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CONCERTS

Thursdays through April 13

Noonday Concert Series, Ray Cornils, organist, 12:15 p.m., First Parish Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. Free. portlandconservatoryofmusic.org.

Saturday, April 1

“Hush Point, concert and CD release, 8 p.m., part of Portland Conservatory of Music’s Dimensions in Jazz program, Meloon Chapel, Woodfords Church. Free workshop at 4 p.m.; call 775-3356 to register. Show information, 828-1310. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at door, $5 students, $10 seniors.

Windham Chamber Singers showcase spring tour, 7 p.m., North Windham Union Church, Roosevelt Trail. Tickets at door, $12 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students/children. Box office opens at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit Windham Raymond Backpack Program effort to provide weekend food for students in need. This concert is the 41st in the Music with a Mission series sponsored by the church. For more information, 892-7149 or [email protected].

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Saturday, April 22

Country Music concert by Gloria Jean, preceded by bean supper, at Windham Veterans Center, North Windham. Supper 5 p.m., concert 7 p.m.  $8 dinner, $10 concert $15 combo. For information, 939-9352 or [email protected]

THEATER

Friday, March 31-April 2

“Whales of August,” produced by the Daytime Players and sponsored by the Saco River Theatre. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. $10 tickets at door, cash or check.

Through April 9

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“The Last Days of Judas Iscariot,” by Stephen Adly Gurgis; directed by Stacey Koloski, Mad Horse Theater, Mosher Street, South Portland. Call 747-4148 or email: [email protected].

“Swan Lake,” by Maine State Ballet at MS Lopez Theater, 348 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth. Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Reserved tickets $19-$25, $2 discount for age 62 and over and 12 and under. Order at www.mainestateballet.org or call 781-7672 for more information.

“The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie,” written by Jay Presson Allen, directed by Paul J. Bell, at Portland Players, South Portland; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. ASL interpreted performance: Sunday, April 3, 2:30 p.m. For more info, tickets, contact [email protected] or 799-7337.

April 21-May 7

“Plaza Suite,” by Neil Simon, at Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road, Standish; 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; $14, $12. Go to  www.schoolhousearts.org or contact [email protected].

EVENTS

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Weekly on Thursdays

Thursday Night Stomp! Portland Swing Project weekly swing dance, Maine Ballroom Dance, 614 Congress St., Portland. Dance to a variety of swing music from the 1920s to today. Free beginning lesson 7-7:30 p.m. and music 7:30-9:30 p.m. $8-$10. Details and band/deejay schedule at portlandswingproject.com

April 1-2

Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society 34th annual gem, mineral and jewelry show, St. Joseph’s College, Harold Alfond Center, Standish. $4 adults, $3, students and seniors, free for 12 and under. More information at mainemineralclub.org. Preregister for discounted admission.

April 21-23

Riding to the Top Therapeutic Riding Center hosts Region I conference for the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. Presentations include topics related to PATH Accreditation, Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies, Equine Management and more. The public is welcome.  Online registration by April 7: www.pathintl.org/path-intl-conferences/regional.

Send events 10 days in advance to [email protected].

Maine State Ballet presents “Swan Lake” on weekends through April 9, at the MS Lopez Theater, 348 U.S. Route 1 in Falmouth.

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