A BEAUTIFUL GAME
March 6-8 — Michael Parent
Michael Parent describes "A Beautiful Game" as the "mostly true" recollections of his longtime connection to the game of ice hockey. Set in Lewiston, the story follows him from his days as a young boy to his big moment as goalie for the St. Dom's hockey team which competed, against heavy odds, at the Boston Garden for the New England Championship in 1964. Michael forays widely into mill-town culture, father and son issues, and connections between religion and sports, creating a parade of memorable characters.
Michael Parent grew up near the textile mills in Lewiston. Since 1977, he has performed in the U.S., Europe, and beyond. He has received the National Storytelling Network's Circle of Excellence Award. He still plays in the GPOHL (Greater Portland Oldtimers Hockey League) and the OFC (Old Farts Classic) Tournament.