By Kelly Morgan

Every Thursday, right here. Entertainment highlights for in town and beyond.

Twelve Strings

SOUTH PORTLAND – Watch maestro Leo Kottke’s fingers fly as he plays his six- and 12-string guitars, and even sings a little. >>When: 8 p.m. Friday >>Where: South Portland Auditorium >>Tickets: $32, at MKTix.com/heptunes or any Bull Moose Music Store or call 978-462-9630

Ritmo Latino

PORTLAND – Warm up to the hot Latin sounds of Tiempo Libre, known for its jazzy takes on traditional Cuban and Afro-Cuban music. >>When: 8 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday >>Where: Merrill Auditorium >>Tickets: $34.50 at porttix.com or call 842-0800

Maple Madness

Each year, the state’s maple syrup makers roll out the red carpet to the general public on Maine Maple Sunday, giving a sweet glimpse into sugaring. Sugar on snow, anyone? >>When: All day Sunday >>Where: Various locations statewide >>FMI: Visit getrealmaine.com or call your local sugarhouse or see our Back Page list tomorrow.

Nu-Metal

LEWISTON – Heavy rock with an industrial edge is what it’s all about for KoRn’s latest tour, See You On The Other Side. With Mudvayne and 10 Years. >>When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday >>Where: The Colisee >>Tickets: $39.50 at thecolisee.com; or call 783-2009

World Music

LEWISTON – A gamelan orchestra and Cambodian music dance troupe will offer Southeast Asian sounds, workshops and performances at the Bates World Music Festival. >>When: Saturday and Sunday >>Where: Olin Arts Center, Bates College >>Tickets: Free and open to the public >>FMI: 786-6135

Comin’ Up

Patty Griffin, April 11-12, The Grand, Ellsworth. FMI: 667-9500

Wilco, April 19, Merrill Auditorium, Portland. FMI: 842-0800

Check out Encore on Fridays and Spotlight calendar Saturdays for complete event listings.

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