The Hill Arts ME

08/28/2025

Today at 5 at The Hill Arts: The Scent of Grief, spoken word performance by Moon Machar, part of the Gospel Messiah Project.

The Scent of Grief, spoken word performance led by Moon Machar, former Indigo Arts Resident. Open mic after the performance.

This event is part of The Gospel Messiah Project, a series of performances presented by the collaborators of Gospel Messiah: A Refugee Oratorio, leading up to the project’s culmination on November 14-16.

Join Moon Machar for an intimate solo performance from her poignant collection of poems, The Scent of Grief.

This collection is a living altar a tribute to her late father, the first storyteller she ever knew. The man who carried words like seeds and planted them in her spirit. Through his love, his absence, and the scent of his leather, Moon unearths the stories that shaped her voice and continue to shape her grief and her commitment to her people. He had raised her with the discipline of the Nile in the salty air of northern New England.

Raised in Maine but born in East Africa , Moon’s journey is one of dual belonging. Of being the daughter of tall men, tribal marks and riverbanks, of braided histories and rocky coastlines. Through testimony, poetry, and unflinching truth, she brings her father back into the room, word by word.

In this performance, expect reverence and reflection, devastation and beauty, silence and baritone woven into a homecoming that has no map.

Following the show, stay to hear from other poets and writers and bring your own poem for a powerful open mic circle in community.

Come witness grief, not as an ending, but as an altar. A bridge. A scent that remains.

For more information check out our website linked in our bio!

08/22/2025

Tonight at The Hill Arts at 7pm join us for Cat Video Fest 2025!

74min | Edited by Will Braden

All ages

“Watching silly cat videos is good for you.” — The Wall Street Journal

The world’s #1 cat video festival is back with screenings in theaters across the USA and around the world starting August 2025!

Oscilloscope Laboratories presents CatVideoFest 2025, a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses.

Each year, across the country, local theaters partner with nearby cat-focused charities, animal welfare associations and shelters alike — a portion of ticket proceeds from every show goes directly to local cats in need.

Part of the Proceeds of this event will support HART Adoption Center & Shelter for Cats

For tickets and more information check our website with the link in our bio!

08/21/2025

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08/21/2025

Calling all 🩰 toe-draggers...there’s still time to snag a seat at The Hill Arts tonight where all the seats are wonderful!

For one night only, experience the heart of Ballet Bloom Project in Essence—a vibrant evening of dance exploring the company’s journey and evolving artistic voice. The highlight of the evening is the long-awaited live premiere of Rose Hutchins’s Essence (2020), a dynamic contemporary ballet created during the pandemic as part of an academic research study. A short documentary excerpt will offer audiences an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the unique creative process behind this work.

Additionally, the program features standout works from the company’s six-year history, with select performances by participants in the company’s second annual summer pre-professional training program.

08/16/2025

Tonight at 7pm join Emily Sclar and The Galaxy for a night of music!

Daring to be vulnerable and real, Emily brings you a night of emotional and captivating music. As an indie-folk singer-songwriter and violinist, she seamlessly blends heartfelt storytelling with folk, funk, and jazz influences. Featuring expressive violin solos and unique takes on funk/fusion covers by artists like Lindsey Stirling and Noel Pointer, Emily and the Galaxy’s performances are both dynamic and deeply moving. Backed by her amazing band (a.k.a. The Galaxy), she creates an atmosphere that is both intimate and exhilarating, embodying the healing power of music.

For tickets and more information check out our website linked in our bio!

08/15/2025

Tonight at 7pm Join Memphis Lightening at The Hill Arts for The Hotter Than Hell Tour!

Lightning is one of todays greatest guitar slingers and is compared to the likes of Danny Gatton, Roy Buchanan, and Link Wray along with the showmanship of of Mich Jagger and David Bowie. All before the age of 21, Lightning has played with the late Great Blues Legend Eddie Kirkland, Buddy Guy, Tab Benoit, Big Sandy, Bloodshot Bill, Sean Mencher (High Noon, Ronnie Dawson), Bill Kirchen (Commander Cody) and Marty Sammon to name a few. He was selected as the first youth artist to represent the state of Maine in the International Blues Challenge Youth Show Case. Four years cancer free, Lightning has lived the blues and has proven to be among the greats, and compared to some of the biggest names to ever hit the blues, country showman at heart. He is currently endorsed by WB Gear(link on the bottom of the page) and Intune Guitar Picks.(Link on the bottom of the page) Guitar Gifts 4 U, Big Bends, SIT STRINGS, Lace Music Products, L-Guitar, Mental Cases, Mahalo Amps Steve Arvey Killer Strings, Barefoot Buttons, Williams Custom Guitars and Mainly CBGs Cigar Box Guitars!

Big Red: Going between the low driving Bass and groovin’ on the skins, ridin’ the back beat, and the backbone of Memphis Lightning is Grammy nominated and international touring and recording artist Darren “Big Red” Thiboutot. He has recorded and or played with artists such as Eddie “Bluesman” Kirkland, Pinetop Perkins, Lazy Lester, The Hoodoo Kings, Tab Benoit, Kenny Neal, Sonny Landreth, G.E. Smith, Clyde Stubblefield, T-Bone Wolk, Richard Bell, Christine Ohlman, Lucky Peterson, Troy Turner, Big Jack Johnson, Cub Koda, Colleen Sexton, ect.

“Mr. Mayhem” (Rick Curran) on the keys
Proficient Perfection doesn’t even do this man justice, with bowel shaking sustain and power like no other, the screaming organ sounds blended with the right amount of soul best describes this man!

Mr Rock on the drums
A truly fantastic and ever changing character!

For tickets and more information check out our website linked in our bio!