Category: Arts & Entertainment

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,…

Live French-Canadian Music Returns to the Historical Museum

Photo: Molly Haley, mollyhaley.com By Brian Boisvert The Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum is set to host a late-spring event that promises to be a vibrant celebration of French-Canadian culture. On Sunday, June 9, the Museum—at the historic former Town Hall (505 Main Street, Springvale)—will come alive with the sounds of fiddles and pianos as the renowned musical duo, Don and Cindy Roy, take the stage. For nearly four decades, the Roys have been torchbearers of Franco-American music in Maine. Their dedication…

Art Walk Heads Over to Central Park

Artist Madi Mullet exhibits prints, cards and bookmarks at last month’s art walk. Photo: Evelyn Nitzberg The second art walk of the season plans to set up at Central Park to test out the venue as an alternative to the sidewalk along Main Street. The event runs from 4 pm to sunset on Friday, June 14. Art walk organizer Evelyn Nitzberg said Central Park offers a more relaxed atmosphere than Main Street, and the visual effect of clusters of people…

‘Menopause’ Ladies Stop in Sanford

All aboard, sisters! Get ready for the hysterical sequel to the hit show "Menopause The Musical®." The North American Premiere Tour docks in Maine for a single, unmissable performance at 3 pm on Sunday, June 2. Five years after their memorable department store encounter, our beloved ladies are setting sail for more uproarious adventures on the high seas. "Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®" delivers side-splitting laughs and heartwarming moments as they delve into the world of menopause,…

Sanford/Springvale Limelight

Motor Booty Affair Local Arts and Events by Brian Boisvert Rock the Waypoint Music Fest! Waypoint (formerly known as Waban), a non-profit organization serving children with special needs in Maine, will be hosting its annual music festival fundraiser on June 1 from 2:00–6:00 pm at their waterfront property off Route 4 at 5 Dunaway Drive. This is the charity's biggest event of the year. Motor Booty Affair, dubbed “The Ultimate Disco Party Band” will be singing everyone’s favorite ‘70s hits…

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