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A Return to Sanford for Local Jazz Legends

Sanford native Mike McGinnis returns for a jazz homecoming with fellow SHS alumni. Photo: Peter Gannushkin, www.mikemcginnis.com By Brian Boisvert Calling all jazz enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for a night of exceptional music as Sanford native Mike McGinnis returns to his hometown along with a stellar quartet for a performance at the Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church on Friday, July 26th, at 7 pm. This special concert reunites McGinnis, a renowned saxophonist and clarinetist, with his longtime friends and fellow musicians.…
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The Addams Family Takes the Stage at Nasson Little Theatre

Cast and crew of The Addams Family prepare for a frightfully delightful performance. Photo Credit: Nasson Community Center and Little Theatre Facebook By Brian Boisvert The Addams Family, that delightfully macabre clan from comics, television, and film, is coming to the Nasson Little Theatre in Springvale, and it promises to be a must-see production. Directed by George Perkins with musical direction by Karen Mathews, this charming musical comedy will run for two weekends only, starting July 19. “The Addams Family…
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SPAC to Bring Tina Turner Tribute Tour to Sanford on Aug. 21

Carolyn Barole stars as Tina Turner in the world-touring production. PHOTO: Showtime Australia Press ReleaseThe raspy vocals, high-intensity stage moves and captivating stage presence of Tina Turner will light up the Sanford Performing Arts Center stage next month with “PROUD TINA: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner.” Ticket sales are already strong for this show, set for 7 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 21. With a full band, brass section, backing vocalists, and dynamic dancers, this tribute show is the ultimate…
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As I Heard It: DaPonte String Quartet Concert Review

DaPonte String Quartet with guest artists in performance on July 2. Photo: Lawrence Furbish By Morton Gold Two extraordinary events occurred at the Sanford Springvale Historical Museum last night. The first was the first appearance in Sanford by the DaPonte String Quartet (plus two superb guests) and the second was the performance of both sextets by Brahms at the same concert. There may have been a time, perhaps as recently as ten years ago, when this superb ensemble may have…
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Ongoing Exhibits and Art Walks

Photo credit: Baker County Tourism via Creative Commons Press Release The Sanford Arts Commission is sponsoring art exhibits around the city. The most recent exhibit, in the temporary location of the Goodall Memorial Library, 1364 Main St., Suite 11, in the Shaw's shopping center, is a fundraiser for the library. Artists will donate 20% of sales proceeds to the library fund. Exhibiting artists include Searra Canfield, Urban Coombs, Terry Jellerson, Paula Pettyjohn, Robert Mongue, Traci Nason, Ila Nelsen, Evelyn Nitzberg,…
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