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Arts & Culture
T
he Maine Highlands region
is full of history and culture.
From the days of log drives
and gristmills to Henry David
Thoreau and the Wabanaki, there
is so much to learn and experience
here in the heart of Maine.
PHOTO BY
Kevin Bennett
BANGOR, KNOWN AS THE QUEEN CITY, has been a hub of theater,
music, and entertainment since the 1800s. Here you will find
one of the oldest continuously performing community bands in
the country; Bangor Band has been delighting audiences since
1859! The historic Bangor Opera House is home to the Penobscot
Theatre Company, America’s Northeastern-most professional
theater company. Music lovers won’t want to miss a performance
by one of the oldest continually operating community
orchestras in the country, The Bangor Symphony Orchestra.
From May through October, on the first Friday of each
month, the Downtown Bangor Artwalk lures visitors to
walkable downtown Bangor for a night on the town enjoying
art, mingling with friends, and dining at locally owned bars,
restaurants, and cafes. Plan your visit around the American
Folk Festival and enjoy three fun-filled days of music, dancing,
food, and art along the waterfront in downtown Bangor.
You’ll find wonderful museums and historical societies throughout
The Maine Highlands region. Head north to Dover-Foxcroft and
you can even catch a show at the historic Centre Theatre, a movie
house built in 1939. It’s been lovingly restored and cared for, and
provides fun for all ages in the southern Piscataquis region.
Looking to escape and stoke your creative fire? Head to Monson
or Greenville. These rural artist enclaves will inspire you as you
envelop yourself in nature and surround yourself with other
like-minded individuals.
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