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Music

July 30: AUBURN, Carole Wise will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Holly’s Own Deli and Restaurant, 84 Court St. 333-3041

July 30 – Aug. 6: BRUNSWICK, the Bowdoin International Music Festival’s Festival Friday concerts will be held at 8 p.m. every Friday at Bowdoin College Crooker Theater. $35 373-1444

July 30: DIXFIELD, The Good Stuff, featuring Tony and Tricia Belskis, will perform at 7 p.m. at the Dixfield Congregational Church Coffee House, High Street. $5 597-2955

July 30-Aug. 1: DIXFIELD, the Countryfolk Music Theatre Youth Music Scholarship weekend will be held at the theater on Route 2.

July 30: FREEPORT, Eilen Jewell and Gunther Brown will perform at 8:30 p.m. at Venue, 5 Depot St. $10 865-1780

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July 30, 31: FRYEBURG, the International Musical Arts Institute will present chamber music at 7:30 p.m. at the Bion Cram Library. $12/$6 603-367-8661

July 30: LEWISTON, Quebecois folk performer Benoit Bourque will lead a French-Canadian song session from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at USM Lewiston-Auburn College, 51 Westminster St.

July 30: LEWISTON, an “Old-Time French Soiree” will be held at 7 p.m. at the Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St. $10/$5 689-2000

July 30: LEWISTON, Rebecca Loebe will perform at 9 p.m. at She Doesn’t Like Guthries, 115 Middle St. Free 376-3344

July 30: NORWAY, open mic night will be held at 7 p.m. at First Universalist Church, 479 Main St. $3 743-2828

July 30: POLAND, singer-songwriter Tom Sieling will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Ricker Memorial Library, Route 26. Free 998-4390

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July 30: PORTLAND, Chris Mayo will perform at 6:30 p.m. at the Big Easy, 55 Market St. 775-2266

July 30: RANGELEY, the Waybacks will perform bluegrass, country, blues and jazz at 8 p.m. at Saddleback Mountain. $18 864-5671

July 31: AUBURN, Lindsey Montana and the Smoldering Bones will perform at 8:30 p.m. at Gritty McDuff’s, 68 Main St. 376-2739

July 31: AUBURN, Remo, Steve and Todd will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Holly’s Own Deli and Restaurant, 84 Court St. 333-3041

July 31: AUGUSTA, music by Roll and Go, a vocal group known for its sea chanteys, will be presented  at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Maine State Museum. 287-6658

July 31: BOOTHBAY HARBOR, the Makem and Spain Brothers will perform at 8 p.m. at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave. $18/$22 633-5159

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July 31, Aug. 1: BRUNSWICK, the 2010 Gamper Festival of Contemporary Music will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at Bowdoin College Studzinski Recital Hall. $10 373-1444

July 31: HARRISON, Tom Rush will perform at 8 p.m. at Deertrees Theatre, Deertrees Road. $35 583-6747

July 31: LEWISTON, Drive will perform at 8:30 p.m. at Fast Breaks, 1465 Lisbon St. 577-1080

July 31: OGUNQUIT, Jimmy Keys will perform at Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Lane. 646-4777

July 31: PORTLAND, Kris Rodgers will perform at 6:30 p.m. at the Big Easy, 55 Market St. 775-2266

July 31: PORTLAND, FenderBender will perform at 9 p.m. at Zackery’s Lounge at the Holiday Inn, 81 Riverside St.

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July 31: ROCKLAND, fiddler Eileen Ivers and her band Immigrant Soul will perform at 8 p.m. at the Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. $25/$15 594-0070

July 31: ROCKPORT, Bay Chamber concerts will present “Sneak Peek,” a benefit concert for the community music school, at the Rockport Opera House. 236-2823

July 31: WOOLWICH, the Genesis Network will present a benefit concert with Fred Gillen, Jr., Rebecca Loebe, Sean Hasey and a surprise guest at 5 p.m. at 47 Old Arrowsic Road. Free

Aug. 1: BETHEL, Al Mallory and Friends will perform at 4 p.m. at the Bethel Common. Free

Aug. 1 – Sept. 5: DIXFIELD, music, campfires and jam sessions will be held every Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. at Maine Countryfolk Music Theatre, U.S. Route 2. 713-4173

Aug. 1, 8, 15: GRAY, an open mic/blues jam will be held every Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Tailgate Bar and Grill, 61 Portland Road. 657-7973

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Aug. 1, 8, 15: LEWISTON, karaoke night will be held at 8 p.m. every Sunday at Schemengees Bar and Grille, 551 Lincoln St. 777-1155

Aug. 1: LISBON, Rick Graham with special guest Malinda Liberty will perform at 5:30 p.m. at Marion T. Morse Park, 18 School St. Free 751-2417

Aug. 1: PORTLAND, Denny Laine with Terry Sylvester will perform at 9 p.m. at Venue, 865 Forrest Ave. 329-3877

est Ave.Aug. 1 WILTON, Journey Home, a family gospel group, will perform at 6 p.m. at East Wilton Union Church. Free/Donations 645-2222

Aug. 2: BRUNSWICK, a mix of duo and solo performances will be featured at 7:30 pm. at Bowdoin College Studzinski Recital Hall. $25 725-3895

Aug. 2, 9: LIVERMORE FALLS, Stained Grass will perform from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Livermore Falls gazebo. 897-3229

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Aug. 2: OLD ORCHARD BEACH, the New York Staff Band will perform at 7 p.m. at Seaside Pavilion, 8 Sixth St. Free 934-2024

. Aug. 2: POLAND SPRING, Gary Sredzienski, the “Accordion Warrior,” will perform at 7 p.m. at All Souls Chapel. $7.50 998-4142

Aug. 3: FARMINGTON, Seminole Wind will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Meeting House Park gazebo. 778-3424

Aug. 3: HARRISON, the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival will present its fourth concert, “Schumann at 200,” at 7:30 p.m. at Deertrees Theatre. $20 583-6747

Aug. 3: LIVERMORE FALLS, Silver and Gold will perform from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Livermore Falls gazebo. 897-3229

Aug. 3: RANGELEY, songwriter Dave Carroll will perform at 7 p.m. at Lakeside Theater, Main Street. $12.50/$15 864-5000

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Aug. 3, 17: TURNER, the Gazebo Pickers and Grinners will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the new Turner gazebo in front of Leavitt Institute.

Aug. 4: AUBURN, the Auburn Community Band will present “Let’s Dance” at 7 p.m. at Festival Plaza, Main Street. 333-6601

Aug. 4: BRUNSWICK, the Bowdoin International Music Festival’s Wednesday Upbeat concert will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at Bowdoin College Studzinski Recital Hall. $25 373-1444

Aug. 4: CARTHAGE, songwriter Dave Carroll will perform at 7 p.m. at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, 2 Highland Drive. $10 562-4445

Aug. 4: GARDINER, Jim Gallant will perform on the guitar with vocals at noon at the mini park next to Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St. Free 582-7144

Aug. 4: LIVERMORE FALLS, Nickles and Dimes will perform from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Livermore Falls gazebo. 897-3229

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Aug. 4: OGUNQUIT, Buckwheat Zydeco will perform at 8 p.m. at Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane. $32 646-4777

Aug. 4: OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Denver and the Mile High Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. at the Seaside Pavilion, 8 Sixth St. Free 934-2024

Aug. 4: PARIS, ActV will perform songs from the 1950s to the ’70s from 6 to 8 p.m. at Moore Park. 674-2019

Aug. 4: ROCKLAND, the St. Lawrence String Quartet will perform at 8 p.m. at the Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. $40-$8 236-2823

Aug. 5: AUBURN, Don Campbell will perform at noon at the Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch. 782-7228

Aug. 5: BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Buckwheat Zydeco will perform at 8 p.m. at Boothbay Harbor Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave. $20/$25 633-5159

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Aug. 5: LEWISTON, Harry Vayo, master of the hammered dulcimer, will perform at 6 p.m. at the Bates College Florence Keigwin Amphitheater at Lake Andrews. Free 786-6330

Aug. 5, 12: LEWISTON, a blues jam will be held every Thursday at the Cage, 97 Ash St. 783-0668

Aug. 5: LIVERMORE FALLS, the Black Hobo Band will perform from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Livermore Falls gazebo. 897-3229

Aug. 5: RANGELEY, the Westerhoff School of Music and Art concert will be held at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Aug. 5: ROCKPORT, the St. Lawrence String Quartet will perform at 8 p.m. at the Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St. $40-$8 236-2823

Aug. 5: UNITY, the Dave Carroll Band will perform at 7 p.m. at Unity College Center for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot St. $10 948-7469

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Dance

July 30: AUBURN, a dance and karaoke with Paul Hersey will be held at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 71 South Main St. Free 782-1118

July 30: FARMINGTON, a street dance with music by Sheperd’s Pie will be held at 7 p.m. on Main Street. Free 578-0357

July 30, 31: LEWISTON, the Axis Dance Company will perform at 8 p.m. at Bates College Schaeffer Theatre. $24/$12 786-6161

July 30: MECHANIC FALLS, Crossin’ Mason Dixon will play at a dance at 8 p.m. at the Silver Spur, Route 121. $10 345-3211

July 30: POLAND, a dinner/dance with music by Vintage will be held at 8 p.m. at Poland Spring Resort. $9 998-4351

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July 31: AUBURN, a dance and karaoke with Jean Louis will be held at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 71 South Main St. Free 782-1118

July 31: CHELSEA, Coyote Drifters will play at a dance at 9 p.m. at Crystal Falls Dance Hall, Route 17. $10 549-7438

July 31: LYMAN, the 12th annual Cowboy Ball fundraiser will be held at 6 p.m. at Spring Creek Farm, 65 Drown Lane. 985-0374

July 31: MECHANIC FALLS, Bobby Reed and Wildhorse will play at a dance at 8 p.m. at the Silver Spur, Route 121. $10 345-3211

July 31: PARIS, the Jones Dance Band will play at a dance at 7 p.m. at the South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. $5 743-5723

Aug. 1: LEWISTON, the Knights of Columbus singles and couples dance for ages 21 and over, with music by Crossin Mason Dixon, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8 784-0389

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Aug. 2, 9: DRESDEN, country western line and partner dancing will be held at 7 p.m. at the Dresden Masonic Hall, Route 127. $3/$4 785-4866

Aug. 3, 10: LEWISTON, line dancing will be held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. 783-6667

Aug. 4, 11: LEWISTON, country line dancing will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Central Hall, Lisbon Street. 786-0003

Aug. 5, 6: LEWISTON, the “Different Voices” dance concert, part of the Bates Dance Festival, will be presented at 8 p.m. at Bates College Schaeffer Theatre. $24/$12 786-6161

Kids

July 30: RUMFORD, a “Picnic in the Park” will be held at noon at Rumford Public Library.

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July 31: FREEPORT, the Kids Fest with games, crafts and animals will be held at 10 a.m. at L.L. Bean Discovery Park. 1-877-755-2326

Aug. 3: MEXICO, Bitsy Ionta will present “Stupendous Science Fun” at 10 a.m. at Mexico Public Library, 134 Main St. Free 364-3281

Aug. 4: LEWISTON, the King of Silly will perform at 10 a.m. at Marcotte Park. 333-6600

Aug. 4: PARIS, “Mad Science” will be presented at 10 a.m. at Paris Elementary School.

Aug. 5: AUBURN, family storytelling fun will be presented at 10 am. at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free 333-6640

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July 30-Aug. 1: AUGUSTA, the 33rd annual Maine Quilts 2010 show will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at 76 Community Drive. 415-4417

July 30-Aug. 8: BANGOR, the Bangor State Fair with concerts, demolition derby, backyard circus, midway, food and petting zoo will be held in Bangor. 947-5555

July 30-Aug. 1: BAR HARBOR, the 35th annual Fine Craft Show will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Desert High School, 1081 Eagle Lake Road. 314-7213

July 30, Aug. 1: BOOTHBAY, the eighth annual Boat Builders Festival Weekend will be held at Shipbuilders Park and Ocean Point Marine, Route 96. $15-$10 350-9068

July 30-Aug. 1: DIXFIELD, the Countryfolk Music Theatre Youth Music Scholarship weekend will be held at the theater on Route 2.

July 30: FARMINGTON, the “Pie on the Porch” event, part of the Farmington Summer Fest, will be held from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at the Holman Parish House porch and lawn, 225 Main St. 778-0424

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July 30: FARMINGTON, the Teachers Lounge Mafia improv troupe will perform at 9:30 p.m. at the Granary. $5 578-0357

July 30, 31: FARMINGTON, the Farmington Summer Fest, with food, music, road race, children’s games, fly fishing demo and more, will be held downtown.

July 30, 31, Aug. 1: HALLOWELL, the “Antique and Vintage” art show and sale will be held at the Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St. The hours are 3 to 8 p.m. Friday; noon to 6 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. $10 622-3813

July 30: HARRISON, high-energy juggling with “Two” will be presented at 8 p.m. at Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, Deertrees road. $20/$12 583-6747

July 30-Aug. 3: ORR’S ISLAND, the Merry Meeting Art Association art show and sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at Orr’s Island School House.

July 30: SEARSPORT, a garden tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. at the home of Jim Rose, 2 Trout Brook Lane. $15/$4 338-3105

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July 30-Aug. 8: YORK, York Days, with lighting of the nubble, sandcastle building, Christmas in July and fireworks, will be held at Short Sands Beach. 363-1040

July 31: ANDOVER, the Ellis River Riders will host an American Competitive Trail Horse Association ride at the grounds. 392-2381

July 31: AUGUSTA, Gary Lawless and Karin Spitfire will present poetry readings at 11 a.m. at the Maine State Museum. 287-6658

July 31: DIXFIELD, Ol’ Prospector’s Day will be held at Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2. 645-4411

July 31: FREEPORT, the second annual Freeport Creative Arts Sidewalk Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the downtown. 865-1616

July 31: GRAY, people from the Biodiversity Institute will present a program from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. 657-4977

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July 31: PARIS, Michael Menes will present “Egadz” at 8 p.m. at Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Road. 743-8452

July 31: PHILLIPS, the Lion’s Club Field Day, with food, games, dunk tank and more, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street.

July 31, Aug. 1: PORTLAND, Festival of Nations, with food, music, dance, performing arts and more, will be held at Deering Oaks Park. 541-3666

July 31, Aug. 1: RICHMOND, the Samuel Goodwin Company Living History Re-Enactors will be featured at Swan Island Wildlife Management area. 547-5322

July 31, Aug. 1: WELD, Weld Heritage Days will be celebrated. 754-4105

July 31: WINTHROP, Ye Olde Country Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Congregational Church.

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Aug. 1: OWLS HEAD, the Center for Maine Contemporary Art’s 33rd annual benefit auction and dinner will be held at 5 p.m. at Owls Head Transportation Museum. 594-4418

Aug. 1: PORTLAND, a celestial poetry evening will be held at 7 p.m. at Southworth Planetarium, 96 Falmouth St. Donations 780-4249

Aug. 1: WATERFORD, a drum circle will be held at 2 p.m. at DeerWood Farm and Gardens, 571 Norway Road. Free 583-2412

Aug. 2: BOOTHBAY HARBOR, the Danny Beal Variety Show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave. $10/$15 633-5159

Aug. 3, 5, 10, 12: LIVERMORE, the benefit Living History Tours will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road.$10/$6 897-4366

Aug. 4-7: MONMOUTH, the Monmouth Fair with midway, animal exhibits, crafts, animal pull events and more will be held on Academy Road. 933-2249

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Aug. 4: PORTLAND, a sneak peak inside the Kotzschmar organ will be offered at 11:30 a.m. at Portland City Hall Merrill Auditorium. 797-0147

Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8 and 15: PORTLAND, garden tours will be held every Wednesday at the Tate House Museum, 1270 Westbrook St. 774-6177

Aug. 4-8: ROCKLAND, the Maine Lobster Festival, with lobsters, waterfront activities, maritime display vessels, harbor cruises, entertainment, parade and more, will be held on Park Drive. 596-0376

Aug. 5-8: ANDOVER, Old Home Days, with music, food, crafts, arm wrestling, a pie-eating contest and more, will be held in the Andover area.

Aug. 5, 6: FREEPORT, the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour will be presented at 1 and 6 p.m. at Merriconeag Waldorf School. 756-9212

Aug. 5: LOVELL, a summer fair with food, flowers and more will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, Route 5.

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Aug. 5, 6, 7: NORTHEAST HARBOR, the Northeast Harbor Invitational Craft Show will be held at the Neighborhood House.

Aug. 5-7: PORTLAND, the 13th annual Sturdivant Island tuna tournament will be held at Spring Point Marina. 229-5157

Aug. 5-7: PORTLAND, the Portland Improv Comedy Festival will be held at 8 p.m. at St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. $25-$10

Theater

July 30, 31: ARUNDEL, “Annie” will be performed at 8 p.m. at the Arundel Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post Road. $39-$28 985-5552

July 30-Aug. 7: BATH, New England Youth Theater will perform “Aida” at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 798 Washington St. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. $14-$12 798-6966

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July 30-Aug. 1: BIDDEFORD, “Hair” will be performed at City Theater, 205 Main St. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday. $15 282-0849

July 30-Aug. 7: BRUNSWICK, Maine State Music Theater will perform “Chicago” at Bowdoin College Pickard Theater. 725-8769

July 30, 31: FARMINGTON, the Mt. Blue Music Boosters Summer Theater Camp will perform “Blurred Lines and Ivy Vines” at 7 p.m. at Mt. Blue High School. $4/$6 491-0324

July 30-Aug. 1: FREEPORT, the Freeport Players will perform “I Hate Hamlet” at Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St. $10/$15 Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday. $10/$15 865-2220

July 30, 31, Aug. 1, 5, 11, 14 and 19: MONMOUTH, “Pericles, Prince of Tyre” will be performed by Theater at Monmouth at Cumston Hall. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. July 30 and Aug. 5, 11, 14 and 19; 7 p.m. Aug. 1; and 2 p.m. July 31. $26-$20 933-9999

July 30-Aug. 14: OGUNQUIT, “Sunset Boulevard” will be performed at the Ogunquit playhouse. $49-$67 646-5511

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July 30, 31: READFIELD, “Sweeney Todd” will be performed at 8 p.m. at the Maranacook High School Theater, $10/$8

July 30-Aug. 1: SEBAGO, “Aladdin Jr.” will be performed at Schoolhouse Arts Center, Route 115. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday; 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday. $8/$10 642-3743

July 30, 31, Aug. 1: TOPSHAM, the Midcoast Youth Theater Teen Company will perform “Kiss Me Kate” at Mt. Ararat High School, Eagle’s Way. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday. $10/$8 233-3899

July 30, 31: VIENNA, the Vienna Historical Society will perform “Huldy’s Harlow Hill Hotel at 7 p.m. Friday, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday at Vienna Union Hall. $5/$2

July 31, Aug. 1: AUBURN, UU Theater will perform “Aesop’s Fables Redux” at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $5 783-0461

July 31, Aug. 4, 12, 14, 17, 18 and 20: MONMOUTH, “Misalliance” will be performed by Theater at Monmouth at Cumston Hall. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 4, 12, 17 and 20; and 2 p.m. Aug. 14 and 18. 933-9999

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Aug. 2: POLAND SPRING, the Poland Players will present a shortened version of “Henry V,” as part of its Shakespeare in the Parks series,  at 3 p.m. at Poland Spring Resort. 998-5400

Aug. 3-14: ARUNDEL, “Shout! The Mod Musical” will be performed at Arundel Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post Road. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; and 2 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. $39-$28 985-5552

Aug. 3-6: FREEPORT, the Freeport Shakespeare Festival will present “The Tempest” at 7 p.m. at L.L. Bean Discovery Park outdoor stage, Main Street. Free

Aug. 3: GRAY, the Poland Players will give a  “Shakespeare in the Park” performance at 6 p.m. at Gray Public Library. 998-5400

Aug. 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 20: MONMOUTH, “The Canterville Ghost” will be performed by Theater at Monmouth at 2 p.m. at Cumston Hall. $12/$9 933-9999

Aug. 3, 4, 7, 8, 18, 21: MONMOUTH, “Is He Dead?” will be performed by Theater at Monmouth at Cumston Hall. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3, 7, 18; 7 p.m. Aug. 8; and 2 p.m. Aug. 4 and 21. $26-$22 933-9999

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Aug. 3-31: POLAND SPRING, the Poland Spring Summer Theatre will present the dinner/theater production “It’s A Grand Night for Singing” every Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Poland Spring Resort. $15/$10 998-4351

Aug. 4: POLAND, the Poland Players will give a “Shakespeare in the Park” performance at 6 p.m. at Ricker Library. 998-5400

Aug. 5: WATERFORD, the Poland Players will give a “Shakespeare in the Park” performance at 5:30 p.m. at Lake House Inn. 998-5400

Books

July 31, Aug. 7: PARIS, the Paris Public Library’s annual used book sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Paris Farmers’ Union building, Main Street and Skilling Avenue. 743-6994

July 31: WEST PARIS, the West Paris Public Library’s annual summer book sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grange hall, Church Street. 674-2004

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Films

July 30: WELD, “Peter Pan” will be shown at 8 p.m. at Mount Blue State Park Amphitheater. Free/Donations 585-2347

July 31: AUBURN, “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” will be shown at 8:30 p.m. at Festival Plaza, Main Street. 333-6601

Aug. 5: AUBURN, the teen movie “Stand by Me” will be shown at 3 p.m. at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free 333-6640

Lectures

July 31: AUGUSTA, food historian Sandra Oliver will speak on “Seafood and Sardines in the New England Diet” at 11:30 a.m. at Maine State Museum. 287-6658

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July 31: WELD, Rosey Sudsbury will speak on “Gold Panning and the Technique” at 8 p.m. at Mount Blue State Park Amphitheater. Free/Donations 585-2347

Aug. 1: PORTLAND, Dr. Kevin Stoehr, professor of humanities at Boston University, will speak on “Myths, Stereotypes and Accuracies of the Irish” at 2 p.m. at Maine Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray St. 780-0118

Aug. 3: WINTHROP, wildlife biologist Susan Gallo will speak on “Maine Wildlife on the Move” at 6:30 p.m. at Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St. Free 377-8673

Aug. 5: AUBURN, Barbara Charry, wildlife biologist for the Maine Audubon Society, will speak on how changes in Maine’s climate are altering conditions for Maine’s wildlife at noon at the Auburn Public Library. 781-2330

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