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2009 Schedule of Events
Saturday, Sept.19 Randy Judkins
Superclown Judkins portrays a startling range of characters who
juggle, ride a unicycle, and do magic in quicksilver physical
comedy. The Camden Free Press calls it "rubber-faced,gawky,
chicken-necked commentary on life and language in Maine."
www.randyjudkins.com/
Superclown Judkins portrays a startling range of characters who
juggle, ride a unicycle, and do magic in quicksilver physical
comedy. The Camden Free Press calls it "rubber-faced,gawky,
chicken-necked commentary on life and language in Maine."
www.randyjudkins.com/
Friday, May 29 Mountain Storytelling Festival
A troupe of seasoned storytellers from the Mountain Storytelling
Guild will kick off the season with a dazzling array of stories - true
and traditional,comic and dramatic - to delight adults and families.
A troupe of seasoned storytellers from the Mountain Storytelling
Guild will kick off the season with a dazzling array of stories - true
and traditional,comic and dramatic - to delight adults and families.
Saturday, June 6 Stars of Summer Talent Show
Stars of Summer affords our local youth the opportunity to shine.
From dancing to singing, from instrumentals to monologues, all
forms of performance art are welcome. For Lovell children
through high school age.
Stars of Summer affords our local youth the opportunity to shine.
From dancing to singing, from instrumentals to monologues, all
forms of performance art are welcome. For Lovell children
through high school age.
Friday, June 19 Fryeburg Academy Jazz Ensemble
For several years the Fryeburg Academy jazz musicians have won
top awards at state and regional competitions, and the vocal
ensemble has appeared on WCSH Channel 6 in Portland. This
year a select group comes to the Church.
www.fryeburgacademy.org
For several years the Fryeburg Academy jazz musicians have won
top awards at state and regional competitions, and the vocal
ensemble has appeared on WCSH Channel 6 in Portland. This
year a select group comes to the Church.
www.fryeburgacademy.org
Saturday, July 11 Musical evening: Sarah Sawin & Brian
Whiton
Two outstanding award-winning musicians take the stage: Sarah,
daughter of Farwell (Junior) and Heather Sawin of Lovell, a
classical flutist, and Brian Whiton of Portland and Stoneham, a
classical saxophonist. Both are studying at the University of
Southern Maine.
Whiton
Two outstanding award-winning musicians take the stage: Sarah,
daughter of Farwell (Junior) and Heather Sawin of Lovell, a
classical flutist, and Brian Whiton of Portland and Stoneham, a
classical saxophonist. Both are studying at the University of
Southern Maine.
Saturday, July 25 Two
Born to be rock stars but destined for juggling, brothers Matthew
and Jason Tardy present, explosive, inventive, unbelievable
performances! A new show for audiences of all ages by the duo
who were a great hit last year.
www.twoshow.com
Born to be rock stars but destined for juggling, brothers Matthew
and Jason Tardy present, explosive, inventive, unbelievable
performances! A new show for audiences of all ages by the duo
who were a great hit last year.
www.twoshow.com
Thursday, August 6 SoMar Dance Works
Based in Erie, PA, and directed by Solveig and Mark Santillano,
this unusual troupe is known for its artistry, physicality, wit, and
creativity. They have been described as "poetry in motion" and
also as "daring, provocative, slightly mad" !
www.somardanceworks.com
Based in Erie, PA, and directed by Solveig and Mark Santillano,
this unusual troupe is known for its artistry, physicality, wit, and
creativity. They have been described as "poetry in motion" and
also as "daring, provocative, slightly mad" !
www.somardanceworks.com
Saturday, Sept. 12 Karen Montanaro in TANZSPIEL
Awarding Karen the prestigious individual Artist Fellowship in
2008, the Maine Arts Commission proclaimed, "Karen has fused
her prodigious skill in both mime and dance into a new art form,
using the body as a descriptive too - painterly, narrative, and
lyrical."
www.mimetheatre.com/
Awarding Karen the prestigious individual Artist Fellowship in
2008, the Maine Arts Commission proclaimed, "Karen has fused
her prodigious skill in both mime and dance into a new art form,
using the body as a descriptive too - painterly, narrative, and
lyrical."
www.mimetheatre.com/
Thursday, July 16 Musical evening: Al Berard Cajun
Combo
The heart and soul of Cajun Music, played string-style, featuring
twin mandolins, twin fiddles and authentic French vocals.
Featuring Grammy Nominated and CFMA Fiddler of the year
award winner, Al Berard from Cecilia, Louisiana, along with Lisa
Brande and Mark Trichka. Bouncing two-steps touching waltzes
and personal stories of Cajun life.
www.cajuncombo.com
Combo
The heart and soul of Cajun Music, played string-style, featuring
twin mandolins, twin fiddles and authentic French vocals.
Featuring Grammy Nominated and CFMA Fiddler of the year
award winner, Al Berard from Cecilia, Louisiana, along with Lisa
Brande and Mark Trichka. Bouncing two-steps touching waltzes
and personal stories of Cajun life.
www.cajuncombo.com
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Friday, July 31 The Children's Backyard Theater
Crisis On 13th Avenue - It's 1920 in the city of Tighten, Clara
Harper and her little sister Ava have just moved in to live with
there Aunt Evelyn due to the death of their mother and father.
Their aunt is also in a state of grief as her husband, (the mayor of
Tighten) has also mysteriously died. One day when Clara is
walking through the house she notices an old chest in the living
room. When she brings up the chest to the housekeepers she is
told never to go near it. What Clara didn't know was that whatever
was in that chest, would change her life completely. Come watch
The Children's Backyard Theater Group present this
drama/comedy written by Jake Dunham and starring many local
actors and actresses. Don't miss it! Show starts at 7:30 PM.
General Donation for Admission.
Crisis On 13th Avenue - It's 1920 in the city of Tighten, Clara
Harper and her little sister Ava have just moved in to live with
there Aunt Evelyn due to the death of their mother and father.
Their aunt is also in a state of grief as her husband, (the mayor of
Tighten) has also mysteriously died. One day when Clara is
walking through the house she notices an old chest in the living
room. When she brings up the chest to the housekeepers she is
told never to go near it. What Clara didn't know was that whatever
was in that chest, would change her life completely. Come watch
The Children's Backyard Theater Group present this
drama/comedy written by Jake Dunham and starring many local
actors and actresses. Don't miss it! Show starts at 7:30 PM.
General Donation for Admission.
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Saturday & Sunday, August 1 & 2
The Children's Backyard Theater
Crisis On 13th Avenue - It's 1920 in the city of Tighten, Clara
Harper and her little sister Ava have just moved in to live with
there Aunt Evelyn due to the death of their mother and father.
Their aunt is also in a state of grief as her husband, (the mayor of
Tighten) has also mysteriously died. One day when Clara is
walking through the house she notices an old chest in the living
room. When she brings up the chest to the housekeepers she is
told never to go near it. What Clara didn't know was that whatever
was in that chest, would change her life completely. Come watch
The Children's Backyard Theater Group present this
drama/comedy written by Jake Dunham and starring many local
actors and actresses. Don't miss it! Show starts at 7:30 PM.
General Donation for Admission.
The Children's Backyard Theater
Crisis On 13th Avenue - It's 1920 in the city of Tighten, Clara
Harper and her little sister Ava have just moved in to live with
there Aunt Evelyn due to the death of their mother and father.
Their aunt is also in a state of grief as her husband, (the mayor of
Tighten) has also mysteriously died. One day when Clara is
walking through the house she notices an old chest in the living
room. When she brings up the chest to the housekeepers she is
told never to go near it. What Clara didn't know was that whatever
was in that chest, would change her life completely. Come watch
The Children's Backyard Theater Group present this
drama/comedy written by Jake Dunham and starring many local
actors and actresses. Don't miss it! Show starts at 7:30 PM.
General Donation for Admission.
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All shows begin at 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted.