Sat, May 25, 2013

Arts & Entertainment

  • Burt & Me at Deertrees

    HARRISON — "Burt & Me," a brand-new musical comedy from Philadelphia featuring the music of Burt Bacharach, will be presented at Deertrees Theater in Harrison August 10-14.

    Based on the book by Larry McKenna, the show includes music by Burt Bacharach with lyrics by Hal David. The show stars Zack Jackson, Jodie Lupo, Michael Hogan, Jordi Wallen and Dave Scheffler.

  • Wizard of Oz to be presented

    GRAY — Tickets are on sale now for "The Wizard of Oz." Children and adults will enjoy this well-loved full-length producing featuring over 60 talented kids aged five through 16.

    Tickets are $9/$6 and are available on-line at www.fiddleheadcenter.org and at the door. Performances are Saturdays on March 19 and 26 at 7 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. on March 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. at the GNG High School theater.

  • Calling all artists for the Moore Park Show

    SOUTH PARIS — The Moore Park Art Show in South Paris is seeking exhibitors for a celebration and sale of original arts, Saturday, August 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain date August 14). The day will feature 60 artists and artisans with live entertainment and fine fare. The event is presented by the Town of Paris, Parks and Recreation Department and sponsored by the Western Maine Art Group and the Mahoosuc Arts Council.

  • Arts in Motion presents 'The Fantasticks'

    FRYEBURG — Arts in Motion, in collaboration with Dollars for Scholars Mount Washington Valley Chapter, is proud to present America’s most loved musical, "The Fantasticks." Performances will take place Friday, February 18 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, February 19 at 2 p.m. at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg, and Saturday, February 26 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, February 27 at 2 p.m. at Kennett High School’s Lloynd Auditorium in North Conway, NH.

  • National Theater presents 'Frankenstein'

    FRYEBURG — Danny Boyle’s ("Slumdog Millionaire," "28 Days Later") forthcoming National Theatre production of "Frankenstein,"  a new play by Nick Dear based on Mary Shelley’s gothic novel, will be broadcast twice at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center for National Theatre Live to allow cinemagoers to see Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternating the lead roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature. The broadcasts will be on Thursday, March 17, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 26,  at 1 p.m.

  • Gluck’s 'Iphigénie en Tauride' at Fryeburg

    FRYEBURG — Gluck’s "Iphigénie en Tauride" will be broadcast live at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 26, at 1 p.m., featuring three of the stars of the 2007 new production premiere: Susan Graham as Iphigénie, Plácido Domingo as Oreste and Paul Groves as Pylade. Patrick Summers conducts the revival of Gluck’s critically heralded but rarely staged opera, which the Met performed in only one season (1916-17) prior to the premiere of the current production in 2007.

  • Logging exhibit at Fryeburg Academy’s Pace Gallery

    FRYEBURG — Check out the fabulous new exhibit featured at Fryeburg Academy’s Palmina S. and Stephen F. Pace Galleries of Art: Logging in Maine….Then and Now.

  • Calling all healing artists, vendors, nonprofits and performers

    NORWAY — The Norway Arts Festival is now accepting applications for the 2011 Sidewalk Art show. Rijah Newell, Director of Performance and Vendors, is announcing a new component to this historical event. This year, massage therapists, herbalists, naturopaths, and energy healers will be welcome to a space in the Arts Festival to showcase their work. “We will be providing a Healing Arts area that will provide space for therapists to network and a place for festival attendees to relax and recharge,” explains Newell.

  • Just Go With It (Columbia Pictures)

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  • Schoolhouse Arts Center auditions scheduled

    SEBAGO LAKE — Schoolhouse Arts Center will be holding auditions Saturday and Sunday, March 26 and 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the theater, located in the old Standish High School in Sebago Lake Village, on Route 114 just past the intersection of Route 35.

    Joint auditions will be held for two shows:

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