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“George Sebastian Lopez,” Gendron Franco Center, :

Sept. 28, Friday, 2pm and 7pm, “The Man that Moved a Mountain,” Multimedia producer, Rick Groleau, will present his film The Town that Moved a Mountain. In the late 1950s a group of ski enthusiasts in Maine built a ski area on Spruce Mountain in North Jay — they cleared trails, bought and installed a rope tow, built a warm-up hut, and sold tickets. It was a great little slope, and lots of people came to ski, but it turned out that access to the area was difficult, so after two short seasons they decided to move the entire operation to a hilly cow pasture, closer to town. They even moved the name of the area — Spruce Mountain in North Jay was still Spruce Mountain, but the new ski area was also called Spruce Mountain. Interestingly, today most people in the towns of Livermore Falls and Jay don’t know that the original Spruce Mountain exists, even though it’s the only actual mountain in the two towns. More than just a quirky tale of memories lost, The Town that Moved a Mountain is a story of how three rope tows and the dedication of a group of volunteers brought together a community and made a positive impact that carries on to this day, free, The Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road, Greene. FMI: 207-946-5311, sawyer-foundation.com.
Sept. 28, Friday, 5:15pm, “Art Walk LA,” will feature a series of dance performances. As a complement to the rich array of visual art exhibits and gallery receptions that characterize every Art Walk LA, this year’s series features a monthly live performance theme. September’s theme is dance, with diverse performances featuring ballet, hip hop, modern, and Middle East dance. Most dance performances will take place in Dufresne Plaza on Lisbon Street in Lewiston. A “silent disco,” which invites the public to join in the dance, will conclude the evening’s dance offerings. All activities are free and open to the public. The Dance Performance schedule is below. Friday, September 28: 5:15 pm The Dance Center – ballet (Dufresne Plaza) 5:30 pm Bates College dancers – modern dance (Dufresne Plaza)5:45 Zapion Quartet with Middle East dance (Dufresne Plaza)6:30 pm Afrobeat Dancers – hip hop and more (Dufresne Plaza)7:00 pm Silent Disco (L/A Arts Downstage, 221 Lisbon Street), free, Downtown, Lewiston. FMI: 207-728-7228, www.laarts.org.
Sept. 28, Friday, 5:30pm, “Waterville Rocks! Ryan Montbleau and Kenya Hall,” this is the final concert of the season. Not to worry, we have an outstanding show scheduled. Between these two musical talents, you’re sure to have a good time. Ryan Montbleau and Kenya Hall will be taking over Castonguay Square and sharing their music with you. Bring a blanket or chairs for comfort in Castonguay Square while enjoying the marvelous music in fine company. The Proper Pig Beer Garden will open at 5:30pm, the music starts at 6:00pm. We will have a very special food truck joining us for this concert, stay tuned for more details, free, Castonguay Square, 93 Main Street, Waterville. FMI: www.watervillecreates.org/even/waterville-rocks-final-concert.
Sept. 28, Friday, 7pm, “George Sebastian Lopez,” will open the 2018-2019 piano series at Gendron Franco Center. The program will feature works by Clara and Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms. Lopez has given recitals and performed in chamber ensembles and with orchestras in the United States, Europe, and Australia. His interpretation of Bach’s Goldberg Variations at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam received critical acclaim, and the Los Angeles Times hailed him for his “…musical perspective, continuity, and kaleidoscopic colors.” This summer, he performed in festivals in Switzerland and Italy, as well as here in the United States, $15, Gendron Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-783-1585, www.facebook.com/FrancoCenter.
Sept. 28, Friday, 8pm, “An Evening with David Sancious,” the legendary musician, who has played with Sting, Peter Gabriel, Bruce Springsteen, Jeff Beck, Seal, and many others, describes his signature style as a diverse, eclectic mixture of harmony and melody from the jazz and classical traditions, combined with rhythms from the rock and R&B tradition. During the course of the evening, Sancious will share his own recollections and perspectives surrounding the arc of an exciting and storied career, interspersed with compelling musical performances on piano, synthesizer, and guitar. Folks can acquire an intimate understanding of the history and witness the musical abilities of one of the most influential musicians of the last four decades, $25, $20/seniors/students, $30, Cumston Hall, 796 Main Street, Monmouth. FMI: www.davidsancious.com.
Sept. 29, Saturday, 2pm, “46th Annual Acapella Show-Kennebec Valley Chordsmen,” this year’s theme is songs that you know and love. The show will also include guest chorus The Nor’Easters barbershop chorus from Bath/Brunswick, as well as chorus quartets and our feature quartet Odds n Ends are from the greater Portland area. The Chordsmen are under the direction of Kathy Robitaille of Alna. The chorus consists of gentlemen ages high school to the eighties who amazingly find common ground in their love of music and singing together. Barbershop music is uniquely arranged with the melody line below the high voice or tenor, with baritones under the lead and basses for that good root sound. Acapella music in itself is unique with the sound not covered by instruments so the rich chords can be heard clearly and enjoyed immensely. The Chordsmen invite community folks to come join them and enjoy the music that makes you smile, hum, and want to sing along, $15, Thomas College, Ayotte Theatre, 180 West River Road, Waterville. FMI: 207-542-7699, www.facebook.com/KVChordsmen.
Sept. 30, Sunday, 11am-3pm, “Mutts & Motors Car Show,” car show benefiting the Humane Society Waterville Area. Pets are welcome but must be on leash, well behaved and cleaned up after. Best in Class Award for the following:Antique car (pre-1960), Antique truck (pre-1960), Modern Muscle (1990-above), Classic Muscle (pre-1989), Modern Domestic (1980-above), Classic Import (pre-1985), Modern Import (1986-above), Trucks 2wd (1960-above), Trucks 4wd (1960-above), Motorcycles (All), Rods (All), 10am/registration, $10/driver & car, $5/spectator, free/12 and under, Waterville Elks Lodge #905, 76 Industrial Street, Waterville. FMI: www.mainetoday.com.

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