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Bob Arsenault Watercolor Exhibit to Open at Historical Museum

By Lawrence Furbish, President, Sanford-Springvale Historical Society Springvale Library, watercolor by Bob Arsenault At its annual meeting on Sept. 26, the Sanford-Springvale Historical Society will open a new exhibit of watercolor paintings by the late Bob Arsenault, who painted thousands of works of public buildings, homes, landscapes and other subjects in the area. Bob, who died in 2018, was a veteran, a musician and music store owner who only began painting after retirement. He painted landmarks in Sanford and nearby…

Studio Two: An Early Beatles Tribute Comes to Sanford

Photo: Courtesy Studio Two By: Lisa Blanchette, President, Strategies for a Stronger Sanford Strategies for a Stronger Sanford is holding a fundraising event at the Sanford Performing Arts Center on Saturday, September 28 at 8 pm that Beatles fans will not want to miss. Tickets are available online www.sanfordpac.org. Pricing is $37.50 for premium seats and $30.50 for standard seats. Studio Two is a Beatles cover band that pays tribute to the early Beatles years, choosing songs from the pre-Sgt.…

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…

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