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    Arts & Entertainment

    • "Thumbs Up" at Oddfellow Theater

      Apr 14, 2011 12:00 am

      BUCKFIELD — The Oddfellow Theater in Buckfield is pleased to present the latest work from Celebration Barn's Ensemble Theater Company on Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. This special evening will include guest artists Fritz Grobe and Aaron Tucker. It's strongly recommended that tickets be purchased in advance by calling the Oddfellow Theater Box Office at 336-3306. Visit www.Oddfellow.com for more information.

    • Local artist chosen for Art Show

      Apr 14, 2011 12:00 am

      SOUTH PARIS — Known for capturing the interesting and historic architecture of the region, artist Cynthia Burmeister of Paris has been chosen as the poster artist for the 2011 Moore Park Art Show. Her newest watercolor of Market Square will be featured on the poster for the show, which will take place on August 13 (rain date August 14).

    • Artists wanted for auction

      Apr 14, 2011 12:00 am

      NORWAY — You are invited to submit your best for the support of the renovation of the Lajos Matolcsy Arts Center. They are looking to fund their share of the $25,000 towards the $150,000 historical renovation grant, applying as an important and significant building of Norway. They are working together with Norway to restore their share of the downtown. Please help with this wonderful endeavor by sharing your artwork and by attending this event. Help them and paint, draw, watercolor, or photograph your favorite subject; send them your contribution!

    • Maine Drawing Project

      Apr 14, 2011 12:00 am

      FRYEBURG — Check out the new exhibit at Fryeburg Academy’s Palmina S. and Stephen F. Pace Galleries of Art entitled “Above and Below the Line: The Maine Drawing Project." The exhibit will run from March 26 through April 29. The Pace Galleries are free and open to the public, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The gallery is also open during most performances in the Leura Hill Eastman PAC, or by appointment. Call 935-9232 or e-mail boxoffice@fryeburgacademy.org to schedule a visit.

    • Jorgenson Quintet

      Apr 14, 2011 12:00 am

      FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy is bringing back The John Jorgenson Quintet on Thursday, April 14 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students; group rates are available to groups of 10 or more. You may purchase tickets by visiting www.fryeburgacademy.org or contacting the box office at 935-9232.

    • Vendor applications sought

      Apr 14, 2011 12:00 am

      PARIS — The Hamlin Memorial Library & Museum is currently accepting vendor applications for its annual Founder's Day event, which will take place on Saturday, July 16. If you are a craft vendor and would be interested in renting a space at this year's event, please call 743-2980 or e-mail hamlinstaff@hamlin.lib.me.us with any questions or to request a vendor application. You may also mail a written request for an application (please include a brief description of the items that you sell and your own contact information) to: Hamlin Memorial Library, PO Box 43, Paris, ME 04271.

    • Date set for Lovell Arts Fair

      Apr 07, 2011 12:00 am

      LOVELL — The date for the jurying process for all artisans wishing to be included in the 36th Annual Lovell Arts & Artisans Fair has been set. The judging will be held Tuesday, April 12, from 10 a.m. – 12 noon at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Main S

      The Arts & Artisans Fair will be held on August 20, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the New Suncook School in Lovell. For more information, please call Irene at 925-1135.

    • Inspirational comedian comes to area

      Apr 07, 2011 12:00 am

      OXFORD HILLS — Comedian Judson Laipply will be performing on April 7 and 8 for Oxford Hills Comprehensive High school, Telstar Middle and High and for Gould Academy. On Thursday morning, April 7 at 9 a.m., the presentation at the Gould Academy Bingham Auditorium will be open to the public on a first come, first serve basis at no cost.

    • OHMPAA's newest production

      Apr 07, 2011 12:00 am

      OHMPAA'S NEWEST PRODUCTION — Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association's first production of the 2011 season runs April 7, 8, 9 and 10 at the Norway Grange. "Run For Your Wife" is about a taxi driver who gets away with having two wives in different areas of London because of his irregular working schedule. Injured while foiling a robbery, the cabby plays off two neighbors, two police officers and a newspaper reporter as he tries to keep his double life from exploding. Tickets are available at Books-N-Things.

    • Arts Festival dinner planned

      Apr 07, 2011 12:00 am

      NORWAY — A fundraising kickoff for the Norway Arts festival called "Let the Dough Fly!" will be held on Friday, April 8, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 479 Main Street in Norway. The event features a homemade meal of pasta, sauce (with or without meat), salad, focaccia and desserts as well as live entertainment by Kale and Ezrah Churchill - multitalented kids playing piano, stand-up bass and percussion. The Norway Arts Festival is co-sponsored by the Western Maine Art Group (WMAG) and Norway Downtown.

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