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Vicki's School of Dance
Spring Recitals

Sat., May 21
11 am and 5 pm


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PictureJinwook Park, Conductor
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, May 22, 2022
2:30 pm

"Conductors Galore"

 Program:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Marriage of Figaro Overture
-- Rohan Smith, Conductor
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Suite, pas de deux
-- "Conduct the Orchestra" winner, Guest Conductor
Colin Britt:  Storm, for Orchestra
-- Rohan Smith, Conductor
Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 5
-- Jinwook Park, Guest Conductor

For tickets, visit www.midcoastsymphony.org

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CLICK HERE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
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  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.

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. 
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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.  


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The Fairfield Inn & Suites, Marriott, Brunswick, was the sponsor of the Beatles for Sale show at the Orion on Nov. 1, 2019. They provided rooms for the band members. 
Thank You!

THANKS!
Gelato Fiasco
sent us $309. for the scooping fundraiser on March 19, 2019. 
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99 Restaurant donated popcorn and flavorings to the Orion. 
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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

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

Dance

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

Music

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The Orion Performing Arts Center hosts several orchestras each year and is home to Midcoast Symphony. Keith Spiro image
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Orion seating, view from stage
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View of main lobby
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View of lobby alcove
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Photo: Judy Lloyd. New sign created by Megan Amero-Daniel, 2022.
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Photo by Dawn Prindall

Vibrant Student Art Enriches the Orion Lobby Space

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