & 29th If you are looking for a great community event, celebrating the time long tradition of local fishermen, then make you vacation plans to the Boothbay Harbor Region for the Fishermen’s Festival. This three day event is packed full of fun events for all ages to enjoy.
Known for their 60′s era-inspired harmonies and adventurous musical energy, their music is descibed as “a lavish, layered pop sound atop the sound of a Nashville string band.” Think young Beach Boys’ harmonies and Avett Brothers’ energy. This young band is rising fast, having just recently made thousands of new fans at Austin’s SXSW Festival in February 2012. Come check out this group that is stacking up critical accolades right and left. Special advance priced discounted tickets are $15. All ages.
Each year the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor comes alive with the talents of Maine musicians from near and far for the annual Hometown Hootenanny. It is a fundraiser, but tickets are only $10 in advance and priced to sell. While it helps raise funds for the non-profit Opera House, it is most remembered for raising the roof and much laughter. This event featuring the country sound of The Wildhorse Band, alongside numerous midcoast musicians always sells out. It is the ultimate good-time night out. All ages.
The Maine Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association presents the 2012 Children’s Honors Chorus under the direction of Dr. Sandra Babb of Queens College, CUNY. Treble voice singers aged 9 and over will gather to rehearse a pre-determined repertoire with Dr. Babb and will conclude the day at 3 PM presenting a free concert. The concert will include performances by individual choirs from throughout Maine and will conclude with the Festival Chorus.
Singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke is a name not known to many U.S. music fans, but his music is known to millions. The song ‘Galileo” from his debut album Since Kyabram, has been performed by Josh Groban and Paul Weller and Maura O’Connell among others. In fact, during Maura O’Connell’s most recent performance at the Opera House she told us that she felt Declan was one of the best new talents in the world.
Acclaimed concert and stage artist John David Adams presents an afternoon program of selected works from the bass and baritone repertoire accompanied by Sean Fleming at the piano, with rarely-heard works of beauty, drama, and humor. Highlights include Mozart’s concert aria Per questa bella mano, K.612, Ravel’s Don Quichotte à Dulcinée, and John Duke’s powerful setting of Maine-born poet Edward Arlington Robinson’s Luke Havergal.
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, the Opera House is pleased to present Portland String violinist Ron Lantz in concert with pianist Laura Kargul. The evening will feature a wide selection of French romantic music and will combine the Maine premiere of a little known masterpiece, the sublime Sonata for Violin and Piano by early 20thcentury composer Jacques de la Presle, with a fresh look at the well-known and universally beloved work, the great Sonata in A Major by Cesar Franck.
2012 OPENING EVENT – SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 THE HOLY MACKERELS and CATTLE CALL and THE McCARTHYS. Three bands, one great night of music, guest musicians, dancing, and good times. The [...]
UPCOMING SHOWS Saturday, January 21 Holy Mackerels & Friends Saturday, February 11 Ron Lantz & Laura Kargul, A Valentine to French Romanticism Sunday, February 26 John Adams & Sean Fleming [...]
Festive Lights, Food and Friends Come enjoy the wonderful holiday decorations one last time in 2011! You are invited to the Opera House Potluck, Tuesday, December 20 at 6 pm. Bring yourself (and a friend or two), something to share, flatware and utensils and come on down to the House on Tuesday to enjoy the decorations and company of others in a relaxed setting.
The gingerbread festivities kick off this Friday night with the Dough Ball! Dress up or dress down, come prepared to feast on great hors d’oeuvres and dance to the music of The Four Snowmen (if you are a dancer), bid wildly on some terrific silent auction items and be on hand when we announce the winning entries in this year’s Gingerbread Spectacular. The Dough Ball is a fundraiser, helping to underwrite the Spectacular and other free Opera House events in December.
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REMINDER: “Always Patsy Cline” with Sally Struthers at Ogunquit Playhouse May 23rd to June 16th
Festival Franco Fun 2012 Celebration Scheduled for June 2nd
A Sure Bet is The Line-up at The Strand Theatre through May 2012
Electricity Maine to be Featured at June Meeting of Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce on June 7, 2012
Maine Forest Service: Forest Ranger Discovers Bomber Crash Ejection Seat
10th Annual Meals on Wheels Golf Tournament to be Held June 11, 2012
Developing an Edge in Overseas Markets: Maine Businesses Talk Strategy May 24, 2012
Maine Historical Society Newsletter for the Week of May 21, 2012