ART SHOWS

“30 Years of Marriage & Art,” Jane Frost and Lloyd Ferriss. Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St., Hallowell. harlowgallery.org. Through Friday.

“Touching Sky,” an exhibition by Meredy Hamilton and Peter Bucklin. Running With Scissors, 250 Anderson St., Portland. www.rwsartstudios.com. Through Friday.

“Vibrant Colors of Robert Gibson,” paintings vary in subject from reflective spheres to glassware. Lyceum Gallery, 49 Lisbon St., Lewiston. www.lyceumgallery.com. Through Friday.

“Industrial Dreams,” new work by Dennis Pinette, taking an expansive scale, both reality and dream memory. Caldbeck Gallery, 12 Elm St., Rockland. www.caldbeck.com. Through Saturday.

Hiram in Art Show, a show of many formats depicting scenes of Hiram or local flora and fauna with more than 50 works of art. Hiram Historical Society, 20 Historical Ridge, Hiram. 625-4762. Through Aug. 17.

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“Seacoast Moderns,” non-traditional and experimental works from Kittery Art Association artists. The Morgan Gallery, 120 Rogers Road, Kittery. www.kitterycommunitycenter.org. Through Aug. 22.

Ram Island Farm 2014 Art Show, Maine artists Mark Hagen and Mark Haltof exhibit their work. Ram Island Farm, 1 Ram Island Farm Road, Cape Elizabeth. www.ramislandfarm.com. Through Aug. 23.

Andrea Sulzer: “throughoutsideways,” recent creations, including large, colored pencil drawings and woodblock prints. Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland. portlandmuseum.org. Through Aug. 24.

Richard Estes Retrospective “Realism,” 50 paintings ranging from Estes’ first New York City facades in the late 1960s to panoramic views of Mount Desert Island in the 2000s. Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square. portlandmuseum.org. Through Sept. 7.

Jon Imber: “Power of the Mark,” pastel drawings from the 1990s. Greenhut Galleries, 146 Middle St., Portland. www.greenhutgalleries.com. Through Aug. 30.

“Oysters,” paintings by Dudley Zopp. June Fitzpatrick Gallery at MECA, 522 Congress St., Portland. 699-5083. Through Aug. 30.

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“Choosings:” David Estey, Harold Garde and Kathleen Florance , an effort to create a unique, teaching exhibit. Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St., Hallowell. harlowgallery.org. Through Aug. 30.

Kimberly Callas: “Portrait of the Ecological Self.” Leonard R. Craig Gallery, Unity College Center for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot St., Unity. uccpa.unity.edu. Through Sept. 12.

“The Joy of the Lens,” annual juried photography exhibit with original photography by year-round Maine residents. Topsham Public Library, Crooker Gallery, 25 Foreside Road. www.topshamlibrary.org. Through Sept. 8.

“Pastel Musings,” works by Janalee Welch. Harmon’s & Barton’s, 584 Congress St. harmonsandbartons.com. Through Sept. 30.

“Pollinators,” exhibit curated by June LaCombe demonstrates how sculpture can animate the land and celebrate place. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Barters Island Road, Boothbay. www.mainegardens.org. Through Sept. 30.

“Cut, Arrange, Glue: Collage Improvisations by Robin Brooks,” UNE-Biddeford, Campus Center, 11 Hills Beach Road. www.une.edu. Through Aug. 28.

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“Wednesday Mornings” recent work by The Mill Painters. Maine College of Art, Charles C. Thomas Gallery, 2nd floor, 522 Congress St., Portland. 775-3052. Through Aug. 29.

“Contexture,” works by textile and assemblage artists. Monkitree, 263 Water St., Gardiner. Monkitree.com. Through Aug. 30.

Nancy Depew: “Inside the Forest,” paintings that are thick with beauty and full of mystery. Haynes Galleries, 91 Main St., Thomaston. haynesgalleries.com. Through Aug. 30.

“Roger Dale Brown: Painting Maine,” new plein air landscapes of midcoast Maine’s land and sea in impressionistic style. Haynes Galleries, 91 Main St., Thomaston. haynesgalleries.com. Through Aug. 30.

Barbara Ernst Prey: “American Contemporary,” a collection of 40 never before shown watercolors, dry-brush and oil paintings. Blue Water Fine Arts, Main Street, Port Clyde. www.bluewaterfinearts.com. Through Aug. 31.

Bob Santandrea, pastel paintings, Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Peaks Island. www.richardboydartgallery.com. Through Aug. 31.

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David Raymond “Drawings.” Icon Contemporary Art, 19 Mason St., Brunswick 725-8157. Through Sept. 6.

“Way Up in Maine: The Works of William Wegman,” pioneering video artist, conceptualist, photographer, painter and writer. Emery Community Arts Center, Academy Street, Farmington. 491-0768. Through Sept.7.

“Painting Maine V,” featuring artists Ellen Hutcheson, Barbara Klein, Sally Loughridge and Bob Vaughan. Damariscotta River Grill, 155 Main St., Damariscotta. 563-2992. Through Sept. 14.

“A Celebration of Art and Nature,” sculpture exhibition and sale curated by June LaCombe with works by more than 40 artists in the gardens and along woodland trails. Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth. www.junelacombesculpture.com. Through Sept 30.

“Summer Creativity,” multi-media including turned wood, woven scarves, jackets, home elements, jewelry, clay, glass, fiber, mixed media and photography. Markings Gallery, 50 Front St., Bath. www.markingsgallery.com. Through Aug. 30.

“Making a New Whole: The Art of Collage,” multi-artist show. Art Gallery, University of New England, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland. www.une.edu. Through Sept. 28.

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13th Annual Sculpture Garden Invitational, sculpture by 17 artists. UNE Art Gallery, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland. www.une.edu. Through Oct. 31.

“The Shakers: From Mount Lebanon to the World,” exhibition of approximately 200 works is a comprehensive look at the religious, social and economic foundations of Shaker life, seen through Shaker-made objects. Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St., Rockland. www.farnsworthmuseum.org. Through Jan. 5.

“The Wyeths, Maine and the Sea,” exhibition of approximately 30 works. Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St., Rockland. www.farnsworthmuseum.org. Through Dec. 28.

“Encountering Maine,” diverse selection of works depicting places in Maine by artists from the late 19th century to the present. Bates College Museum of Art, 75 Russell St., Lewiston. www.bates.edu. Through Oct. 12.

“Convergence: Jazz, Films and the Visual Arts,” and the interplay among them. Bates College Museum of Art, 75 Russell St., Lewiston. www.bates.edu. Through Dec. 13.

Lois Dodd: “Cultivating Vision,” drawings, watercolors and prints spanning four decades. Colby College Museum of Art, 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville. www.colby.edu. Through Aug 31.

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Bernard Langlais Retrospective. Colby College Museum of Art, 5600 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville. www.colby.edu. Through Jan. 4.

“Making a New Whole: The Art of Collage,” multi-artist show. Art Gallery, University of New England, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland. www.une.edu. Through Sept. 28.

David Orser “Reflecting Natural Beauty,” atmospheric fired vases. Maine Potters Market, 376 Fore St., Portland. www.mainepottersmarket.com. Through Aug. 31.

“Windows and Doors: Crossing Boundaries,” paintings by Kay Carter with focus on how we organize ourselves and boundaries that define us. The Robert E. White Gallery at Husson University, Peabody Hall, 1 College Circle, Bangor. www.husson.edu. Through Sept. 4.

“The Art of Albert Pucci: A Retrospective,” Georgetown Historical Society, 20 Bay Point Road. www.georgetownhistoricalsociety.org. Through Oct. 4.

“Maine Northern Skies: Clear Light,” local artists’ interpretations of Maine’s skies. L.C. Bates Museum, U.S. Route 201, Hinckley. www.gwh.org. Through Oct. 15.

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“Young Rufus Porter: The Art World Beckoning,” focus on early American artists that Porter might have encountered during his travels as a young man. Rufus Porter Museum, 67 N. High St., Bridgton. www.rufusportermuseum.org. Through Oct. 12.

“Main Street, South Berwick: 200 Years of Downtown History” presents highlights from the museum collection. Counting House Museum, Main Street, South Berwick. oldberwick.org. Through Aug. 23.

“Vitamin V: How Food Fought the Second World War,” large collection of propaganda posters and an outdoor victory garden illustrate life on the home front in the 1940s. Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. www.brickstoremuseum.org. Through Jan. 9.

“New to the Collection: Artwork by Louis Norton,” works of pastel and oil by early 20th-century American artist. Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. www.brickstoremuseum.org. Through Oct. 4.

Art in the Park, sculptures by Anne Alexander. Johnson Hall Mini Park, Water Street, Gardiner. 582-3100. Through Oct. 31.

ART EVENTS

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Jean Kigel’s 16th annual Eastern Views, Asian brush and watercolors, Brick House Gallery, 176 Winslows Mills Road, Waldoboro. www.jeankigel.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

Open Studio, painting, drawing, mixed media and photos. Dombek Studio, 52 Cumberland Ave., Portland. 773-2822. 11 a.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. Sunday.

Casco Bay Art League Summer Show and Sale, oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, theorems and collage. Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, 153 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell. hhltmaine.org. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

Mark Herrington and Barbara J. Zucker: “Strength and Patience,” stone sculpture and land and seascape paintings. Littlefield Gallery, 145 Main St., Winter Harbor. www.littlefieldgallery.com. Through Aug. 31. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Friday.

Artist’s Talk with Lise Becu. Sculptor talks about her career and new work. Courthouse Gallery Fine Art, 6 Court St., Ellsworth. 667-6611. 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Ed and Kay Botkin, show and sale of oil paintings and glass and granite garden sculptures. Ocean View Grange, Route 131, St. George. www.edbotkin.com. Reception 5-7 p.m. Friday. Through Aug. 17.

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Juried Art Show & Pop Up Gallery, proceeds will benefit Hospice Volunteers of Waldo. Country music, refreshments. Belfast Free Library, 106 High St. www.hospicevolunteersofwaldocounty.org. 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival, works more than 90 artists will be displayed along the sidewalks of Maine Street. Town Mall, Maine Street, Brunswick. brunswickdowntown.org. 9 a.m.-5p.m. Saturday.

BENEFITS

Orr’s and Bailey Islands Fire Department Auction and Yard Sale, food, fun, prizes with live auction at 10 a.m. Sunday. Benefits fire and rescue. Orr’s Island Fire Department, 1600 Harpswell Islands Road. www.obifd.org. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday.

Downeast Magazine’s Art of Giving Gala, in celebration of the magazine’s 60th anniversary, Downeast partners with six Maine artists to raise $60,000 for six Maine organizations, $100. Portland Company Marine Complex, 58 Fore St., Portland. www.downeast.com. 5:30 -9 p.m. Thursday.

Avita of Stroudwater and In-Home Senior Services host a live and silent auction and cocktail party to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Avita of Stroudwater, 320 Spring St., Westbrook. RSVP at 857-9007. 6 p.m. Thursday.

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Painting a Pathway to the Bog: Bangor Paint Out & Auction. Fundraiser sponsored by the Bangor Art Society to benefit the Orono Bog Walk in the Bangor Forest. Artists registration fee $25, children free. Gracie Theatre at Husson University, 1 College Circle, Bangor. www.gracietheatre.com. 6 p.m. Saturday.

Shore Dinner, served under a tent by local fishermen and Harpswell Coastal Academy students. Supports education in Harpswell. $25. George J. Mitchell Field, Route 123, Harpswell. www.harpswellcoastalacademy.org. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Marginal Way Preservation Fund Garden Party, free parking and shuttle at the Cape Neddick Country Club, 650 Shore Road. $125. Home of John and Cynthia Phinney, 14 Sandy Point Road. www.marginalwayfund.org. 4-7 p.m. Aug. 17.

Hymn Sing, an evening of favorite old hymns, followed by a homemade pie reception. Donations benefit teen outreach through Young Life. West Falmouth Baptist Church, 18 Mountain Road, Falmouth. 797-4066. 6 p.m. Aug. 17.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Rick Darke, landscape designer, photographer and author, book signing for “The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity.” Free for members, $25 nonmembers. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Barters Island Road, Boothbay. www.mainegardens.org. 2 p.m. Tuesday.

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Kathy Gunst, author of “Notes From a Maine Kitchen,” shares seasonally themed recipes. Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road. www.falmouthmemoriallibrary.org. 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Poetry of Place, Home, Community, reading by Maine poets Betsy Sholl, Christian Barter and Christopher Robley, free for MHS members; $5 for non-members. The Longfellow Garden at the Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., Portland. mainehistory.org. 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

Gail Gutradt, author of “In a Rocket Made of Ice,” will discuss her experiences in Cambodia’s Wot Opot Children’s Community. Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road. www.falmouthmemoriallibrary.org. 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Helen Peppe, author of “Pigs Can’t Swim.” The Maine Coast Book Shop, 158 Main St., Damariscotta. mainecoastbookshop.com. 7 p.m. Friday.

“Lost on a Mountain in Maine: 75th Anniversary,” commemorate Donn Fendler’s anniversary of his nine-day harrowing experience lost on Katahdin. Book signing, film screening and conversation, free. Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., Portland. mainehistory.org. 2 p.m. Saturday.

Lowry’s Lodge Poetry Series, summer poetry open reading. Include a river-themed poem if possible, $3 suggested donation. Saccarappa Art Collective, 861 Main St., Westbrook. 591-7300. 7 p.m. Saturday.

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CLASSICAL MUSIC

2 Flutes and Piano, flutists accompanied by Warren King on piano. $7-$10. Christ Church, 6 Dane St., Kennebunk. www.christchurchkennebunk.org. 2 p.m. Sunday.

Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival, family program with samplings from Circus (Program V). $5, free for children. Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Road, Harrison. www.SebagoMusicFestival.org. 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Kneisel Hall Faculty Concert, Mendelssohn, Hindemith and Dvorak, $30 in the hall, $20 on the porch. Kneisel Hall, 137 Pleasant St., Blue Hill. kneisel.org. 4 p.m. Sunday.

Kotzschmar Festival Brass with municipal organist Ray Cornils, select group of musicians from the Portland Symphony Orchestra, $15 donation. Church on the Cape, 3 Langsford Road, Kennebunkport. www.churchonthecape.org. 7 p.m. Sunday.

Salt Bay Chamberfest Concert, works by Beethoven, Bartok and Dvorak. Special guest Osmo Vanska on clarinet, $30 adult, $5 student. Darrows Barn at Round Top Farm, Business Route One, Damariscotta. www.saltbaychamberfest.org. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival, Mozart’s Quartet in F Major, K. 307 opens the program with a virtuoso oboist walking the tightrope, $25; free for 21 and under. Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Road, Harrison. www.SebagoMusicFestival.org. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival: Circus, features works by Mozart, Salathe, Morton Gould, Prokofiev and Korngold. $25, free for under 21. Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Road, Harrison. sllmf.org. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Chamber Music Everywhere, an opportunity to meet Bay Chamber Festival artists who are performing in concerts Aug. 13-17, free. Various locations in Camden and Rockport. www.baychamberconcerts.org. Noon Wednesday.

Festival Opening Concert of 2014 Bay Chamber Festival, featuring many of the artists appearing in the festival. $10-$45. Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St. www.baychamberconcerts.org. 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Kneisel Hall, young artists from around the world perform after three weeks of intensive study, free. Kneisel Hall, 137 Pleasant St., Blue Hill. kneisel.org. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday.

VentiCordi Chamber Music for winds and strings with renowned guest artists. Mozart, Milhaud, Bloom and more. $20; $15 seniors; $5 for 18 and under. Unitarian Universalist Church, 15 Pleasant St., Brunswick. www.venticordi.com. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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Lieder and Art Song, vocal recital by acclaimed performers Martha Guth and Tyler Duncan. $25. Union Hall, 24 Central St., Rockport. www.baychamberconcerts.org. 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Bach for Breakfast, St. Lawrence String Quartet cellist Christopher Costanza performs unaccompanied cello suites of Bach. $10, $25. Pascal Hall, 86 Pascal Ave., Rockport. www.baychamberconcerts.org. 10 a.m. Thursday.

Music for Winds, Prokofiev Quintet, Sean Shepherd Quintet and the Glinka Trio. $10, $25. Union Hall, 24 Central St., Rockport. www.baychamberconcerts.org. Noon Thursday.

Salt Bay Chamberfest 20th Anniversary Lobster Bake & Musical Party, $50 and up. Darrows Barn at Round Top Farm, Business Route One, Damariscotta. www.saltbaychamberfest.org. 5 p.m. Thursday.

Parker Quartet, Grammy Award-winning ensemble, $10 to $45. Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St. www.baychamberconcerts.org. 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Portland Symphony Ensemble, free. The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. boothbayoperahouse.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

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Portland Chamber Music Festival opening night: Stravinsky, Harold Meltzer and Tchaikovsky, oboist Peggy Pearson brings her own arrangement of Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite, $30, $25 seniors. Hannaford Hall, Abromson Center, University of Southern Maine, 88 Bedford St., Portland. www.pcmf.org. 8 p.m. Thursday.

VentiCordi Chamber Music for winds and strings with renowned guest artists. Mozart, Milhaud, Bloom and more, $20; $15 seniors; $5 for 18 and under. South Congregational Church, 2 North St., Kennebunkport. www.venticordi.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung, virtuosic piano program, $25. Union Hall, 24 Central St., Rockport. www.baychamberconcerts.org. 9 p.m. Thursday.

Kneisel Hall open rehearsal, works by Beethoven, Bartok and Faur. $15. Kneisel Hall, 137 Pleasant St., Blue Hill. kneisel.org. 9 a.m.-noon Friday.

Bach for Breakfast, St. Lawrence String Quartet cellist Christopher Costanza, $10 to $25. Pascal Hall, 86 Pascal Ave., Rockport. www.baychamberconcerts.org. 10 a.m. Friday.

French music for violin, piano and string quartet, $10 to $25. Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St. www.baychamberconcerts.org. Noon Friday.

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Eleanor Sokoloff Tribute Gala Concert, $10 to $60. Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St. www.baychamberconcerts.org. 6 p.m. Friday.

Kneisel Hall Faculty Concert, Beethoven, Bartok and Faur. $30 in the hall, $20 on the porch. Kneisel Hall, 137 Pleasant St., Blue Hill. kneisel.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Salt Bay Chamberfest Concert, Britten and Mendelssohn, $30 adult, $5 student. Darrows Barn at Round Top Farm, Business Route One, Damariscotta. www.saltbaychamberfest.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Candlelit Baroque, $25. Union Hall, 24 Central St., Rockport. www.baychamberconcerts.org. 9 p.m. Friday.

Bach for Breakfast, St. Lawrence String Quartet cellist Christopher Costanza, $10 to $25. Pascal Hall, 86 Pascal Ave., Rockport. www.baychamberconcerts.org. 10 a.m. Saturday.

Parker Quartet and Friends, Grammy Award-winning ensemble, $10 to $25. Union Hall Theatre, 24 Central St., Rockport. www.baychamberconcerts.org. Noon Saturday.

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One Silken Thread world premiere, written by Thomas Cabaniss, inspired by an E.B. White poem. $10 to $25. Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St. www.baychamberconcerts.org. 6 p.m. Saturday.

Organ Recital, benefit for St. Philip’s Steeple Fund with Mitch Boucher performing works by Vivaldi, Bach, Marcello and Boucher, by donation. St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset. 882-7184. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

“Contrasts,” music of Tchaikovsky and Nico Muhly surround the sharp jagged edges of Elliot Carter’s “Au Quai,” $10 to $25. Union Hall Theatre, 24 Central St., Rockport. www.baychamberconcerts.org. 9 p.m. Saturday.

Bach for Breakfast, cellist Christopher Costanza, $10 to $25. Pascal Hall, 86 Pascal Ave., Rockport. www.baychamberconcerts.org. 10 a.m. Aug. 17.

New Music Brunch, world premier of an arrangement of Glass’ “The Secret Agent” featuring former Kronos Quartet cellist Jeffrey Zeigler. $10 to $25. Union Hall Theatre, 24 Central St., Rockport. www.baychamberconcerts.org. Noon Aug. 17.

Telemann’s Opera “Pimpinone,” $100. Brewster Point Barn, Warrenton Road, Rockport. www.baychamberconcerts.org. 6 p.m. Aug. 17.

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Portland Chamber Music Festival Children’s Concert, free. Hannaford Hall, Abromson Center, 88 Bedford St., Portland. www.pcmf.org. Noon Aug. 17.

DANCE

“Thug,” Vivid Motion presents an original tragedy written by Scarborough resident Shea Murphy. $12 adults, $10 students and seniors. St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. www.vividmotion.org. 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

Maine State Ballet presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” delightful reproduction of a Shakespeare classic. $18-$23. Maine State Ballet, 348 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth. www.mainestateballet.org. 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday.

“Life Beyond Cynicism,” Debi Irons/Art Moves with Tim Rice, Collective Motion, Indiedanceworks, Fusion Dance and G-Tric, $15 show, $25 show and reception. Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, 256 Main St., South Paris. artmovesdance.com. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

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Topsham Fair, agricultural exhibits, crafts, midway and harness racing. Topsham Fairgrounds, Grandstands Road. www.topshamfair.net. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Skowhegan State Fair, agricultural fair with midway, animal exhibits, crafts, flower show and harness racing. Skowhegan Fairgrounds, 33 Constitution Ave. www.skowheganstatefair.com. Through Saturday.

Great Falls Balloon Festival, pirate-themed weekend with balloon launches, Simard-Payne Memorial Park, Lewiston. www.greatfallsballoonfestival.org. Friday through Aug. 17.

Maine Highland Games, pipe bands, parade of tartans, athletic events and booths. $20. Topsham Fairgrounds, Grandstands Road. mainehighlandgames.org. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.

Union Fair, famous for the annual State of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival. Large midway, crafts, animal pull events, harness racing. Union Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Lane. www.unionfair.org. Saturday through Aug. 23.

Antique and Vintage Fair, $3. Stevens Brook Elementary School, 14 Francis Bell Drive, Bridgton. www.rufusportermuseum.org. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

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Jonathan Fisher House Antiques Show, 7th annual outdoor antiques show featuring dealers from all over New England, rain or shine. $7, $15. Blue Hill Fairgrounds, Route 172, Ellsworth Road. jonathanfisherhouse.org. 9 a.m. Saturday.

Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival, painting, sculpture, photography, crafts. Activities for kids. Free. Brunswick downtown. brunswickdowntown.org. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.

39th annual Arts & Artisans Fair, juried show, wide range of prices for jewelry, paintings, fiber arts, herbal products, floor cloths, wooden kitchenware and more. New Suncook School, 95 Main St., Lovell. www.hobbslibrary.org. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

FILM

“October Sky,” bring blankets and chairs for seating. Free, donations welcome. Camden Public Library Amphitheatre, Atlantic Avenue. www.librarycamden.org. 8 p.m. Monday.

Art Video: “Hockney at the Tate,” film about works of David Hockney will be shown and discussed. Free. Barn Gallery, 1 Bourne Lane at Shore Road, Ogunquit. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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Bayside Patio Movie: “Dirty Dancing,” free. Bayside Bowl, 58 Alder St., Portland. www.baysidebowl.com. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Hanna Ranch, screening of documentary about the environmental ranching movement and a Q&A with the executive producer of the film. Free. Colonial Theatre, 163 High St., Belfast. www.mainefarmlandtrust.org. 6 p.m. Thursday.

“To Make a Farm,” local leaders join the public for film screening and discussion about Maine’s food future, free. Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. portlandlibrary.com. 6 p.m. Thursday.

FOR KIDS

Blueberry Fest, blueberry activities from art to cooking, free with admission. Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, 142 Free St., Portland. www.kitetails.org. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday.

Kite Making, $8 plus admission. Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, 142 Free St., Portland. www.kitetails.org. 12:30 -1:30 p.m. Sunday.

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Kids for Cubs, storytime for kids of all ages featuring “Blueberries for Sal.” There will be games and time for drawing pictures of iconic black bears. Free. McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. www.mcarthurpubliclibrary.org. 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Monday.

Kids’ Super Summer BattyBook event with Brian Lies, author of “Bats in the Band.” Includes musical entertainment. The Maine Coast Book Shop, 158 Main St., Damariscotta. mainecoastbookshop.com. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday.

Seashore Trolley Story Time, transportation-themed stories. $10 adults, $7.50 for 6-16 years old, free for under 6. Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Road, Kennebunkport. trolleymuseum.org. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Kids for Cubs, storytime for kids of all ages featuring “Blueberries for Sal” with games and time for drawing pictures of our black bears. Free. Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath. www.patten.lib.me.us. 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Wednesday.

PJs and Popsicles, learn about the Jewish practices of tzedakah (giving to charity) and tikkun olam (repairing the world). Free with admission. Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, 142 Free St., Portland. www.kitetails.org. 3 p.m. Thursday.

Fairy Fridays, music and dancing on the maze, puppet shows, stories, dress-up, crafts, fairy yoga, games, the Great Bubble Machine and building fairy houses, free with admission. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Barters Island Road, Boothbay. www.mainegardens.org. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday.

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Kids for Cubs, storytime for kids of all ages featuring “Blueberries for Sal,” with games and time for drawing pictures of black bears. Free. Dyer Library, 371 Main St., Saco. www.dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org. 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Friday.

Busy Bee Day, explore the museum’s bee hive, taste their honey, put on a busy bee performance together and plant flowers to invite bees to our homes; free with admission. Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, 142 Free St., Portland. www.kitetails.org. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 17.

MUSIC

Portland Reggae Fest, Freddie McGregor, John Brown’s Body, Mighty Mystic, Et Ana, New Kingston, Soul Rebel Project, $30, $40. Maine State Pier, Commercial Street, Portland. www.waterfrontconcerts.com. Gates at noon Sunday.

Greg Abate and Jon Wheatley, jazz with sax and coronet, $22.50. Crow Town Gallery, 406 S. Lubec Road, Lubec. www.cobscookbaymusic.com. 2 p.m. Sunday.

The Band Apollo, rock and pop. The Run of the Mill, 100 Main St., Saco. www.therunofthemill.net. 4-7 p.m. Sunday.

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Liz Longley and Barnaby Bright, singer-songwriter and indie folk rock, $20. One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m. Sunday.

Live & Local: Kenya Hall & The Tone Kings, soul and funk, $5. One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. onelongfellowsquare.com. 9 p.m. Monday.

Music on the Mall Summer Concert Series, free. Town Mall, Maine Street, Brunswick. 729-4439. 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Rose & The Wayfaring Strangers, country and bluegrass, free. Rockport Masonic Center, 361 Main St. 691-2270. 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Rebirth Brass Band, Grammy-winning band, $25-$30. The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. www.boothbayoperahouse.com. 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Sunset Folk Series, teenage songwriters Ceili, Liam and Lily, free. Western Promenade Park, Portland, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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Tilden Katz, pop rock, free, presented by Friends of Eastern Promenade, Fort Sumner Park, North Street, Portland. 756-8130. 7 p.m. Thursday.

Peter Bloom and Mark Leighton, flute and guitar duo perform works by Schubert, Giuliani, Ellington, Gershwin, Jerome Kern and others. $15, $5 youth. Free Will Baptist Church, 138 Church Turn Road, Islesboro. 734-8814. 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Samuel James, roots and blues, $10 in advance, $12 day of show. One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m. Thursday.

Damascus Road, bluegrass gospel music, free. Memorial Park, High Street, Fairfield. 314-0222. 6 p.m. Friday.

Britannica Acoustic Duo, songs from the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Moody Blues and more. $12 adults, $6 children. Belgrade Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive. www.townofbelgrade.com. 7 p.m. Friday.

David Greely, Grammy-nominated Cajun fiddler, $10 adults, $6 students, free for under 8. Congregational Church, 10 Church Lane, Phippsburg. 389-1770. 7:30 p.m. Friday.

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Howie Day, singer-songwriter. $27.50. Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. tickets.jonathansogunquit.com. 8 p.m. Friday.

Sock It to Me: A Celebration of The Music of Muscle Shoals with Amy Black and Sarah Borges, $18 advance, $22 day of. One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. www.onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m. Friday.

Delta Knights Band, $5. Zack’s Club Lounge @Fireside Inn & Suites Portland, 81 Riverside St. www.zackerysrestaurant.com. 8:45-11:45 p.m. Friday.

Jazz on the Water, led by pianist and composer George W. Russell Jr. and bass player Mike Farquharson, free. Harbor Park, Rockport. www.baychamberconcerts.org. 4 p.m. Saturday.

The Spectras, dance tunes of the ’60s to ’80s, free. Gazebo at Wells Harbor Park, Harbor Road. www.wellstown.org. 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

Jimmy Keys, comedy, musical impressions and favorite Broadway songs with audience participation. $35. Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. tickets.jonathansogunquit.com. 7 p.m. Saturday.

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South Strong Road Crew, traditional jazz and dance music from the 1910s to the 1940s, $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road. 249-0876. 7 p.m. Saturday.

Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm, percussion and vocal ensemble, $15, $10 seniors and students, free for children under 12. UU Church, Brunswick, 15 Pleasant St. www.InannaSistersInRhythm.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Sierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars, African rhythms, $20 in advance, $25 day of. The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. www.boothbayoperahouse.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Crystal Bowersox, singer-songwriter performs blues, country, folk and rock. $17.50. The Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland. www.rocklandstrand.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Peter Bloom and Mark Leighton, flute and guitar duo perform works by Schubert, Giuliani, Ellington, Gershwin, Jerome Kern and others, suggested donation of $15 adults, $12 youth and seniors. West Kennebunk United Methodist Church, 160 Alfred Road. westkennebunkumc.net. 3 p.m. Aug 17.

Azar Lawrence Quartet CD release show, tenor and soprano saxes, piano, bass and drums. $30-$40. Blue, 650 Congress St., Portland. portcityblue.com. 3 and 6 p.m. Aug 17.

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The Hyssongs, gospel family trio, free. East Wilton Union Church, 1306 Main St. 645-4297. 6 p.m. Aug. 17.

Peter Bloom and Mark Leighton, flute and guitar duo perform works by Schubert, Giuliani, Ellington, Gershwin, Jerome Kern and others, donations. Trinity Episcopal Church, York Harbor. www.trinityyorkharbor.episcopalmaine.org. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17.

Aaren Rivard, tenor, and Kellie Moody, piano, donations welcome. Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, University of Maine, Farmington, 224 Main St. www.umf.maine.edu. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17.

Jackson Browne, solo acoustic show, $39.50 to $99.50. Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland. www.statetheatreportland.com. 8 p.m. Aug. 17.

SPECIAL EVENTS

12th annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show, in-water boat show and events, $12 adults, free for children under 12. Harbor Park, Rockland waterfront. www.maineboats.com. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

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Evening for Cigar Enthusiasts at Victoria Mansion, sample pre-embargo Cuban cigars and Madeira wine. $55. Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth St., Portland. victoriamansion.org. 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday.

THEATER

Disney’s “Peter Pan, Jr.,” Through Aug. 10. An enchanting musical based on the Disney film and J.M. Barrie’s play., $12. Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St., Ogunquit. www.ogunquitplayhouse.org. 10 a.m. Sunday.

Camden Shakespeare Festival, “As You Like It,” $5 to $20. Camden Public Library Amphitheatre. www.librarycamden.org. 5 p.m. Sunday.

“Almost Cowgirls,” new musical comedy by Valerie Bennett, staged reading with music, adult show. $10. Jewett Hall Auditorium, UMA Campus, Civic Center Drive, Augusta. 831-3511. 2 p.m. Sunday.

Footlight Follies, an evening of songs, skits and silliness combining the best of talents provided by community members, the acting company, staff, board of trustees and surprise guests. Maine State Music Theatre, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. msmt.org. 6:45 p.m. Monday.

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“Point Last Seen,” multi-media performance explores finding one’s way in barren landscape. $25. The Theater At Monmouth, 796 Main St., Monmouth. theateratmonmouth.org. 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

The Rocky Horror Show Live, $20 general admission, $30 VIP. Le Club Calumet, 334 Northern Ave., Augusta. www.rockyforequality.com. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

“Legally Blonde,” $36.25-$41.25. Arundel Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. arundelbarnplayhouse.com. Through Saturday.

Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” madcap romp with King Arthur and his knights. $10 to $25. Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 Route 9, Berwick. hackmatack.org. Through Saturday.

Dustbowl “Hamlet,” takes place in a 1930s setting, $8 to $12. The Neighborhood House, 1 Kimball Road, Northeast Harbor. www.harborsideshakespeare.org. Through Saturday.

“The Magic Tree House, Dinosaurs Before Dark,” lively musical based on the first of Mary Pope Osborne’s award-winning book series, $12. Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St., Ogunquit. www.ogunquitplayhouse.org. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Aug. 17.

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“Mary Poppins,” enchanting story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking dance numbers. $39-$79. Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St. www.ogunquitplayhouse.org. Through Aug. 30.

“Footloose,” stage version of the hit movie, full of exhilarating dance and an award-winning top 40 score. $38-$63. Maine State Music Theatre, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. msmt.org. Through Aug. 23.

“Romeo and Juliet,” $10-$30. The Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main St. theateratmonmouth.org. Through Aug. 24.

“What the Butler Saw,” risque and ferociously playful farce. $10-$30. The Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main St. theateratmonmouth.org. Through Aug. 22.

“As You Like It,” $10-$30. The Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main St. theateratmonmouth.org. Through Aug. 23.

“A Woman of No Importance,” dark Oscar Wilde comedy of serial seducers, moralizing monogamists, secret pasts and heartbreak. $10-$30. The Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main St. theateratmonmouth.org. Through Aug. 23.

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“Tales from the Blue Fairy Book,” from princesses to fairies, kings to dwarfs, there’s a magical happily ever after for girls and boys. $10, $15. The Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main St., Monmouth. theateratmonmouth.org. Through Aug. 21.

“Children Of Eden,” a musical based on Genesis and Noah’s Ark, $23. The Boothbay Playhouse, 275 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. www.boothbayplayhouse.com. Through Aug. 20.

“Open Casket,” a moving and funny look at love and loss by Portland playwright and actor Megan E. Tripaldi. $15. The Footlights, 190 US Route 1, Falmouth. www.thefootlightsinfalmouth.com. Through Aug. 24.

“Figaro,” a jealous count stands between Figaro and his marriage to the beautiful Suzanne. $19 in advance, $21 at door; children $17, $19; cabaret seats $32, $35. Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road, Madison. www.lakewoodtheater,org. Thursday through Aug. 23.

“The Odd Couple,” comedy, $15. Lakeside Theater, Main Street, Rangeley. Rangeleyarts.org. 7 p.m. Friday through Aug. 17.

“Happenstance’s Pinot and Augustine,” family-friendly physical comedy, virtuosity and musical delights., $14 adults, $12 seniors, $8 kids & students. Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Road, South Paris. www.celebrationbarn.com. 8 p.m. Saturday.

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TOURS

Friends of Evergreen historic walking tours, explorations of the cemetery plus stories of Portlanders. $7, $5 members, free for children. Evergreen Cemetery, 672 Stevens Ave., Portland. friendsofevergreen.org. Through Aug. 31.

Spirits Alive Tours at Eastern Cemetery, led by trained volunteers, $10, $5 students and seniors, under 12 free. Eastern Cemetery, 224 Congress St., Portland. www.spiritsalive.org. 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Camden Walking Tours. Reservations encouraged, free. Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. www.librarycamden.org. Through Sept. 12.

First Parish History Tours, cannonballs from British bombardment in 1775, birthplace of the Maine Constitution in 1820, famous Abolitionist speakers, the Longfellow family pew and more. First Parish Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday.

Shipbuilding Odyssey, three-hour heritage tour describes what life was like in Kennebunk’s shipbuilding industry during the 1800s. $30, $25 for museum members. Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. www.facebook.com. 1-4:30 p.m. Aug. 17.


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