n ART EVENTS

“Kosti Ruohomaa, Legendary Photographer of Maine,” presented by Deanna Bonner-Ganter, the Maine State Museum’s curator of photography, art and archives, Camden Public Library, 55 Main St. librarycamden.org. 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday.

Gallery Talk: “Maine from the Sky,” Press Herald photographer Gabe Souza will show his best aerial photography shot on assignment, or often en route to an assignment. Lewis Gallery, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. portlandlibrary.com. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Women: A Student Art Show to Celebrate Female Empowerment, student work exhibited with a goal of spreading awareness about homeless women without adequate access to sanitary products, free, donations encouraged. Falmouth High School, 74 Woodville Road. facebook.com/events/876903869089787. 6 p.m. Wednesday.

“Portraits of the Artist: Photographers and Their Subjects – A Conversation,” exhibition is part of the Maine Photo Project, a year-long statewide collaboration, free. UNE Art Gallery, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland. une/artgallery. 5-7 p.m. Thursday.

January Thaw by Linda Gerson. The Stonewall Gallery, 118 East Elm St., Yarmouth. yarmouthmehistory.org. Exhibit opening 5:30-7 p.m. Friday.

n ART SHOWS

“Olive Pierce: Photographing a Maine Fishing Community,” lives of families in a small fishing community in Waldoboro documented over the course of a decade. Bowdoin College Museum of Art, 245 Maine St., Brunswick. bowdoin.edu/art-museum. Through Jan. 17.

“Everything You Know Is True: Redux,” alumnus Kimberly Convery ’05, exhibits works using graphite, ink and gouache on paper that explore implied landscapes and imaginary worlds. Maine College of Art, Charles C. Thomas Gallery, 522 Congress St., Portland. meca.edu. Through Jan. 20.

“Playing With Time,” poetry by Helene Swarts and prints made by Elizabeth Budington from turn-of-the-century glass negatives. Casco Bay Artisans, 68 Commercial St., Portland. 563-1577. Through Jan. 22.

“From the Inside: Maine College of Art Staff Show,” includes works by Nik Bsullak, Jill Dalton, Shannon Googins, Megan Lloyd, Leeanna Morris, Maia Snow, Phil Stevens, Dietlind Vander Schaaf and Annie Wadleigh. June Fitzpatrick Gallery at Maine College of Art, 522 Congress St., Portland. meca.edu. Through Jan. 23.

“The Exquisite Bird 3,” photographer Michael Milica’s search for the cooperative bird, good light and beautifully poignant background. Daunis Fine Jewelry, 616 Congress St., Portland. daunis.com. Through Jan. 31.

“Holiday Offerings,” annual group exhibition of paintings and sculptures in a variety of styles and media. Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Peaks Island. richardboydartgallery.com. Through Jan. 31.

S.C. Myer, “Maine and Beyond,” oil paintings of Maine coast and travel experiences. 317 Main Street Gallery, 317 Main St., Yarmouth. 317mainst.org. Through Feb. 1.

Robert Shetterly, “Portraits of Courageous Citizenship,” draws from Shetterly’s “Americans Who Tell the Truth,” portraits and narratives that highlight citizens who address issues of social, environmental and economic fairness. Waynflete Art Gallery, 360 Spring St., Portland. 774-5721, ext. 1201. Through Feb. 6.

Leon Vanella photo exhibition, Robert E. White Gallery, Husson University, Peabody Hall, 1 College Circle, Bangor. husson.edu. Through Feb. 11.

Photos of the Year: Maine Through Our Eyes, work by the photojournalists of the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram. Lewis Gallery, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. portlandlibrary.com. Through Feb. 12.

Peter Giustra Western art exhibit, over 20 pieces of Western art. Miles Memorial Hospital, 35 Miles St., Damariscotta. 593-6449. Through Feb. 12.

Patty Allison, “Imbued with Hues,” colorized historical images, artistic perspective on Maine life in different eras. Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., Portland. mainehistory.org. Through Feb. 27.

“Tinderbox,” merges brutally insightful visual art, contextual information nodes for public engagement, as well as an “art punk” concert. ICA at Maine College of Art, 522 Congress St., Portland. meca.edu/ica. Through March 5.

“Maine Collects: Treasures from Maine’s Private Collections.” Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St., Rockland. farnsworthmuseum.org. Through March 6.

“Earth Matters: Land as Material and Metaphor in the Arts in Africa,” major exhibition brings together about 60 exceptional works from the 19th century to the present. Bowdoin College Museum of Art, 245 Maine St., Brunswick. bowdoin.edu/art-museum. Through March 6.

“Coastal Vision,” a juried show of maritime sightings by First Light Camera Club. Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St., Bath. firstlightcc.com. Through March 13.

“Maine Collected,” works by living artists from the permanent collection. Bates College Museum of Art, 75 Russell St., Lewiston. bates.edu/museum. Through March 26.

“The Art of Occupy: The Occuprint Portfolio,” created by artists and activists affiliated with the worldwide Occupy movement. Bates College Museum of Art, 75 Russell St., Lewiston. bates.edu/museum. Through March 26.

“The View Out His Window (and in his mind’s eye),” Jeffery Becton uses digital tools to create dreamlike amalgamations of indoors and outdoors, domestic scenes and seascapes. Bates College Museum of Art, 75 Russell St., Lewiston. bates.edu/museum. Through March 26.

“Dressing It Up: Beadwork in Northern Communities,” historic and contemporary beadwork. The Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, Hubbard Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. bowdoin.edu. Through March 27.

“Local Color: Pieces of Maine,” paintings by Dawn Maron, Mike Maron and Suzanne Woodward. Lifeworks Chiropractic Center, 202 U.S. Route 1, Suite 100, Falmouth. 781-7911. Through April 29.

“Worth a Thousand Words,” prints acquired by Robert Peabody Bellows. Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St., Rockland. farnsworthmuseum.org. Through May 1.

“The Passionate Photographer: Kosti Ruohomaa’s Maine” in magazine photojournalism exhibition. Maine State Museum Cultural Building, 230 State St., Augusta. mainestatemuseum.org. Through July.

n AUDITIONS

“King Lear,” to be presented at the Chocolate Church in Bath in May, roles for men and women of all ethnicities as well as stage and creative staff positions. Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath. chocolatechurcharts.org. 6 p.m. Friday; 1-4 p.m. Saturday.

n BOOKS & AUTHORS

“Maine Photography: A History, 1840-2015” book launch party, authors Libby Bischof, Susan Danly and Earle Shettleworth will discuss the book and new discoveries that piqued their interests, followed by a reception. $8, free for members. Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., Portland. mainehistory.org. 6 p.m. Thursday.

n CLASSICAL MUSIC

Epiphany Lessons & Carols, St. Luke’s Cathedral, 143 State St., Portland, donations accepted. stlukesportland.org/postings/events. 4 p.m. Sunday.

VoXX: Voice of Twenty Winter Concert Series, “Music for the New Year” features works from medieval to Gregorian chant and Renaissance polyphony to contemporary works, $10. voiceoftwenty.com. Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 27 Bartlett St., Lewiston, 2 p.m. Sunday. Union Hall, 24 Central St., Rockport, 7 p.m. Friday. St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 95 Court St., Belfast, 7 p.m. Saturday.

“Winterreise,” Portland resident and soprano Luette Saul and pianist Mark Rossnagel will perform Franz Schubert’s masterpiece, $10, $5 seniors and students. First Parish Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. firstparishportland.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday.

The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra “Austro-Spanish Express,” music of Mozart and of Spain, $20, free for 18 and under and college students with ID. Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. midcoastsymphony.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Decoda Cello Quartet, the first-ever affiliate ensemble of Carnegie Hall and a chamber group of virtuoso musicians. Free, tickets required, go to bit.ly/oacbates. Bates College, Olin Concert Hall, 75 Russell St., Lewiston. 786-6135. 5 p.m. Saturday.

n Film

“Creed,” former world heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, son of his late friend and former boxing rival Apollo Creed, $8, $5 students. Stonington Opera House, 1 School St. operahousearts.org. 2 p.m. Sunday.

“Run Free: The True Story of Caballo Blanco,” documentary about American running enthusiast Micah True (Caballo Blanco, or the White Horse) and his quest to create an ultra marathon in Mexico to promote and preserve the country’s Tarahumara running tradition, $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Frontier, Fort Andross, Brunswick. explorefrontier.com. 2, 6 and 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 2 p.m. Wednesday.

“Finders Keepers,” a story centered on a man’s amputated leg being found in a grill, $9, $5 students. Stonington Opera House, 1 School St., operahousearts.org. 7 p.m. Tuesday.

n MUSIC

Waterville Shape Note Singing, participatory event, beginners welcome, books available for loan or purchase. The singing is primarily from the The Sacred Harp, a tunebook in continuous publication since 1844, free. First Baptist Church of Waterville, 1 Park St., maineshapenotesinging.org. 2-5 p.m. Sunday.

Midcoast Community Chorus Winter Concert, “Draw the Circle Wide,” gospel, classical, Appalachian and Caribbean music, $15-$30. Strom Auditorium, Camden Hills Regional High School, 25 Keelson Drive, Rockport. mccsing.org. 4 p.m. Sunday.

Hinder, $20 in advance, $25 day of show, 18-plus. Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St., Portland. portcitymusichall.com. 8 p.m. Sunday.

The Boneheads, $20. Slates Restaurant, 169 Water St., Hallowell. slatesrestaurant.com. 8:15 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

Whaler’s Run, original acoustic rock band, $15. Unity College Center for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot St., Unity. uccpa.unity.edu. 7 p.m. Friday.

OC and the Offbeats with Clara Junken Band, six-piece horn band rooted in classic blues and soul with modern alternative influences, $10 in advance, $12 day of show. One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m. Friday.

Open Mic Night, Tuckers Music Pub, 290 Main St., Norway. creativemediaofmaine.com. 8 p.m. Friday.

SeespeopleS, rock, alternative and pop. Mainely Brews Restaurant & Brewhouse, 1 Post Office Square, Waterville. mainelybrews.com. 9:30 p.m. Friday.

The Boneheads and The Holy Mackerels, $10 in advance, $15 day of show. The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. boothbayoperahouse.com. 7 p.m. Saturday.

Samuel James, roots, $16, $14 seniors, $5 students. Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St., Gardiner. johnsonhalll.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

DeadBeat, jam, Grateful Dead covers, rock. Mainely Brews Restaurant & Brewhouse, 1 Post Office Square, Waterville. mainelybrews.com. 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

n SPECIAL EVENTS

Disney on Ice presents “Treasure Trove,” stories from the Disney animated film vault come to life. $5-$70. Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Square, Portland. disneyonice.com. 3 p.m. Sunday.

Bath Antique Show and Sale, 50 dealers of quality antiques and collectibles, $4. Bath Middle School, 6 Old Brunswick Road. bathantiquesshows.com. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday.

Spire and Ice, 2nd annual ice bar event, $10. Spire 29 on the Square, 29 School St., Gorham. spire29.com. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Bar Harbor Winter Beer Fest, craft beer, yummy food and winter fun, $20 for unlimited beer samples, $10 designated driver tickets. Atlantic Brewing Company, 15 Knox Road, Bar Harbor. barharborinfo.com/events/bar-harbor-winter-beer-fest.aspx. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.

n THEATER

“The Little Match Girl Passion,” John Farrell directs Figures of Speech Theatre in the premiere of a piece using masked dance, puppetry and projected imagery, based on David Lang’s Pulitzer-winning composition for voices and percussion. Recommended for adults. $15, $10 for Bates faculty and staff. Schaeffer Theatre, Bates College, 305 College St., Lewiston. 786-6161. brownpapertickets.com/event/2465473. 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

“Sentimental Journey,” radio show celebrating defining moments of the 1930s and ’40s. $18, $15 seniors and students, pay-what-you-can Thursdays. Footlights Theatre, 190 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth. thefootlightsinfalmouth.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Through Jan. 30.

“Trevor,” by Nick Jones, subversive comedy about a chimp who’s retired from acting, $20, $17 seniors and students, pay-what-you-can Thursday. Madhorse Theatre at The Hutchins School, 24 Mosher St., South Portland. madhorse.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Through Jan. 31.

“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” an unjustly jailed barber in 1800s London returns home seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and destroyed his young wife, $17.99-$21.99. Lyric Music Theater, 176 Sawyer St., South Portland. lyricmusictheater.org. 8 p.m. Friday. Through Jan. 30.

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