November 7, 2012

Et Cetera Listings

Benefits, craft fairs, special events, films, books and authors, sports, dances

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“This Land Is Your Land,” the black-and-white photographic exhibit on view at the Harlow Gallery through November, continues to celebrate and commemorate the life and contributions of American folk legend Woody Guthrie with a free public concert for children and adults at 2 p.m. Sunday at the gallery, 160 Water St. in Hallowell. Maine duo Dave Peloquin and Bob Webb will perform a wide selection of the songs Guthrie wrote specifically for children.

Ed Lefkowicz

"Alice Waters & Her Delicious Revolution," part of the "American Masters" series produced by PBS, University of Maine (Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine), Augusta. Free. hhrc.uma.edu. 5:30 p.m.

"The Welcome," documentary about life after war for veterans, First Universalist Church, Rockland. Free. midcoastpeaceandjustice.org. 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

"Normative Narratives," film series about the portrayal of gay men in cinema, Space Gallery, Portland. $7. space538.org. "Keep the Lights On" (2012), 7:30 p.m.

"The African Queen" (1951), starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn, Dunaway Center, Ogunquit. Free. ogunquitperformingarts.org/arts. 7 p.m.

• BOOKS/AUTHORS

THURSDAY

Richard Blanco, author of poetry collection "Looking for the Gulf Motel," Bates College (Edmund S. Muskie Archives), Lewiston. 786-6256. 7:30 p.m.

Mary Cerullo, author of the children's book "City Fish, Country Fish," Rice Public Library, Kittery. 439-1553. 6 p.m.

Jennifer Skiff, author of "The Divinity of Dogs," Bookstacks, Bucksport. 469-8992. 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY

Poet David Wojahn, author of "World Tree," Glickman Library, University of Southern Maine, Portland. Free. 780-4291. Talk at 2 p.m.; poetry reading at 4 p.m.

Dahlov Ipcar, renowned Maine children's author and illustrator, Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick. 373-6015. 10 a.m. to noon.

Bill Roorbach, author of "Life Among Giants," Emery Community Arts Center, Farmington. 778-7880. 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY

William Barry, historian and author of "Maine: The Wilder Half of New England," Ricker Memorial Library, Poland Spring. 998-4390. 5:30 p.m.

TUESDAY

Brenda Gilchrist, author of "Waltzing with Bracey: A Long Reach Home," Maine Historical Society, Portland. mainehistory.org. Noon.

Jeff Foltz, author of "Two Men Ten Suns," with refreshments, music and a reading, University of Southern Maine (bookstore), Portland. 780-4070. 7 p.m.

Max Alexander, author of "Bright Lights, No City: An African Adventure on Bad Roads with a Brother and a Very Weird Business Plan," Falmouth Memorial Library. www.falmouth.lib.me.us. 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Kate Flora, author of "Redemption," Portland Public Library. portlandlibrary.com. Noon.

Poet Carolyn Gelland, reading from her husband Kenneth Frost's book of poems, "Time on Its Own," Farmington Public Library. www.farmington.lib.me.us. 7 p.m.

NOV. 15

William Barry, historian and author of "Maine: The Wilder Half of New England," Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum, Sanford. 324-2797. 7 p.m.

Barbara Walsh, author of "August Gale: A Father and Daughter's Journey into the Storm," University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn, Lewiston. 753-6674. 6 p.m.

Paul Doiron, author of "Bad Little Falls," South Portland Library. southportlandlibrary.com. 6:30 p.m.

• SPORTS

Portland Pirates, AHL affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes, Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland. $15 to $20. portlandpirates.com. Vs. Adirondack, 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

• PARTICIPANT DANCE

Contra Dance, with Jessie and Greg Boardman and Ellen Gawler, bring clean shoes for dancing, Wescustogo Hall, North Yarmouth. $10; $7 for seniors and students. 233-4325. Beginner's session at 7:30 p.m.; potluck at 7 p.m.; dance 8 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday.

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