REIMAGINE LEWISTON’S STREETS

LEWISTON — The city of Lewiston and Maine Department of Transportation will host Reimagining Our Streets from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, with the goal of getting residents’ thoughts and feedback on making the city’s streets safer for drivers, walkers and cyclists.

Held around 110 Canal St., the event will include food — Alabama BBQ, Lucky Cat Coffee, G’s Hot Dogs, and Legendairy Ice Cream Truck — and kids activities. It will also have electric bike demonstrations, electric vehicle charging demonstrations and a host of informational booths on public transportation.

People can bring their bike for a test ride on the new bike lanes on Canal Street, relax on benches amid the vibrant colors of the new pavement mural by local artist Melanie Therrien, and share ideas with city staff on how to make Lewiston’s transportation safer before improvements are made.

For more information, visit bit.ly/lewistonvpi .

FALL FOR APPLES AND PUMPKINS, AND THEN . . .

LIVERMORE FALLS — The 27^th annual Franklin Savings Bank Apple Pumpkin Festival is happening, weather permitting, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, on the Livermore Falls Recreation Fields off Foundry Road. 

The many people who attend the free popular festival each year can expect food vendors, dozens of craft vendors, live music, agricultural exhibits, children’s games, touch-a-truck, jugglers, Elmo, magic shows, and more.

For more information, go to the events schedule at the Jay-Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce website (jaylivermorelivermorefallschamberofcommerce.wildapricot.org).

. . . GO ROCK RUMFORD’S SPRUCE MOUNTAIN

RUMFORD — Rock the Mountain will rock Spruce Mountain Ski Area with live music, skiing, sledding and more Saturday, Sept, 27, from 3-10 p.m.

A live DJ will handle the music during the Rail Jam. Visitors are encouraged to stick around after for some summer sledding on the hill, a bonfire and more music from local bands.

The free event is open to all ages. My Dad’s Place will sell food and drinks.

The ski area is at 4 Ski Slope Road in Jay.

DANCE THEATER AND ROOTS ROCK IN BATH

BATH — The Chocolate Church Arts Center will offer an evening of dance theater Friday, Sept. 26, as choreographers Molly Lynch-Clark and Lailye Weidman present “Things That Make Us.” The double bill performance will explore “themes of shared humanity, ancestry, and embodied memory through innovative movement and storytelling,” according to organizers.

Lynch-Clark’s ensemble work creates an imagined, sci-fi-like world that asks: “What if a society were organized around shared humanity?” Weidman’s solo performance, “Other Refrains,” delves into the intimate terrain of ancestry and family lineage.

Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are: $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $10 for students.

On Saturday, Sept. 27,  Donna the Buffalo will offer a special one-night concert. The iconic roots rock band known for a genre-blending sound and infectious live performances will play at 7:30 p.m.

Formed in 1989 in New York, the band has become a “cornerstone of the American roots music scene,” concert organizers said. “Their socially conscious lyrics, compelling rhythms and enduring commitment to community have made them a beloved act at festivals and venues across the country.”

Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door.

For tickets and more information, go to www.chocolatechurcharts.org or call 207-873-7000. Chocolate Church Arts Center is at 804 Washington St.

WATCH SHORT MOVIES IN LEWISTON

LEWISTON — The Manhattan Short film festival will have three showings at The Public Theatre on Friday, Step. 26, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 27, at 3 and 7 p.m.

This year’s 10 finalists come from seven countries representing the best short films from hundreds of submissions

Every person attending the festival, which is being hosted at venues around the world, will get a ballot to vote for best film and best actor. All finalists become Oscar-qualified, meaning they will be automatically eligible for an Academy Award. In 2024, four Manhattan Short selections were shortlisted and two of those films were nominated for an Oscar, including the Oscar winner in the live-action short category, “I’m Not a Robot.”

For more information about the festival go to www.manhattanshort.com. General admission is $15. The Public Theatre is at 31 Maple St. To reach the theater call 207-782-3200 during business hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MAKE THIS YOUR FIRST RODEO

CUMBERLAND — The penultimate county fair of Maine’s active fair season is going on right now at the Cumberland Fairgrounds, with the Cumberland County Fair running through Saturday, Sept. 27.

One of the fair’s highlights is a rodeo Wednesday, but the annual fair is chock full of things to see, do and enjoy, including various pulling events, eating contests, animal judging, live entertainment, fireworks, demonstrations, midway rides and more.

The fairgrounds is at 197 Blanchard Road. For ticket information, the full schedule and more, go to cumberlandfair.com.

BID HIGH AND EAT DINNER IN DENMARK

DENMARK — The Denmark Arts Center will hold its annual FallFest Auction & Dinner fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 27, from 4-7 p.m. featuring the High Street Jazz band. A potluck-style dinner will be provided by STANDARD GastroPub, Beth’s Kitchen Cafe, Campfire Grille and Nilfa’s Kusina, with assorted side dishes and desserts by board members!

The event will take place at Bicentennial Park on West Main Street. For tickets and more information go to www.denmarkarts.org.

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