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Waterfront Concerts, others, use music to help worthy causes

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Emily Burnham
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There are multiple ways that area organizations – from Waterfront Concerts to Acadia Hospital – are doing their part this weekend to use music to raise awareness and help out some very worthy causes. Waterfront Concerts announced Tuesday morning that … Continue reading →

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Kidding around at Bangor’s Kid Central Fest, May 19

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Emily Burnham
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600 people with small feet and 12 or less birthdays under their belts descended on downtown Bangor around this time last year, for a day of fun, music, fun, learning and, oh yeah, more fun. The second annual Kid Central … Continue reading →

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Things to remember for tonight’s waterfront concert

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Aimee Thibodeau

Wednesday night (tonight) is the first concert of the season for the Bangor Waterfront Concert series. The weather forecast calls for things to be a little soggy, and traffic could be tricky, so here are some things to remember if … Continue reading →

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Gov’t Mule and moe. to team up for Waterfront Concert

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Emily Burnham
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Maine followers of the diverse, endlessly touring international jam band scene are in for a treat – roots rockers Gov’t Mule and progressive rockers moe. are set to play the Bangor Waterfront on Thursday, June 21. Tickets go on sale … Continue reading →

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Happy Together tour, featuring the Turtles, Micky Dolenz, to hit Waterfront

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Emily Burnham
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Waterfront Concerts announced the next show in its summer season – the Happy Together tour, featuring Flo and Eddie of the Turtles, Micky Dolenz of the Monkees, Gary Puckett of Union Gap, the Grass Roots and the Buckinghams. The concert … Continue reading →

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PTC’s “INK” a flawed but engrossing drama

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Emily Burnham
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The flame illuminating the otherwise dark, complex world of Alice van Buren’s play “INK” is one Mary Rowlandson, a real woman who existed in 17th century colonial New England, and who became notorious for her written account of her kidnapping … Continue reading →

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Belfast Free Range Fest announces initial lineup

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Emily Burnham
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In just six short weeks, one of the best events of the Spring will hit the Midcoast: the third annual Belfast Free Range Music Festival, set for Saturday, April 28. Organizers late last night announced the initial lineup for this … Continue reading →

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KahBang Arts announces Spring Gallery and showcases

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Emily Burnham
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KahBang Arts, the nonprofit wing of the KahBang Festival, announced Tuesday afternoon it’s spring events, including an art gallery at Mezzenine and Zen in downtown Bangor, and 18 accompanying showcases featuring Maine bands. They were responsible for last year’s successful … Continue reading →

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Mysterious Valentines blanket downtown Bangor

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Emily Burnham
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Downtown Bangorians awoke to a mysterious — but very pleasant — surprise Tuesday morning, as hundreds of red-and-white paper hearts appeared on Central, Main, Hammond, Broad and State Streets. This Valentine’s Day treat isn’t a new thing, as Portland has … Continue reading →

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Penobscot Theatre sends off Nathan Halvorson, says hello to Bari Newport

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Emily Burnham

Lovers of the Penobscot Theatre Company gathered at the Bangor Opera House Saturday night to wish  Nathan Halvorson a fond farewell, as he ends his tenure as interim artistic director on Monday — and to say hello to incoming artistic … Continue reading →

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Emily Burnham is an arts and lifestyle writer for the Bangor Daily News, where she's worked since 2004. She reports on everything from local bands to local food, from fashion and the Internet to theater and dance. She's interested in everything -- especially if it happens in Maine.
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