As the Community Chorus at South Berwick begins rehearsals for a new season on September 14, 2009, it will be a far cry from the twenty-odd singers who faced an uncertain future and a new director just ten years ago. Now recognized as one of the Seacoast’s premier singing groups, CCSB takes the stage with [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Arts’
Historic New England & Tatnic Book Group: Celebrating Sarah Orne Jewett
[ September 13, 2009; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Celebrate author Sarah Orne Jewett’s 160th birthday on Sunday, September 13 with parsnip cake and a delectable selection of readings by a local book group marking its own birthday.
“In concurrence with Historic New England’s “Year of the Kitchen” – a year-long tribute to the history and important role of kitchens – members of the [...]
Water Stories Needed
South Berwick filmakers Emma Godel (age 9) and Samantha Godel (age 11) just learned about a short film competition that are interested in entering. The short film must be about using water intelligently (website) . The deadline is August 15, so they are trying fast to find anyone in town who is doing something unique [...]
Will Work for Tickets
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Hackmatack Playhouse is looking to trade tickets for handyperson carpentry work (fix screen doors, windows etc). Please contact Hackplayhouse@aol.com or call 207-698-1807.
To Do List: Live Music at Elysium Arts Folk Club
[ June 4, 2009; 8:00 pm; June 5, 2009; 8:00 pm; June 6, 2009; 8:00 pm; June 12, 2009; 8:00 pm; June 13, 2009; 8:00 pm; ] Elysium Arts Folk Club is offering two weeks of great live music.
Elysium Arts Folk Club is located in the Lower Mills in Rollinsford, NH. The Folk Club provides a forum for performers in a comfortable, homey, family oriented atmosphere where the music can shine. Food and beverage offerings include local favorites, White Heron Tea and [...]
A Wicked Good Time at Town Hall: A Visit With Ida
[ March 21, 2009; 7:00 pm; March 22, 2009; 2:00 pm; ] “A WICKED GOOD TIME AT TOWN HALL!” RETURNS
March 21 & 22 “A Visit With Ida”
April 4 & 5 “Celtic Songs and Stories”
May 2 & 3 “Mid-Life Crisis Cabaret”
Fed up with shoveling? Ice storms? News about the economy? You’re in for a treat! This winter, “A Wicked Good Time at [...]
Young singers sought: Treetop Chorus
The Treetops Chorus is a chorus for kids who love to sing, directed by South Berwick resident Sammie Haynes. It’s a low-key, fun way for children to explore music-making and movement. Sammie is starting several sessions around the area:
All sessions are from 3:30 – 4:30 PM – 8 week sessions $99 – (no classes during [...]
Marshwood Students selected for District One Honors Music Festival
Row 1: (l-r) Noelle Plourde, Cara Evans, Courtney Thomas Row 2: (l-r) Zane Peterson, Chelsea Martel, Tim Jefferson, Courtney Schoff, Emma O’Brien, Kayla Burke, Lena Alleva Row 3: (l-r) Mike Aldrich, Sidney Doran, Alison Rollins, Taygra Longstaff, Dani Main, Tess Limaggio, Laura Roy Missing: Chad Dyer, Erin Carter
Seven Marshwood High School Concert Band students, along [...]
To Do List: MSAD 35 Musical – A Christmas Carol
SAD 35 Musical: A Christmas Carol
Wesley E. Kennedy Performing Arts Center at Marshwood High School
Friday, November 14 @ 7pm
Saturday, November 15 @ 7pm
Friday, November 21, @ 7:00 pm only
Saturday, November 22 @ 2 pm (matinee) & 7:00 pm.
Purchase tickets at www.marshwoodmusic.org or Marshwood High School main office, 260 Route 236, South Berwick
For more info: [...]
Creative South Berwick: Poolyle Productions
Poolyle Productions, the artistic collaboration of South Berwick residents Susan Poulin and Gordon Carlisle is in high gear. They have some upcoming performances in Portsmouth:
August 13, 14, 20 & 27, 2 & 8 pm
Ida: Woman Who Runs With The Moose!
ACT ONE Festival of Fun, West End Studio Theater (WEST),Portsmouth, NH
603-300-2986 http://www.actoneonline.blogspot.com
August 21 & 28, [...]
To Do List: Great Works Regional Land Trust Art for Land Auction
Here’s an opportunity to support the Great Works Regional Land Trust, purchase art work from a regional artist, and have a great time. It’s the 5th Annual Art for Land Auction at Beach Plum Farm, Ogunquit on Saturday, August 16th, 4-9pm. Public preview, under the Tent, starts at noon, music and food at 4 pm, [...]
Community Announcements: Singing & French
Community Chorus at South Berwick Seeks Singers:
The Community Chorus at South Berwick welcomes new singers from the Seacoast region. Choral experience strongly preferred. Monday rehearsals begin September 8, 6:30 p.m., at the First Parish Federated Church, Academy and Main Streets in South Berwick, ME, to prepare for Christmas concerts December 6 and [...]
To Do List: Historic New England Celebrates Independence Day
The Sarah Orne Jewett House is all dressed up for Independence Day. Historic New England staff used photos from the 1936 Berwick Day Parade as inspiration.
Sarah Orne Jewett House is located at 5 Portland Street in South Berwick, Me. It is open June 1 through October 15, Friday through Sunday with tours at [...]
The Strawberry Festival is Coming!
South Berwick Strawberry Festival
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Always the last Saturday in June, the South Berwick Strawberry Festival officially kicks off summer. The kids are out of school, camps are open and the weather is getting warm. All over town one can see the bright red, white, and green strawberry flags that not only line the [...]
Creative South Berwick: Mary Lou Bagley
South Berwick resident Mary Lou Bagley is a woman of many talents: visual artist, writer, storyteller and actress. This summer she is busy with at least two of her talents.
She is in rehearsal as the Reverend Mother, Mary Regina, for Nunsense, the premiere show of the inaugural season of the Vacationland Theater [...]
To Do List: Artists Open Studios
Experience a rare opportunity to interact with dozens of artisans in studios as varied as the artists themselves. On exhibit and for sale will be paintings, photography, fiber arts, paper & book arts, jewelry, glass works, mixed-media, collage and assemblage, clocks, children’s books, journals and apparel. Throw in an exotic wandering [...]
Creative South Berwick: Andrew Mendola & Superfrog
You may know Andrew Mendola in his role as Stocking and Checkout Specialist at Nature’s Way Market. He is the person who keeps the shelves stocked and knows where everything is at the market. He has worked there since it opened in November 2007. At the beginning he spent a lot of [...]
Creative South Berwick: V.E. Kent & James Vaughn
There is magic in the air in South Berwick and writer Victoria Kent and illustrator James Vaughn have teamed up to capture it in their new children’s book, The Magic of Mrs. Magee. The two have brought their unique talent and world view to collaborate on a story about fanciful creatures and their [...]
Announcements: Updates & Reminders
South Berwick Budget Update: An overview of the proposed 2009 budget is posted on the town web site. The Town Council has reduced the Manager’s recommended budget of $6,202,517 to $5,763,795. The Public Hearing on the Budget is scheduled for April 14, 2008 at 6:30 pm.
Help honor Veterans: You can [...]
To Do List: Community Chorus at South Berwick
“From a Poet’s Pen”
A concert of choral music inspired by poetry and verses from throughout the centuries and around the globe, the program includes settings of contemporary texts, the Psalms, Native American writings, classical and folk text, Thoreau, Whitman and other American poets and more. Also included is music by Brahms and Mennin. For this [...]
To Do List: Godspell at Marshwood High School
On April 3, 4, and 5th Marshwood High School presents Godspell, one of the biggest Broadway successes of all time. The show is based on the gospel of Saint Matthew and is the story of Jesus and his disciples. The Marshwood production takes a modern look at Godspell,–and as societal divisions persist and current [...]
Creative South Berwick: Susan Poulin, V. E. Kent, Jim Vaughn and Nicholson Baker
South Berwick is home to artists, writers, and performers. Here are some news stories about some of them:
Susan Poulin:
Susan Poulin fights ennui in ‘Peggy Lee’
Portsmouth Herald News – Portsmouth,NH,USA
And as with any subject the South Berwick, Maine, resident turns her eye on — poignant, pop or both — it’s explored in a warm, [...]
To Do List: Shutting Up Peggy Lee!
Susan is happy with her life. Really! At least she thought she was, until the strains of Peggy Lee’s, “Is That All There Is?” started reverberating in her head. Now she’s not so sure. Susan figures this may be as good a time as any to go searching for the meaning of life. She’s hoping [...]
To Do List: Susie Burke & David Surette at Elysium Arts Folk Club
Susie Burke & David Surette will be appearing at the Elysium Arts Folk Club in the second of their Cabin Fever Concert Series. This intimate, “house concert”-style series features a creative collaboration with local or regional musicians; the informal and intimate format is designed to promote the innovative and the unexpected.
This Saturday, Susie and [...]
Community Chorus at South Berwick to premiere work by Maine composer and poet
Local music lovers will have the opportunity to hear the first public performance of “Spheres”, a choral cantata by Charles Kaufmann of Portland, Maine, on April 4-6. The piece will be performed by the Community Chorus at South Berwick.
The Community Chorus at South Berwick commissioned the Kaufmann work, which is based on [...]
To Do List: Songwriters in the Round
Songwriters in the Round:
Jenn Adams
Dan Walker
Charlie Strater
Saturday, February 23, 2008, 8 PM
Elysium Arts Folk Club, Lower Mill, Rollinsford, NH
Tickets: $15, call 603.743.4700 to reserve seats
Joe Simes, who along with his wife Christine owns Elysium Arts, describes a folk club as a place where folk who love music can gather to hear performers from near [...]
Creative South Berwick: Jenn Adams
Like the waterways that have defined South Berwick since it was first settled, the stream of creative people who have lived here have shaped the unique character of our little town. South Berwick is now home base to nationally recognized singer – songwriter Jenn Adams. Kansas born, Jenn lived in Montana and then [...]
