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

Kermit talk

GREENE – Androscoggin Land Trust frog field trip at Hooper Pond Preserve. Take this evening trip led by Dana Little to beautiful Hooper Pond to listen for birds and frogs, including the reclusive gray tree frog. >>When: 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 19 >>Where: Hooper Pond boat launch, Greene >>FMI: 782-2302

Fiber and fun

LIVERMORE – Visit the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center to celebrate Sheep-2-Shawl, an annual festival of fiber and fun open to all ages. A country-style lunch will be served at a cost. Space is limited at the luncheon, so please reserve your spot. >>When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 19 >>Where: Washburn Norlands Living History Center >>Tickets: $1 admission. Lunch: adults, $5; children, $3.50 >>FMI: 897 4366 or [email protected]

Art on the move

GARDINER – The Gardiner artwalks are back for 2007. Artwalk Gardiner formally began in the fall of 2005 by Artdogs Studios and a handful of artists. The goal is to increase community awareness and appreciation of the visual arts, encourage familiarity among local artists and the general public, and provide artists with a supportive network. >>When: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 18 >>Where: Artdogs, 277 Water St., Gardiner >>FMI: 582-6600, www.theartdogs.com or [email protected]

Take the stage

BETHEL – The Funky Red Barn, one of only three Blues clubs in Maine, will hold its Sunday Open Blues Jam. Bring an instrument; play solo or with the band; get up and sing, dance or just enjoy the show; and have some free finger food. >>When: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 20 >>Where: Funky Red Barn, 19 Summer St., Bethel >>FMI: 824-3003, www.funkyredbarn.com or [email protected]

Also this week

AUGUSTA – B.B. King will rock the Augusta Civic Center to a reserved seating audience at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 20. >>FMI: 626-2400

LEWISTON – Big Night Theater, a show by Dawn Powell, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, May 17-19, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20, in Bates College’s Gannett Theater>>FMI: 786-6255

TURNER – The Carriage House Café and Event Banquet Center will host a wine tasting dinner Friday, May 18. >>FMI: 897-5880

LEWISTON – The Lewiston Armory will host the Scrappin’ for a Home scrapbooking event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 19. All proceeds will benefit families serviced by Androscoggin Habitat for Humanity. >>FMI: 786-2598