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June 10, 11, 12: ALFRED, the Downeast Country Music Association will present “Country Roundup Weekend” at Walnut Grove Campground, 599 Gore Road. 793-8884

June 10: BROWNFIELD, Joe Ely will perform at 8 p.m. at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road. 935-7292

June 10: BRUNSWICK, guitarist/composer Richard Nelson will perform at 8 p.m. at Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St. $10/$15 828-1310

June 10: PORTLAND, guitarist/composer Richard Nelson will perform at 8 p.m. at Woodfords Congregational Church. $10/$15 828-1310

June 10: PORTLAND, Michelle Shocked will perform at 8 p.m. at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. $35 761-1757

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June 10: PORTLAND, Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad will perform at 8 p.m. at Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St. $20-$12 899-4990

June 10: TURNER, 4Play will perform at 8 p.m. at Foreseasons Restaurant at Turner Highlands, 10B Highland Ave. $2 224-7090

June 10: WILTON, singer-songwriter Susan Margaret Reidy will perform at 7 p.m. at the Baker’s Market Cafe, 285 Main St. 779-9026

June 11: PORTLAND, the Capital Strings spring concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodfords St. Donations 761-1522

June 11: DOVER-FOXCROFT, Evergreen will perform at 7 p.m. at Hutchins Hall Arts Center, 21 Pleasant St. $10/$5 717-6476

June 11: GARDINER, singer-songwriter Bertie Koller will perform folk and blues at 7 p.m. at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St. $10 581-7144

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June 11: GEORGETOWN, a one-day music fest will be held beginning at 2 p.m. at Reid State Park. 371-2303

June 11, 12: JEFFERSON, the Maine Academy of Country Music membership and musicians appreciation weekend will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday at Broken Acres Family Retreat. 622-4583

June 11: KENNEBUNK, Zemya, a women’s a cappella ensemble, will perform at 7:30 p.m. at River Tree Arts, 35 Western Ave. $10/$12 967-9120

June 11: PEAKS ISLAND, Ronda Dale and Kevin Attra will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, 45 Seashore Ave. Donations 766-3330

June 11: PORTLAND, Underoath and Times of Grace will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the State Theatre, 609 Congress St. $19 956-6001

June 11: PORTLAND,Tamalyn Dallal will perform at the “Solstice Spectacular 2011” at 8 p.m. at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. $12/$14 761-1757

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June 11: STANDISH, the Half Moon Jug Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake, Route 114. $8/$10 642-3743

June 12: AUGUSTA, Suzanne Nance will perform show tunes and opera at 2 p.m. at the University of Maine at Augusta’s Jewett Hall Auditorium. $10/$5 621-3551

June 12: BROWNFIELD, James McMurtry will perform at 8 p.m. at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road. 935-7292

June 12-Sept. 4: DIXFIELD, country, bluegrass and gospel jam sessions will be held from noon to 6 p.m. every Sunday at Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2, East Dixfield. Free 645-4411

June 12: FRIENDSHIP, a folk concert will be presented from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the Friendship Methodist Church. $12/$6 226-7446

June 12, 19, 26: 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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June 12, 19, 26: LEWISTON, karaoke night will be held at 8 p.m. every Sunday at Schemengees Bar and Grille, 551 Lincoln St. 777-1155

June 12: LITCHFIELD, “Country Sunday” will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at the Litchfield Sportsmen’s Club, Hallowell-Litchfield Road. $5 377-8035

June 12, 19, 26: LIVERMORE FALLS, Sonny and Friends will perform at 12:30 p.m. at the Livermore Falls gazebo. 897-3229

June 12: MINOT, the Winsome Souls will perform at 2 p.m. at Minot United Methodist Church.

June 12: PEAKS ISLAND, the Renaissance Voices will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, 45 Seashore Ave. $10 766-3330

June 12: PORTLAND, the Neil Pearlman Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. $12/$15 761-1757

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June 12: SALEM, the Narrow Gauge String Band will perform at 1:30 p.m. at the Salem Community Building. Donations

June 14: FARMINGTON, the Crosbys will perform at 11:30 a.m. at the Meeting House Park gazebo. 778-3424

June 14: PORTLAND, Chris Isaak will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the State Theatre, 609 Congress St. $45/$35 956-6001

June 14: RANGELEY, Girsa, an eight-piece ladies Irish band, will perform at 7 p.m. at Lakeside Theater, Main Street. $15/$20 864-5000

June 14: TURNER, singer and pianist Mary Murphy will perform from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Turner Center community gazebo.

June 15: AUBURN, the Auburn Community Concert Band will perform “Spring Into Summer” at 7 p.m. at Festival Plaza, Main Street. 333-6601

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June 15: CARTHAGE, Girsa, an eight-piece ladies Irish band, will perform at 7 p.m. at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, 2 highland Drive. $15 562-4445

June 15, 22: LIVERMORE FALLS, Stained Grass will perform at 6 p.m. at the Livermore Falls gazebo. 897-3229

June 16: AUBURN, the Delta Knights will perform at 8 p.m. at Gritty McDuff’s, 68 Main St. 376-2739

June 16, 23: LEWISTON, a blues jam will be held at 8 p.m. every Thursday at The Cage, 97 Ash St. 783-0668

June 16, 17, 18, 19: LITCHFIELD, the Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Festival will be held at the Litchfield Fairgrounds, 30 Plains Road. 873-6539

June 16: PORTLAND, the Portland Jazz Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. $9/$5 761-1757

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June 16: PORTLAND, the Decemberists will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the State Theatre, 609 Congress St. $39.50 956-6001

June 16: UNITY, Girsa, an eight-piece, all-female Irish band, will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Unity College Center for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot St. $15 948-7469

Dance

June 10: MECHANIC FALLS, Cold Blue Steel will play at a dance at 8 p.m. at the Silver Spur, 272 Lewiston St. $10 345-3211

June 11: AUBURN, a dance and karaoke, with Jean Louis, will be held at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, South Main Street. Free 782-1118

June 11: LISBON, a dance, with music by Candy, will be held at 8 p.m. at the VFW Hall.

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June 11: MECHANIC FALLS, Allen Tradition will play at a dance at 8 p.m. at the Silver Spur, 272 Lewiston St. $10 345-3211

June 11: NORTH YARMOUTH, a contradance, with music by Jaige and Adam, will be held at 8 p.m. at Wescustogo Hall, Route 115. $10/$7 233-4325

June 11, 18, 25: PARIS, a dance, with music by the Jones Dance Band, will be held at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Church Street. $5 743-5723

June 11: POLAND SPRING, the Triple Threat Band will play at a dance at 8 p.m. at the Poland Spring Resort. 998-4351

June 11: RUMFORD, Expressive Movement, Debbie’s Dance Studio, will perform “WIZ” at 6 p.m. at Mountain Valley High School auditorium. 364-6267

June 11: SABATTUS, a dinner/dance, with music by the Trio, will be held at 5 p.m. at the Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. $10-$5 375-4850

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June 12: LEWISTON, the Knights of Columbus singles and couples dance for ages 21 and over, with music by Wild Horse, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $9 784-0389

June 13, 20: 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

June 14: LOCKE MILLS, a dinner/dance, with music by Boulder Ridge, will be held at 5 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. $10/$3

June 15, 22: LEWISTON, country line dancing will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Central Hall, Lisbon Street. 786-0003

June 15: MECHANIC FALLS,  zumba clubbing will be held at 6 p.m. at the Silver Spur, 272 Lewiston St. $10 312-2277

Kids

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June 10: NAPLES, a “Cinderella Tea Party,” for girls and boys ages 3 through 11, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Singer Community Theatre. $5 647-9540

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June 10-Sept. 9: AUBURN, “Cruiz Nite,” featuring cars and trucks from 1900 to the present day, will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. every Friday night, weather-permitting, at Rolly’s Diner parking lot, Mill Street. 577-2694

June 10: BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Michael Trautman will give a show featuring magic, slapstick, juggling and illusions at 7:30 p.m. at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave. $15-$5 633-5159

June 10: BRUNSWICK, the second Friday art walk will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Brunswick and Topsham areas. 798-6964

June 10: LEWISTON, Pechu Kucha Night will be held from 6:20 to 8:30 p.m. at Gallery 5, 49 Lisbon St. $5 576-4805

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June 10-12: OLD ORCHARD BEACH, the annual “Back to the Beach” Corvette weekend will be held at Old Orchard Beach. 893-2797

June 10, 11: PARIS, the Fabulous Problemas will perform outrageous comedy at 8 p.m. at Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Road. $10/$8 743-8452

June 10, 11: PORTLAND, the “Italian Life Expo,” with Italian wines, cheeses and more, will be held at the Ocean Gateway Center, 167 Fore St. $35/$90 730-1154

June 10, 11: WEST PARIS, “Old Home Days,” with parade, entertainment, displays and authors, will be held in the West Paris area. 890-9766

June 11: AUBURN, the YMCA Fit Fest 5K will be begin at 8:15 a.m. at Festival Plaza, Main Street.

June 11: AUBURN, the Advocates for Children “Family Fun Fest” will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Festival Plaza, Main Street. 783-3990

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June 11: AUBURN, the 51st annual Maine Irish Society Show will be held from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Auburn Middle School, 38 Falcon Drive. Free 782-2645

June 11, 12: AUBURN, “Relay for Life” will be held at 11 a.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Saturday at Edward Little High School’s track.

June 11: AUGUSTA, the “Kennebec Celebration” craft show will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Old Fort Western, 16 Cony St. 633-2404

June 11: BATH, the ninth annual tour of architectural gems and hidden gardens will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $20/$25 443-8812

June 11: BRUNSWICK, the 10th annual “Give and Go” community sale will be held at Fort Andross, 14 Maine St. 725-3522

June 11: BRYANT POND, Woodstock Elementary School will host the 5K run/walk and 1 mile kids’ fun run starting at 8 a.m. at the school. 665-2228

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June 11: DAMARISCOTTA, the fourth annual “Damariscotta Pirate Rendezvous” will be held on Main Street. 380-9912

June 11: FARMINGTON, the Franklin County 4-H Leader’s Association 13th annual auction will be held at 7 p.m. at Franklin County Fairgrounds. 778-4650

June 11: GRAY, people from Maine’s Biodiversity Institute in Gorham will present a program from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. 657-4977

June 11: LOCKE MILLS, an attic treasures sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Locke Mills Union Church.

June 11: NEW GLOUCESTER, a demonstration will be presented by blacksmith Tim Greene at 10 a.m. at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free 926-4597

June 11: SKOWHEGAN, the “Antique Power Show,” with antique engines, craft sale, silent auction and more, will be held at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds, Madison Avenue.

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June 11: WELLS, the annual “Made in Maine” event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seaglass Village, 1 Old County Road. 1-866-786-8554

June 11, 12: YARMOUTH, a hooked rug show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at North Yarmouth Academy’s Priscilla Savage Middle School, 172 Main St. 774-2200

June 12: PORTLAND, the 38th annual “Old Port Festival,” with music, parade, kids’ amusement rides and more, will be held in the downtown. 772-6828

June 13: OXFORD, Uptown Cruizahs cruise night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tractor Supply Co., Route 26. 890-0870

June 14: FARMINGTON, a benefit “Italiaoutdoors Night,” with wine tasting, food, silent auction and more, will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Homestead Kitchen, Bar and Bakery. $50 778-6162

June 16: PORTLAND, comedian Jerry Seinfeld will perform at 7 p.m. at Portland City Hall Merrill Auditorium. 842-0800

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Theater

June 10-25: ARUNDEL, “The 39 Steps” will be performed at the Arundel Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post Road. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. for matinees. $39-$28 985-5552

June 10-25: BRUNSWICK, Maine State Music Theatre will perform “The Marvelous Wonderettes” at Pickard Theater on the Bowdoin College campus, Matinees are at 2 p.m., evening shows at 7:30 p.m. $49-$33 725-8769

June 10-12: FREEPORT, “Late Nite Catechism” will be performed at the Freeport Factory Stage, 5 Depot St. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $5 865-5505

June 10-18: OGUNQUIT, “Avenue Q” will be performed at the Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St. 646-5511

June 10-26: PORTLAND, Pearwater Productions will present “The Blue Moon Chronicles” at Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Blvd. Showtimes are 7 p.m. June 15, 16 and 23; 8 p.m. June 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25; and 2 p.m. June 12, 19 and 26. $20 899-3993

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June 10-12: WATERVILLE, Aqua City Actors Theatre will perform “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” at the Waterville Opera House, 93 Main St. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. $12/$10 873-7000

June 10-19: WESTBROOK, the Fairy Tale Players will perform “Rapunzel” at Acorn Studio Theater, Dana Warp Mill. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. June 11, 12, 18 and 19. $5-$7 854-0065

June 12, 14: HALLOWELL, Gaslight Theater will hold auditions for “And Then There Were None” at 3 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hallowell City Hall, One Winthrop St. 626-3698

June 13, 14: SEBAGO, auditions for “Unnecessary Farce” will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake, Route 114. 642-3743

June 15: WESTBROOK, auditions for Acorn’s Naked Shakespeare Ensemble will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Acorn Studio Theater, 90 Bridge St. 854-0065

June 16-26: NORWAY, the Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association will perform “Lend Me a Tenor” at the Norway Grange Theater, Whitman Street. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $10/$8

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Books

June 11: KENNEBUNKPORT, Richard Russo, author of “Empire Falls,” will sign copies of his book from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Colony’s grand ballroom. $60/$75 967-2778

June 12: PORTLAND, Dana Moos, author of “The Art of Breakfast: How to Bring B and B Entertaining Home,” will sign copies of her book from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Danforth.

June 15: PORTLAND, a book signingfor “Out and Allied Anthology” will be held at 7 p.m. at Longfellow Books at Monument Square. 772-1167

Films

June 11: SUMNER, “What If” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. at the East Sumner Congregational Church. Free

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June 14: AUBURN, “Road to Morocco” will be shown at 2 p.m. at Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. 333-6640

Lectures

June 12: TOPSHAM, Maine weavers Susan Barrett Merrill and Emi Ito will speak at 2:30 p.m. at Maine Fiberarts Center/Gallery, 13 Main St. Free

June 13: SKOWHEGAN, artist Dave McKenzie will speak at 8:30 p.m. at the Old Dominion Fresco Barn. 474-9435

June 15: AUBURN, Jill Bolte Taylor will speak on “My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey,” at noon at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. 333-6640

June 15: HALLOWELL, artist Abby Shahn will speak at 7 p.m. at Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St. $3 622-3813

June 15: SKOWHEGAN, artist Cheryl Donegan will speak at 8:30 p.m. at the Old Dominion Fresco Barn. 474-9435

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