What's Happening

May 16

BOOKS: Fears drive the satirical ‘Odds Against Tomorrow’

Mitchell Zukor is a disaster waiting to happen — and waiting for disasters to happen to himself and the rest of us.

MOVIE REVIEW: A river runs through "Mud"

Back down home, somewhere on the Mississippi River on the Arkansas state line, is where the very young writer/director Jeff Nichols (“Shotgun Stories,” “Take Shelter”) grew up — and it’s obvious.

BOOKS: Best sellers for the week of May 16

Publishers Weekly best sellers

BOOKS: ‘Montaro Caine’ Poitier makes novel debut

Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier’s first novel, “Montaro Caine,” is a corporate thriller that veers into science fiction as it follows a beleaguered New York CEO on an unexpected quest to secure two mysterious coins that may hold significant scientific and commercial value.

TRAVELIN' MAINE(RS): Step back in history with a trip to the Maine Maritime Museum

Several photos included in this story Breakfast or lunch at Mae's Café in Bath and a visit to the Maine Maritime Museum make a great day trip.

BOOKS: 'Ophelia Cut' a tense and intricate tale

A young woman makes a bad decision and her father ends up a murder suspect in "The Ophelia Cut," John Lescroart's latest courtroom drama featuring defense attorney Dismas Hardy.

MUSIC & DANCE

Jazzy Chas and The DelRossi Posse, 7-10 p.m., Liberal Cup.

ERICA BROWN brings Bluegrass Connection to Augusta

For an amazing 23 years now, Maine fiddler/vocalist Erica Brown has been entertaining audiences here in Maine and around New England with her considerable talents. She also fronts a band called The Bluegrass Connection -- which will be performing at Jewett Auditorium at 2 p.m. Sunday.