Look and listen to all that's happening in the arts in Orono in the coming days:

Friday, May 8, Keith Anderson Community House, Bennoch Road.
Orono Arts Cafe - Special Music and Improv Comedy Night.  Performer sign-up 6:30pm, Show starts at 7:00.  If you are a fan of "Whose Line Is It?" you'll want to be on hand when Orono's championship Speech and Debate Team puts talent to the test with
impromptu skits and general silliness, interspersed amongst musical performances and other offerings.  
Admission is $3 for all; performers get a coupon for the OAC's famous root beer float!  Sponsored by the Orono Schools Coalition for the Arts; admission and refreshment sales support arts scholarships and programs in our schools, with a portion of
this evening's earnings also supporting the Speech and Debate team's trip to national competition.  

Saturday, May 9, Keith Anderson Community House, Bennoch Road.
Orono Contraband Live Music and Dance. In addition to its popularity as a regular monthly community event, this particular contradance is a special graduation celebration, free for UMaine students, with free pizza, too, sponsored by UMaine Student
Government and the Traditional Music and Dance Club.  Beginner or refresher lesson, 7:30pm, Dance starts at 8:00.  Caller this month is Bill Schubeck, with Ryu Mitsuhashi on fiddle, Anthony Viselli on Mandolin, and Sam Furth on guitar.  The special
half-time show is a preview of the documentary film "Elephant Keeper," a film by Kindred Planet Productions and OHS alum Kate Kirby with Megan Webster. 
This is the last dance until fall, so come and step lively, or just tap your toes and watch!

Sunday, May 10, Minsky Recital Hall, UMaine.
Orono Performers at the Young Artists Showcase, sponsored by Stillwater Community Arts and co-sponsored by the University of Maine School of Performing Arts.  
The program starts at 7:00pm, and features OHS students Lydia Bolin, Byron DeGrave, and Jessie Walker, in addition to other young artists from throughout the region.

- Tuesday, May 12, Hauck Auditorium, UMaine.
Orono High School Spring Concert, 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 13, Hauck Auditorium, UMaine.
Orono Middle School Spring Concert, 6:30 p.m.
Here are TWO splendid opportunities to celebrate the accomplishments of our community's talented and hard-working vocal and instrumental musicians, under the direction of Choral Director Terrence Henry, Band Director Steve Hodgdon, and Orchestra
Director Waldo Caballero.  Orono is admired all around the state for its superb music program, and these concerts will show you why!  Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted.  Raffle ticket and refreshment sales benefit our schools' music
programs.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, May 14-16, University of Southern Maine, Gorham
All State Music Festival
Once again, Orono High School vocal and instrumental musicians will be performing in ensembles comprised of the best student musicians in the state, selected through a rigorous audition process.  Go Riots!

And finally:
Congratulations to the newly-elected officers of the Orono Schools Coalition for the Arts!  
They are
President: Meg Fergusson
Vice President: Judy Walker
Secretary: Marc Veilleux
Treasurer: Laurie Osher
When you see them at the coming arts events, be sure to ask how you can help them make 2015-16 the best year ever for OSCAr and for our school arts programs!


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