Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 10-16

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 10-16
Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 10-16
April 9, 2014
Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 10-16
Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 10-16
April 9, 2014

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 10-16

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 10-16

“Bates Senior Theseis Exhibition 2014,” Bates College, Lewiston

April 10 – 16, Thursday – Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., “The Survivors’ Suite – An Exhibition of Paintings,” an exhibition of paintings related to refugees, exiles and survivors of war, famine, environmental disaster, etc. most refugees are women and children, what helps them survive..free and open to the public, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring Street, Auburn. FMI: 207-333-6640 x2023, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org/.
April 10 – 16, Thursday – Wednesday, closed Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., “Polish Posters: Art and Allusion,” produced with curatorial assistance from Madeline Smit ’14 and art scholar Beata Niedzialkowska, this exhibition traces the evolution of Polish graphic art from the 1960s to the early 2000s, including the globally influential Polish School of Posters, drawn from a recent gift to the museum, the works will be shown in the Synergy Space Gallery and in satellite galleries in Roger Williams and Hedge halls, free and open to the public, Bates College, Museum of Art, 75 Russell Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-6158, www.bates.edu.
April 10 – 16, Thursday – Wednesday, closed Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., “Bates Senior Thesis Exhibition 2014,” Since its dedication in 1986, the museum has maintained a special relationship with the Department of Art and Visual Culture, this encompasses a commitment to supporting the work of Bates students through the Senior Thesis Exhibition, which highlights work from the thesis projects of graduating studio art majors, of which there are 10 this year, the program emphasizes the creation of a cohesive body of work through sustained studio practice and critical inquiry, free and open to the public, Bates College, Museum of Art, 75 Russell Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-6158, www.bates.edu.
April 10 – 12, Thursday – Saturday, 12:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., “Colby on Common,” an exhibition that showcases work made by students, faculty and staff from Colby College, the show provides the opportunity for members of the Colby community to display artwork off-campus, in a public space in collaboration with a downtown venue, Common Street Arts, 16 Common Street, Waterville. FMI: 207-872-2787, www.colby.edu.

April 11, Friday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., “Mitch Thomas & Friends in Concert,” featuring: Singer/Songwriter/Pianist, Mitch Thomas;Trumpeter, Jody Steidel; Bassist, Jeff Munson; Guitarists, Neil James & Paul Kinney; Drummer, Jeff Mayerson; Vocalists, Erin Menzer; and Maddy & Mia-Angelina Leslie, refreshments available (Featuring Norm’s Famous Crêpes) $10 each, children under 16 free, Holy Family Church Hall, 697 Sabattus Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-330-4862, www.princeofpeace.me/.
April 11, Friday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., “Terry Plunkett Poetry Festival,” this year’s program features keynote speaker, Allen Feldmen, an award winning poet and Professor Emeritus of English at Framingham State University in Massachusetts, and several well-known poets from around the state, as well as contest winning readings from local high school students and college students from campuses throughout the University of Maine System, free and open to the public, UMA Jewett Auditorium, 46 University Drive, Augusta. FMI: 1-877-862-1234, www.uma.edu.
April 11, Friday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., “Michele Choinere with the Don Roy Trio,” Michèle Choinière‘s concerts transport audiences to a time of wistful cafe-cabaret culture, with riveting rhythmic melodies that stay with you long after the concert has ended, born to a musical Franco-American family in northern Vermont, Michele began performing traditional Franco-American music at an early age and in 1995, she began writing her own songs and has since performed to audiences throughout New England, Quebec and France, (reserved seating): $10 advance / $12 day of show, contact the Venue listed below for ticketing information, Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-783-1585, www.francocenter.org.

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