Category: Arts & Entertainment

Hanna Powell Memorial Piano Festival Honors Music Teacher’s Heart

When folks remember Hanna Powell, they remember a strong, talented woman who loved music — teaching music, and teaching music to children in particular. After her death in 2017, after a long battle with breast cancer, it seemed fitting to memorialize their musician with a piano competition in her name. The first Hanna Powell Memorial Piano Competition, part of the Maine Piano Festival at the Sanford Performing Arts Center, was held last May. This year the festival is set for…

Arts & Crafts Coming to Downtown August 14

The Sanford Art Association will return to the downtown on August 14, with their Art in the Park event at Gateway Park on Riverside Ave. This is the first event for the Association since the pandemic began. Local artists will have their original artworks for exhibit and sale, including paintings, photographs and pottery, as well as craft items. The sale will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The following artists will be participating: Robert Mongue – acrylics and oils (his…

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