Category: Arts & Entertainment

As I Heard It: DaPonte String Quartet’s Second Concert Review

Philipp Elssner, violin; Kirsten Monke, viola; Lydia Forbes, violin; Myles Jordan, cello By Dr. Morton Gold A nearly full house was present for the second concert presented by the DaPonte String Quartet at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum last Sunday. The group consists of violinists Lydia Forbes and Philipp Elssner, violist Kirsten Monke and cellist Myles Jordan. I gave them a glowing review at their previous concert and based on what I heard this time, I was modest in singing their…

Celebrated String Quartet Returning to Springvale

Quartet members Lydia Forbes and Kirsten Monke, seated, and Myles Jordan and Philipp Elssner Photo: DaPonte String Quartet The DaPonte String Quartet, renowned for their exceptional musicality and artistry, returns to the Sanford Springvale Historical Museum with a concert at 4 pm on Sunday, Aug. 4, that will feature the debut of a new musician. Violinist Philipp Elssner will be joining the quartet for a series of performances featuring Beethoven's Opus 127 quartet and Mozart's K589 quartet. The Beethoven quartet…

Art Day in the Park

David Jeannette displays some of his surrealistic paintings Photo: Evelyn Nitzberg The Sanford Arts Commission is sponsoring “Art Day in the Park” on Sunday, July 28 in scenic Gateway Park at the corner of Washington Street and Riverside Avenue. Artists and the community are invited to this free event, which will be held from noon to 7 pm. Makers, artists, performers… you are encouraged to join us! No fees. No registration. Bring family and friends and everything that you need…

Broadway Classics on Stage in Sanford

The cast of Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway Photo: SPAC Press Release Following the strong audience response to last season’s “100 Years of Broadway,” creator Neil Berg is returning with an all-new show, featuring new songs and an all-new cast, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Sanford Performing Arts Center. "101 Years of Broadway" is a sprawling revue of treasures from the best-loved musicals of all time. A stellar assembly of Broadway’s finest performers takes center stage,…