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    • Juried show at Harlow Gallery going green

      Feb 03, 2011 12:01 am

      HALLOWELL — The Kennebec Valley Art Association invites artist submissions to Art2011, the 16th annual juried show at the Harlow Gallery in Hallowell. Art2011 is open to all Maine artists and to any artist with a strong connection to Maine. Original fine art in any media may be submitted, including hand pulled prints, photography, and sculpture. Crafts are not eligible. Each artist may submit digital images of up to three works of art. $1,300 in cash prizes will be awarded, plus gift certificates from area business sponsors.

    • Nominations sought for Poet Laureate

      Feb 03, 2011 12:01 am

      AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission and Maine State Library are currently accepting nominations for the position of Maine State Poet Laureate. Nominations will be accepted until February 25.

    • Chamber chorale needs sopranos, all voice parts

      Feb 03, 2011 12:01 am

      POLAND — Cantus, a community-based chorale group from the Poland area, is seeking new members. Cantus sings primarily sacred music and mixes in classical works seasonally. The group performs music in a wide variety of genres from ancient to modern. Cantus produces music suitable for church services and also public performance.

      The choir was started in the fall of 2009 by Poland resident and longtime musician Daniel Mickool. The project has been modeled after the British choral tradition. Chorus members are from the local community and range widely in age and interests.

    • Mellie Dunham Shoe & String Festival to be held in Norway

      Feb 03, 2011 12:01 am

      NORWAY — Farmington celebrates Chester Greenwood, who invented the ear muff; Kingfield has the Stanley Museum, honoring the Stanley twins and Rockland prides itself as the birthplace of Louise Nevelson and Edna St. Vincent Millay. On Saturday, February 12, Norway will celebrate its famous native son, Mellie Dunham, and the robust snowshoe making industries that once thrived here.

    • Artists sought for Norway Arts Festival

      Feb 03, 2011 12:01 am

      NORWAY — Calling all artists - the Norway Arts Festival is seeking artists and artisans for the 44th Annual Norway Arts Festival, to be held Saturday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain date July 10).

      The Western Maine Art Group (WMAG) will again be overseeing the art show this year as a co-sponsor of the event along with Norway Downtown, which manages the variety of musical, theatrical and dance performances as well as food vendors and community booths. Public officials have again approved the road to be closed to enable a pedestrian mall from 258 to 450 Main Street.

    • The Rite (New Line Cinema)

      Feb 03, 2011 12:01 am

      With classic films like The Exorcist and The Omen, Hollywood has given us a reason to think about and/or believe in the existence of the devil. In recent years, films like The Exorcism of Emily Rose and The Last Exorcism also showed us the possibilities of bringing a person out of a demonic possession. The Rite is the latest film in that category, but also offers questions on how an exorcism can be done and if the devil does exist.

    • Famed swordfish captain, author to visit Bethel

      Feb 03, 2011 12:01 am

      BETHEL — Linda Greenlaw, America’s only female swordfishing captain and author of seven best-selling books, will be featured at the next Down Home Maine program. Sponsored by Western Mountains Senior College, Linda will hold a story-telling session at the Gould Academy McLaughlin Trustees Auditorium on Friday, February 18 from 4-5:30 p.m., immediately followed by two events sponsored by the Mill Hill Inn. You will want to attend all three.

    • WMAG to hold annual meeting

      Jan 27, 2011 12:01 am

      NORWAY — The Western Maine Arts Group will hold its annual meeting from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 29, in the Harper Room in the Ripley Building on 193 Main Street in Norway. This will be a breakfast meeting to share events, issues, socialize and to see plans for the coming year. A speaker is also included and there will be a raffle for door prizes. In addition, bring and share your artwork. There will be a table for displaying your art. Please come and voice your opinions and be part of the group’s future.

    • Calling all artists for the Moore Park Art Show

      Jan 27, 2011 12:01 am

      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, presented by the Town of Paris Parks and Recreation Department, is sponsored by the Western Maine Art Group and the Mahoosuc Arts Council.

    • New website launched for Moore Park show

      Jan 27, 2011 12:01 am

      SOUTH PARIS — The Moore Park Art Show, to be held August 13 in South Paris, is now being featured on a beautiful new website donated to the show presenter, Paris Parks & Recreation, by Shane Wilson Design: www.mooreparkartshow.org.

      The new site features a full history covering 43 years of history of the show, a slide show of past winners and performers, FAQ’s, a Google map, exhibitor and vendor applications, volunteer information and much more.

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