The eclectic and highly polished Beo String Quartet, founded in 2015, has created a niche for itself as a daring, genre-defying ensemble. Rigorously trained in the classical tradition, violinists Jason Neukom and Andrew Giordano, violist Sean Neukom, and cellist Ryan Ash also know their way around contemporary expression, including the use of electronics, live sound […]
Each performance of Jason’s exclusive grand illusions and elegant, agile sleight-of-hand magic are delivered with Bishop’s wry wit and engaging audience participation. From his new Hologram Illusion starring Gizmo the dog, to the astonishing close-up magic that is captured live and projected onto large projection screens, Jason Bishop gives the audience a clear view of […]
Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell brings a vital new production of one of opera’s most enduringly powerful works, reinvigorating the classic story with a staging that moves the action to the modern day and finds at the heart of the drama issues that could not be more relevant today: gendered violence, abusive labor structures, and […]
In 2020, the MHC presented its first “Visions” event, highlighting current work in the arts and humanities. In 2024, we’re pleased to present the sequel: VIsions 2024. A showcase of current research and creative projects in the arts and humanities, “2024 Visions.” The event, highlighting faculty research supported by the Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities […]
An emotive and exhilarating tale about human ingenuity and our natural resources. In Zephyr – A Whirlwind of Circus by Cirque Mechanics, audiences will witness the tug of war that exists between man and nature, in the name of progress. Humans have been harnessing the power of the wind for thousands of years. The beauty […]
Join us on Saturday, February 24th for the 20th annual International Dance Festival, a globe-spanning celebration of dance! International Dance Festival is an annual performance held in the Collins Center for the Arts showcasing dances from around the world, choreographed and performed by students and staff of the University of Maine and members of the […]
Antonio Galera has established himself as one of the most promising young performers in Spanish musical life. As a prize-winner of several competitions, including the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Award, his national career has brought him performances in major halls and festivals in Spain receiving outstanding reviews – “extraordinary sensibility”, “infallible technique control”, “very […]
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company, brings its internationally beloved troupe of dancers to the CCA as part of its landmark 50th anniversary season featuring gems from across the company’s groundbreaking repertoire. Founded in New York City in 1974, the company, affectionately known as the Trocks, has grown […]
The Collins Center for the Arts is going to the dogs (and cats and maybe bunnies) on March 5, when it plays host to the annual Concert for a Cause put on by the School of Performing Arts to raise money for the Bangor Humane Society. The University of Maine Concert Band has been partnering […]
A nonstop, energy-packed urban circus – complete with dancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, BMX biking and more, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture. […]
