The Lord of Dance

The Lord of Dance is coming to UMaine! Based on the classic tale of good v.s Evil, 'The Lord of Dance' is a must see! This is a performance that combines both music and dance to unite its cast and the audience as one. "Described by the Los Angeles Times as a "show piece extravaganza," Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance is a magical adventure of sight and sound that transports its audience to a mythical time and place, lifting the spirits and capturing the hearts of all who experience it." You'll be absolutely spellbound by this performance.

'The Lord of Dance' will be performed on May 3 at 3 p.m. Tickets are on sale on the CCA website or can be purchased the day of the performance if they are not already sold out. So hurry and get your tickets to this adventure filled performance before they run out!

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The American Ballet Theatre II

I myself used to participate in ballet when I was younger and dreamed that one day I would be a star ballerina. Then, I grew up and realized that not all of us can become graceful ballet dancers. However, some little girls did make it to their dream with hard work and aspiration.

The American Ballet Theatre is coming to UMaine and will be here for one day only.

"The New York Times has hailed ABT II's "rare purity and youthful charm" in its classical dancing." This is a must see for those who enjoy ballet or any form of physical grace and power all woven into one.

The American Ballet Theatre II will be performing on April 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the CCA website or can be bought on the night of the performance as long as tickets are not already sold out.

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To Kill A Mockingbird

I assume we've all read the book ,with the heroic lawyer Atticus, his daughter Scout, and Jem, her younger brother. A story of how one man seeks justice for a man of color who is falsely accused of raping a white woman. The book was published in 1960 and sold more than 15 million copies. This book is a required reading in schools across the nation; I myself had to read it when I was in high school.

Now the book becomes reality as the Montana Repertory Theatre brings 'To Kill A Mockingbird' to life. 'To Kill A Mockingbird' will be performed on April 15 in the Collins Center for the Arts. Tickets may be purchased online at the CCA website.

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'The Way We Get By' the movie

The movie, 'The Way We Get By', is about how senior citizens who visit airports when troops come home.  With simple handshakes and hugs, these senior citizens are playing a major role in the Iraq War.  The movie follows three senior citizens in particular, Bill Knight, Joan Gaudet, and Jerry Mundy.  This movie is a very truthful look at what many Americans are going through with the War.  By the end of the movie, we see how the three characters are able to cope with their own losses because of their frequent visits to the airport to greet the incoming troops.

'The Way We Get By' will be showing in the Collins Center for the Arts on April 10 at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. and on April 11 at 12 noon.  You can purchase tickets online at the CCA website or at the door on the day of the showing.

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Artist Close-up- Shea Lisbet Brook

I decided to interview one of my friends, Shea Lisbet Brook, for this blog entry.  Brook is majoring in studio art and spends hours a day in the print shop making prints.  Shea specializes in mixed media, painting, sculpture, drawing, and printmaking.  Even her room is creative, with paintings and drawings drawn and painted straight onto her wall.  Brook considers that she has been making art since she was a toddler; from the very first time she could hold a writing utensil, she showed promise above other children in regards to art.

Shea Brook has her own website, which she created herself.  If you would like to see more of Shea's art please visit her website at www.iammakingart.com/shea.

Image courtesy of Shea Brook's website.

Three Bands Concert- Tonight!

Have nothing to do tonight? Love to hear live music? The Three Bands Concert will be hosted tonight in Hauck Auditorium. The three bands featured will be the UMaine band, Old Town High School band, and Reeds Brook Middle School band. This concert is to benefit Acadia Hospital’s Youth Services through the Keep the Promise campaign and will be conducted by Denton Stokes. The concert will be held tonight at 7p.m. at Collins Center for the Arts. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for students with an ID, 17 and under, and 62 and over. For more information please call 973-5055.

Spring Dance Showcase

Springtime is a time for flowers, spring showers, and of course, dancing. This year, the Spring Dance Showcase will be an event that will allow dancers to showcase their talent. There will be many types and forms of dance; this event cannot be missed!



The Spring Dance Showcase will be held on May 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. It will be held in Hack Auditorium in the Memorial Union. Tickets are free for University of Maine students with a Maine Card and $10 for all others. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the MCA box office, but they are typically on sale the night of the show, unless they are already sold out. So, hurry and get your tickets to this years Spring Dance Showcase; you'll be glad you did!

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