Every Thursday, right here. Entertainment highlights for in town and beyond.
Wood n’ beans
BRIDGTON – Eat beans and marvel at some serious craftsmanship during the 16th annual Woodworkers and Artisans Show and Bean Hole Bean Lunch put on by the Bridgton Historical Society. >>When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday >>Where: Narramissic Historic Farm, Ingalls Road >>Tickets: $5 adult, $12 family, children under 12 free >>FMI: 647-3699
All that glitters
BETHEL – If you like shiny things you may want to check out the 45th annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Festival, with lots of dealers, museum quality displays, a mineral swap and mine tours. >>When: Saturday and Sunday >>Where: Crescent Park School, Crescent Lane >>Tickets: $2 >>FMI: Call 743-8729 or email hgs@megalink.net
In the Orange Can
LISBON – Join fellow Mainers in the annual embrace of our state soft drink at the Moxie Festival, where a Moxie recipe contest and the Moxie Chuggin’ Challenge are just part of the fun. >>When: Friday through Sunday >>Where: Activities at various locations >>FMI: Visit moxiefestival.com
Acoustic Tour
PORTLAND – Pete Yorn was compared to everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Bob Dylan after his 2001 debut, “musicforthemorningafter.” Decide for yourself after catching his first-ever acoustic tour. And don’t miss a special “pre-show,” 5:30 p.m. at Bull Moose in Scarborough. >>When: 9 p.m. Tuesday >>Where: Asylum, 121 Center St. >>Tickets: $15 in advance, $17 at the door >>FMI: 772-8274 or asylumlive.com
Comical Contortion
LEWISTON – A free performance by Fusion promises to delight with everything from comedy and contortion to music and juggling. >>When: 10 a.m. Wednesday >>Where: Marcotte Park >>FMI: 782-5951
Also this week
Douce, free show, noon today (rain date Friday), Courthouse Plaza, Auburn >>FMI: 782-7228 or www.laarts.org
Nickelback, w/Hoobastank, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland >>FMI: theciviccenter.com
Sol y Canto, 8 p.m. Saturday, St. Lawrence Arts & Community Center, Portland >>FMI: 775-5568 or stlawrencearts.org
Third annual Orne’s Candy Store International Rock Skipping Contest, 11 a.m. Saturday, The Inner Harbor (footbridge Parking Lot), Boothbay Harbor >>FMI: 633-2695 or ornescandystore.com
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