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

PORTLAND – We all have thoughts and opinions when we look at a work of art. “What Do YOU Think? A New Lunchtime Dialogue” is a group conversation for those who want to more closely examine those reactions. This month Picasso’s “Woman Seated in a Chair” will be analyzed. Bring a bag lunch or purchase lunch in the Museum Café. >>When: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today, March 1 >>Where: Portland Museum of Art >>Tickets: Free with museum admission >>FMI: 775-6148

FARMINGTON – The Sandy River Players/Franklin County Fiddlers will host a musical show tune revue featuring area performers of all ages and including numbers from famous musicals, old and new. Acts include songs from “The Fantasticks,” “Annie Get Your Gun,” “Hairspray,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Annie,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables,” and more. >>When: 7:30 p.m. both Friday and Saturday, March 2 and 3 >>Where: Nordica Auditorium, UMF >>Tickets: $6 donation >>FMI: 778-7000

BUCKFIELD – The Oddfellow Theater’s smash hit, “The Early Evening Show, returns for its ninth season. The show comes complete with the Early Evening Show Orchestra, guests from around the country, hilarious commercials, comic sketches and wild finales. You never know who will show up or show off on this wild night of comedy >>When: 7:30 p.m. both Friday and Saturday, March 2 and 3 >>Where: Oddfellow Theater >>Tickets: $12 adults, $10 seniors, $6 children 12 and under >>FMI: 336-3306

AUBURN – Imagine a warm tropical breeze, lively conversation under the cabana, and scrumptious Caribbean food. The Sisters of Charity present the “2007 Angels Caribbean Gala.” The event will benefit a collaboration between St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center and Central Maine Orthopedics to create an Orthopedic Center of Excellence. It was formerly the Angel Ball. >>When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3 >>Where: Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn >>Tickets: $100/person food, drink and entertainment included >>FMI: 777-8863 or e-mail [email protected]

Also this week

LIVERMORE – Carriage House Café winter wine dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, March 2. >>FMI: 897-5880, or search on yahoo.com for “Carriage House Café, 04254”

AUBURN – Lost Valley will host a beach party in the Brookside Lounge with live music by Dirty McCurdy from 8 to 12 p.m. Friday, March 2 . Come dressed in beach attire. >>FMI: [email protected]

AUBURN – Area practitioners will offer a variety of holistic health services at the Holistic Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at the Unitarian Universalist Church. >>FMI: 353-8648

BETHEL – Carter’s XC Ski Centers’ 22nd Mr. Machine Event a ski and snowshoe race at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3. in Bethel. >>FMI: 539-4848