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Friday, July 30
MUSIC
FAIRFIELD
Summer concert series, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Fairfield Memorial Park. For more information, call 626-2415 or visit www.lithgow.lib. me.us.
SIDNEY
New England Music Camp camper recital, 8 p.m., Alumni Hall, Route 23. Free; 465-3025.
WATERVILLE
Atlantic Music Festival Orchestra, Genius, Madness, and Classical Music, 7 p.m., Lorimer Chapel, Colby College; free admission.

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THEATER
MANCHESTER
Todd Sweeney, 8 p.m. July 30 and 31, Maranacook Theater. This humorous musical thriller is a story of revenge and murderous rampage. Cost is $10 per person and $8 for children and seniors; 623-4583.
MONMOUTH
Pericles, Prince of Tyre, 7:30 p.m. July 30, Aug. 12, 11, 14, 19; 7 p.m. Aug. 1; 2 p.m. July 31, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theaterat monmouth.org or call 933-9999.
WATERVILLE
Sleeping Beauty, presented by Bossov Ballet Theatre, 7 p.m., Waterville Opera House. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and children; 873-7000.

SPECIAL EVENTS
FARMINGTON
Teachers Lounge Mafia, 9:30 p.m., Granary Upstairs at 9:30 p.m. Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased at the door or reserved by calling 578-0357 or e-mail teachersloungemafiaimprov@gmail.com.

Saturday, July 31

MUSIC/DANCE
BELGRADE LAKES
Talisker, 7:30 p.m., Union Coffeehouse, Union Church, 67 Main St. Suggested donation is $5 per person; donpsolon@aol.com or call 495-3599.
MADISON
Dance, music by R Factor 13, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Madison American Legion Hall, S. Maple Street. Admission cost $10 per person. For advance tickets and table reservations, call 696-5848 after 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays.
SMITHFIELD
National Dance Day, 6 to 9  p.m., Smithfield Roller Rink. Door prizes, food, performances, open dancing, fun dances etc. Cost is $5 per person, $3 per person with a group of 10 or more, free for children 6 and younger. Sponsored by Clogging Commotion dance team.

THEATER
MANCHESTER
Todd Sweeney, 8 p.m., Maranacook Theater. This humorous musical thriller is a story of revenge and murderous rampage. Cost is $10 per person and $8 for children and seniors; 623-4583.
MONMOUTH
Pericles, Prince of Tyre, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, 11, 14, 19; 7 p.m. Aug. 1; 2 p.m. July 31, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.
“Misalliance: Life, Parenting, Love and Lust,” 7:30 p.m. July 31, Aug. 4, 12, 17, 20; 2 p.m. Aug. 14, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.
WATERVILLE
Sleeping Beauty, presented by Bossov Balley Theatre, 7 p.m., Waterville Opera House. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and children; 873-7000.

Sunday, August 1

MUSIC
WATERVILLE
Organ recital, 3 p.m., First Congregational UCC Church. Annabeth French will present a recital of works by Bach, Handel, Buxtehude, Vierne, Clerambault, Karg-Elert, Alain and others. Reception following
recital; 872-8976, office@wtvlucc.org.
WINTHROP
Concerts at Norcross Point: Cinder Conk with Mat Rock and Xar Adelberg, 2 to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Winthrop Area Federal Credit Union; www.winthropmaine.org.

THEATER
MONMOUTH
Pericles, Prince of Tyre, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, 11, 14, 19; 7 p.m. Aug. 1, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.

SPECIAL EVENTS
OAKLAND
Silent film from the early 1920s, 7 p.m., Memorial Hall, Church Street. The old melodrama will be accompanied by live piano music. Cost is $10 per person; 465-7924.

Monday, August 2
THEATER
MONMOUTH
The Canterville Ghost, 2 p.m. Aug. 2, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19 and 20, Cumston Hall. Cost is $12 for adults; $9 for children and seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.

Tuesday, August 3

MUSIC
FARMINGTON
Music in the Park summer concert series: Seminole Wind, Jeff and Donna Wells, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park, downtown Farmington; free. For more information, call 778-3424.

THEATER
MONMOUTH
“Is He Dead?” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3, 7, 18 ; 7 p.m. Aug. 8; 2 p.m. Aug. 4, 21, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.

Wednesday, August 4

MUSIC
WATERVILLE
Atlantic Music Festival Orchestra, Iconoclasts: Defining Moments in Music History, 7 p.m., Lorimer Chapel, Colby College; free admission.

THEATER
MONMOUTH
“Is He Dead?” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7, 18 ; 7 p.m. Aug. 8; 2 p.m. Aug. 4, 21, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.
“Misalliance: Life, Parenting, Love and Lust,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4, 12, 17, 20; 2 p.m. Aug. 14, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.

Thursday, August 5

MUSIC
AUGUSTA
Lithgow’s Summer Concert Series: Downeast Brass, 6:30 p.m., library lawn; free.
UNITY
The Dave Carroll Band, 7:30 p.m., Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets cost $10 per person; 948-7469 or visit www.unitymaine.org.
WATERVILLE
Atlantic Music Festival Orchestra, highlight of AMF 2010, 7 p.m., Lorimer Chapel, Colby College; free admission

THEATER
MONMOUTH
The Canterville Ghost, 2 p.m. Aug. 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19 and 20, Cumston Hall. Cost is $12 for adults; $9 for children and seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.

Friday, August 6

MUSIC
FAIRFIELD
Summer concert series, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Fairfield Memorial Park. For more information, call 626-2415 or visit www.lithgow.lib.me.us.
WATERVILLE
Atlantic Music Festival Orchestra, farewell concert, 7 p.m., Lorimer Chapel, Colby College; free admission

THEATER
MONMOUTH
The Comedy of Errors, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, 10, 13, 21 ; 7 p.m. Aug. 15; 2 p.m. Aug. 7, 11, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.

Saturday, August 7

MUSIC
OAKLAND
Summer Pops Concert, 7:30 p.m, Messalonskee Performing Arts Center.  Socail tiem, 7 to 7:30 p.m.; preferred seating costs $20 per person. Tickets available at the New England Music Camp; 465-3025.

THEATER
MONMOUTH
The Comedy of Errors, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10, 13, 21; Aug. 15; 2 p.m. Aug. 7, 11, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.
“Is He Dead?” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7, 18 ; 7 p.m. Aug. 8; 2 p.m. Aug. 21, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.

SPECIAL EVENTS
NORRIDGEWOCK
Norridgewock Family Fun-Fest and Fly-In, hosted by EAA Chapter 736. Free introductory rides for children ages 8 to 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; pancake breakfast, 7 a.m. Aircraft on display, antique autos and tractors, arts and craft, climbing wall, face painting, mini golf and more; 634-2917.
WATERVILLE
Mid-State Gem and Mineral Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mount Merici School, 152 Western Ave. Free admission; 547-3154. Sponsored by Water-Oak Gem and Mineral Society.
Sunday, August 8

MUSIC
WINTHROP
Concerts at Norcross Point: The Mason Dixon Band, 2 to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Winthrop Area Federal Credit Union; www.winthropmaine.org.

THEATER
MONMOUTH
The Canterville Ghost, 2 p.m. Aug. 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19 and 20, Cumston Hall. Cost is $12 for adults; $9 for children and seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.
“Is He Dead?” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 ; 7 p.m. Aug. 8; 2 p.m. Aug. 21, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.

SPECIAL EVENTS
WATERVILLE
Mid-State Gem and Mineral Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mount Merici School, 152 Western Ave. Free admission; 547-3154. Sponsored by Water-Oak Gem and Mineral Society.

Tuesday, August 10
MUSIC
FARMINGTON
Music in the Park summer concert series: Seminole Wind, Jeff and Donna Wells, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park, downtown Farmington; free. For more information, call 778-3424.
THEATER
MONMOUTH
The Canterville Ghost, 2 p.m. Aug. 10, 12, 15, 17, 19 and 20, Cumston Hall. Cost is $12 for adults; $9 for children and seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.
The Comedy of Errors, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10, 13, 21 ; 7 p.m. Aug. 15; 2 p.m. Aug. 11, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.

Wednesday, August 11
MUSIC
WEST FARMINGTON
Contradance, Farmington Grange, Bridge
Street. Family dance with sit-in band, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Family dance only cost, $2 for adults, $1 for children. Regular contra with John McIntire calling and Frigate playing, 8 to 10:30 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $5 for students, or $15 family max. All dances called. No partner necessary; 491-9928 or dance@starleft.org.
THEATER
MONMOUTH
The Comedy of Errors, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13, 21; 7 p.m. Aug. 15; 2 p.m. Aug. 11, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.
THEATER
MONMOUTH
Pericles, Prince of Tyre, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11, 14, 19, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.

Thursday, August 12
MUSIC
SKOWHEGAN
Tribute to the Troops Concert, Mark Knight, Bad Penny, Fallen Angel, Emerald Sky, Rob Burnell, 7 p.m., Skowhegan State Fair. Free with paid gate admission.
UNITY
The Clancy Legacy, 7:30 p.m., Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets cost $10 per person; 948-7469 or visit www.unitymaine.org.
THEATER
MONMOUTH
The Canterville Ghost, 2 p.m. Aug. 12, 15, 17, 19 and 20, Cumston Hall. Cost is $12 for adults; $9 for children and seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.
“Misalliance: Life, Parenting, Love and Lust,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, 17, 20; 2 p.m. Aug. 14, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.

Friday, August 13
MUSIC
FAIRFIELD
Summer concert series, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Fairfield Memorial Park. For more information, call 626-2415 or visit www.lithgow.lib.me.us.
THEATER
MONMOUTH
The Comedy of Errors, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 13, 21 ; Aug. 15; Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.

Saturday, August 14
THEATER
MONMOUTH
“Misalliance: Life, Parenting, Love and Lust,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17, 20; 2 p.m. Aug. 14, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.
Pericles, Prince of Tyre, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14, 19, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.

Sunday, August 15
MUSIC
WATERVILLE
The Robert Cray Band, 8 p.m., Waterville Opera House. Tickets cost $35 to $45. For more information, call 873-7000.
WINTHROP
Concerts at Norcross Point: Stan Davis, 2 to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Winthrop Area Federal Credit Union; www.winthropmaine.org.
THEATER
MONMOUTH
The Canterville Ghost, 2 p.m. Aug. 15, 17, 19 and 20, Cumston Hall. Cost is $12 for adults; $9 for children and seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.
The Comedy of Errors, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21; 7 p.m. Aug. 15; Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.
SPECIAL EVENTS
CLINTON
Clinton Lions Club Car Show, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Clinton Fairgrounds. Proceeds will benefit Clinton Lions Club charities; ave110256@roadrunner.com.

Tuesday, August 17
MUSIC
FARMINGTON
Music in the Park summer concert series: The Crosby’s, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park, downtown Farmington; free. For more information, call 778-3424.
THEATER
MONMOUTH
The Canterville Ghost, 2 p.m. Aug. 17, 19 and 20, Cumston Hall. Cost is $12 for adults; $9 for children and seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.
“Misalliance: Life, Parenting, Love and Lust,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17, 20; Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.

Wednesday, August 18
THEATER
MONMOUTH
“Is He Dead?” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 ;  2 p.m. Aug. 21, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.
THEATER
MONMOUTH
“Misalliance: Life, Parenting, Love and Lust,” 7:30 p.m. Aug.  20; 2 p.m. Aug. 18, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.

Thursday, August 19
MUSIC
AUGUSTA
Lithgow’s Summer Concert Series: Pete Kilpatrick, 6:30 p.m., library lawn; free.
UNITY
Pogey, 7:30 p.m., Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets cost $10 per person; 948-7469 or visit www.unitymaine.org.
THEATER
MONMOUTH
The Canterville Ghost, 2 p.m. Aug. 19 and 20, Cumston Hall. Cost is $12 for adults; $9 for children and seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.
Pericles, Prince of Tyre, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.

Friday, August 20
MUSIC
FAIRFIELD
Summer concert series, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Fairfield Memorial Park. For more information, call 626-2415 or visit www.lithgow.lib.me.us.
THEATER
MONMOUTH
The Canterville Ghost, 2 p.m., Cumston Hall. Cost is $12 for adults; $9 for children and seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.
“Misalliance: Life, Parenting, Love and Lust,” 7:30 p.m. Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.

Saturday, August 21
THEATER
MONMOUTH
The Comedy of Errors, 7:30 p.m., Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.
“Is He Dead?” 2 p.m. Aug. 21, Cumston Hall. Cost is $22 for adults; $18 for students/seniors; www.theateratmonmouth.org or call 933-9999.

Sunday, August 22
MUSIC
WINTHROP
Concerts at Norcross Point: Bertha’s Crib, 2 to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Winthrop Area Federal Credit Union; www.winthropmaine.org.
Tuesday, August 24
MUSIC
FARMINGTON
Music in the Park summer concert series: Off the Hill, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park, downtown Farmington; free. For more information, call 778-3424.

Thursday, August 26
MUSIC
UNITY
Celtic Colors Showcase, 7:30 p.m., Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets cost $10 per person; 948-7469 or visit www.unitymaine.org.
WATERVILLE
Richard Thompson, 8 p.m., Waterville Opera House. Tickets cost $25 to $35. For more information, call 873-7000.

Friday, August 27
MUSIC
FAIRFIELD
Summer concert series, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Fairfield Memorial Park. For more information, call 626-2415 or visit www.lithgow.lib.me.us.
Sunday, August 29
MUSIC
WINTHROP
Concerts at Norcross Point: Unnatural Selection, 2 to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Winthrop Area Federal Credit Union; www.winthropmaine.org.

Tuesday, August 31
MUSIC
FARMINGTON
Music in the Park summer concert series: Seminole Wind, Jeff and Donna Wells, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeting House Park, downtown Farmington; free. For more information, call 778-3424.
Thursday, September 2
MUSIC
AUGUSTA
Lithgow’s Summer Concert Series: Chas Lester Duo, 6:30 p.m., library lawn; free. For more information, call 626-2415 or visit www.lithgow.lib.me.us.
UNITY
Vishten, 7:30 p.m., Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets cost $20 per person; 948-7469 or visit www.unitymaine.org.

Friday, September 10
MUSIC
UNITY
Sonos, 7:30 p.m., Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets cost $15 per person; 948-7469 or visit www.unitymaine.org.
Thursday, September 16
MUSIC
AUGUSTA
Lithgow’s Summer Concert Series: Spenser and the School Spirit Mafia, 6:30 p.m., library lawn; free. For more information, call 626-2415 or visit www.lithgow.lib.me.us.
UNITY
The Dave Rowe Trio, 7:30 p.m., Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets cost $10 per person; 948-7469 or visit www.unitymaine.org.

Sunday, September 19
MUSIC
UNITY
Attila Vural, 7 p.m., Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets cost $10 per person; 948-7469 or visit www.unitymaine.org.
Buxter Hoot’n, 7 p.m., Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets cost $15 per person; 948-7469 or visit www.unitymaine.org.
Thursday, September 30
MUSIC
UNITY
The David Munnelly Band, 7:30 p.m., Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets cost $10 per person; 948-7469 or visit www.unitymaine.org.
Sunday, October 24
MUSIC
SKOWHEGAN
Shawn Colvin, 8 p.m., Skowhegan Opera House, 225 Water Street. Tickets cost $25 to $35; 649-2524, www.shawncolvin.com.
Friday, November 5
MUSIC
WATERVILLE
Cherry Holmes with the Muellers, 8 p.m., Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. Tickets cost $20 to $30; 873-7000.