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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1975
Page
7
New York Times critic Vincent Canby calls Rollerball a burlesque future vision, a beer fueled Saturday afternoon nightmare from director Norman Jewison. The piece critiques a world run by corporations where sport masks systemic issues and questions the film’s muddled central message.
York prepares for the eighth Seacost Crafts Fair from August 27 to 30 at St. Christopher's by the Sea Route 1A. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. except Saturday 5 p.m. Fifty craftsmen will display silver wampum jewelry quilts macrame chairs glassware leather sculptures and more. The fair originated with York Chamber of Commerce and features diverse handiworks from the Seacoast area.
The Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon will stretch 10000 miles from Agana Guam to San Juan Puerto Rico with Honolulu and Anchorage also connected. Across 190 stations, the special originates from Las Vegas and airs Sunday August 31 to Monday September 1 with top talent and officials participating.
Twelve candidates sponsored by York County Granges compete for the Apple Princess crown during the 110th Acton Fair program at 8 PM on Friday August 22. The event includes a talent show, judging on poise beauty and voice, and the princess will enter the Miss Apple Queen finals next winter.
The Hackmatack Playhouse presents The King and I from August 20 to 30 with performances on August 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Charlene Sucom stars as Anna and Don Michael Tempesta plays the King The King’s children are played by local youths Extra shows were added for August 25 and 26 Curtain begins at 8 p.m Call 698-1807 for reservations and seats
ABCs Wide World of Sports will air same day coverage of the Little League World Series finals from Williamsport Pennsylvania on Saturday August 23 at 5 PM. Keith Jackson will preside as Sportscaster of the Year. This year the series is restricted to United States teams from the North South East and West regions marking its 29th anniversary.
Nationally known classical guitarist Keith Carreiro will headline a public concert Monday evening August 25 in the St Francis College Auditorium Biddeford. The Maine Conference on Human Services presents the event as part of its annual three day workshop. A fee will be charged and conference registration remains open by writing Maine Conference on Human Services Bath Maine 04530.
Lewiston WCBB Channel 10 will air Backstage for fall and winter with weekly year round programming. Auditions by appointment on Aug 26 and Aug 27 at the WCBB studio 1450 Lisbon St Lewiston call 783-9101 for slots seeking Maine talent across theater reading dance photography crafts music and more.
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