Orion Performing Arts Center

BOB MARLEY, Comedian-- Jan. 27. See Below.

All-District Elementary Band Concert
With MAMS Jazz Band
Wed, Jan. 23, 7 pm
(Snow date: Thurs., Jan. 24)
All-district 5th-grade band —Williams-Cone, Harpswell, Bowdoinham, Bowdoin Central, and Woodside— will play,
conducted by Dawne-Marie Powers. MAMS Jazz Band conducted by Rachel Williams.

District III H.S. Music Festival and Concert
Band and Chorus
(Rehearse Fri, Jan 25, 8-3)
Concert Sat., Jan. 26, 3 pm
(Snow dates: Fri., Sat. — Feb. 1, 2)
Maine Music Educators’ Association District III festival and concert. Auditioned musicians from local schools play and sing.

Bob Marley, Comedian
Fundraiser for 2019 Sr. Class
Project Graduation

Sun., Jan. 27, 6 pm
Tickets: $25; Student, Sr 65+: $20

Bob Marley is one of Maine's favorite comedians. This will be a teen-friendly show. You can order tickets two ways. You can print off this order form and send it to Lynn Sirois, Mt. Ararat High School, 73 Eagles Way, Topsham, ME 04086 with your payment and she will send you the tickets, or you can order on Paypal.
Here are the directions for Paypal: Login to Paypal,
send money to paypal@link75.org, enter amount in the "add a note section" be sure to designate it to 2019 MTA Project Grad. and the number of tickets so the funds are properly credited. Note how many tickets and note if they are senior/student if applicable. Seniors are over 65. If you order this way could you also send Sandy a message on fb or an email (horrockss@link75.org) so she can check on your order to make sure it went through. She will not send tickets to paypal orders. Just print your receipt and they will have you on a list. FMI: Sandy Horrocks, 207-508-6503 or
Lynn Sirois, 207-798-0404.

The Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott, Brunswick, sponsored the Nov. 3 Beatles for Sale show at the Orion. Thanks!

CLICK HERE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

Honor your student or remember a loved one with support of the arts.
PURCHASE A SEAT PLAQUE!
You can become an important and enduring part of OPAC when you “Have a Seat” — your name engraved on a permanent commemorative brass plaque, attached to a seat in the theater. Your donation helps the capital improvements fund--for curtains, lighting, and other theater needs. People who come to performances will notice your name and appreciate
your support for the arts.
Or, buy a plaque as a gift for someone else—a new graduate, your parents or child, a favorite teacher, a friend, or someone you admire in the community. Click here for a brochure to learn more about the
seat plaque campaign.

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See a performance or lease our space for your event. Theater, Dance, Music, Conferences -- the Orion has it all! Rental info on rentals page and below. Call 729-2950, x 7 or email lloydj@link75.org for info. We're in Mt. Ararat Middle School, 66 Republic Ave, Topsham, Maine.
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The Orion Performing Arts Center welcomes exciting performers and artists from our local area and
around the world. See and hear:

Theater

The Orion presents high school and middle school plays, and community theater groups. Image: MASC play, How To Succeed in Business

Dance

Each year the Orion presents performances by The Ballet School, Moving Co. Dance Studio, Maine Dance & Fitness, and more. Paul Burns image

Music

The Orion Performing Arts Center hosts several orchestras each year and is home to Midcoast Symphony. Keith Spiro image

Rent the Orion for your next event.
Our facility features:

*700 seats (or 900, in the extended set-up)
*Large stage (See photo)
*Excellent acoustics
*Theatrical lighting and light board
*Sound system and sound board
*Air-conditioning in summer
*Accessibility
*Attractive lobby (see photos) with plentiful rest-rooms
*Concession booth
*Large parking lots
*Close to I-295
*Use of nearby classrooms, cafeteria, and gymnasium for conferences or events
*Wireless internet throughout facility
*In-house catering (or provide your own)
*Reasonable rental rates--see fee schedule

Call Orion Performing Arts Center Coordinator Judy Lloyd at 729-2950, ext.7 or email lloydj@link75.org to explore the possibilities.

Image by Judy Lloyd

OPAC’s mission
is to cultivate in our schools and communities an appreciation and understanding of how the performing arts—music, drama, and dance—deepen and illuminate what it means to be human. For people of all ages, OPAC promotes a community of fluent learners, critical thinkers, and creative contributors to our society. The Orion Performing Arts Center is a cultural beacon in the region, allowing the community at large to experience first-rate live performances by students, amateurs, and professionals.