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September 2022
Bright Fathoms, a Gallery Talk
The exhibition "Bright Fathoms: Michel Droge in Collaboration with Dr. Beth Orcutt, Marine Scientist" is on view in Lord Hall Gallery from August 29 – October 28, 2022. Who: Michel Droge is a painter and printmaker whose work engages with the environment and ideas of multi-species, non-binary, and entangled life systems. Inspired by the landscape, mapping and environmental research, their large scale abstract paintings unravel existing grids and structures and make way for new ones that are emerging. In an effort to…
Find out more »Bright Fathoms, a Gallery Talk
The exhibition "Bright Fathoms: Michel Droge in Collaboration with Dr. Beth Orcutt, Marine Scientist" is on view in Lord Hall Gallery from August 29 – October 28, 2022. Who: Michel Droge is a painter and printmaker whose work engages with the environment and ideas of multi-species, non-binary, and entangled life systems. Inspired by the landscape, mapping and environmental research, their large scale abstract paintings unravel existing grids and structures and make way for new ones that are emerging. In an effort to…
Find out more »Bright Fathoms, a Gallery Talk
The exhibition "Bright Fathoms: Michel Droge in Collaboration with Dr. Beth Orcutt, Marine Scientist" is on view in Lord Hall Gallery from August 29 – October 28, 2022. Who: Michel Droge is a painter and printmaker whose work engages with the environment and ideas of multi-species, non-binary, and entangled life systems. Inspired by the landscape, mapping and environmental research, their large scale abstract paintings unravel existing grids and structures and make way for new ones that are emerging. In an effort to…
Find out more »Faculty Jazz Ensemble
The Division of Music will present a performance by the Faculty Jazz Ensemble in Minsky Hall on Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. The ensemble features Danny Fisher-Lochhead on sax, Dan Barrett on trombone, Scott Cleveland on piano, Ross Gallagher on bass and Mike Bennett on drums. The program is set to include music from two bebop pioneers, Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk. For more info, visit the School of Performing Arts events page.
Find out more »Bright Fathoms, a Gallery Talk
The exhibition "Bright Fathoms: Michel Droge in Collaboration with Dr. Beth Orcutt, Marine Scientist" is on view in Lord Hall Gallery from August 29 – October 28, 2022. Who: Michel Droge is a painter and printmaker whose work engages with the environment and ideas of multi-species, non-binary, and entangled life systems. Inspired by the landscape, mapping and environmental research, their large scale abstract paintings unravel existing grids and structures and make way for new ones that are emerging. In an effort to…
Find out more »Step Afrika School Show
An abridged version of the full show will be available free of cost for K-8 students. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional West and Southern African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves…
Find out more »Step Afrika!
Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Under Mr. Williams’ leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America’s cultural exports, touring more than 50 countries across the globe. Step Afrika! now ranks as one of the top ten African-American dance companies in the United States. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional West and Southern African dances; and an…
Find out more »The Right to Food: ‘Voices From The Barrens’
Screening Schedule “Voices From The Barrens” University of Maine at Machias Sept. 30; 7 p.m. “Hungry Now” Collins Center for the Arts Nov. 13; 3 p.m. University of Maine at Machias Dec. 2; 7 p.m. Contacts Nancy Ghertner: Director voicesfromthebarrens@gmail.com voicesfromthebarrens.com Ph: 585.732.6047 Alan Kryszak: Director UMM Downeast Documentary crew Alan.Kryszak@maine.edu Ph: 716.597.4335 Jennifer Isherwood Event Manager Assistant Coordinator of Native American Student Outreach & Development University of Maine Wabanaki Center and UMaine at Machias Ph: 207.949.2691 First in a…
Find out more »October 2022
Cadenzato Faculty Chamber Music
The Division of Music will be presenting its Cadenzato Faculty Chamber Music performance in Minsky Recital hall at 7:30 p.m. on October 1. The musicians will include Liz Downing, Noreen Silver, Phillip Silver and Beth Wiemann; the short concert will feature works by Meyer Kupferman and Alexander Glazunov. For more info, visit the School of Performing Arts events page.
Find out more »Comedian Bob Marley
Bob loves being a comedian. He’s wicked good at it. He lives in Maine which is the best state in the world maybe even the universe. He’s featured regularly on Sirius XM radio and he even won their Superbowl of Comedy. He has put out over 20 comedy CDs and DVDs. He was inducted into The Guinness Book of World’s Records for “the longest stand-up comedy show by an individual” at 40 hrs of straight stand-up. He’s been on over…
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