Category: Arts & Entertainment

Sanford Middle School and High School Concerts

Sanford Middle School's band spreads holiday cheer at their winter concert Sanford School Department By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communication Coordinator Sanford Middle School music students, families, and friends packed the Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 11th, for their annual Winter Concert, filling the auditorium with holiday cheer and musical talent. Students from grades 5 through 8 took the stage throughout the evening, presenting both individual and combined ensemble performances that showcased months of dedicated preparation. The concert featured…

Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Show

Courtesy Photo Imagine mind-blowing illusions combined with the hilarity of a headline comedian this New Year's Eve. Coming to the Sanford Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, December 31, Mike Super has taken the performance of magic to new, mainstream levels that will reach out and literally touch you. Showtime is 7 pm.Mike’s turned the magic show on its side and dumped it out into the audience. YOU become Mike’s onstage assistant. The secret to Mike’s success is his natural ability…

Young Dancer Goes on After Injury

Photo: Brett Williams By Lee Burnett Camille Alipalo had her heart set on dancing a solo part in front of a hometown crowd at the Sanford Performing Arts Center last Saturday. But she sprained a muscle during a rehearsal for A Victorian Christmas Nutcracker and could only perform in a less demanding role. “It was definitely a challenge,” she said in phone conversation two days after the show. Alipalo, 20, has been training in ballet since she was seven, the…

“Mary Poppins” is a Sweet Treat!

Cast members L-R Cat Mathews as Mary Poppins, Hunter Roberts as Bert, Irie Mastrella as Michael Banks and Bryn Rice as Jane Banks Credit: Emily Sheffield By Kristi King Like a spoonful of sugar, the Nasson Little Theatre’s current production of “Mary Poppins” is a sweet treat you can enjoy too, with shows running through December 15. Based on the 1964 live action musical film produced by Disney, this musical, expertly directed by George Perkins, brings to life the story…

Victorian Nutcracker in Sanford this Saturday

Now a cherished tradition in SPAC’s holiday lineup, Portland Ballet returns with its beloved classic, “A Victorian Nutcracker.” This enchanting performance offers a fresh retelling of the timeless story, where a young girl’s Christmas Eve dream is sparked by a mysterious nutcracker gift, leading her on a magical journey to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Land of the Sweets.This year watch for 2022 Sanford High School graduate Camille Alipalo as the Ribbon Candy soloist, a Flowers demi-soloist and a snowflake in…

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