Joseph Bearor as Jamie Wyeth and Michael Grew as Rudolf Nureyev in “Nureyev’s Eyes” at Good Theater. Photo by Steve Underwood
‘Nureyev’s Eyes’
7 p.m. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Through March 21. St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St., Portland, $30. goodtheater.com
Good Theater presents the Maine premiere of “Nureyev’s Eyes.” The play is about two notable men. Painter Jamie Wyeth, 76, is the son of Andrew Wyeth and grandson of N.C. Wyeth. Soviet Union-born Rudolf Nureyev, who died in 1993 at the age of 54, is still considered to be one of the greatest ballet dancers that ever lived. “Nureyev’s Eyes” is set in the ’70s during a time when Wyeth painted several portraits of Nureyev. Initially, they were like oil and vinegar, but as the paintings were done much common ground was discovered.
Molly Scott as Cinderella and cast in rehearsal for “Into the Woods.” Photo by Noli French
‘Into the Woods’
7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; also 10 a.m. March 10. Russell Hall at University of Southern Maine, 24 University Way, Gorham, $22, $16 seniors, $10 students and youth. usm.maine.edu/department-theatre
The USM Department of Theatre and Osher School of Music invite you to their production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapien’s enchanting musical “Into the Woods.” Several storybook characters you know and love come to life in the Tony Award-winning show that features 20 musical performance and theater majors. Songs include “Maybe They’re Magic,” “A Very Nice Prince” and “Ever After.”
Riverbank Park along the Presumpscot River in Westbrook. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer
Westbrook WinterFest
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Riverbank Park, Westbrook. downtownwestbrook.com/winterfest
Winter is still very much here, and Westbrook is celebrating the heck out of it on Saturday. Head to Riverbank Park for WinterFest and its four hours of fun. Activities and events include a river rescue demo, fire hula hooper, juggler, synthetic ice rink, inflatable bounce houses, jumbo lawn games, s’mores making, horse and wagon rides, mini makers market, petting zoo and more. You’ll have a blast, even without the famous ice disk!
Get your fill of chocolate in Freeport on Saturday. Africa Studio/Shutterstock.com
Freeport Chocolate Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Downtown Freeport locations, $15, $10 for 12 and under. eventbrite.com
The Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce and Wilbur’s of Maine invite you to let your sweet tooth be your guide on Saturday. The Freeport Chocolate Festival will satisfy your cravings with candy-bar making at Wilbur’s and samples all over town from first-rate candy makers, including Bixby Chocolate and the Maine Needham Company. Bonfires will be set up around town, and the hot chocolate will be flowing as you visit the businesses offering giveaways and deals. You can also venture to Wolfe’s Neck Center for s’mores and tractor rides. Carpe chocolate!
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