Sept. 16: AUGUSTA, Muriel Havenstein will perform at 7:30 p.m. at UMA Jewett Hall Auditorium. $10/$5 621-3551

Sept. 16: BOOTHBAY HARBOR, the USM Chamber Singers will perform at 7 p.m. at the Congregational Church. $12 633-3913

Sept. 16, 17, 18: MONMOUTH, the Maine Country Music Association weekend at Beaver Brook Campground will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 8 to 10:15 a.m. on Sunday. 645-2472

Sept. 16: PORTLAND, Little Feat, with special guest, King Memphis, will perform at 8 p.m. at State Theatre, 609 Congress St. $19.50/$21.50 775-3331

Sept. 16: RUMFORD, Shania Twin will perform at 9 p.m. The Shak, 12 Oxford Ave. $10 364-4649

Sept. 16: RUMFORD, Bob Giasson of California will perform with the Arsenault Family at 6:30 p.m. at Le Paresseux Snowshoe Club, Waldo Street.

Sept. 17: AUBURN, the 15th Annual Twin Cities Marching Band Show will be held at 6 p.m. at Walton Field. $5/$3 784-1596

Sept. 17: CAMDEN, Paul Sullivan will perform at the Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. $15 596-6856

Sept. 17: FARMINGTON, violinist Sarah Geller and Cheryl Tschanz, piano, will perform at 7:30 p.m. at UMF Nordica Auditorium. $7/$5 778-7136

Sept. 17: GILFORD, N.H., Gretchen Wilson will perform at 8 p.m. at Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center. $73/$35 603-293-4700

Sept. 17: PORTLAND, Badfish and State Radio will perform at 8 p.m. at State Theatre, 609 Congress St. $12/$14 775-3331

Sept. 17: RUMFORD, Dropzone will perform at 9 p.m. at The Shak, 12 Oxford Ave. $5 364-4649

Sept. 18: AUBURN, the Maine Blues Society Road to Memphis Blues Competition will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at Midnight Blues Club, 34 Court St. 783-9600

Sept. 18: AUBURN, the Dunnemans will perform gospel music at 6 p.m. at Court Street Baptist Church, 129 Court St. 784-6661

Sept. 18: AUBURN, Bruce Katz will perform at 7 p.m. at Midnight Blues Club and Restaurant, 34 Court St. $15 783-9600

Sept. 18: NEW GLOUCESTER, a benefit concert in a festival format will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Thompson’s Apple Orchard, 276 Gloucester Hill Road. $8 688-2244

Sept. 18: PEMAQUID, Castlebay, folk duo, will perform at 4 p.m. at the Harrington Meeting House, Harrington Road. Donations 677-2193

Sept. 18: PORTLAND, a Songwriter’s Showcase will be held at 7 p.m. at the Portland Venue Blue, 650A Congress St. 774-4111

Sept. 18: PORTSMOUTH, N.H., the York First Parish Congregational Church Men’s Choir will perform at 3 p.m. at Women’s City Club, 375 Middle St. Free 603-772-1835

Sept. 18: RUMFORD, a benefit concert, featuring six bands, will beheld from noon to 10 p.m. at The Shak, 12 Oxford Ave. 364-4649

Sept. 18: WESTBROOK, the Pine tree State Country Music Association will present an afternoon of country music at 12:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Rt. 25. $7/$6 490-1232

Dance

Sept. 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30, Oct. 2: GORHAM, Ballroom Dance Parties will be held every Thursday, Friday and Sunday at Centre of Movement School of Performing Arts, Rt. 25. 839-3267

Sept. 16-May 26: LEWISTON, line dancing will be held Fridays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Central Hall, Lisbon Street. 783-6667

Sept. 16: PORTLAND, a swing dance will be held at 9 p.m. at North Deering Grange Hall, 1408 Washington Ave. $8 653-5012

Sept. 16, 23, 30: PORTLAND, a Friday night Latin dance party will be held at 8 p.m. at Maine Ballroom Dance, 614 Congress St. 773-0002

Sept. 16: RUMFORD, an autumn dance will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Oxford County ARC, 85 Lincoln Ave. $1 364-4561

Sept. 17: BETHEL, a Barn Dance, with music by the Richard Felt Orchestra, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Prodigal Inn Barn. $5 824-2908

Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1: CUMBERLAND, ballroom dancing will be held at 8 p.m. at the West Cumberland Recreation Hall, Blackstrap Road. 829-3737

Sept. 17: MONMOUTH, a Katrina relief community dance will be held at 7 p.m. at Monmouth Academy Cafeteria. $3

Sept. 17: PORTLAND, Vivid Motion Inc. will hold auditions for the Nutcracker Burlesque ‘05 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West End Yoga and Dance Studio, 155 Brackett St.

Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1: PORTLAND, a ballroom dance party will be held at 8 p.m. at Maine Ballroom Dance, 614 Congress St. $6 773-0002

Sept. 17: RUMFORD, a dance, with music by Tammy and Junior Roy, Arnal Jones and Terry Moore will be held at 8 p.m. at Le Paresseux Snowshoe Club.

Sept. 17: TURNER, the Boneheads will play at a dance at 8 p.m. at the Great Outdoors, Rt. 117, Pleasant Pond. 224-7061

Sept. 18: LEWISTON, Wild Horse will play at the Lewiston Singles Club dance at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8/$7 784-3660

Sept. 18: PORTLAND, the Portland Ballet will hold open auditions for dancers ages 8 and up from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Portland Ballet Studios, 517 Forest Ave. 772-9671

For kids

Sept. 16, 17, 18: WESTBROOK, “My Very Town Story,” a British comedy for children, will be performed by Reindeer Theatre Company at Warren Memorial Library Auditorium, 479 Main St. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. $10/$5 857-9002

Sept. 17: GARDINER, a Children’s Book Festival will feature a parade at 9 a.m. in downtown Gardiner and a performance by the Open book Players at 4 and 7 p.m. at Johnson Hall. $5 582-3100

Special

Sept. 16: AUBURN, Pure Country DJ Chad will be at the Texas Club,150 Center St., from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., no cover charge, 784-7785

Sept. 16, 17: AUGUSTA, the Senior Spectrum Lifestyle Expo with entertainment, free health screenings, booths will be held at the Augusta Civic Center. 1-800-282-0764

Sept. 16, 17: BETHEL, the Eighth Annual Harvest Fest and Chowdah Cook-off , with arts and crafts, chowdah fest, demonstrations, hiking, biking, food and more, will be held in Bethel. 824-2282

Sept. 16: BRUNSWICK, mentalist Robert Channing will read minds and tell the future at 8 p.m. at Bowdoin College Morrell Lounge. Free 725-3275

Sept. 16, 17: BUCKFIELD, the Maine Hysterical Society will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Oddfellow Theater, Rt. 117. $15 336-3306

Sept. 16, 17: OLD ORCHARD BEACH, the 12th Annual Car Show with entertainment, trophies will be held.

Sept. 16, 17: OXFORD, the Oxford County Fair, with pumpkin contest, arts and crafts, food and more, will be held at the Oxford Fairgrounds. 441-0421

Sept. 16: PORTLAND, a “Comedy Jam,” with Bob Lazarus, Seth Bond Perry and Andrea Henry will be held at 7:30 p.m. at The Liquid Blue, 440 Fore St. $5 774-9595

Sept. 16-19: PORTLAND, the End of Summer Book Sale will be held at the Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. 871-1700

Sept. 16, 23, 30: PORTLAND, a benefit haddock chowder, lobster roll or ham salad luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday at North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave.$6.50/$3.75 883-3568

Sept. 16: RUMFORD, a poetry reading will be held at 7 p.m. at Pennacook Art Center, 82 Congress St. 364-9972

Sept. 16, 17: WILTON, a yard and bake sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, corner of High and School Streets.

Sept. 17: AUBURN, the Advocates for Children Golf Ball Drop will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Roy’s on Rt. 4. 783-3990

Sept. 17: AUBURN, The country band Roadhouse will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Club Texas, 150 Center St., $5 per couple and for men, $3 for ladies, 784-7785

Sept. 17: AUBURN, a yard sale will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 767 Summer St.

Sept. 17: AUBURN, a yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 71 S. Main St. 782-1118

Sept. 17: BATH, a benefit “Fall for the Arts,” will be held at 6 p.m. at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 798 Washington St. $20/$25 442-8455

Sept. 17: BETHEL, the Bridges to Health and Healing will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Crescent Park Elementary School. 824-2204

Sept. 17: BETHEL, a barn tour of area barns, sponsored by the Bethel Historical Society, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 824-2908

Sept. 17: BRUNSWICK, the Ninth Annual Family Arts Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Brunswick Town Mall. 798-6964

Sept. 17: CASCO, the Brewers Festival will be held in different locations in Casco. 647-3472

Sept. 17, 18: CASCO, the Fifth Annual Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Point Sebago Resort, Rt. 302. 357-3918

Sept. 17, 18: FREEPORT, the 13th Annual Hunting Expo will be held at the L.L. Bean Hunting and Fishing Store and the Flagship Store, Main Street. Free 1-800-559-0747

Sept. 17: GRAY, the Gray Fire Rescue Department’s 125th Anniversary Celebration, with parade, fireman’s muster, antique fire truck exhibition, kids games, music, food and more, will be held at the high school at 1 p.m.

Sept. 17: GREENE, a benefit lawn sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot across from Mario’s. 524-2253

Sept. 17: HANOVER, a yard sale will be held at 9 a.m. at the Hanover Town Office.

Sept. 17, 18: HINCKLEY, the Annual Fall Festival and Harvest Celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday at Good Will-Hinckley School, Rt. 201. 238-4280

Sept. 17: LISBON, the National POW-MIA Recognition Day will be held at 8 a.m. at the VFW Hall, Rt. 196. 353-2152

Sept. 17: LIVERMORE, a book and food sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Livermore Public Library, 22 Church St.

Sept. 17: LIVERMORE, “Make a Blanket Day” will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. 897-5903

Sept. 17: NORWAY, a benefit yard sale will beheld from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norway Church of the Nazarene, 10 Grove St.

Sept. 17, 18: OGUNQUIT, the 32nd Annual Antique Show and Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dunaway Center, School Street. 646-4775

Sept. 17: OLD ORCHARD BEACH, the Bikefest on the Pier,” all day motorcycle showcase with live music, pig roast, vendors and more, will be held at Old Orchard Beach. 934-3595

Sept. 17: OXFORD, Oxford Community Day, with games, food, carnival treats and more, will be held at 11 a.m. at the Community Center. 539-4563

Sept. 17: POLAND, a yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Poland Community Church, 1212 Maine St.

Sept. 17: PORTLAND, a “Comedy Jam,” with Mike O’Neil, Bob Nixon and Tammy Pooler will be held at 7:30 p.m. at The Liquid Blue, 440 Fore St. $5 774-9595

Sept. 17: PORTLAND, the Historic Portland Painters’ Day and Auction will be held in the Portland area at different locations. 774-6177

Sept. 17, 18: PORTLAND, the 76th Annual Maine Antique Dealers Association Show will be held at the Racket and Fitness Center, 2334 Congress St. $8 781-5367

Sept. 17, 18: PORTLAND, the 22nd Annual Gem and Mineral Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at UNE Finley Gym, 716 Stevens Ave. $4/$3 459-7986

Sept. 17: POWNAL, the “Shimmering Lights,” sculpture exhibition and sale will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hawk Ridge, 90 Minot Road. 688-4468

Sept. 17, 18: ROCKLAND, the Rockland Harbor Fest Jazz and Arts Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Rockland. 596-0376

Sept. 17: SUMNER, autumn fields and woods walk will be held at 10 a.m. at the farm of Asia Keene, 489 Valley Road. $5 743-7620

Sept. 17: WELD, a “Mountain Top” civic rights observance will be held at 7:30 a.m. at Mt. Blue trailhead and at noon at Center Hill Picnic area at Mt. Blue State Park. 778-9915

Sept. 17: WESTBROOK, the Riverwalk Arts Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. along the boardwalk by the river. 856-7400

Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2: BRIDGTON, an Open Mic Night will be held every Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Cafe DeCarlo. Free 647-4596

Sept. 18: FARMINGTON, the Sixth Annual Miss Farmington Fair Pageant will be held at the Farmington Fairgrounds. 839-5578

Sept. 18-24: FARMINGTON, the Franklin County Agricultural Fair will be held at the Farmington Fairgrounds. 778-4215

Sept. 18: PORTLAND, Psychic Sunday will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Doubletree Hotel, 1230 Congress St. $1 286-1427

Sept. 18: PORTLAND, the Professional Bull Riders will perform at 7 p.m. at Cumberland County Civic Center. $35.50/$25.50 775-3458

Sept. 18: PORTLAND, the Annual Walk to Cure Diabetes will be held at 10 a.m. at Payson Park. 761-0133

Sept. 18: POWNAL, the Maine Share Annual Hike and Bike will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bradbury Mountain State Park. 622-0105

Theater

Sept. 16, 17, 18: PORTLAND, Good Theater will perform “No Biz Like Show Biz,” at St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. $25/$15 885-5883

Sept. 16-Oct. 2: PORTLAND, Lyric Music Theater will perform “Fiddler on the Roof,” at the theater, 176 Sawyer St. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. $19/$17 799-1421

Sept. 16, 17: SKOWHEGAN, “Confessions of a Dirty Blonde,” will be performed at 8 p.m. at Lakewood Theater. 474-7176

Sept. 16, 17: WATERVILLE, “Ugly Ducklings,” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Saturday at Colby College Strider Theater. $10/$2 859-4521

Sept. 16, 17, 22, 23, 24: WATERVILLE, Aqua City Actor’s Theatre will perform “Belles,” at 7:30 p.m. at the Waterville Opera House Studio Theater in the Center, 93 Main St. $12/$10 580-6783

Sept. 16, 17, 18: WESTBROOK, “My Very Own Story,” a British comedy, will be performed at Warren Memorial Library Auditorium. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. $10/$5 857-9002

Films

Sept. 16: PORTLAND, “Evil Men,” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. at the Museum of African Culture, 122 Spring St. $5 871-7188

Lectures

Sept. 17: RUMFORD, Tony Jadczak, state apiatrist, will speak on getting hives ready for winter at 7 p.m. at Mountain Valley High School. Free 364-09178

Sept. 18: CAMDEN, Ellen Goodman, Pulitzer Prize winning commentator and syndicated columnist, will speak at 4 p.m. at the Camden Opera House. $45/$18 236-2823

Suppers

Sept. 17: AUBURN, a meatloaf supper will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the New Auburn American Legion Hall. $6/$4.50 782-1118

Sept. 17: AUBURN, a ham supper will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 71 S. Main St. $6/$4.50 782-1118

Sept. 17: BETHEL, a chicken breast supper, followed by a dance, will be held at 5 p.m. at the Alder River Grange Hall. $6/$3 824-2908

Sept. 17: BOLSTERS MILLS, a chicken pie supper will be held at 5 and 6 p.m. at Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church. $7/$3 583-9024

Sept. 17: LEWISTON, a baked bean and casserole supper will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at First United Pentecostal Church, 715 College St. $6/$3 784-9711

Sept. 17: NEW GLOUCESTER, a baked bean and casserole supper will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. at the AMVETS Hall. $6/$2

Sept. 17: NEW GLOUCESTER, an all-you-can-eat smorgasbord supper will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Sabbathday Lake Grange Hall, old Rt. 26. $6/$3

Sept. 17: OXFORD, a benefit spaghetti and meatball supper will be held at 5 and 6 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church, Poplar Drive. $6/$3 674-2733

Sept. 17: POWNAL, a baked bean and spaghetti supper will be held at 5 and 6 p.m. at Pownal Center Congregational Church. $6/$3 783-2009

Sept. 17: WALES, a benefit turkey supper will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. at Wales Youth Center, Rt. 132. 375-8382