February 22, 2012

Et Cetera Listings

Benefits, art/craft fairs, special events, films, books and authors, dances

• BENEFITS

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Matt and Jason Tardy create "comedic electronica" as AudioBody, and they're part of the Phyzgig lineup Friday at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center.

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Claddagh Mhor Pipe Band Presents "Comics for Kilts," proceeds will go towards the purchase of equipment and uniforms for the band, Maine Irish Heritage Center, Portland. $20; two for $30. claddaghmhor.com. Cash bar opens at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Southern Maine Pickin' Society Headlining Dinner and Fundraiser, music and dinner, benefits American Liver Foundation, Falmouth Congregational Church. $12; $20 per couple; $30 per family. runningfortigerlily.com. 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

"Pastabilities 4.0," Waterfall Arts fourth annual family "fun(d)raiser" with a pasta dinner, music by Noah Fishman and a silent auction, Waterfall Arts, Belfast. $15; $5 for children under age 12. waterfallarts.org. 5 and 6:30 p.m. seatings Monday.

Rippleffect Gala, dancing, food, raffle and live auction; benefits Rippleffect Scholarship Program; Ocean Gateway Terminal, Portland. $50. rippleeffect.net. 6 to 10 p.m. March 1.

• FAIRS/FESTIVALS

Longfellow Days, monthlong celebration of readings, tours, dinners, films and more honoring Henry W. Longfellow, various locations, Brunswick. Various prices. brunswickdowntown.com/longfellowdays. Through Sunday.

Laser Fest, laser-light shows including "Laser U2," "Laser Spirit," "Laser Mania," "Hypnotica" and more; University of Southern Maine (Southworth Planetarium), Portland. $5, plus $1 for 3-D glasses. Call for show schedule: 780-4249. Noon, 2, 3, 7 and 8 p.m. today and Friday; 1, 3, 7 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday.

24th Annual Family Fest, outdoor winter family fun, poker run, snow volleyball tournament, pie-eating contest and ugliest ski sweater contest, Shawnee Peak, Bridgton. Free. 647-8444. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.

Longfellow Days: Cabaret Valentine Buffet, buffet of desserts, cheeses and beverages, plus music, love letters and poetry from Maine State Music Theatre; The Inn at Brunswick Station. $25; reservations required. 729-4439. 7 p.m. Friday.

Bethel Winterfest, Nordic and Alpine skiing events, snowboarding, snowmobiling, rail jams, sledding, scenic airplane rides, demonstrations and more; various locations, Bethel. bethelwinterfest.com. 5:15 to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to about 7 p.m. Saturday.

Signature Event, fine cocktails and confectionary creations, kickoff to Maine Restaurant Week, Portland Harbor Hotel. $35; four for $120. mainerestaurantweek.com. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Wines Around the World, Maine Restaurant Week event; culinary journey to Argentina, Italy, Spain, France and the U.S.; The Inn at Brunswick Station. $45; includes wine, food, tax and tip. 837-6565. 6 p.m. March 1.

• SPECIAL EVENTS

FRIDAY

"Search for the Solar System's Edge," planetarium show, University of Southern Maine (Southworth Planetarium), Portland. $4, $6. usm.maine.edu/planet. 1 p.m.

Phyzgig, with AudioBody, Randy Judkins and Norman Ng, plus lobby magic by Dan Link, Westbrook Performing Arts Center. $16; $10 for ages 12 and younger. acorn-productions.org. 7 p.m.

SATURDAY

Annual Longfellow Birthday Party, readings of Longfellow poems by MPBN's Irwin Gratz and state Rep. Herb Adams, Maine Historical Society, Portland. mainehistory.org. 10 a.m.

"Longfellow and Bull: The Poet and the Virtuoso," illustrated talk by Charles Kaufmann, Maine Historical Society, Portland. mainehistory.org. 1 p.m.

Maine Roller Derby: Calamity Janes vs. Montreal Sexpos, Happy Wheels Skate Center, Portland. $5. mainerollerderby.com. 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Winter Family Fun Day, dog-sled rides, ice harvesting, ice-sculpting demonstrations, nature hikes and more, Aroostook State Park, Presque Isle. $1.50; free for children and seniors. parksandlands.com. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Simply Southern Italian Cooking and Wine Series, cooking and wine class presented by the Chadwick, Newfangled Eats and Wine Wine, 21-plus; Chadwick Bed and Breakfast, Portland. $75; $125 per couple. 774-5141. 6 to 9 p.m.

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