• ART SHOWS

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

“Cut, Arrange, Glue,” collage improvisations by Robin Brooks. UNE-Biddeford, Campus Center, 11 Hills Beach Road, Biddeford. une.edu. Through Thursday.

“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 Friday.

“Lines,” paintings by Kit Bartmess; watercolors, oil pastels, ink and an assortment of natural materials applied with stitching and wax. 3Fish Gallery, 377 Cumberland Ave., Portland. 3fishgallery.com. Through Saturday.

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

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

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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 Saturday.

“Summer Creativity,” multi-media works, Markings Gallery, 50 Front St., Bath. markingsgallery.com. Through Saturday.

“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 Saturday.

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

“Elements,” multimedia exhibit featuring the work of Connie Lundquist and Lee Cheever. Little Dog Coffee Shop, 87 Maine St., Brunswick. littledogcoffeeshop.com. Through Saturday.

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

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

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

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. bluewaterfinearts.com. Through Aug. 31.

“Windows and Doors: Crossing Boundaries,” paintings by Kay Carter 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. husson.edu. Through Sept. 4.

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

“Maine Island Time,” watercolor paintings by Michael Weymouth. The Turtle Gallery, Route 15, Deer Isle. 348-9977. Through Sept. 6.

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Richard Estes retrospective, “Realism,” exhibition features 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.

“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.

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

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

“Spirit Encounters with Will Dixon,” Northern Lights Gallery, 33 Main St., Belfast. northernlightsgallery.org. Through Sept. 24.

Lois Dodd, “Laundry,” and David Dewey, “Marshall Point – New Watercolors,” Caldbeck Gallery, 12 Elm St., Rockland. 594-5935. Through Sept. 27.

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

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

Gifford Ewing and Susan Williams, photography and paintings. Pascal Hall, 86 Pascal Ave., Rockport. pascalhall.com. Through Sept. 30.

“Pastel Musings,” paintings by Lanalee Welch. Gallery at Harmon’s & Barton’s, 584 Congress St. 415-2230. Through Sept. 30.

“Realism and Impressionism in Belgium, France and America,” works by Charles Emile Jacque, Louis Simon Lassalle, S.P.R. Triscott and many others. Wiscasset Bay Gallery, 67 Main St., Wiscasset. wiscassetbaygallery.com. Through Sept. 30.

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

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

“Project,” Ana Miljacki and Lee Moreau founded Project in 1998 to critically engage and re-imagine the contemporary world. Maine College of Art, ICA, 522 Congress St., Portland. meca.edu. Through Oct. 12.

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

“Encountering Maine,” exhibition includes a 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. bates.edu. Through Oct. 12.

Maine Northern Skies: Clear Light Art Exhibition,” features the work of local artists and their interpretations of Maine’s skies. L.C. Bates Museum, U.S. Route 201, Hinckley. gwh.org. Through Oct. 15.

13th annual Sculpture Garden Invitational, works of sculpture by 17 artists placed in gallery’s vestibule, around its exterior and in university’s historic quad. UNE Art Gallery, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland. une.edu. Through Oct. 31.

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

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

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

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

“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. farnsworthmuseum.org. Through Jan. 5.

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

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• ART OPENINGS AND EVENTS

Merry-Meeting Art Association’s Summer Art Show. Bailey Island Library Hall, Route 24, Harpswell. 725-8855. Opening reception noon-2 p.m. Sunday.

“Sudden Outburst,” works in encaustic, clay and mixed-media painting by Joni Fox-Campbell, Anita Holt and Molly Anathan. Running With Scissors, 250 Anderson St., Portland. 415-1932. Through Sept. 20. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Wednesday.

Summer Fine Art & Antiques Auction, includes art, furniture, folk art and jewelry. Admission and auction registration are free. Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, 51 Atlantic Highway. thomastonauction.com. 11 a.m. Sunday.

William Zorach watercolors, Georgetown Historical Society, 20 Bay Point Road. zorachfountain.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.

“Art Going to Spain,” Maine artist Ann Tracy’s digital mixed-media paintings based on historic artworks, “The Green Graces Series,” as well as new work from her recent trip to Cuba. Constellation Gallery, 511 Congress St., Portland. facebook.com. Artist’s reception 5-8 p.m. Wednesday.

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Brendan Bullock, “Travel Journals,” using photography as a catalyst for interaction, Bullock’s intimate images capture visual and emotional moments most important to him. PhoPa Gallery, 132 Washington Ave., Portland. phopagallery.com. Through Sept. 30. Artist talk 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

“Oysters” paintings by Dudley Zopp. June Fitzpatrick Gallery, 522 Congress St., Portland. 699-5083. Closing reception 2 p.m. Saturday.

• ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRS

School Around Us 39th annual Summer Craft Fair, features 65 juried artists and artisans, live local music and homemade food. On the Green, Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport. schoolaroundus.org. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.

• BENEFITS

St. Lawrence Arts annual Allagash Victor Ale Tasting, food, music, beer, dancing, $20, $25 to become a Beer Committee member. St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland. stlawrencearts.com. 5-8 p.m. Wednesday.

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Bow Ties & Bean Boots, auction, live music, lawn games and food trucks, $35. Camp Ketcha, 336 Black Point Road, Scarborough. teenstotrails.org. 6-10 p.m. Thursday.

• BOOKS & AUTHORS

“Waylaid by Beauty” celebrates poet Edna St. Vincent Millay with poetry, wine and dinner, $39.99, Whitehall Inn, 52 High St., Camden. Reserve at 236-3391. 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Richard Pollak, author of “After the Barn,” Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. portlandlibrary.com. Noon Friday.

Elizabeth Lydia Bodner, author of “Seven Women in Maine,” Sherman’s Books & Stationery, 56 Main St., Bar Harbor. 288-3161. 1-3 p.m. Friday.

Toni Buzzeo will read and sign her newest children’s book, “My Bibi Always Remembers.” Letterpress Books, 91 Auburn St., Portland. Letterpress-Books.com. 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday.

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• CLASSICAL MUSIC

Kneisel Hall Faculty Concert, pianist Seymour Lipkin, baritone Randall Scarlata and pianist Lora Tchekoratova present a concert of Mozart, Schumann and Brahms. $30 in the hall, $20 on the porch. Kneisel Hall, 137 Pleasant St., Blue Hill. kneisel.org. 4 p.m. Sunday.

DaPonte String Quartet and guest pianists Frank Glazer and George Lopez, mark the centennial of World War I with works by Debussy, Bridge and Elgar, $25, free for under 21. Olin Arts Center, Bates College, 75 Russell Street, Lewiston. daponte.org. 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Kneisel Hall Open Rehearsal, $15. Kneisel Hall, 137 Pleasant St., Blue Hill. kneisel.org. 9 a.m.-noon Friday.

Kneisel Hall Festival Concert: “A Far Cry,” collaborating with local students through a partnership with the New England Conservatory. $30 in the hall; $20 on the porch. Kneisel Hall, 137 Pleasant St., Blue Hill. kneisel.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 4 p.m. Aug. 31.

• MUSIC

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Walter Weymouth, Windsor Fair, 82 Ridge Road. windsorfair.com. 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

The Dartts, gospel, free. East Wilton Union Church, 1306 Main St. 645-4297. 6 p.m. Sunday.

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

Friends of the Eastern Promenade Concert Series: Chandler’s Band, free. Fort Sumner Park, North Street, Portland. 756-8130. 7 p.m. Thursday.

Portland Jazz Orchestra, Dr. Chris Oberholtzer and his 18-piece ensemble perform an evening of big band swing, $5 students, seniors and advance, $9 day of. One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m. Thursday.

Les Claypool’s Due De Twang, $28-$50, 18-plus. Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St., Portland. portcitymusichall.com. 9 p.m. Thursday.

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The Band Apollo, $9. Windsor Fairgrounds, 82 Ridge Road. windsorfair.com. 2 p.m. Friday.

Steely Dan, Jamalot Ever After Tour, featuring Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, $28.75 to $102.75. Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion, 1 Railroad St., Bangor. waterfrontconcerts.com. Gates at 6 p.m. Friday.

Last Friday Coffeehouse, Claudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers, $15, free for kids. Hammond Hall, 427 Main St., Winter Harbor. Schoodicartsforall.org. 7 p.m. Friday.

Tierney Sutton: “After Blue,” the Joni Mitchell Project, $42.50. Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. tickets.jonathansogunquit.com. 8 p.m. Friday.

Castlebay in Concert, season’s end at Colonial Pemaquid, Celtic music, free (park admission may apply). Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site, Old Fort Road, New Harbor. friendsofcolonialpemaquid.org. 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday.

Lady Antebellum with Billy Currington and Joe Nichols, $95 to $233. Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion, 1 Railroad St., Bangor. waterfrontconcerts.com. Gates at 6 p.m. Saturday.

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Summer Concert Series, free. Gazebo at Wells Harbor Park, Harbor Road, Wells. wellstown.org. 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

Wailin’ Jennys, Prairie Home Companion darlings and international folk act, $30 in advance, $35 day of. The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. boothbayoperahouse.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

A Band Beyond Description, $10 at the door. Lakeside Orchards, 318 Readfield Road, Route 17, Manchester. 622-2479. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Rock Show, proceeds benefit homeless veterans, $5 at the door. American Legion Post 202, 79 Foreside Road, Topsham. post202me.org. 8 p.m. Saturday.

Melissa Ferrick, singer-songwriter, $25. Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. tickets.jonathansogunquit.com. 8 p.m. Saturday.

Camp to Belong Outdoor Family Music Festival, variety of musical artists, $10 adults, $25 families of three or more, donations welcomed, proceeds support camp that reunites siblings who have been separated in foster care or by adoption. Festival grounds, 72 Bear Pond Road, Waterford. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 31.

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Allan Frink, gospel, free. East Wilton Union Church, 1306 Main St. 645-4297. 6 p.m. Aug. 31.

Jason Aldean with Florida Georgia Line and Tyler Farr, country music, $32 to $82. Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion, 1 Railroad St., Bangor. waterfrontconcerts.com. Gates at 6 p.m. Aug. 31.

Casco Bay Tummlers, unique brand of klezmer, free. Congress Square Park. space538.org. 2 p.m. Aug. 31.

• THEATER

“Romeo and Juliet,” $10-$30. The Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main St. theateratmonmouth.org. 1 p.m. Sunday.

“Open Casket,” a moving and funny look at love and loss by Portland playwright and actor Megan E. Tripaldi. $15. The Footlights, 190 Route 1, Falmouth. thefootlightsinfalmouth.com. 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

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“Mary Poppins,” $39-$79, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St. ogunquitplayhouse.org. Through Saturday.

“The Sound of Music,” beloved musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein, $8-$10. Little Theatre at Nasson, 457 Main St., Springvale. myotc.org. Through Saturday.

“The Marvelous Wonderettes,” $35-$40. Arundel Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. arundelbarnplayhouse.com. Through Saturday.

Celebration Summer Finale, celebrating the best of the season’s new work, $14 adults, $12 seniors, $8 kids and students. Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Road, South Paris. celebrationbarn.com. 8 p.m. Saturday.

“Bingo: The Winning Musical,” audience members play bingo and win real prizes, $20. City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. citytheater.org. Through Aug. 31.

“The Fall of the House of Usher,” classic Poe tale reinvented as a detective thriller set in 1930s Boston, $19, $21 day of, kids $17-$19; cabaret seats $32-$35. Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road, Madison. lakewoodtheater.org. Through Sept. 6.


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