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Toby Keith and Brad Paisley, below, are just two of the big-name country nnusic artists perfornning in Maine this sunnnner. Keith plays the Bangor Waterfront Pavilion on Saturday, and Paisley will be at Scarborough Downs on July 17.

Summer's not just a little bit country

Bangor's pavilion and other venues offer room for more of the big names to add Maine to their tour schedules.

ByRAYROUTHIER StaffWriter

oby Keith is one of the hottest stars in mainstream country music today, a genre often referred to as "the new country."

But Keith will tell you that when he's in his car or tour bus, and wants to relax and tune out the pressures of a hectic schedule, he tunes into the old country.

"If I've got the radio on, it's always Willie's Roadhouse (on satellite radio), all that good stuff from the '50s into the 70s," said Keith.

Keith, 50, grew up with old-school country. His family had a farm on the outskirts of Oklahoma City, and he spent a lot of time at a supper club his grandmother ran. There he met lots of country musicians on their way through the South.

Now, it's Keith who's meeting the fans as he tours all over the world.

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From 'Prairie Home' to the Opera House BUTCH THOMPSON is known for his long run as a piano player on public radio's "A Prairie Home Companion." But he's also well-known in his own right, carrying on the traditions of American jazz and ragtime throughout his long career. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today WHERE: The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor HOW MUCH: $16 in advance, $20 day of the show. INFO: Boothbayopera house.com; 633-5159

Havana Nights at Pine Point THE BAND PRIMO CUBANO plays outdoors every Tuesday this summer as part of the Havana Nights series at The Landing at Pine Point. Enjoy drinks on the patio while listening to hot Latin music WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday WHERE: The Landing at Pine Point, 353 Pine Point Road, Scarborough HOW MUCH: No cover INFO: Thelandingat pinepoint.com; 774-4527

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JULY HTM AT 7:3OMaine's favorite folk duo Steve &Chuck Romanoff are joined in concertby 3rd brother and MSMT alumni,Ed Romanoff, for and eveningof great music and a bit ofMaine humor.

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N o boys allowed in the sandbox thisweek, I'm focusing on the ladies. Isay good for me. And good for you

because the shows this week are sensa-tional.

I 've been trying for a few weeks now tocome up with a way to explain what it is

that I like so much about Jolie Holland'svoice. I'm still trying. But I can tell youa few things about one of the foundingmembers of The Be Good Tanyas and the

Hippest gal to comeout of Houston, Tex-as, since Charlie'sAngel Jaclyn Smith.

Jolie's new record,"Pint of Blood," wasreleased last weekand to quote De-peche Mode, "I justcan't get enough.""I'm trying to be asinnocent as a dovebut I'm smarter thana nest full of snakes.

Oh heaven help me, if only for the devil'ssake," she sings moodily on "The Devil'sSake." Jolie's lyrics live in a world ofdashed hopes, lonesome hillsides, angels,devils, emotional affliction, pretty stars,stormy seas, crooked grins, getting lostand finding yourself.

Opener act Sallie Ford & The SoundOutside is also the bee's knees with amodern/vintage sound like I've neverheard. Run don't walk to sallieford.comand have a grand time.

Jolie Holland with Sallie Ford & TheSound Outside. 8 tonight. Space Gal-lery, 538 Congress St., Portland. $15 inadvance/$18 day of show. Ages 18 andolder, space538.org

Erica Brown's CD-release party for herfifth album, "From Now On," is Friday

at One Longfellow Square. She's beenplaying the fiddle since she was 6 andhas been performing since age 9. Soyeah, she's pretty darn good and she'slogged her share of miles throughout NewEngland, Canada and Louisiana. Brown'straditional fiddling and bluegrass singingcan be heard at Ericabrownonline.com,where I just spent several entirely enjoy-able minutes.

Erica Brown and The BluegrassConnection with the Stowaways andother special guests. 8 p.m. Friday. OneLongfellow Square, 181 State St., Port-land. $12 in advance/$15 day of show.onelongfellowsquare.com

Paula Cole has been one of my favoritesingers since I laid my ears on her

"Harbinger" record back in 1994. "I AmSo Ordinary" and "Happy Home" aretimeless. Two years later, "This Fire"brought with it "Where Have All the Cow-boys Gone," "I Don't Want to Wait," and"Me," and life as she knew it was foreverchanged. And here's a fun fact about thatrecord: Although she didn't win, Cole was

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Jolie Holland, top, and Paula Coleperform tonight and Saturday,respectively.

nominated for a best producer Grammyfor "This Fire" and it was only the secondtime ever that a woman had been nomi-nated in that category. She did snag theBest New Artist trophy.

"Amen" was Cole's next record in 1999.A marriage, a daughter, a divorce and ahiatus from music later, Cole released"Courage" in 2007 and "Ithaca" last year.Hear the old and the new all sung with avoice that could launch a thousand ships.

Paula Cole. 9 p.m. Saturday. Jona-than's Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane,Ogunquit. $37.50 in advance/$40.50 dayof show; jonathansrestaurant.com

Staff Writer Aimsel Ponti can be contacted at 791-6455 or at:

aponti@pressherald.com

ON THE AIRTURN YOUR RADIO DIAL to 102.9 WBLMevery Friday at 8:30 a.m. to hearAimsel Ponti wax poetic about her topthree live music picks for the weekwith the Captain and Celeste.

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Jake Greenlaw, Joe Nelson and Colin Gulley discovered each other in innpronnptu fashion, joining for a few songs at a benefit concert on North Haven.

Toughcats use a simple setup but get a big, unique sound

'Powerful! Riveting! Entertaining!' By

ROGER BEAN

Mike Olcott Making Noise

Sprung from fertile soil in midcoast Maine come the spritely surprises of the Toughcats, a tight-knit

newgrass crew that has reimagined what a banjo, a guitar and creative percussion are capable of together. A Toughcat tune is typically a short gem, two or three great ideas woven

together with a surgeon's precision. They are under­stated, simple and crazy catchy, which is what has loyal fans pining for a follow-up to 2010's "Run To The Mill." Expect exciting progress from these guys, who have con­verted honest energy to records that age

supremely well. Prior to tonight's show at Guthrie's, GO asked feisty-for-blue-grass drummer Jake Greenlaw where the Toughcats have been sinking their claws lately.

How did the Toughcats originally come together?

We met on the Fox Islands. Colin (Gul­ley) and I were on North Haven and Joe (Nelson) was lobstering on Vinalhaven. Colin put together a benefit concert event on North Haven at Waterman's Commu­nity Center one night. Joe was playing a few solo songs and I was playing with a different band. The three of us made a last minute decision right before the show to play a few songs to fill up some time. We had never played together before. But it went over well and we instantly felt like we had something going on.

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"Crazy Rhythms" and "The Good Earth,"

The Feelies «WiW Combination," Arthur Russell "The King of Limbs," Radiohead "UtEnglandShake,"PJ Harvey «Tusk" and "Sugar Daddy," Fleetwood Mac "D«erhoofvs.Evil,"Deerhoof "McCartney" and "Ram," Paul McCartney "EP" The Nerves . -I've Been LoneW For So long," Frederick

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comers? I think one thing that is different about

our band is that we don't just consider ourselves a roots band. We don't belong to one genre. We have always had a hard time describing what we sound like because we incorporate so many of our favorite genres without thinking about it. We are fans of a whole variety of different music. From folk to '80s pop, to rock 'n' roll, to bluegrass. We have always tried to play what feels right to us. We have a ban­jo, drums/suitcase and resonator guitar so we have to try and make a big sound with a pretty simple setup. Our instruments together create a unique sound that we

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Concerts and shows currently on sale:

The latestOn sale noon today - Dropkick Murphysand the Mighty Mighty BossTones, Sept.8-9, Fenway Park, Boston. Redsox.com/dropkicks; (877) RED-SOX9.On sale noon today - John Hiatt and hisCombo, 7 p.m. Oct. 15, Wilbur Theatre,Boston. $41.95 to $69.60. Ticketmaster.com;(800) 745-3000

On sale 10 a.m. Friday - Cut Copy withWashed Out and Midnight Magic, 8 p.m.Sept. 14, State Theatre, Portland. $25. Allages. Statetheatreportland.com; (800) 745-3000; Cumberland County Civic Centerbox officeOn sale 10 a.m. Friday - Skrillex, 8 p.m.Oct. 12, State Theatre, Portland. $25. Allages. Statetheatreportland.com; (800) 745-3000; Cumberland County Civic Centerbox officeOn sale noon Friday - Bruce Hornsby &the Noisemakers, 8 p.m. Oct. 2, WilburTheatre, Boston. $41.95 to $52.50.Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000On sale 10 a.m. July 15 - The Pixies withSurfer Blood, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1, StateTheatre, Portland. $45. All ages. Statetheatreportland.com; (800) 745-3000;Cumberland County Civic Center boxoffice.On sale 10 a.m. July 15 - Hanson, 8 p.m.,

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Tickets for Hanson's Oct. 11 concertat the State Theatre in Portland go onsale July 15.

Oct. 11, State Theatre, Portland. $25. Allages. Statetheatreportland.com; (800) 745-3000; Cumberland County Civic Centerbox office.

The localsJuly 14 - Vishten, 8 p.m., OneLongfellow Square, Portland. $17/$20.Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757

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HOW IT RATES TREVOR BROWN AND STEPHEN PHILLIPS: "PROJEKT TWO" LABEL: Self-produced

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'Projekt Two,' with flashing chops, should eschew the tried-and-true

By MIKE OLCOTT Metal duo Trevor Brown (drums) and

Stephen Phillips (guitar) released their latest, a driving, if almost entirely deriva­tive EP called "Projekt Two." With a slew of talented musicians on call, the effort shines as an idea for in-studio collabora­tion with your buddies who can rip, but the content is altogether safe and worn, some angsty dude, scream-growling about death and regret, while guitars and basses rage in a verse-chorus-freakout solo framework.

"Set Me Free" manages a pretty good chorus, but can't resist tired genre cli­ches, the devil and self-contempt promi­nently figuring in. "Hand of Fate," with its accompanying video, mixes sin, mounting Harleys, and forked-tongue fills with a drunkard's discretion. These tunes are

delivered as though the players are trying to prove they belong, not break ground artistically.

What's to be salvaged here? The innova­tive intent. On their website, Phillips and Brown offer open auditions to be part of the next "projekt," which, in the post-record deal era, is an adventurous way to create opportunities for growth. As a platform for flashing chops, the collective functions just fine. On "Fifth Season," Brown unleashes some remarkable, thun­derous drum breaks, and Phillips' guitar is impressive throughout. But it's too little too late for an EP that mostly resigns it­self to themes and structures that, at this point, are all used up.

Mike Olcott is a freelance writer who lives in Portland and Boston.

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CONCERTSTODAYButch Thompson, ragtime/jazz, Opera Houseat Boothbay Harbor. $20. 633-5159. 7:30 p.m.(Doors at 7 p.m.)Marc Cohn, rock/pop, 21-plus; The Landing atPine Point, Scarborough. $42.50 to $62.50. thelandingatpinepoint.com. 8 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.)The Callers, atmospheric rock, One LongfellowSquare, Portland. $12 in advance; $15 at door.onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m.Suzy Bogguss, singer/songwriter, Jonathan'sRestaurant, Ogunquit. $37.50 in advance; $40.50day of show, jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 p.m.Summer Music Concert Series, with The PeteKilpatrick Band, rock, Lithgow Public Library,Augusta. Free. 626-2415. 6:30 p.m.The Kane Sisters, fiddle players, Unity Centre forthe Performing Arts. $15. 948-7469. 7:30 p.m.Rod Picott, singer/songewriter, Fountain Park,Lewiston. 782-7228. Free. Noon.Don Campbell Band, rock/country, Memorial Parkat Oak Hill, Scarborough. Free. Scarboroughcommunitychamber.com. 6:30 p.m.Alive at Five, concert series with The MallettBrothers (country) and Paranoid Social Club (rock),Monument Square, Portland. Free. 772-6828. 5 to7:30 p.m.Crusher's Kids Concerts in the Park, with Jon Call,camp songs, Deering Oaks Park, Portland. Free.756-8275 or 756-81 30. 12:20 p.m.Delta Knights, rock, Fort Allen Park Bandstand,Eastern Promenade, Portland. Free. 756-8275 or756-8130. 7p.m.Joint Chiefs, acoustic trio, Portland LobsterCompany. Free, portlandlobstercompany.com. 7to 10 p.m.

FRIDAYLe Vent du Nord, traditional Quebecois music,Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, $30.stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m.Pousette-Dart Band, soft rock, The Landing at PinePoint, Scarborough. $25 to $35. thelandingatpinepoint.com. 6:30 p.m."At the Movies," greatest music of the movies,Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. $20 inadvance; $25 day of show. 633-5159. 8 p.m.(Doors at 7 p.m.)Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives,country/bluegrass, Strand Theatre, Rockland. $35.594-0070. rocklandstrand.com. 8 p.m.Erica Brown, fiddle music, CD-release show withspecial guests, One Longfellow Square, Portland.$12 in advance; $15 at door. 767-1757. 8 p.m.Open Mic and Poetry Slam, First UniversalistChurch of Auburn. Free, auburnuu.org. 7:15 p.m.Castlebay, Celtic-inspired folk duo, Sail Powerand Steam Museum, Rockland. $10/donation.sailpowerandsteammuseum.org. 8 p.m.The Brew, Massachusetts-based quartet, UnityCentre for the Performing Arts. $12.50. 948-7469.8:30 p.m.Royal River Chorus, female chorus, AraxineWilkins Sawyer Memorial, Greene. Free. 946-5311. sawyer-foundation.com. 2 and 7 p.m.The Lucid, pop/rock, Portland Lobster Company.Free, portlandlobstercompany.com. 7 to 10 p.m.

SATURDAYMarty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives,country/bluegrass, Stone Mountain Arts Center,Brownfield. $75. stonemountainartscenter.com. 8p.m. Saturday and Sunday."Opposites," with vocalists Sonja Bruzauskas and

FiddlerEricaBrownperforms aCD-releaseshow Fridayat OneLongfellowSquare inPortland.

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Kenneth Gayle, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor.$20 in advance; $25 day of show. 633-5159. 8p.m. (Doors at 7:30 p.m.)Toby Keith, country, with Eric Church, BangorWaterfront Pavilion. $25.50 to $129.50.waterfrontconcerts.com. 5 p.m.Windham July Concert Series, with Big BenHilman (funk, soul and jazz quartet), WindhamHill United Church of Christ. $8 to $12; free forseniors and children under age 5. 892-2154.7 p.m.Paula Cole, rock/jazz/pop, all ages; Jonathan'sRestaurant, Ogunquit. $37.50 to $40.50.jonathansrestaurant.com. 9 p.m.Steve Grover Quintet, jazz interpretation ofThe Beatles songbook, One Longfellow Square,Portland. $10 in advance; $12 at door. 761-1757.8 p.m.Truth About Daisies, folk/country/pop, Fifth MaineRegiment Museum, Peaks Island. $5, $8. 766-3330. 7:30 p.m.Lex and Joe "Swing's Their Thing," swing music,York Art Association, York Harbor. Free. 363-4049.7 p.m.Patio Cowboys, country, Hope Hobbs Gazebo,Wells Harbor Community Park, Wells. Free. 6:30p.m.Johnson Girls, a cappella sea chanteys andmaritime music, Winter Street Center, Bath. $10 to$12 adults; $5 children ages 4 to 15.443-1316.7:30 p.m.Cinder Conk, Balkan music, with Kate Cox, MayoStreet Arts, Portland. $5. mayostreetarts.org. 8 p.m.Pete Kilpatrick Duo, Portland Lobster Company.Free, portlandlobstercompany.com. Noon to 3p.m.Eric Bettencourt, acoustic guitar, withVeloursaurus, Portland Lobster Company. Free.portlandlobstercompany.com. 7 to 10 p.m.

SUNDAYChanges in Latitude, Jimmy Buffet tribute band,21-plus; The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough.$20. thelandingatpinepoint.com. Time TBA.Weekly Music Jam Sessions, bring an instrumentor just listen, Sail Power and Steam Museum,Rockland. Free. 701-7627. 2 to 4 p.m.Village Harmony World Music Teen Ensemble,24 teenagers perform gospel and jazz, FirstUniversalist Church, Yarmouth. $5 to $10. 847-4707. 7:30 p.m.Fiddle Day at the Farm, live fiddle musicheadlined by Old Grey Goose, Morris Farm,Wiscasset. $10. 882-4080. Noon to 5 p.m.

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COUNTRY Continued from Page E5

Saturday he'll bring his brand of high-energy country music - and his patriotic-themed tunes - to the Bangor Waterfront Pavilion. Eric Church will open.

Keith's show is one of several country shows coming to Maine this summer. Oth­ers include a free performance by Court Yard Hounds, featuring Emily Robison and Martie Maguire of the Dixie Chicks, on July 16 at L.L. Bean in Freeport; Sea-coast Country Music Festival, featuring

Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton and Jerrod Niemann, at Scarbor­ough Downs on July 17; Emmylou Harris at the State Theatre in Portland on July 30; Lady Antebellum at Bangor Waterfront Pavilion on Sept. 5; Reba McEntire at Bangor Waterfront Pavilion on Sept. 17.

Blake Maine has long Shelton attracted country

acts that are folk-tinged, or known for acoustic music or are bluegrass acts. But the big names of mainstream pop-country - such as Keith and Paisley - often forsake Maine for big­ger New England venues. The Comcast Center in Mansfield, Mass., and the Mead-owbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion in Gilford, N.H., usually get the big country acts in the summer, while Maine venues do not.

But halfway through last summer, pro­moter Alex Gray started doing shows at the Bangor Waterfront Pavilion. With its space for 8,000 seats and more people on the lawn, Gray is bringing in Keith, Lady Antebellum and McEntire. And he hopes to have at least one more big country act this summer.

Observers say the size of the Bangor venue is one reason it can attract major country acts. It's also well-located. For people in central and northern Maine, it's pretty much the only place for big sum­mer shows. And for people in the Portland area, it's an easy two-hour drive on 1-95; certainly easier than the two-hour drive to Boston.

"Maine is seeing more summer country shows simply because there now is a nice, outdoor venue - like they have in Bangor - to host them, which Maine never had be­fore a few years ago," said Lauren Wayne, general manager of the State Theatre in Portland and a long-time concert booker in Maine. "Meadowbrook has always been able to pull in the biggest country stars touring and has never had problems filling the seats, and now some of those musi­cians can add an extra show in northern Maine, too."

To illustrate Wayne's point, Keith is playing Meadowbrook on Friday, before heading to Bangor Saturday.

Mike Flanagin, the New Hampshire-based country music promoter who is put­ting on the Brad Paisley show in Scarbor­ough, says southern Maine needs a venue that is bigger and newer than the Cum­berland County Civic Center in Portland to attract major country acts, especially in summer when so many are on tour.

TOBY KEITH WITH SPECIAL GUEST ERIC CHURCH WHEN: 5 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Bangor Wate r f ron t Pavil ion, 1 Rai lroad St., Bangor HOW MUCH: $25.50 to $129.50, plus fees INFO: Wate r f ron tconcer t s . com; 783-2009

MORE COUNTRY HERE'S A LOOK at some of the o ther b ig coun t r y music shows com ing to Maine this summer : FRIDAY- Marty Stuar t and his Fabulous Superlat ives, 8 p.m., St rand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rock land. $35. Rock landst rand.com; 5 9 4 - 0 0 7 0 SATURDAY, SUNDAY - Mar ty Stuar t and his Fabulous Superlat ives, 8 p.m., Stone Mounta in Ar ts Center, 695 Dug Way Road, Brownf ie ld . $75. S tonemoun ta in ar tscenter .com; 935-7292. JULY 16 - Cour t Yard Hounds, fea tur ing Emily Robison and Mart ie Maguire of the Dixie Chicks, 7:30 p.m., Discovery Park at L.L. Bean, 95 Main St., Freepor t . Free. (877) 755-2326 JULY 17- Seacoast Count ry Music Festival fea tur ing Brad Paisley, Blake Shel ton and Jer rod Niemann, 7 p.m., Scarborough Downs, 90 Payne Road or Route 1, Scarborough . $61 to $125. SpeedyTix .com; (888) 333-3101 JULY 3 0 - Emmy lou Harris w i t h the Civil Wars, 8 p.m., State Theatre, Por t land. $41 to $61. Al l ages, s ta te theat re po r t l and .com; ( 8 0 0 ) 7 4 5 - 3 0 0 0 ; Cumber land County Civic Center box of f ice

SEPT. 5 - Lady An tebe l l um w i t h Sunny Sweeney, 7 p.m. Sept. 5, Bangor Wate r f ron t Pavi l ion, 1 Rai lroad St., Bangor. $37.75 to $61.75. Wate r f ron tconcer ts .com; 7 8 3 - 2 0 0 9 SEPT. 17- Reba McEntire, 7:30 p.m., Bangor Wate r f ron t Pavi l ion, 1 Rai lroad St., Bangor. $27.50 to $97.50. Wate r f ron tconcer ts .com; 7 8 3 - 2 0 0 9 , ext. 2 0 8

The civic center was built in the late 1970s, and has a capacity of less than 10,000. Flanagin says Scarborough Downs, a racetrack, will have a capacity of about 12,000 for the Paisley show He hopes to do more country shows there but wants to see how this one goes first.

As for Keith, he likes coming to Maine and says he has "a couple places" he likes to frequent for good food. Sometimes he makes time during tour stops to visit military installations - Bangor has an Air National Guard base and its airport is well-known as a point of departure and ar­rival for troops heading to combat areas.

"If we have a layover somewhere along the way we try as much as we can to get to those places," said Keith. "But if we're running and gunning to get to the next place, we won't."

Keith is known for traveling extensively to Iraq and other combat areas to perform for troops.

He said he did his first show for troops as a way to honor his father - a Korean War veteran - and got so much from the

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experience personally that he has gone on to do some 180 such shows.

"Other than getting to meet the heroes, the geography and history lessons you get from these trips are flat off the hook," said Keith.

He's had some "close calls" and has been fairly close to combat. But he says he doesn't worry much, because "our troops are really good at what they do."

In 2003, Keith became entangled in a public feud with Natalie Maines of the Di­xie Chicks because of his song, "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue," inspired by the Sept. 11,2001 attacks.

The song's lyrics address the attackers, warning of revenge. One of the lines is "And you'll be sorry that you messed with the US of A, cause we'll put a boot in your

ass, it's the American way" Maines called the song ignorant and said

it gave country music a bad name. But Keith says he is a writer first and

foremost, and his songs are about his experiences and his feelings.

His feelings obviously resonate with a lot of people, given the success of his career.

"What I see and what I'm involved in influences what I write. My dad was in the military, and I've traveled around visiting troops, so you get songs like 'Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue' and American Soldier,'" said Keith. "If my dad owned a truck stop, I might write about that."

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Johnson Girls in ConcertSaturday, 7:30 pmWinter Street Center, Bath

Internationally acclaimed a capella vocalgroup brings new energy and excitement totraditional songs of the sea and shore.

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OLCOTTContinued from Page E7

believe is pretty different. Our songs tendto be kind of short and to the point. Ourlive show is really in your face and rawbut it can also be beautiful and calm at thesame time. We have always tried to makeour shows a "show." We love performingand I think the audience picks up on that.

How did the state of Maine informyour initial ambitions for the band?

We started out just playing on North Ha-ven and Vinalhaven. People were prettysupportive from the get-go. MidcoastMaine has always been so supportive ofthe Toughcats. Starting a band in a smalltown on a small island like North Havenmade it easier to be whatever type of bandwe wanted to be. There was no big musicscene. When we made our first album,"Pinata," in 2006, we got some reallypositive feedback, so we started to thinkabout playing out more. We love playingin Maine - it is a big part of everythingwe do. In our seven years together, wehave also done a lot of touring, including across-country tour, three trips to the WestCoast, and a trip down the East Coasteach year to end up at the True/False Doc-umentary Film Festival in Columbia Mo.We never would have done this withoutthe support of our Maine fans.

What was your favorite collaboration,live or in-studio, in recent memory?

A couple of summers ago we got to playa couple of shows with Ketch Secor from

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Gunther Brown, folk, Americana and rootsmusic, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. Free/donations. 899-3529. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Mitch Alden, acoustic, Portland Lobster Company.Free, portlandlobstercompany.com. Noon to 4p.m.Jason SpoonerTrio, acoustic rock, PortlandLobster Company. Free, portlandlobstercompany.com. 5 to 8 p.m.

MONDAYUnderoath, Christian metal, with Times of Grace,Stray From the Path, LetLive and She Has Fallen,all ages; State Theatre, Portland. $19. statetheatreportland.com. 6:30 p.m.

THE TOUGHCATS AND CINDER CONKWHEN: 8 tonightWHERE: Guthries, 115 Middle St.,LewistonHOW MUCH: $10INFO: guthriesplace.com

The Old Crow Medicine Show out on theislands. He is such a incredible musicianand performer. We learned some OldCrow songs and he learned some of ourtunes. It was a lot of fun. We learned howto play "Thunder Road" last minute, sothat was a plus.

Have you broken ground on the follow-up to "Run To The Mill" yet? What canwe expect?

We have six or eight new songs that weare working on. We have been playingsome of those live. We are feeling goodabout our new songs and can't wait to findsome time to record. So yeah, hopefully inthe near future. We have an idea of whatwe want the next album to sound like andwe are going to try our best to get it.

If you could add one additional playerfor the band, living or dead, who wouldit be?

Darryl Hall or Christine McVie.

Who calls the shots in the Toughcats?We do a good job deciding most every-

thing as a whole group. But if Joe Nelsonsnaps his fingers and tells you to "jump,"you better jump.

Mike Olcott is a freelance writer who lives in Portlandand Boston.

Schooner Fare, country and maritime tunes,benefits Maine State Music Theatre, BowdoinCollege (Pickard Theater), Brunswick. $17 to $40.725-8769. 7:30 p.m.Jerks of Grass, bluegrass, Portland LobsterCompany. Free, portlandlobstercompany.com. 6to 9 p.m.

TUESDAYHavana Nights Summer Series, Cuban and Latin-American music by Primo Cubano, The Landing atPine Point, Scarborough. Free, thelandingatpinepoint.com. 6 to 9 p.m.Cornish Bandstand Summer Series, with HighRider Golden Oldies (oldies/dance music),Cornish Bandstand. Free, cornish-maine.org. 7p.m.The Still, acoustic rock, Portland Lobster

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Jason Bateman, left, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis plot revenge in "Horrible Bosses," opening Friday.

The makers of 'Horrible Bosses' think their comedy will strike a chord with everyone who's suffered job injustice.

By LEWIS BEALE McClatchy Newspapers

eth Gordon knows from bad bosses. He once worked as a dishwasher in an old folks home, where his micromanaging supervisor told him everything he did was wrong - whether it was

stacking the plates, cleaning things in the right order or moving fast enough.

"It was really about her need to be in charge," Gordon says, "and I've seen versions of that ever since in different forms."

Which makes Gordon the perfect person to direct "Horrible Bosses," opening Friday, a comedy about three workers who decide to murder their oppressive supervisors.

The film features Jason Bateman as an underling browbeaten by sadistic

PREVIEW "HORRIBLE BOSSES," s tarr ing Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell and Kevin Spacey. Directed by Seth Gordon. Rated R. Running time: 1:37

Kevin Spacey; Jason Sudeikis op­pressed by in-over-his-head Colin Far­rell; and dental assistant Charlie Day sexually harassed by dentist Jennifer Aniston.

"I have had some terrible bosses in my time, and I find that premise really relatable," Gordon says. "And when I found out how tough it is out there, a story about frustration in the work­place was good timing. A lot of people can relate to that frustration; a job they

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Christopher Plummer, left, and Ewan McGregor in "Beginners."

Like love, 'Beginners' has depth and diversity

ByRICKBENTLEY McClatchy Newspapers

Directors often seem reluctant to at­tempt to show the complexities of love. Instead of delving into its many nuances, love is distilled down to a few emotional moments and a couple of intimate scenes. Consider it love lite.

Mike Mills takes love head-on. The writer/director of "Beginners" wades into the diversity of love with this often touching, often painful, story of multiple romances.

"Beginners" is the story of budding relationships (between a man and woman, man and man, man and dog) and fully mature connections, like that between a father and son. Each has its own com­plications, which Mills treats with deep respect.

At the heart of this layered love story is Oliver (Ewan McGregor), a talented artist who's trying to sort out his feelings for Anna (Melanie Laurent), a beautiful woman he meets at a costume party. It's not the typical love story where hormones are far more important than harmony. It's a relationship that drifts from passionate to painful.

Oliver's also dealing with his ailing father, Hal (Christopher Plummer), who after 44 years of marriage announces he's gay-

REVIEW "BEGINNERS," starring Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer and Melanie Laurent. Directed by Mike Mills. Rated R for language, sexual content. Running time: 1:44

Mills script doesn't attempt to answer all the questions that come with love. But it is a smart look at relationships. It shows how love can bring comfort to a person facing his own mortality or how it becomes a curse when two people begin to drift apart.

The story works because of McGregor's boyish charms. He goes from being the most interesting person at a party to someone who jets across the country for a chance at some insight about his future.

McGregor's the perfect emotional cen­ter from which all these variations on the theme of love can radiate.

Mills' simplistic shooting style perfectly complements the story. He doesn't make "Beginners" look so much like a movie but creates a voyeuristic peek into these interesting lives. That sense of reality heightens all of the emotional moments.

The honesty of the performances and Mills' filmmaking make "Beginners" a lovely tale of love.

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"Vacationlanders" isthe creation of Maine

filmmakers JeffreyDay and Marc and

Gina Bartholomew.

Sci-fi webseries uses

Maine asapocalyptic

backdropI n the second decade of the 21st cen-

tury, we're running out of oil. Thingsare so much worse than we've been

led to believe that Congress passes the"Emergency Energy Conservation Act"which, among other measures, takes thedrastic step of unplugging six low-popula-tion states (including Maine) completelyfrom the national power grid. Everyone in

those states is encour-aged to leave; thosewho stay behind arecompletely cut off frompower, the Internet, allgovernment servicesand the force of law.

They call these

Dennis Perkins PL°gle "Vacationland~til o.

I n d J G FillTI And that's whatMaine filmmak-ers Jeffrey Day and

Marc and Gina Bartholomew call theirambitious new web series, the first twoepisodes of which are now online atvacationlanders.com. It's a world-class scifi/futurist set-up; while it's fun to watchpost-nuclear mutants on motorcyclesand stuff, the best movie dystopias positsomething more queasily plausible (likerunning out of something we're actuallyrunning out of) as the cause. The premiseof "Vacationlanders" introduces possibili-ties for social satire, high drama, eeriesetpieces (stolen shots of abandoned cit-ies are especially creepy), and, of course,some environmental politicking, as threefilmmakers from Boston set out to makea documentary in what is now known as"The Unorganized Territories of Maine."They quickly find themselves woefully un-prepared for a world without oil, or rules.

Unlike other environmental disastermovies which often sacrifice dramaticintegrity in favor of quickly-tiresomepreachiness, Day promises that "Vaca-tionlanders" "isn't necessarily interestedin being a political show." "The activist vs.drama aspects are definitely concentratedmore on the characters," agrees MarcBartholomew, "while the politics are built

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patriotcinemas.com/nickelodeonFriday: "Beginners." Look for old proChristopher Plummer at Oscar timefor his performance in this film abouta young guy (Ewan McGregor) whoseelderly father (Plummer) reveals that 1)he's gay, and 2) he's dying. Guaranteedto deplete your hanky supply.

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facebook.com/pages/Genos-Rock-Club/106415422773796Monday: The Geek Chorus presents"Warlords of the Deep." Portland'sown film-mockery triumvirate (Boo,Gerald and the Fuge) give thecinematic what-for this month to the1978 mis-adventure about explorers,slaves, Nazis, sea monsters, and thelost city of Atlantis.

into the situation, it's plot, character andrelationships that trump the message."

And, unlike a certain once-popular,island-based network show which gradu-ally disappeared up its own convolutedmythology, "Vacationlanders"' creatorsassure us that they know where their tale,planned for 36 episodes of 15-minuteseach, is headed. "We have a clear vision ofwhat we want to do," says Day, "and not allof the characters are what they appear."Like all low-budget local filmmakers, Dayand Bartholomew are full of praise for thededication of their cast and crew who areall pitching in to bring "Vacationlanders"to fruition. (And note that those wishingto supplement that budget should contactthem through the film's website.)

After viewing the first two episodesonline, I can attest that "Vacationlanders"is a well-crafted, thought-provoking andentertaining new local film project. I'm infor the duration.

Dennis Perkins is a freelance writer who lives in

Portland.

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don't want to be in, but have no choice.""We've all had the boss who makes you

drive home saying in your head the thingsyou think you should have said," addsMichael Markowitz, who conceived thestory and is one of three writers on thefilm. "And I started thinking about theeconomy, and suddenly it wasn't a choiceto be in your job, and I thought about be-ing trapped in your job."

There's little doubt that "HorribleBosses" plugs into a universal set of emo-tions - frustration with insensitive bossesand feelings of impotence regarding whatto do about the work situation.

Whether the boss is a micromanager, abully or engages in sexual harassment,the feelings tend to be the same.

"Horrible Bosses" features three com-mon bad-boss types.

Spacey is "a sadistic micromanager whoenjoys being in power and being in chargefor its own sake," says Gordon, whoadds that one of the reasons he cast theOscar-winning actor was because of hisunforgettable performance as an abusivemovie mogul in the film "Swimming WithSharks."

Farrell, on the other hand, who playsagainst type and wears a cosmically badhairpiece, "comes into the business withsheer nepotism," Markowitz says. "He hasno skills. He's in over his head and doesn'tknow it."

And even though the sexually harassingJennifer Aniston character was written

for someone "nowhere near her level ofattractiveness," according to Markowitz,"it doesn't matter how attractive the per-son is. It's demeaning. It's not about sex;it's about power."

So what's a put-upon worker to do?In a plot that riffs on the classic Alfred

Hitchcock movie "Strangers on a Train"- which is actually mentioned in "HorribleBosses" - the boys decide to murder eachother's oppressors.

This being a comedy, it's no surprise thatthey don't exactly succeed.

And in the real world, of course, homi-cide isn't a real option - unless you wantto spend the rest of your life makinglicense plates in prison.

"The key is to compartmentalize," Mar-kowitz says. "It's so easy to grumble allthrough dinner, thinking about how muchthat man or woman is making you miser-able. You have to shut it off; you can't givethe boss that power. Get a hobby. Focusmore on your relationships. Make that thefocus of your life."

And, he adds, "My point in the movie isthat you don't have to kill your boss. Justthe thought you could, empowers you."

Yet, according to Gordon, there isanother solution, one that might not dealdirectly with the issue but provides plentyof personal satisfaction.

"I think a well-crafted prank can solvealmost any issue in the workplace," hesays. "There are forms of Ex-Lax thattaste like chocolate, and can also be mixedwell in certain coffees, particularly if it'scovered up with creamer. It's all about theworkers banding together to complete theprank, and that can make the workplace afun place to be."

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MOVIESContinued from Page E13

"CARS 2" (G) (1:57) Animated with the voices ofOwen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy and Michael Caine.Directed by John Lasseter and Brad Lewis. Star race carLightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas tocompete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road tothe championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caughtup in an intriguing adventure of his own: internationalespionage.

Showing at: Cinemagic Westbrook Today 11:20 a.m.,11:30 a.m. (3D), 11:40 a.m., 1:50, 2 (3D), 2:10,4:30,4:40 (3D), 4:50, 7:10, 7:20 (3D), 7:30, 9:40, 9:50 (3D), 10Fri-Wed 11:20 a.m., 11:30 a.m. (3D), 1:50, 2 (3D), 4:30,4:40 (3D), 7:10, 9:40; Cinemagic Grand (South Port-land) Today 11:30 a.m., 11:50 a.m. (3D), 2, 2:30 (3D),4:30, 5 (3D), 7, 7:30 (3D), 9:30,10 (3D) Fri-Wed 11:30a.m., 2,4:30 (3D), 7, 9:30 (3D); Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 11:30 a.m. (3D), 11:30 a.m. (IMAX), 11:45 a.m., 2:05(3D), 2:20,4:35 (3D), 4:50, 7:10 (3D), 7:20, 9:40 (3D),9:50; Brunswick 10 Today 11:30 a.m., 1 (3D), 2:10, 3:40(3D), 4:45, 6:50 (3D), 7:30,10:10 Fri-Wed 12:20, 3:50, 7,9:35; Falmouth 10 Today 1 (3D), 1:30, 4 (3D), 4:30, 6:50(3D), 7:25,10 Fri-Wed 1 (3D), 2:10, 4 (3D), 6:50 (3D),7:15,9:35(30)

"GREEN LANTERN" (PG-13) (1:54) Stars RyanReynolds, Blake Lively and Peter Sarsgaard. Directedby Martin Campbell. A test pilot is granted a mysticalgreen ring that bestows him with otherwordly powers,as well as membership into an intergalactic squadrontasked with keeping peace within the universe.

Showing at: Cinemagic Saco Today 12, 2:25,4:50;Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed 11:20 a.m., 1:50,4:30,7:10,9:40; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today3:30,10; Brunswick 10 Today 1:10, 3:45 (3D), 7:25,10:05(3D) Fri-Wed 9:45; Falmouth 10 Today 1:35,4:05 (3D),6:40, 9:20 (3D)

"THE HANGOVER PART II" (R) (1:42) Stars BradleyCooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms. Directed by ToddPhillips. Right after the bachelor party in Las Vegas,Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug jet to Thailand for Stu's wed-ding. Stu's plan for a subdued pre-wedding brunch,however, goes seriously awry.

Showing at: Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 7:15,9:30;Cinemagic Westbrook Today 3:30,6:40 Fri-Wed 3:20,6:40

"KUNG FU PANDA 2" (PG) (1:30) Stars Jack Black,Angelina Jolie and Jackie Chan. Directed by JenniferYuh. Po and the Furious Five venture to China to battlea villain and uncover the secrets of Po's mysteriousorigins. Martial arts action and mild violence.

Showing at: Falmouth 10 Today 2:40; CinemagicWestbrook Today 11:20 a.m., 1:50,4:20; Brunswick 10Today 11:50 a.m., 2; Cinemagic Saco Today 12:30

"LARRY CROWNE" (PG-13) (1:39) Stars Tom Hanksand Julia Roberts. Directed by Tom Hanks. Unclear ofhis next steps after losing his job at a big-box retailer,Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college, where hefinds a niche among the school's community ofoutcasts, and a connection with a teacher who has losther passion for life. Brief strong language and somesexual content.

Showing at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Today-Wed 1:20,4:30, 7, 9:15; Brunswick 10 Today 1:20, 3:50, 7:20, 9:50Fri-Wed 12:40,4:10, 7:15, 9:40; Falmouth 10 Today 12,2:20,4:40, 7:10,10:10 Fri-Wed 12, 2:20,4:40, 7:10, 9:30;Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 11:45 a.m., 2,4:20,7:05,9:25; Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed 11:50 a.m., 2:10,4:30, 7, 9:30; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today-Wed 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30

"MIDNIGHT IN PARIS" (1:40) (PG-13) Stars OwenWilson, Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates. Directedby Woody Allen. A romantic comedy about a familytraveling to the French capital for business. The partyincludes a young engaged couple forced to confrontthe illusion that a life different from their own is better.Some sexual references and smoking.

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Sony Pictures

Kevin James stars as a zoo employeelooking for love with the help of hisanimal friends in "Zookeeper,"opening Friday.

"MONTE CARLO" (PG) (1:49) Stars Selena Gomez,Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy. Directed byThomas Bezucha. Three young women vacationing inParis find themselves whisked away to Monte Carloafter on of the girls is mistaken for a British heiress.Brief mild language.

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"MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS" (PG) (1:37) Stars JimCarrey, Carla Gugino and Angela Lansbury. Directedby Mark Waters. The life of a businessman beginsto change after he inherits six penguins, and as hetransforms his apartment into a winter wonderland, hisprofessional side starts to unravel.

Showing at: Cinemagic Saco Today 12:10,2:20,4:40,7,9:35 Fri-Wed 12:10, 2:20,4;40; Cinemagic WestbrookToday 11:30 a.m., 2,4:20, 7:10, 9:40 Fri-Wed 11:30 a.m.,2,4:20,6:50,9:20; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland)Today 12, 2:20, 4:40; Brunswick 10 Today 11:40 a.m.,2:05,4:40, 7:05; Falmouth 10 Today 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15Fri-Wed 4:55, 9:40

"PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGERTIDES" (2:21) (PG-13) Stars Johnny Depp, PenelopeCruz and Ian McShane. Directed by Rob Marshall. Aftercrossing paths with a woman from his past, CaptainJack Sparrow is swept aboard the Queen Anne'sRevenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard,on an unexpected mission to find the elusive fountainof youth.

Showing at: Brunswick 10 Today 9:40; CinemagicSaco Today 12:10, 3; Falmouth 10 Today 9:30 (3D);Cinemagic Westbrook Today 6:30, 9:30 Fri-Wed 7:30

"SUPER 8" (1:52) (PG-13) Stars Elle Fanning, AmandaMichalka and Kyle Chandler. Directed by JJ. Abrams.After witnessing a mysterious train crash, a group offriends in the summer of 1979 begin noticing strangehappenings going on in their small town, and beginto investigate into the creepy phenomenon. Intensesequences of sci-fi action and violence, language andsome drug use.

Showing at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Today 1:40,4:20,6:50; Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 12:30, 3, 6:45, 9:15;Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed 11:20 a.m., 2,4;40,7:10,9:40; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today7:30,10 Fri-Wed 3:30,10; Brunswick 10 Today 4:10, 6:55,9:30 Fri-Wed 12:25, 3:45, 6:55, 9:50; Falmouth 10 Today4:50, 7:35,10:30 Fri-Wed 12:40, 3:50, 6:40, 9:20

"TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON" (PG-13)(2:34) Stars Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-White-ley and Tyrese Gibson. Directed by Michael Bay. TheAutobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden onthe moon, and race against Decepticons to reach it andlearn its secrets.

Showing at: Brunswick 10 Today 12 (3D), 12:40,3:20 (3D), 4 (3D), 6:45 (3D), 7:15,10 (3D), 10:15 (3D)Fri-Wed 12:15,1 (3D), 3:30,4:30 (3D), 6:45, 7:45 (3D),10; Falmouth 10 Today 12:20 (3D), 12:50, 3:40 (3D), 4:10(3D), 7 (3D), 7:30,10:15 (3D), 10:45 (3D) Fri-Wed 12:05,12:50 (3D), 3:40,4:10 (3D), 7, 7:30 (3D), 10:15 (3D),10:45 (3D); Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today11:30 a.m., 12 (3D), 3:30 (3D), 6:30, 7 (3D), 10:15 (3D) Fri-

Wed 11:30 a.m., 12 (3D), 3:30 (3D), 6:30, 6:45 (3D),9:50 (3D); Cinemagic Saco Today 12:15, 3 (IMAX), 3:15,4, 6:30 (IMAX), 6;45, 7:30, 9:50 (IMAX), 10 Fri-Wed11:45 a.m., 12:15, 3 (IMAX), 4, 6:30 (IMAX), 7:30, 9:30,9:50 (IMAX); Cinemagic Westbrook Today 11:40 a.m.,11:50 a.m. (3D), 12, 3:10, 3:30 (3D), 3;50, 6:40, 7 (3D),7:20, 9:50,10:10 (3D) Fri-Wed 11:40 a.m., 11:50 a.m. (3D),12, 3, 3:10 (3D), 3:20, 6:30, 6:40 (3D), 7, 9:40,9:50 (3D); Nickelodeon (Portland) Today-Wed 12,3:15,6:25, 9:30

"THE TREE OF LIFE" (PG-13) (2:18) Stars Brad Pitt,Sean Penn and Jessica Chastain. Directed by TerrenceMack. Follow Jack O'Brien from his upbringing in the1950's Midwest through his complicated relationshipwith his father, to his adult life in the modern world,as he seeks answers to the origins and meaning of life.Some thematic material.

Showing at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Today-Wed 1,3:50,6:40,9:25

"X-MEN: FIRST CLASS" (2:11) PG-13) Stars JamesMcAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence.Directed by Matthew Vaughn. In 1963, Charles Xavierstarts up a school, and later a team, for humans withsuperhuman abilities. Among them is Erik Lensherr, hisbest friend ... and future archenemy.

Showing at: Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed 12,9:20; Falmouth 10 Today 9:40; Brunswick 10 Today 9:25

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Our picks for your best entertainment this week

Compiled by Aimsel Ponti, Staff Writer

Alive at Five May any doubt that summer is really here be dispelled by the ar­rival of the Alive at Five Concert Series at Monument Square. The Mallett Brothers and Paranoid Social Club start things off right tonight.

WHEN: 5 p.m. WHERE: Monument Square, Portland HOW MUCH: Free

Choreographer's Showcase

As a matter of fact, they do think they can dance. See original works by regional choreogra­phers with a flair for tap, ballet, jazz and modern dance in this special showcase.

WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Maine State Ballet Theater, 348 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth HOW MUCH: $12; mainestateballet.org

"A Theater Tasting"

Lucid Stage's benefit event features an impressive roster of local writers and entertainers like Carolyn Gage, Mike Sylvester, Dark Follies and Naya's Trance who will perform assorted works. Between acts of "A Theater Tasting" you'll head to the lobby for a wine and appetizer pairing specially chosen to go with each performance.

WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: Lucid Stage, 29 Bax­ter Blvd., Portland HOW MUCH: $25; lucidstage. com

Felix Hell

"The Early Evening Show"

Move over Dave, Jay, Jimmy et al. Funny man Michael Miclon hosts "The Early Evening Show,'1

a spoof of late night talk shows. Expect crazy improv, surprise

WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: Celebration Barn, 190

HOW MUCH: $8 to $14; 743-8452

Hidden Gardens Tiptoe through the tulips of Mun-joy Hill's private gardens and also see some artwork along the way. A self-guided tour will have you wandering into beautiful gardens and artist studios from the Society for East End Arts.

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Self-guided tour be­gins at the MNHO Hill House, 92 Congress St., Portland HOW MUCH: $15 and $20; hiddengardensofmunjoyhill .org

Schooner Fare

Organist Felix Hell is a favor­ite player among fans of the Kotzschmar organ at Merrill Au­ditorium. Join him for a scintillat­ing performance on the historic instrument.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. (Kotzschmar Conversation from 6:30 to 7 p.m.) WHERE: Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland HOW MUCH: $17; porttix.com

Maine Hysterical Society

Randy Judkins, Barney Martin and Steve Underwood have a plan to leave you rolling in the aisles of the Seaside Pavilion. There's no humor quite like Maine humor and the three guys of Maine Hysterical Society will not disappoint.

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HOW MUCH: $17 to $30; msmt.org

WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Seaside Pavilion, 8 Sixth St., Old Orchard Beach HOW MUCH: $11 and $14; seasidepavilion.org

Joy Harjo, (above), and Patricia Smith

Joy Harjo & Patricia Smith

Musician/poet Joy Harjo and poet Patricia Smith have both won numerous awards. Harjo has writ­ten seven books of poetry and has released four CDs of original music. Smith has published five books of her work. They'll be joined by 10 musicians who will provide the background sounds for this performance.

WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: Space Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland HOW MUCH: $8 and $10; space538.org

"The Pirates of Penzance"

Gilbert and Sullivan's be­loved musical "The Pirates of Penzance"runs through the end of the month in Freeport. Tonight's preview night. See and hear the nautical adventures of Frederic and his sweetheart Mabel.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St. HOW MUCH: Pay-what-you-want preview; fcponline.org

Time for Three

Bay Chambers Concerts presents the groundbreaking string trio Time for Three. Zachary De Pue (violin), Nicolas Kendall (violin) and Ranaan Meyer (double bass) team up with Curtis on Tour - artists representing the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Mu­sic - to perform Mendelssohn's "Octet."

WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St. HOW MUCH: $30 and $45 ($8 for students); baychamberconcerts.org

Yarmouth Clam Festival

This is no time to clam up, at least not if you're setting foot in Yarmouth this weekend. It's the 46th year for the legendary Clam Festival and there will be no shortage of bivalves, not to men­tion concerts, a parade, races, carnival rides, fireworks and a whole lot more. The festival runs through Sunday.

WHEN: Festival opens at 10 a.m. WHERE: Various locations in Yarmouth HOW MUCH: Free; clamfestival. com

North Atlantic Blues Festival

Holy days for blues fans are here and it's time to make the annual pilgrimage to Rockland for two days of the real deal. Robert Cray, Nellie "Tiger" Travis, Toni Wash­ington and Eric Bibb are just a handful of the artists involved in the blues splendor that awaits you.

WHEN: Gates at 9 a.m., music at 11 a.m. WHERE: Public Landing, 275 Main St., Rockland HOW MUCH: $35 to $75; north atlanticbluesfestival. com

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NEW ON DVD AND BLU-RAY"OF GODS AND MEN (DES HOMES ET DES

DIEUX)," starring Lambert Wilson and MichaelLonsdale. Engrossing and profoundly moving,this fact-based drama from director Xavier Beau-vois ("Le petit lieutenant") mainly focuses onBrother Christian (Wilson, "Sahara") and BrotherLuc (Lonsdale, "The Trial"), a pair of Trappistmonks who have elected to leave their homelandof France to treat the sick and promote harmonyin an unnamed Muslim community. When Islamicterrorists invade their peaceful domain with dis-agreeable orders, the monks' determination andmorals are put to the ultimate test. Winner of theCesar award for best film of 2010, this surprisehit casts a spell that stays with the viewer longafter the credits have rolled. Rated PG-13. Run-ning time: 2:02.

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"13 ASSASSINS," starring Koji Yakusho andTakayuki Yamada. For many viewers, "TakashiMiike" is all they have to see to rent this epic,ultraviolent adventure. For those not in theknow, Miike is the twisted genius behind suchwatch-through-your-fingers works of art as"Visitor Q" and "Ichi the Killer," movies thathave won legions of fans for their audaciouscreativity and jaw-dropping scenes of violence.To date, Miike has been known more for hisrisk-taking than for his ability to tell a coherentstory. But with this fairly straightforward (yetstill completely insane) actioner, Miike plies histricks in service of a compelling tale, followinga small group of samurai as they hack and slashtheir way through an evil warlord's unrelentingarmy. Enemies are dispatched in ways you'velikely never comprehended, let alone witnessedonscreen, so let that serve as an invitation orwarning. Pure, blood-spattering entertainmentof the highest order. Rated R for sequences ofbloody violence, some disturbing images andbrief nudity. Running time: 2:21.

Suggested retail price: DVD $26.98; Blu-ray$29.98.

NEW ON DVD"SOUTHLAND: THE COMPLETE SECOND

SEASON," starring Michael Cudlitz and ShawnHatosy. Not one of the more aggressively pub-licized dramas out there, "Southland" makes noeffort to sugar-coat the oft grisly situations itscharacters - members of the LAPD - find them-selves in, nor does it go out of its way to makeanyone especially likable. They're there to main-tain order, and hopefully survive to do it againtomorrow. This authenticity makes for alternatelystirring and grueling entertainment, and thosewho found themselves feverishly flying throughDVDs of "The Shield" and "The Wire" would dowell to give this lesser-known program a shot.Not rated, contains language, sexual content,drug content, and violence. Running time: 5:02.

Suggested retail price: $34.99.

NEW ON BLU-RAY"CRACK IN THE WORLD," starring Dana

Andrews and Janette Scott. A well-meaning at-tempt to harness the geothermal energy lurkingbeneath the Earth's crust leads to an hour and ahalf of entertainingly cataclysmic consequencesin this 1965 sci-fi favorite, whose still ratherimpressive effects pop anew in high definition.As old big-budget disaster movies go, "Crack" isbrisker than most, getting to the point in shortorder, the "point" in this case being the wantondestruction of everything and everyone in sight.Not rated, contains violence and mild sexual

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"DAS BOOT," starring Jurgen Prochnow andHerbert Gronemeyer. The submarine movie toend all submarine movies, "Das Boot" is directorWolfgang Petersen's ("Air Force One") master-piece, a claustrophobic and harrowing depictionof life aboard a WWII German U-boat, in all itsalternately listless and terrifying misery. Thismust-own Blu-ray features a commentary fromPeterson and several making-of featurettes.Rated R. Running time: 2:29.

Suggested retail price: $35.99.

VIDEOPORT PICKS"HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN," starring Rutger

Hauer and Molly Dunsworth. Like we're notgonna recommend a movie called "Hobo witha Shotgun." Thankfully, there's more going onhere than just a catchy title, with Hauer ("BladeRunner") reliving his glory days of starring insuch proudly cheap actioners as "Wanted Deador Alive" and "Split Second" as the title firearm-toting vigilante. A tongue-in-cheek valentine tosuch bygone classics of the VMS era as "DeathWish 3" and "The Exterminator," director JasonEisener extends a popular faux trailer from"Grindhouse" to feature length a la "Machete,"but with more consistently deranged results.With nary a breath between priceless one-lin-ers and sick setpieces, Hauer's trademark zealbrings Eisener's vision to life. Once upon a time,Joe Bob would have told you to check it out,and we'll do the same. Rated R for language,sexual content and brutal violence. Runningtime: 1:26.

Suggested retail price: DVD $26.98; Blu-ray$29.98.

"ILLEGAL," starring Anne Coesens andAlexandre Gontcharov. Sure to spark discus-sions and varied opinions, this frustrating butessential drama from writer-director OlivierMasset-Depasse ("Cages") follows Tania (theexcellent Coesens of "My Life in Pink"), ayoung Russian mother struggling to maintainsome sense of self and dignity being arrestedand held as an illegal immigrant in a Belgiandetention center, where beatings are commonand hope is scarce. Necessarily grueling andshot documentary-style for maximum effect,"Illegal" is no one's idea of a fun summer block-buster, but for those willing to take the journey,Coesens' brave performance reaps rewards forthe viewer. Not rated, contains language andviolence. Running time: 1:30.

Suggested retail price: $24.95.

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WEDNESDAY Danny Beal's Goodtime Hour (And a Half), with Danny Beal and The Holy Mackerels, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. $10 in advance; $15 day of show. 633-5159. 7:30 p.m. (Doors at 7 p.m.) Maine Songwriters Association Showcase, local musicians, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $5. onelongfellowsquare.com. 7 p.m. Time for Three, string trio performs jazz, classical and more, Farnsworth Art Museum (Wyeth Center), Rockland. $40; $16 for students. 236-2823. Part I, 6 p.m.; Part II, 8:15 p.m. Weekly Old Time Music Jam, open jam of old-time Appalachian music, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. Free/donation. 899-3529. 7 to 9 p.m. Summer Music Series, with Sam and Yuri, indie pop/rock, Bangor Public Library. Free. bpl.lib.me.us. 7 p.m. Auburn Community Concert Band, Festival Plaza, Auburn. Free. 333-6601, Ext. 2108. 7 to 8:15 p.m. Summer Concerts at Mi l l Creek Park, with Primo Cubano, Cuban and Latin-American music, Mil l Creek Park, South Portland. Free. 767-7650. 6:30 to 8 p.m. "Songs of the Sea wi th Richard Ga ito," sea shanties and folk songs, Jordan Hall, Ocean Park. $5/donation. oceanpark.org. 7:30 p.m. Eric Bettencourt, acoustic guitar, Portland Lobster Company. Free, portlandlobstercompany.com. 6 to 9 p.m. Sunset Folk Series, with Darien Brahms, Western Promenade Park, Portland. Free. 756-8275. 7:45 p.m.

JULY 14 Vishten, Prince Edward Island fiddling, dancing and song, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $1 7 in advance; $20 day of show. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m. Makem and Spain Brothers, Irish folk music, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. $18 in advance; $22 day of show. 633-5159. 7:30 p.m. (Doors at 7 p.m.) Summer Lakeside Concerts, with Crunchy Western Boys, folk/bluegrass, Bates College (Keigwin Amphitheater), Lewiston. Free. 786-6330. 6 p.m. Belfast Summer Nights Weekly Music Series, with Ameranouche (gypsy jazz and world music), Heritage Park, Belfast. Free. 322-7123. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Colin Grant Band, traditional Cape Breton music, Unity Centre for the Performing Arts. $15. 948-7469. 7:30 p.m. Karen & Don McNatt, acoustic Americana/ country, Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, Peaks Island. $10,766-4421. 7:30 p.m. Mart in Swinger, traditional and contemporary Americana, Fountain Park, Lewiston. Free. Iaarts.org. Noon. Coos Canyon, acoustic trio, Memorial Park at Oak Hi l l , Scarborough. Free, scarboroughcommunity chamber.com. 6:30 p.m. Pete Kilpatrick Band, acoustic pop/rock, Portland Lobster Company. Free, portlandlobstercompany .com. 6 to 9 p.m.

Alive at Five, concert series with Wi l l Gattis (indie pop) and Dirigo (folk/alt-country), Monument Square, Portland. Free. 772-6828. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Crusher's Kids Concerts in the Park, with Delilah & Chandra (singing hands), Deering Oaks Park, Portland. Free. 756-8275 or 756-8130. 12:20 p.m. Don Roy, Franco-American fiddler, Fort Allen Park Bandstand, Eastern Promenade, Portland. Free. 756-8275 or 756-8130. 7 p.m.

Comedy Showcase, with Kerri Louise and finals for Portland's Funniest, 18-plus (16-plus with parent); Comedy Connection, Portland. $7.50. mainecomedy.com. 8:30 p.m. today. Comedy Showcase, with Kerri Louise, Josh Gondelman and Kevin Neales, 18-plus (16-plus with parent); Comedy Connection, Portland. $15. mainecomedy.com. 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Bob Marley, Maine comedian, Club 302, Windham. $20. 894-5730. 7 p.m. Friday. Maestro Warren King, humorous songs with various musicians, benefits the Laudholm Farms Wells Reserve, Colony Hotel, Kennebunkport. $5/ donation. 5 p.m. Sunday. Yarmouth Summer Arts Series, with Double Vision (mime, physical comedy and vaudeville), Royal River Park, Yarmouth. Free. 846-2406. 6:15 p.m. Monday. (Rain date is Tuesday). Maine Hysterical Society, Seaside Pavilion, Old Orchard Beach. $11 in advance; $14 day of show. 934-2024. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy Showcase, with George Hamm, 18-plus (16-plus with parent); Comedy Connection, Portland. $7.50. mainecomedy.com. 8:30 p.m. July 14.

BARS/CLUBS TODAY Open M ic Night, Deer Run Tavern, Yarmouth. 846-9555. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tom Snow, jazz piano, Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport. nonantumresort.com. 6:30 to 10 p.m.

Shanna Underwood, acoustic Americana/rock, all ages; Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. 772-5483. Call for time. Jolie Holland with Sallie Sound and The Sound Outside, folk, traditional country and blues, 18-plus; Space, Portland. $15, $18. space538.org. 8 p.m. Spirit Family Reunion, folk/bluegrass, with Panda Bandits, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford. $8. the oakandtheax.blogspot.com. 8 p.m. Poor Howard, blues, Andy's Old Port Pub, Portland, andysoldportpub.com. 7 p.m. Band Beyond Description, jam-band covers, 2 1 -plus; Big Easy, Portland, bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m. Justin Lantrip, singer/songwriter, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m. bearkat, folk, Blue, Portland, portcityblue.com. 10 p.m. Retro Night, with DJs King Alberto and Dark City, Asylum, Portland, portlandasylum.com. 9 p.m. The Toughcats, newgrass, with Cinder Conk, Guthries, Lewiston. $10. guthriesplace.com. 8 p.m.

FRIDAY Happy Hour wi th Travis James Humphrey, acoustic, all ages, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. 772-5483. 5 to 7 p.m. Sally Davis Trio, jazz, all ages, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. 772-5483. 8 p.m. TimTheriault Band, rock, all ages, Inn on the Blues, York Beach. $6. 351-3221. 9:30 p.m. Paranoid Social Club, indie rock, with Repeat Offenders, 21 -plus; ClubTexas, Auburn. $10. 784-7785. 8 p.m. Friday Night Jazz, with Bill Byrne (saxophone) and Kenny Gaspar (keyboards), Solo Bistro, Bath. 443-3373. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Spike Sikes, ambient jazz and blues, The Local Buzz, Cape Elizabeth. 541-9024. 7 p.m. M icah Blue Smaldone, indie blues/folk, with Asa Irons, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford. $7. theoak andtheax.blogspot.com. 8 p.m. Potato Pickers, bluegrass, Andy's Old Port Pub, Portland, andysoldportpub.com. 8:30 p.m. Xylos wi th Marie Stella and Vistas, indie electro dance night, 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance,

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Divas World brings its local and national artists to the Boothbay Opera House and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in July. The Mainely Music concerts include a Marilyn Monroe-thenned one, below left, and a New Orleans night featuring Delfeayo Marsalis, right.

Music bouquet full of styles

By BOB KEYES StajfWriter

ivas World, a Houston-based performing arts organization, returns to Boothbay for a series of summer concerts under the umbrella of the Mainely Music Festival.

The festival begins Friday and runs though July 29, with per­formances mostly at the Opera

House at Boothbay Harbor, and also at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

This is the fifth season that Divas World has taken up residency in Boothbay. This summer's concert series will include a blend of music and theater that encompasses a variety of styles.

"People like a variety of styles, and that is one of our strengths," said Divas World artistic director Sonja Bruzauskas. "We do not do one style. We do classical music, we do jazz, we do popular music. We give people a colorful bouquet of music."

Divas World features about a dozen local and national artists, male and female. They perform in the European salon style, with concerts that are interactive and include other art forms and

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Creating the Port all in one day MORE THAN 40 painters from southern Maine join together for Paint the Port, an art auction that benefits Heartwood College of Art in Kennebunk. WHEN: All day Saturday; artists will paint through the day, preview begins at 4 p.m. and auction begins at 5:30 p.m. WHERE: River Club, Ocean Avenue, Kennebunk HOW MUCH: $ 2 0 INFO: 985-0985

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CLASSICAL MUSICTODAY"Bach to Schumann," with pianist SimoneDinnerstien, Rockport Opera House. $30 to $40;$8 for students, baychamberconcerts.org. 8 p.m.DaPonte String Quartet, music by Borodin andBeethoven, Union Church, South Bristol. $25; freefor ages 21 and under. 529-4555. 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAYDaPonte String Quartet, music by Borodin andBeethoven, River Tree Arts, Kennebunk. $25 to$30; free for ages 21 and under. 529-4555. 7:30p.m.Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival, music byBeethoven, Schumann and Faure, Kneisel Hall,Blue Hill. $15. 374-2203. 7:30 p.m. Friday;4 p.m. Sunday.Young Stars of Maine, part of Bay ChamberConcerts' Summer Series, Rockport Opera House.Free. 236-2823. 7p.m.

SUNDAY"Cafe Vienna," world premiere of opera byPORTopera's Young Artists, the Temple, OceanPark. $12. oceanpark.org. 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAYFelix Hell, plays the Kotzschmar Organ, MerrillAuditorium, Portland. $1 7; two tickets for $25;free for children under 12. foko.org. "KotzschmarKonversations," pre-concert chat, at 6:30 p.m.;concert at 7:30 p.m.Summer Organ Concert Series, Ray Cornilsplays 1883 Hutchings-Plaisted organ, First ParishChurch United Church of Christ, Brunswick. $57donation. 729-7331. Noon.

WEDNESDAYMet Summer Live in HD Encore Series, screeningof Donizetti's "La Fille du Regiment," FryeburgAcademy (Leura Hill Eastman Performing ArtsCenter), Fryeburg. $10 to $18. 935-9232. 6:30p.m.

JULY 14Curtis On Tour and Time for Three, performingMendelssohn's Octet, Rockport Opera House. $30to $45; $8 for students, baychamberconcerts.org.8 p.m.

DANCEChoreographer's Showcase, original works byregional choreographers, Maine State BalletTheater, Falmouth. $12. 781-3587. 7 p.m. Friday.

American Music festivalruns through Saturday

T he Maine Festival ofAmerican Music: Its Rootsand Traditions," runs through

Saturday at the Shaker MeetingHouse at Sabbathday Lake, 707Shaker Road, New Gloucester.Hosted by the Portland StringQuartet, tonight's program,"Sabbathday Traditions: The Giftsof Inspired Hymns and SpiritualExpression in Chamber Music,"begins at 7 p.m. Brother ArnoldHadd brings to life individualShakers and their gifts of musicthrough selected Shaker Hymnsperformed by the Portland StringQuartet.

On Friday, the festival hosts amaster class from 3:30 to 5:30p.m. Participants will study andperform works from 20th- and21st-century American literature.

At 7 p.m. Saturday, it's"Sabbathday Riffs: The Fusion ofClassical, Jazz and World Musics,"with music by John Knowles Paine,Bert Ligon and Johannes Brahms,performed by the Portland StringQuartet with Matthew Szemela onthe electroacoustic violin.

Concert tickets are $25 foradults, $20 for seniors, free withadvance reservation for students21 and younger. Visit portlandstringquartet.org for information.

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THEATER"Narnia," based on classic children's book series,School house Arts Center, Standish. $16, $18.schoolhousearts.org. 7:30 p.m. today to Saturdayand July 14; 5 p.m. Sunday. Through July 24."Crazy for You," Gershwin musical, Arundel BarnPlayhouse. $28 to $39. 985-5552. 8 p.m. today,Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and July 14; 2 and 8p.m. Friday and Wednesday. Through July 16."Elizabeth Rex," part of the Shakespeare inStonington series, Deer Isle Historical Society. $15to $25; free for island students. 367-2788. 7 p.m.today to Sunday and July 14. Through July 17."Annie," Maine State Music Theatre productionof classic musical based on the comic strip"Little Orphan Annie," Bowdoin College (PickardTheater), Brunswick. $33 to $56. msmt.org. 2 and

7:30 p.m. today, Tuesday and July 14; 7:30 p.m.Friday, Saturday and Wednesday; 2 p.m. Sunday.Through July 16."Seussical the Musical," based on Dr. Seuss'children's books, suitable for all ages, BoothbayPlayhouse. $17 to $20. 633-3379. 8 p.m. today toSaturday."A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to theForum," bawdy musical comedy by StephenSoundheim, Hackmatack Playhouse, Berwick. $10to $25. 698-1807.2 and 8 p.m. today and July 14;8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Wednesday. ThroughJuly 23."Summer of Love," East Coast premiere of musicalbased on 1960s Haight-Asbury starring Michele

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thought processes, including science,history and philosophy.

"We like to pick a topic, find an expertwho knows about that topic and thenfind music that explores that topic," saidBruzauskas. "It's like a talk show with apanel discussion about a topic and musicthat explores it. We like to involve andintegrate our audience a little bit more.We like to not have that wall between theaudience and the music."

The group's name was selected fromthe term "diva," which means "one thatdivines - or channels - truth," she said.

Bruzauskas co-founded Divas Worldwith Marie Bosarge, a seasonal resi-dent of Boothbay. They tour all over, andfrequently perform overseas. But for thelast few years, they have spent much oftheir summer in Maine.

The seasonal concerts in Maine beganwith Bruzauskas and another singerperforming a birthday concert at theBosarge home. From that start, the con-certs grew bigger and more organized,and this summer will involve five con-certs in four weeks. Themes range frommovie songs, arias from opera, and musicfrom Broadway and New Orleans jazz.

Proceeds from the concerts benefit theoperations of the opera house and the

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Sonja Bruzauskas of Divas World says,"We like to not have that wall betweenthe audience and the music."

botanical garden.The garden concerts are new this

summer. The Bosarge Family EducationCenter opens at the Boothbay garden onJuly 15. "They approached us, and said'We want to do a big grand concert for theeducation center.'... We found music thathas something to do with gardening andflowers, from the famous flower aria from'Carmen' to Bette Midler's 'The Rose,'"Bruzauskas said.

Here is the schedule of concerts:

"At the Movies," 8 p.m. Friday, OperaHouse at Boothbay Harbor; $20 in ad-vance; $25 day of show; tickets may bepurchased at the box office, by calling633-5159 or visiting boothbayoperahouse.org. The concert will include a compila-tion of songs from movies. Film criticSara Voorhees will discuss the nuancesof lyric and melody, and the influencethey have on films. Medleys will includeDisney songs, music from James Bondmovies, a love song medley, a variety ofrock selections and a classical piece byspecial guest vocalist Jean Strazdes.

"Opposites," 8 p.m. Saturday, OperaHouse at Boothbay Harbor; $20 inadvance; $25 day of show; tickets atthe box office, by calling 633-5159 or byvisiting boothbayoperahouse.org. "Op-posites" is a musical journey from opera("Les Pecheurs du Perles," "Rusalka"and more) through Broadway ("Caba-ret," "Les Miserables") to a celebrationof the singer/songwriter through originalworks and selections.

"Make Our Garden Grow," 7 p.m.July 16, Coastal Maine Botanical Gar-dens; free/open to the public; reserva-tions required by calling 633-4333, ext.115. The concert features Broadwaytunes, opera arias and popular songsaround the theme of flowers, gardensand anything that represents growth,beauty and new life. The evening willinclude guest performances by DanielleVayenas, as well as pianist and musical

director Phillip Hall."Marilyn! Babydoll Reflects," 7 p.m.

July 23, Coastal Maine BotanicalGardens; $17 for members, $20 gen-eral public; tickets can be purchasedby calling 633-4333, ext. 115, or visitingmainegardens.org. This concert will il-luminate the life of Marilyn Monroe andHollywood glamour. Told through the mu-sic she made famous as well as her ownpublished quotes, the show will includecostuming and creative sets and light-ing. Marie Bosarge and creator/producerDavid LaDuca will star.

"A Night of Jazz with DelfeayoMarsalis," 8 p.m. July 29, Opera Houseat Boothbay Harbor; $25 in advance; $30day of show; tickets at the box office,by calling 633-5159 or visitingboothbayoperahouse.org.

The final Mainely Music performancewill feature the music that made theCrescent City famous. Trombonist Delf-eayo Marsalis, clarinet player MichaelWhite, Leon "Kid Chocolate" Brown anda line-up of jazz musicians will focus onthe music that fueled the great battlesbetween two of the most renowned art-ists in jazz, Louis Armstrong and SidneyBechet.

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Continued from Page E24Lee of TV's "Knots Landing," Ogunquit Playhouse.$53.50 to $76.50. (800) 982-2787. 2:30 and 8:30p.m. today, Wednesday and July 14; 8 p.m. Fridayand Tuesday; 3:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 and7 p.m. Sunday. Through July 16."Dancing at Lughnasa," Belfast MaskersProduction of 1992 Tony Award-winning play,Steamboat Landing Park, Belfast. $5 to $15. 338-9668. 7 p.m. today to Saturday."The Mystery of Irma Vep," campy comedy,Acadia Repertory Theatre, Mount Desert.$18 to $23; $10 for children underage 16.acadiarep.com. 8:15 p.m. today to Sunday andTuesday to July 14. Through July 1 7."Much Ado About Nothing," Shakespearecomedy in repertory, Stonington Opera House.$15 to $32.50. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.Through July 16."Sunday in the Park with George," StephenSondheim musical, Lincoln Academy (ParkerB. PoeTheater), Newcastle. $12 to $22.heartwoodtheater.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday andSaturday. Through July 17.National Marionette Theater presents"Pinocchio," Fryeburg Academy (Leura HillEastman Performing Arts Center), Fryeburg. $4students; $8 adults, fryeburgacademy.org. 11 a.m.and 7 p.m. Friday."Jimmy Higgins: A Life in the Labor Movement,"one-man show set on the eve of the 1960presidential race, Lucid Stage, Portland. $15. 899-3993. 8 p.m. Saturday."Stanley's Choice," original one-act play by MillieAckley of the Center Stage Players in Brunswick,Theater Project, Brunswick. $10/donation. 729-8584. 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday.Defenders of the Funny, comedy improv, LucidStage, Portland. $7. 899-3993. 7:30 p.m. Sunday."The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare,Abridged," Theater at Monmouth. $10 to $24.theateratmonmouth.org. 7 p.m. Sunday. Through

Aug. 17."Best of Broadway," song and dance fromBroadway shows choreographed by DebraLombard, the Temple, Ocean Park. $5 to $12.934-0687. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday."Pirates of Penzance," Freeport Playerspresentation of Gilbert & Sullivan comic opera,Freeport Performing Arts Center. $10 to $15.fcponline.org. Preview, 7:30 p.m. July 14.Through July 31.A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters," bring a love letter tosomeone you love and it will be read at the end ofthe each show, Sanford Maine Stage, Springvale.$12. sanfordmainestage.com. 8 p.m. July 14."Room Service," farce about a group of actorswho try to get a play produced before creditorsshut them down, Theater at Monmouth. $10 to$24. theateratmonmouth.org. Preview, 7:30 p.m.July 14. Through Aug. 20.

ART MUSEUMSOPENINGS/RECEPTIONS

"The Stone Coast," sculptures by multiple artists,Coastal Maine Botanicai Gardens, Boothbay.mainegardens.org. Free reception, 5 to 7 p.m.today. Through Oct. 10.Farnsworth Forum, annual event featuring one ofAmerica's leading public intellectuals discussingthe state of the art world, Farnsworth ArtMuseum, Rockland. $18 to $23. 596-0949. AdamWeinberg, director of the Whitney Museum, 6p.m. today."Indians and Rusticators: Wabanakis and SummerVisitors on Mount Desert Island," Abbe Museum,Bar Harbor, abbemuseum.org. Opening reception,4 to 6 p.m. Friday. Through Dec. 28."American Modern," photographs by Abbott,Evans and Bourke-White, Colby College (Museumof Art), Waterville. colby.edu. Opens Saturday.Through Oct. 2.

CONTINUING"Dahlov Ipcar: From the Drawing Board to the

Page," drawings and paintings, Coastal MaineBotanical Gardens, Boothbay. mainegardens.org.Through Sunday."Critters," exhibit of paintings and sculpturesby more than 100 artists with an animal theme,University of New England (Art Gallery), Portland.221-4499. Through July 20."The Plastic Ocean," ceramics by SusanSchultz, Ogunquit Museum of American Art.ogunquitmuseum.org. Through July 31."Refashioned," jackets, hairstyles and dressesreimagined as art by Lauren Gillette, AnneLemanski and Angelika Werth, Portland Museumof Art. portlandmuseum.org. Through July 31."Cold Waters, Cold War: The 20th Century Navyin Maine," artifacts and photos of U.S.-Sovietnaval operations, Maine Maritime Museum, Bath.443-1 316. Through Aug. 7."Will Barnet at 100," celebrating the 100thbirthday of painter and summer Maineresident Will Barnet, Portland Museum of Art.portlandmuseum.org. Through Aug. 14."Photo National 2011: A Survey of ContemporaryPhotography," juried exhibit of works by 34photographers, University of Maine Museum ofArt, Bangor. 561-3350. Through Aug. 15."The Question of Drawing," exhibit examineswhat drawing should be, Ogunquit Museum ofAmerican Art. ogunquitmuseum.org. ThroughAug. 21."Voyages and the Great Age of Sail," artifactsrelated to 19th-century Saco sea captain TristramJordan; also "Point of Departure," works by Sacoartist Diane Bowie Zaitlin, Saco Museum.dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org. Through Sept. 4."Selected Drawings and Photographs from theMarsden Hartley Memorial Collection," BatesCollege (Olin Arts Center), Lewiston. 786-6158.Through Sept. 5."Emerging Dis/Order," drawings by Amy StaceyCurtis, Alison Hildreth and Andrea Sulzer, BatesCollege (Museum of Art), Lewiston. 786-6158.Through Sept. 10."Four in Maine: Drawings," work by MaryBarnes, Emily Brown, John Moore and T. Allen

Lawson, Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland.farnsworthmuseum.org. Through Sept. 11."Maine Moderns: Art in Seguinland, 19OO-194O,"paintings, sculptures, drawings and photographsof Modernists who worked in Maine in the firsthalf of the 20th century, Portland Museum of Art.portlandmuseum.org. Through Sept. 11."Hopper's Contemporaries: Artists in NewEngland," works by contemporaries of EdwardHopper, Bowdoin College Museum of Art,Brunswick, bowdoin.edu. Through Sept. 11."Folk Art on High," weather vane exhibit, RufusPorter Museum, Bridgton. rufusportermuseum.org.Through Oct. 1."Inspired by Buddhism: Ancient Art from thePermanent Collection," objects from Cambodia,China, Tibet, Korea and Japan, Colby College(Museum of Art), Waterville. colby.edu. ThroughOct. 2."Exhibiting Whistler: A Tribute to David P.Becker," prints by James McNeill Whistler, ColbyCollege (Museum of Art), Waterville. colby.edu.Through Oct. 2.

"Little Elegies: The Art of Nineteenth-CenturyMourning," paintings, texts and objects createdto assuage grief and memorialize the dead, ColbyCollege (Museum of Art), Waterville. colby.edu.Through Oct. 2.

"Andrew Moore: Detroit Disassembled,"photographs of Detroit's industrial decline andreclamation by nature, Colby College (Museumof Art), Waterville. colby.edu. Through Oct. 2."Alex Katz: Drawings," ink and oil sketches andgraphite drawings, Colby College (Museum ofArt), Waterville. colby.edu. Through Oct. 2."Andrew and Jamie Wyeth: Selections from thePrivate Collection of Victoria Browning Wyeth,"paintings, Bates College (Olin Arts Center),Lewiston. 786-6158. Through Oct. 2.

"Paul Caponigro: The Hidden Presence ofPlaces," photographs, Farnsworth Art Museum,Rockland. 596-6457. Through Oct. 9.

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"John Marin: Modernism at Mid-century," work from painter Marin's career between 1870 and 1953, Portland Museum of Art. portlandmuseum.org. Through Oct. 10. "Andrew Wyeth, Christina's World and the Olson House," Farnsworth Art Museum (Wyeth Center), Rockland, farnsworthmuseum.org. Through Oct. 30.

ART GALLERIES OPENINGS/RECEPTIONS

" In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak," traveling exhibit of illustrations, York Public Library. 363-2818. Opens today. Through Aug. 19. "Charting a Story: Mar tha Stewart's Map Collection," old maps of Mt. Desert from Stewart's personal collection, College of the Atlantic (Ethel H. Blum Gallery), Bar Harbor, coa.edu. Opening reception, 5 to 7 p.m. today. Through July 23. "Four Square," new paintings, prints and collage in square format by Judith Long, Alan Mast, Ed McCartan and Ann Slocum, Points of View Art Gallery, Brunswick. 725-8920. Opening reception, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Through July 29. "Art Night on the Cape," monthly celebration of local artists, photographers and artisans, various locations, Cape Elizabeth. 767-8181. 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Lloyd Metcalf, " I t Is Wha t It Is," West Buxton Public Library. 727-5898. Opening reception, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Through July 30. East End Artists Seventh Annual Open Studios Tour and Art Sale, free self-guided walk, open studios wi l l be marked with green, blue and white balloons; East End, Portland, seaportland.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Terry Hil t , Susan Shatter and Andrea Sulzer, Aucocisco Galleries, Portland. 775-2222. Opening Reception, 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Through Aug. 6.

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"People and Community, War and Peace," 50-year retrospective of the photographs of Olive Pierce, Lincoln Street Center for Arts, Rockland. 691-0322. Through today. "Gold , God , Guns and Girls," gouache drawings by Kenny Cole, Monkitree, Gardiner. 512-4679. Through Saturday. "Shift: Vivien Russe and Mary Hart," paintings of nudes and pillows, Aucocisco Galleries, Portland. 775-2222. Through Saturday. "Steve Mumford: Embedded," illustrations from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport. 236-2875. Through Sunday.

"Il lustrated Passages: Artworks Illustrating Paragraphs and Poems," work by Maine artists, Maine Art Gallery, Wiscasset. 882-7511 .Through Sunday. Barbara Ernst Prey: "The Print Show," signature pieces from more than 30 years of painting, Blue Water Fine Arts, Port Clyde. 372-8087. Through Sunday. Elizabeth McMil len and Duane Paluska: "Counterpoint," paintings and wooden sculptures, Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport. Through Sunday. "Robert Hamilton: The Last Paintings," Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport. 236-2875. Through Sunday. "Logging in the Maine Woods Today," photographs byTonee Harbert, University of Southern Maine (Glickman Family Library), Portland. Through July 15. Richard Hasenfus, "Unforgettable" summer art series, COCO VIVO Fine Art and Design, Boothbay Harbor, cocovivofineart.com. Through July 15.

"Gallery 5 Photography Competition and Exhibit," L/A Arts Gallery 5, Lewiston. 782-7228. Through July 16. Pastel Painters of Maine, 12th international juried exhibition, Heartwood College of Art, Kennebunk. 854-2378. Through July 16. Alan Bray, Michael Reece, Jan Rosenbaum and Kristin Malin, painting and photography, Caldbeck Gallery, Rockland. 594-5935. Through July 16. "Botanical Drawings," Elizabeth Moss Gallery, Falmouth. 781-2620. Through July 18. "New Works," by Craig Mooney and Henry Isaacs, Gallery on Chase Hil l , Kennebunkport. maine-art.com. Through July 2 1 . "It's Not So Black and White," blown glass and pottery, Richard Boyd Gallery, Peaks Island. 712-1097. Through July 26.

"Between Earth and Sky," sculpture exhibition and sale, Hawk Ridge Farm, Pownal. 688-4468. Through July 27. Sculpture Exhibition and Sale, features sculpture by 35 artists from New England, June LaCombe Sculpture, Pownal. 688-4468. Through July 27. America Martin, paintings, Carver Hill Gallery, Rockland. 594-7745. Through July 27.

"Artists of Hal lowel l ," artwork of local artists complemented by music, readings and more; Harlow Gallery, Hallowell. harlowgallery.org. Through July 29.

Charles Mart in, cartoonist, artist and illustrator who created more than 200 covers for The New Yorker magazine, Greenhut Galleries, Portland. Through July 30. "Drawing the Line # 2 " by Noriko Sakanishi, "Drawing the Line #3" by Ken Greenleaf and "Drawing the Line #4" by various artists, June Fitzpatrick Gallery at MECA, Portland. 772-1961. Through July 30. Francine Schrock and Patrick Plourde, new paintings and sculptures, Harmon's & Barton's Gallery, Portland. 774-5946. Through July 30.

Lin Lisberger, carved wood sculpture exhibit, 3 Fish Gallery, Portland. Through July 30. Steven Lanzalotta, "A New Light," Heron Point Gallery, Portland. 809-0051. Through July 30. Maine Sculptors 2011, works by 15 sculptors, Portland Public Library (Lewis Gallery), Portland. 871-1700. Through July 30. "Aviary: A Winged Celebration," work by local artists, students and bird lovers; Frontier Cafe, Cinema & Gallery, Brunswick. 725-8820. Through July 31 . "Transitions," new works by Sonia Anne-Cooke Broen, St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland. 347-3075. Through July 31 .

"Garden Girls," mixed-media garden sculptures by Natasha Kempers-Cullen, Markings Gallery, Bath. 443-1499. Through July 3 1 .

Guest Artist Pamela duLong Williams, York Art Association, York Harbor. 363-4049. Through July 31 . Susan Metzger and Simon van der Ven, Aarhus

Gallery, Belfast. 338-0001 .Through July 31 . "Variations IV: An Exhibition of Art , Objects and Perspectives," highlighting seven artists, seven objects and multiple perspectives, Circling the Square Fine Art Press Gallery, Gardiner. 582-

2108.Through July 31 . "American Realism: Works on Paper, 1862-2011," by masters of American Realism, Haynes Galleries, Thomaston. 354-0605. Through Aug. 4.

"Tell Me a Story: Folktales and World Cultures," children's book illustrations by 13 Maine artists, University of Southern Maine (Atrium Art Gallery), Lewiston. 753-6500. Through Aug. 12. "Transformations," more than 20 works by men in long-term recovery at the Milestone Foundation of Old Orchard Beach, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth. 847-3001. Through Aug. 27. "Three Views," paintings by Elise Ansel, Kate Emlen and Tom Glover, Thos. Moser Showroom, Freeport. 865-4519. Through Aug. 28.

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The El Cubano, left, and the slow-roasted top round of certifiedAngus beef sandwich are amongthe specialties at Cobblestones inPortand's Monument Square.

Sailing and tastingfor a good causeLEARN ABOUT II ATORGANIC \\J |wines, eatsome localfood andlisten to livemusic, all while sailingaboard the Casablanca.This combined sail/wine-tasting fundraiserbenefits the MaineCancer Foundation's Trifor a Cure.WHEN: Noon to 3 p.m.SaturdayWHERE: 18 Custom HouseWharf, PortlandHOW MUCH: $50 inadvance, $60 day of theeventINFO: winewiseevents.com

Cobblestones' food is a cut abovethe standard fare at sandwich shops.

obblestones is a newsandwich shop in Monu-ment Square, locatedin the space formerlyoccupied by Henry VIII(the old sandwich shop,not the dead monarch).

The menu is a mix ofsoups, sandwiches and

salads. The decor includes, as youmight have guessed, images ofcobblestones.

There are a few small bistro-styletables in the back, each with fourseats, and some bar seating with

about a half-dozen stools. Therealso are a couple of outdoor tables.When we visited, most peopleseemed to be taking their food togo, perhaps to take advantage ofthe sunny day awaiting outside inthe square.

There are stacks of paper menusstrategically placed in variousspots around the shop, but themenu is also handwritten on largechalkboards hanging on the wall.

The menu includes a selection

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COBBLESTONESWHERE: 15 Monument Square,Portland, 699-4338HOURS: Summer hours 10:30 a.m.to 6:30 p.m. Monday throughFriday; 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday; closed Sunday.CHEAPEST GRUB: Seasonal gardensalad $4.99; cup/bowl of soup$2.99/$3.99; half sandwich withcup of soup or demi salad $5.99WAIT: 15 minutes during lunchrushPARKING: On street or in One CityCenter garageHANDICAP ACCESSIBLE: YesRATING: 1/2

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Treats, sweet ridebenefit librarySUMMER'S THE PERFECT timeto tuck into an ice creamsundae, then go for aride in an antique car."Library Sundae" raisesfunds for the FalmouthMemorial Library.WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. SundayWHERE: FalmouthMemorial Library, 5 LuntRoad, FalmouthHOW MUCH: $2.50 foreach sundae or antiquecar rideINFO: 781-2351

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Amug club can be a lot of fun - and good value.

Ed Stebbins, co-owner and master brewer of Gritty McDuff's, says he and Richard Pfeffer created the idea of mug clubs when they opened the first Gritty McDuff's in Portland 20 years ago.

"The idea first came because when we first opened we needed to raise money really quickly," Stebbins said. "Necessity is the mother of invention."

The idea behind mug clubs is that members pay a fee upfront, and for the rest of the year get a number of benefits, which vary from club to club. Members get

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pub. Often members get T-shirts and food discounts on certain nights, as well.

"The bottom line," Stebbins believes, "is that you get 22 ounces of beer for the price of a 16-ounce pint."

Jim Bunting, operations manager of the Sea Dog pubs and of Federal Jack's in Kennebunk, believes that while mug clubs do provide some financial benefits, it is the club itself that is most important. Ship­yard runs mug clubs at all its pubs, which include the Sea Dog locations and the Inn on Peaks Island.

"The clubs are primarily about the love of beer and like-minded souls spending time together," Bunting said.

Mug clubs proliferate among local pubs; loyal patrons taste the perks

"Newer members enjoy things like spe­cials and discounted beer prices, T-shirts and a free birthday meal," he said. "But as time progresses over the years, members get really ingrained in the business. Em­ployees really appreciate the fidelity of the members."

The price to join the Sea Dog/Shipyard mug clubs is $50 for the first year - when members get the mug and T-shirt - and $40 for renewals.

Bunting and Stebbins said that the limit on memberships is really based on the number of mugs any particular restaurant can fit on the wall behind the bar - from

200 to 350 at some places. When they can fit no more mugs on the wall, people go onto a waiting list. And for some places, like the Portland Gritty's, the wait can be long.

Novare Res Bier Cafe in Portland has a twist on the idea of a mug club, and not just because members get a 20-ounce chalice instead of a mug. You have to earn - or if you prefer, drink - your way into Uprisings, the name of the club.

Russ Hoskins, who was behind the bar when I asked about the club, said people pay $20 and get a list of 230 beers that they have to drink at Novare Res to become a

member of the club. There is no time limit, but if a person drinks his 230 beers in one year, the $20 deposit is refunded.

Once a person becomes a member, he or she gets 20-ounce drinks, a key to the chalice room and invitation to events for club members only.

At Dock Fore in Portland, they skip the mugs. Everyone can get a 20-ounce draft for $1.95 from 3 p.m. until close every day. It is Stella Artois on Monday, 12 beers to choose from on Tuesday, Bass Ale on Wednesday, Casco Bay Red on Thursday and Pabst Blue Ribbon all weekend.

There are plenty of other mug clubs, as well. Here is the list of ones sent to me that I have yet to mention: Portland Pie, Jimmy the Greek's, Union House in Bid­deford, Duffy's in Kennebunk, Rooster's Roadhouse in Bethel, Slainte in Portland, Ricetta's in Falmouth, The Frog and Turtle in Westbrook, Run of the Mill in Saco and its sibling, The Liberal Cup in Hallowell.

And I'm sure I have missed some. As far as I am concerned, a mug club

is a great idea - as long as the club is at your favorite bar, near your home or work, where you will go many times each year.

The most important thing is to have a favorite local pub, where you get to know the employees and other patrons, where you feel welcome and have someone to talk with even if you show up alone. When you find that pub, if they have a mug club, join it. If they don't, you have most of the benefits, anyway.

Tom Atwell can be contacted at 791-6362 or at tatwell@pressherald. com

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Portland. $5. portlandempire.com. 9 p.m. Eric Ott, singer/songwriter, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m. Evan King Group, jazz, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m. Killcollins Band, rock, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Portland. rira.com. 10 p.m. African Night, with Awilo Longumbo and Pallaso/Kage, 21-plus; Asylum, Portland. portlandasylum.com. 8 p.m.

SATURDAY Sean Mencher and His Rhythm Kings, rockabilly/ roots, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. 772-5483. 8 p.m. Live Jazz Supper Club, contemporary and classic jazz, 21-plus; Zachery's, Portland. 774-5601. 7 to 11 p.m. Ocean Sol, jazz standards, swing, bossa, blues, bebop and more, The Local Buzz, Cape Elizabeth. 541-9024. 7 p.m. Guy Capecelatro I I I , alternative folk/indie, with Jesse Rifkin and Wil l Stratton, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford. $6. theoakandtheax.blogspot.com. 8 p.m. Kenny Grimsley, acoustic rock, Andy's Old Port Pub, Portland, andysoldportpub.com. 8:30 p.m. Brothers Donovan, funk/reggae, with Dreamswell, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland, bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m. Grant Street Orchestra, rap/funk/hip hop, with Dr. Doom Orchestra, 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. $5. portlandempire.com. 9 p.m.

Joe Gallant, singer/songwriter, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 6 p.m. Christ Trapper, rock/pop, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m. Daniel GlaudeTrio, jazz, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m. Mugsy, rock covers, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Portland. rira.com. 10 p.m. Dead Season, metal, with Sinfist and Breakthrough, Asylum, Portland. $10. portlandasylum.com. 8 p.m.

SUNDAY A Family Affair, classic rock covers, all ages, Inn on the Blues, York Beach. 351-3221. 3 to 6 p.m., then 9:30 p.m. Lady Zen, hip hop/jazz/R&B, Run of the Mil l Brewpub, Saco. 571-9648. 4 to 7 p.m. Sam Shain Songs, acoustic covers and originals, Andy's Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 5 p.m. The Couch, open mic with host John Nels and guest artist Griffin Sherry; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland, portlandempire.com. 8 p.m.

MONDAY Open M ic wi th Alec Wall, Andy's Old Port Pub, Portland, andysoldportpub.com. 7 p.m. Don Campbell Trio, adult contemporary, Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport. nonantumresort.com. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bluegrass Mondays, open jam followed by Stowaways concert, 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland, portlandempire.com. 7 p.m. jam; 9 p.m. concert.

TUESDAY Acoustic Roots & Blues Jam, Dogfish Bar and

Grille, Portland. 772-5483. Call for time. Green Lion Reggae, Inn on the Blues, York Beach. $2; free for ladies. 351-3221. 9:30 p.m. Nuclear Boots, retro rock, with Batshelter, Port City Music Hall, Portland. $2. portcitymusichall.com. 8 p.m. Tom Kennedy, acoustic guitar, Andy's Old Port Pub, Portland, andysoldportpub.com. 7:30 p.m. Straight Lace, rock, swing and waltzes, Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport. nonantumresort.com. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cover to Cover, local musicians play originals and classic albums, Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. Drey Senior performs "Paid in Full" by Eric B. & Rakim, 9 p.m. Chas Lester Trio, soul/R&B, all ages; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland, portlandempire.com. 8 p.m. Port Veritas, spoken word, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Acoustic Open M ic, featuring Patti di Rosa and Livio, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. 772-5483. Call for time. "The Kids Are Alright," family-friendly concert with Theodore Treehouse, Space, Portland. $3 adults; $2 children, space538.org. Noon. "The Clash," battle of the cover bands, 18-plus; Port City Music Hall. $5. portcitymusichall.com. Fiona Apple vs Aimee Mann, 9 p.m. Murphy's Shadow, Irish music, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 7:30 p.m. Traditional Irish Session, Irish music, Blue, Portland, portcityblue.com. 9:30 p.m. Trivia Night, all ages, Inn on the Blues, York Beach. 351-3221. 8:30 p.m. Paddy Mills, Celtic tunes and original folk, The Local Buzz, Cape Elizabeth. 541-9024. 7 p.m.

David Beam &The Custom House Gang, blues/roots, Andy's Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 7:30 p.m. Tony BoffaTrio, blues/soul/country, Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport. nonantumresort.com. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Rap Night, hosted by Shupe and III By Instinct, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. $3. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m. Stereocom, electronica, 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland, portlandempire.com. 8 p.m. North of Nashville featuring J. Biddy, rock/country covers, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Portland, rira.com. 8:30 p.m.

JULY 14 Open M ic Night, Deer Run Tavern, Yarmouth. 846-9555. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Mid-Summer Mega Dance Party, with Gabe FM, hip-hop, 21-plus; Space, Portland. $3. space538.org. 9 p.m. Jazz Quartet, songs from the great American songbook, 21-plus; Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland, gingkoblue.com. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. The Mutineers, eclectic string band, Dogfish Bar and Grille, Portland. 772-5483. 8 p.m. Southern Maine Songwriters Showcase, hosted by Rob "RC" Carlson, Bebe's Burritos & Cantina, Biddeford. 283-4222. 6:30 to 10 p.m. Beam & Fink, acoustic duo, Andy's Old Port Pub, Portland, andysoldportpub.com. 7 p.m. Band Beyond Description, jam-band covers, 2 1 -plus; Big Easy, Portland, bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m. Dopapod, jam band, with Cyborg Trio, 2 1 -plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. $8. portlandempire.com. 9 p.m. Retro Night, with DJs King Alberto and Dark City, Asylum, Portland, portlandasylum.com. 9 p.m.

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GUIDE

Pier 11 and The Ramp: Two rooms with a view By JOHANNA SORRELL

Far out on an idyllic spit of land, casually perched on the edge of Cape Porpoise Harbor, is

the combo of Pier 77 Restaurant and The Ramp Bar & Grill.

Because Pier 77 and The Ramp are such distinct establishments - that happen to share both own­ership and a roof - a two-part bar guide is certainly in order. That being said, let's first talk about the upper floor that houses the comfortably classy Pier 77.

When you walk into the dining room of Pier 77, you're imme­diately greeted by panoramic windows, a beautiful, antique-looking lounge area and a cozy, deeply colored wooden bar. The room is filled with neatly set tables that are crisply accented by stylish, beach-house wainscot­ing. It's truly the kind of place where romantic summer dinners are created.

And the bar doesn't disappoint either. Totaling only about 10 seats, you can rest assured that your libation experience will be well tended. Behind the bar you'll find all matter of tasty treats that can be combined to create your cocktail of choice. Or you can simply order one of the by-the-glass wines.

Once you find your way into the perfect seaside drink, you should consider pairing it with a snack from the menu, such as a Greek meze plate ($12), or the classic steamed mussels or clams, which can be done one of three different ways ($14).

Whatever you settle upon, the folks at Pier 77 will make sure you have a pleasant, comfort­able experience, while ensuring that, despite what the relatively upscale atmosphere may lead

PIER 77 RESTAURANT AND THE RAMP BAR & GRILL WHERE: 77 Pier Road, Cape Porpoise. 967-8 5 0 0 ; www.p ie r77 restaurant .com HOURS: Pier 77: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. lunch, 5 to 9 p.m. dinner; The Ramp: dai ly 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. PARKING: Plenty of park ing at the restaurant in the gravel lot. AMENITIES: Your cho ice of classy or casual, w i t h great v iews th roughou t .

Ba r tende r Elecia S impson pours a Lemon Drop mar t in i at The Ramp Bar & Grill Cape Portpoise.

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you to think, you'll still leave with a well-padded wallet.

Now, let's just say that white linen table cloths don't really get you geared up for a night of boozy

camaraderie, nor do the terms "up," "twist" or "neat" do much for you. If that's the case, then you might just want to head on downstairs to The Ramp.

This is where locals and sum­mer folk find a spot that's enjoy­able, affordable and pretty gosh darn cool. To reach The Ramp, you walk out and around Pier 77,

and literally go down a ramp to the bar.

Before walking through the doors, you might want to pause for a moment to throw down a jacket or sweatshirt on one of the highly coveted Adirondack chairs, which are great places to kick back, relax, rest your beer on the broad arm of your chair, and enjoy the picturesque harbor views. After watching a bit of harbor-side action, head inside to be greeted by the chaotic yet fun and tasteful beach-shanty decor of The Ramp.

One of my favorite parts of the Pier 77/Ramp combo is that you quickly understand that although the two bars have completely different ambiences, you can still have the same incredibly high-quality food and drink in whatev­er combination suits your fancy.

Peter and Kate Morency the creators and owners of Pier 77 and The Ramp, cleverly knew that not everyone who likes a martini would shy away from fries and nachos (house-made tortilla chips with salsa fresca, $8), just as folks who prefer Guinness on tap might also like to dine on a Syrian fatoush salad (greens, olives, feta, crisp pita chips, $8).

And so where there is good food and drink, there is common ground. Rub elbows with winers and diners at Pier 77, or talk shop with locals and tourists at The Ramp.

Any which way you look at it, you'll be sure to find a great view, a cozy seat, some tasty treats and a cold, refreshing, summertime drink.

Johanna Sorrell is a freelance writer who lives in Portland.

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July 14 - Makem & Spain Brothers, 7:30 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. $18/$22. Boothbayoperahouse.com; 633-5159 July 15 - Paula Poundstone, 8 p.m., Jonathan's, Ogunquit. $37.50. Jonathansrestaurant.com; 646-4526 July 15 - G. Love and Special Sauce, 9 p.m., Maine State Pier, Portland. $29.50. statepier.com July 15 - Cindy Bullens & Greg Trooper, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $15/ $18. Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757 July 16 - Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $30/$35. Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757 July 16 - RX Bandits, 7 p.m., Port

City Music Hall, Portland. $18 to $22. Portcitymusichall.com; 899-4990 July 16 - Pine Leaf Boys, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $20. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292 July 16-17 - North Atlantic Blues Festival featuring Robert Cray, Eddy Clearwater, Brooks Family Reunion and others, 11 a.m., Harbor Park, Rockland. $25 to $70. North atlanticbluesfestival.com; 691-2248 July 17 - Seacoast Country Music Festival featuring Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton and Jerrod Niemann, Scarborough Downs, Scarborough. $55 to $125. SpeedyTix.com; (888) 333-3101. July 17 - John Sebastian, 8 p.m., Jonathan's, Ogunquit. $37.50/$41.50. Jonathansrestaurant.com; 646-4526 July 18 - Robert Cray, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $95. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292 July 20, 21 - Mary Chapin Carpenter, 8 p.m.

Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $85. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292 July 21 - Enter the Haggis, 8 p.m., the Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough. $25 to $30. thelanding atpinepoint.com; 774-4527 July 21 - Edwin McCain Acoustic Trio, 8 p.m., Jonathan's, Ogunquit. $37.50/$41.50. Jonathansrestaurant.com; 646-4526 July 21 - Paul Sullivan, 7:30 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. $16/$20. Boothbayoperahouse.com; 633-5159 July 22 - Mary Chapin Carpenter, 8 p.m., Strand Theatre, Rockland. $70. RocklandStrand.com; 594-0070 July 22 - Rory Block, 8 p.m., Jonathan's, Ogunquit. $22.50/$25. Jonathansrestaurant.com; 646-4526 July 22 - Mountain Heart, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $25. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292 July 22 - Coyote Grace, Sam James

and Lloyd Thayer, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $12/$15. Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757 July 22 - The Heavy Metal Kings, 8 p.m., Port City Music Hall, Portland. $15 to $25. Portcitymusichall.com; 899-4990 July 23 - Martyparty, 8 p.m., Port City Music Hall, Portland. $15 to $25. Portcitymusichall.com; 899-4990 July 23 - Jimmy Webb, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $30. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292 July 23 - Leo Kottke, 8 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. $25/$30. Boothbayoperahouse.com; 633-5159 July 23 - Melissa Etheridge, 7:30 p.m., Bangor Waterfront Pavilion. $41.50 to $71.50. Waterfrontconcerts.com; 783-2009 July 23 - Mountain Heart, 8 p.m., Jonathan's, Ogunquit. $25/$28.

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of soups, including three that are serveddaily - cream of tomato, Hungarianmushroom (which came in a mushroom-and-spinach incarnation on one visit) andPortuguese sausage and pepper. There isalso a chowder of the day and a chickensoup of the day.

In addition to a seasonal garden salad,Cobblestones serves a Greek salad, aCaesar salad with house-made dressing,and a spinach salad that includes mush-rooms, red onions, hard-cooked egg, driedapricots and roasted pine nuts.

One thing's for sure, with the Wednesdayfarmers market taking place just outsideits door, Cobblestones is sure to haveaccess to fresh greens and veggies for itssalads.

The shop makes five specialty sand-wiches ranging in price from $6.99 to $8.99.On my first visit, I tried the house-roastedturkey breast, served on a multi-grainpanini with sharp colby, roasted onionand garlic marmalade, shaved fennel andsliced tomato. You can't usually go wrongwith turkey, and this sandwich was fine,but I personally didn't care for the combi-nation of the fennel and the roasted onionand garlic marmalade.

While most of the prices at Cobblestonesare more than reasonable, especially con-sidering the quality of the food, I thought$8.99 was a little steep for a turkey sand-wich.

On my next visit, it was really temptingto try one of the specials: a house-roasted

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Cobblestones offers some outdoor seating on Monument Square, and it's openuntil 6:30 p.m. on weekdays in the summer.

turkey and rosemary garlic brie sandwichwith caramelized onions and roasted redpeppers on rosemary foccacia. But sinceI'd had turkey the first time around, I de-cided to try the El Cubano ($7.99), whichwas a grilled ciabatta filled with limespiced, slow-roasted pork loin, ham, Swisscheese, hand-tossed pickles, red pepperrelish and whole grain Dijonaise.

The pork loin was tender, and the sea-

sonings weren't overdone. This sandwichwas both satisfying to the taste buds andvery filling - you could probably eat halfand save the other half for later.

Other house specialties are a slow-roasted top round of certified Angus beefserved with fresh grated horseradish, for-est mushroom aioli, leaf lettuce and slicedtomato on a potato kaiser roll; hot Bostonbrisket pastrami with Swiss cheese,

caramelized onions and whole graindeli mustard on marble rye; and braisedcertified Angus corned beef with "purplesliced slaw," Muenster cheese and hot redpepper aioli on marble rye.

You can also build your own sandwichfrom the menu's "sandwich bar," or buildyour own half sandwich and pair it with acup of soup or a demi salad.

This shop is a nice addition to MonumentSquare. The ingredients are fresh and inmany cases homemade; the food is gener-ally a step above many sandwich shops.

One minor quibble: It would be nice ifthey posted what the chowders and chick-en soups of the day are on the chalkboard.Sure, you can ask the employee who takesyour order, but knowing what soups areavailable up front helps you choose whatelse you want to order.

There is just one person at Cobblestonesbehind the register who takes orders (andwho also appears to help with some prepwork), and one person making sand-wiches. I wondered on my first visit howthe folks behind the counter would be ableto handle a larger lunch crowd once theplace got "discovered."

Sure enough, on the next visit (dur-ing noon hour a few weeks later) it filledquickly with people ordering lunch, and ittook much longer to be served. I watchedthree customers walk out the door withoutordering once they eyed the line of peoplewaiting. It's a shame, not only because it'slost business for the owner but becausethey missed out on some good food.

The Features staff of The Portland Press Herald/

Maine Sunday Telegram anonymously samples meals

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Skip it if you dareA Boothbay Harbor contest that started among familynow draws a throng of arch-rivals and spectators.

Shannon BryanOff Beat

ocks don't appearto do much. Mostlythey lounge on creekbottoms or sun theirhard faces in the gapsbetween the hedges

in the front yard.They're Earth's lazy grand-

kids, taking up space onfootpaths and riverbanks, oc-casionally rousing themselvesto get wedged into a hiker'sshoe or to beat scissors in a

few rounds of a hand game.But there is work to be found for an enterpris-

ing stone. They can be hollowed out to hidehouse keys, for example, or used to weigh downevidence tossed into an area pond.

Rocks make great pets - or a burial markerfor a great pet - and they can be the start of ahearty soup for anyone who finds himself friend-less and starving in a small French village.

But the best stones - the ones that have beentumbled in rivers and seas until their bulbousforms have been worn flat - can find glory walk-ing on water. Or perhaps I should say "skipping."

A host of rocks will have their potential testedthis weekend during the International StoneSkipping Contest in Boothbay Harbor. The event,now in its eighth year and organized by the own-ers of Orne's Candy Store, brings stone skippersand spectators to the water's edge to compete

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A skipper lets fly in last year's competition.

Not getting paid to be funnyUflT PORTLAND'S FILLED WITH COMEDIANS, butHwl find out who gets the most laughs

during the finals of the Portland'sFunniest Professional competition.WHEN: 8:30 p.m. ThursdayWHERE: Comedy Connection, 6 Custom

House Wharf, PortlandHOW MUCH: $7:50INFO: mainecomedy.com

Good for mind, body and spiritTHE RADIANCE ARTS & Culture Fest features sixlive bands, yoga demos, family art activities,live art auctions, crafts, local organic food andplenty of local resources to educate and enliven the mind,body and spirit.WHEN: NoonWHERE: Lincoln Park, Congress and Franklin streets, Portland

HOW MUCH: FreeINFO: evolve2advance.com

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At Boothbay fair, meetthe minds behind the books

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By SHANNON BRYANStoffWriter

Summer is beach reading season. Adog-eared paperback is practically as es-sential on the sand as sunscreen and anoversized towel.

If the weather cooperates - and it better- summer readers will need to stock up ongood books. And it just so happens thereare plenty of Maine writers who have writ-ten a good number of good books.

Forty-one such authors from aroundthe state will conveneunder one roof during theseventh annual Books inBoothbay: Maine's Sum-mer Book Fair from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdayat Boothbay RailwayVillage.

Authors will sign copiesof their books and talkabout their work. Localnotables include: SusanConley, author of "TheForemost Good Fortune";Hannah Holmes, authorof "Quirk," "Suburban Sa-fari" and "The Secret Lifeof Dust"; Crash Barry,author of "Sex, Drugs andBlueberries" and "ToughIsland"; Dana Moos,author of "The Art ofBreakfast"; Cynthia Lord,author of "Touch Blue";Caitlin Shetterly, author of

"Made for You and Me: Going West, GoingBroke, Finding Home"; James L. Nelson,author of "With Fire and Sword"; andChris Van Dusen, author of "The CircusShip."

Authors Paul Doiron, Lily King, ShonnaMilliken Humphrey, Van Reid, JohnMcDonald, Harrison Thorp, Ron CurrieJr. and many others will likewise be thereto meet with readers and converse abouttheir craft.

PaulDoiron

BOOKS IN BOOTHBAY:MAINE'S SUMMER BOOK FAIRWHEN: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. SaturdayWHERE: Boothbay Railway Village, 586Wiscasset Road, BoothbayHOW MUCH: Fair and author receptionare both free and open to the publicMORE INFO: booksinboothbay.blogspot.com

Area bookworms have a rare opportunityto talk plot with the people behind Maine's

best-sellers and pick up afew new reads. Inquiringminds might even ask thelikes of Melissa Colemanor Julia Spencer-Flem-ing what they're workingon - and which booksthey're hitting the beachwith this summer.

This year's lineup ofwriters also includes adozen children's bookauthors and Maine PoetLaureate Wesley McNair.

For a list of attendingauthors and their bios, goto booksinboothbay.blogspot.com.

Admission to the bookfair is free and an authorreception follows the fair.Bibliophiles who wishto wander the BoothbayRailway Village grounds

can do so, though there will be a $5 fee toride the rails.

Julia Spencer-Fleming

James L.Nelson

Staff Writer Shannon Bryan can be

contacted at 791-6333 or at:

sbryan@mainetoday.com

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Jonathansrestaurant.com; 646-4526July 23 - The Delta Generators, 8 p.m.,One Longfellow Square, Portland. $12/$15.Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757July 24 - Reel Big Fish, 7 p.m., StateTheatre, Portland. $20/$23. statetheatreportland.com; (800) 745-3000;Cumberland County Civic Center box officeJuly 24 - Marc Broussard, 7 p.m., PortCity Music Hall, Portland. $18 to $30.Portcitymusichall.com; 899-4990July 26 - Natalie MacMaster and DonnellLeahy, 8 p.m., Jonathan's, Ogunquit.$53.50/$59.50. Jonathansrestaurant.com;646-4526July 28 - Elvis Costello and the Imposters,7:30 p.m., State Theatre, Portland. $45 to$70. All ages. Statetheatreportland.com;

(800) 745-3000; Cumberland County CivicCenter box office.July 28 - Shemekia Copeland, 8 p.m., TheLanding at Pine Point, Scarborough. $22.50to $27.50. thelandingatpinepoint.com; 774-4527July 28 - Wiz Khalifa, 7 p.m., Maine StatePier, Portland. $32. Mainestatepier.frontgatetickets.comJuly 28 - The Wailin Jennys, 8 p.m., StoneMountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $55.Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292July 29 - Delfeayo Marsalis, 8 p.m., OperaHouse at Boothbay Harbor. $25/$30.Boothbayoperahouse.com; 633-5159July 29 - Beirut, 8 p.m., State Theatre,Portland. $22/$25. All ages, statetheatreportland.com; (800) 745-3000;Cumberland County Civic Center box office.July 29 - Jonathan Edwards, 8 p.m.,Jonathan's, Ogunquit. $37/$40.

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BENEFITS TODAY An Evening of Opera at the Victoria Mansion, featuring soprano Claire Coolen and baritone Robert E. Mellon, benefits PORTopera and the Victoria Mansion; Victoria Mansion, Portland. $50. 772-4841. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Collective Motion Benefit Night, with a silent art auction, live music and dancing table service; benefits "V" Collective Motion's fifth-anniversary performance at Lucid Stage; Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. Free/donations. 899-3529. 5:30 to 10 p.m.

FRIDAY 5K Library Race, annual fundraiser for the library with music, food, and raffles, Kennebunk Free Library. Free/donation. 985-2173. 6 p.m. "A Theater Tasting," theater performance with wine and appetizers; benefits Lucid Stage; Lucid Stage, Portland. $25. 899-3993. 8 p.m.

SATURDAY RizingTide Concert, rock cover band, 21-plus (BYOB); benefits the Long Island Recreation Department's programs; Long Island Community Center. $20. 228-5470. 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. 5K Run or Wa lk for the Gym, fundraiser for the center, Nasson Community Center, Springvale. $8 to $18. 324-5657. 6 p.m. 36th Annual Auction, benefits the Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, Five Islands Station, Georgetown. 504-0066. 9 a.m. Saturday. "Paint the Port" Art and Auction, benefit for Heartwood College of Art, Kennebunk River Club, Kennebunkport. $20. 985-0985. 5:30 p.m. Tom Acousti and Friends Concert, benefit for NAMI-Maine; Frontier Cafe, Cinema & Gallery, Brunswick. $18 to $22. tomacousti.com. 7:30 p.m.

FAIRS/FESTIVALS Kennebunk Old Home Week, heritage festival with old-fashioned lobster bake, children's activities, sporting events, history displays, a petting zoo, a street dance and more, Main Street, Kennebunk. Various times today to Saturday; schedule at kennebunkfestivals.com. East Mil l inocket Summerfest, with live music, a children's parade, fireworks and more, Opal Myrick Park, East Mill inocket. Various times today to Sunday; schedule at eastmillinocket.org/ summerfest2011 .html.

Norway Arts Festival, with sidewalk art show featuring more than 100 artists, music with a fiddle jam, a street dance, puppet performances, juggling and more. Free. Main Street, Norway. norwayartsfestival.org. Various times Friday to Sunday. Greek Heritage Festival, with authentic Greek homemade food, music, entertainment and more, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Saco. 284-5651. Call for times and cost. Moxie Festival, celebrates the Moxie soda with a river race, 5K road race, parade, car show raffle and more, Lisbon Falls. Various times Friday to Sunday; schedule at moxiefestival.com. Native American Festival and Basket Makers Market, meet artists and learn about contemporary Indian art and culture, College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor. Free. 288-3519. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

SPECIAL EVENTS TODAY Community Cookout, Potluck and Bandstand Concert, 195th Army Band with jazz combo, brass quintet and sax quartet, Village Green, North Yarmouth. Free. 595-2997. 6 p.m. Hypnotist Paul Ramsay, Lucid Stage, Portland. $10, $12. 899-3993. 7:30 p.m. Antiques Expert, Frank Wood appraises items, limit one item per person, South Waterboro

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Grange Hall. Free. 247-5878. 7 p.m. Sea Shanties and Life on the High Seas wi th Julie & Brownie, children's event featuring songs about life aboard pirate ships crossing the Atlantic, Dyer Library, Saco. Free. 283-3861. 5 p.m.

FRIDAY Illustrated Talk by Earle G. Shettleworth, "Civil War Images," L.C. Bates Museum, Hinckley. Free. 238-4250. 7 p.m. Second Friday Art and Craft Sale, with live music by Papadello, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. 899-3529. Free admission. 4 to 8 p.m. EBNO Talent Show, with MC Alex Endy, Taiko Maine Dojo and a bake sale; presented by the East Bayside Neighborhood Organization, Mayo Street Arts, Portland. $5. mayostreetarts.org. 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY Searsport Lobster Boat Races and Antique Power Day, exhibits, racing and crafts, various locations, Searsport. penobscotmarinemuseum.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lighthouse Tours, one of only 40 caisson-style lighthouses in the U.S. and the only one open to visitors, must be more than 55 inches tall, canceled in case of rain or fog; Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, South Portland. $5; free for children under 14. 699-2676. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The Maine Home + Design Cape Elizabeth Garden Tour, a full day of self-guided, open-garden visiting on 11 properties, begins at Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth. $20 in advance; $25 day of tour, arboretumatfortwilliams.org. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. (Rain date is Sunday.) R&R Spinners Demonstration, demonstration of traditional spinning skills, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, New Gloucester. Free. 926-4597. 10 a.m. Chickadee Quilters Qui l t Show, 100 quilts on display, vendors, demonstrations, an auction and more, Stevens Brook Elementary School, Bridgton. $5. 647-5197. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Arts at the Old Jefferson Town House Show and Sale, Old Jefferson Town House, Jefferson. Free admission. 549-5259. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

SUNDAY Tour of Historic Fort Scammel on House Island, Long Wharf, Portland. $30 to $35. mainemaritimemuseum.org. Board the Chippewa at Long Wharf, 11:30 a.m. Library Sundae, antique car rides and sundaes for children for $2.50 each, Falmouth Memorial Library. Free admission. 781-2351. 1 to 4 p.m. Hidden Gardens of Munjoy Hi l l , self-guided tour

A demonstration of traditional spinning skills, hosted by R&R Spinners, will be held Saturday at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in New Gloucester.

of 12 gardens, Hidden Gardens of Munjoy Hil l , Portland. $15 to $20. 233-7273. hiddengardensof munjoyhill.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Gardens in the Watershed Garden Tour, featuring six diverse gardens in the towns of Hope, Appleton and Warren, Georges River Land Trust, Rockland. $25 to $28. 594-5166. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MONDAY Storytelling Circle hosted by Deena Weinstein, bring a story to share with others, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. Free. 899-3529. 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY Antiques of Ocean Park, bring a small item for evaluation, Jordan Hall, Ocean Park. $5/donation. oceanpark.org. 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY "Alive for $5," one-hour family program includes "Talk Back" with the performer, Stonington Opera House. $5. 367-2788. "Figures of Speech: Cupid and Psyche," 7 p.m. "Victorian Secrets," campers from Victorian Secrets Camp display clothing items they created in camp, Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, Peaks Island. $5. 766-3330. 7 p.m.

FILMS Classic Cinema, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Falmouth. Free. 781-3366. "Diabolique" (1955), 7 p.m. Friday. "The Castle," documentary on the Portsmouth Naval Prison in Kittery, Maine Maritime Museum, Bath. $5, $7; $20 for family. 443-1316. 6:30 p.m. Friday. Free Summer Film Series, York Public Library. Free. 363-2818. "The Black Swan" (2010), 7 p.m. Sunday. Summer Documentary Series, Portland Public Library, Rines Auditorium. Free. 871-1700. "Mugabe and the White African" (2009), 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Teens Through Time, film series with teen-centric viewpoint, Portland Public Library. Free. 871-1700. 2000s: "Bring It O n " (2000), 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. "The Adventures of Captain Dick Spear," documentary followed by Q&A, Rockland Public Library. Free. 594-0310. 6:30 p.m. July 14.

BOOKS/AUTHORS FRIDAY Melissa Coleman, author of "This Life is in Your Hands," Skidompha Library, Damariscotta. 563-

5513. 6 p.m. Jenifer LeClaire, author of "Danger Sector: A Windjammer Mystery," Owl & Turtle Bookstore, Camden, owlandturtle.com. 1 p.m.

SATURDAY "Books in Boothbay: Maine's Summer Book Fair," featuring more than 40 authors from around the state, Boothbay Railway Village. Free, booksin boothbay.blogspot.com. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Nicole Fazio and Suzanne Buzby Hershey, illustrator and author of the children's book "Down East in the Ocean," Maine Coast Book Shop and Cafe, Damariscotta. 563-3207. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SUNDAY Lulu Hawkes, poetry reading by Maine's 2011 Poetry Out Loud state champion, River Arts, Damariscotta. 563-1507. 7 p.m.

TUESDAY DouglasTallamy, author of "Bringing Nature Home: How Native Plants Sustain Wildl i fe in Our Gardens," College of the Atlantic (Gates Center), Bar Harbor. 288-5015. 7 p.m. Pendred Noyce, author of the children's fantasy "Lost in Lexicon: An Adventure in Words and Numbers," Maine Coast Book Shop and Cafe, Damariscotta. 563-3207. 11 a.m. Amy Wood, author of "Life Your Way," Kennebooks, Kennebunk. Free; RSVP suggested. 967-6136. 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY Anita Shreve, Author of "Rescue," Kennebooks, Kennebunk. Free; RSVP suggested. 967-6136. 6:30 p.m. Poets Joy Harjo and Patricia Smith, all ages, Space, Portland. $8, $10. space538.org. 8 p.m. Jim Nichols, author of "Hul l Creek," Maine Maritime Museum, Bath. mainemaritimemuseum.org. Noon. "Stories by the Garden: Maine Children's Book Authors and Illustrators," stories and fun activities for children, Friends School of Portland, Mackworth Island, Falmouth. Free. 781-6321. 11 a.m.

JULY 14 Melissa Coleman, author of "This Life is in Your Hands," Witherle Public Library, Castine. 326-4375. 7 p.m. Linda and Mar tha Greenlaw, authors of "Maine Summers Cookbook: Recipes for Delicious Sun Filled Days," presented by the Maine Coast Bookshop, 1812 Farm, Bristol. $45; $60 per couple; includes buffet and signed copy of the cookbook. 563-3207. 4 p.m. George Dalphin, author of "Bob Wacszowski, Necromancer," Bull Moose Music, Scarborough. bullmoose.com. 5 to 8 p.m. Paul Doiron, author or "Trespasser," Owl & Turtle Bookstore, Camden, owlandturtle.com. 6 p.m. Dan Harrington, author of "Who's at the Door? A Memoir of Me and the Missionaries," Bangor Public Library. 947-8336. 5:30 p.m.

PRO SPORTS Portland Sea Dogs, Minor League baseball, Hadlock Field, Portland. $7, $9. portlandseadogs.com. Vs. New Britain, 7 p.m. July 14.

PARTICIPANT DANCE Zumba Happy Hour Dance Party, with free refreshments and giveaways, PULSE Ballroom Dance Studio, Westbrook. Free. 831-5119. 4:30 p.m. Friday. North Yarmouth Contradance, Wescustogo Hall, North Yarmouth. $7, $10,233-4325. 6 p.m. (dance), 7 p.m. (potluck), 7:30 p.m. (beginners), 8 to 11:30 p.m. (dance) Saturday.

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for the trophy and some rock-skippingglory of their own.

It started a decade ago as a family affair,according to Jean Webster, co-owner ofOrne's Candy Store in Boothbay Harboralong with her husband, John, his brotherArthur Webster and Arthur's wife, FaithFoster.

"We used to do a picnic in East Booth-bay right on the little cove," she said."The end of our picnic was to have a rockskipping contest.... Somewhere along theline my husband thought it would make agreat event for the candy store."

"My sister-in-law and I originally rolledour eyes. We were thinking, 'What a painin the neck!'"

But the idea persisted and in 2003 thefirst International Rock Skipping Con-test was held in Boothbay Harbor. Theorganizers invited locals and candy storypatrons to come toss a few stones around.And the locals did.

Since then, many continue to return- with matching shirts, elaborate masksand occasionally a tutu. Quirky costumes,

INTERNATIONAL STONE SKIPPING CONTESTWHEN: 1 p.m. Saturday; same-dayregistration at noonWHERE: The shore next to the BoothbayHarbor footbridgeHOW MUCH: $5 suggested donation foradults; $1 for children; all donations goto the Boothbay Region Food PantryINFO: www.ornescandystore.com;633-2695

it seems, have become part of the tradi-tion.

The contest is divided into categoriesfor girls, boys, women and men, and theskippers are allowed three attemptseach. The skips are counted by twojudges, and what they say goes, said Web-ster. "You just have to trust what they say.There's really no other way."

Over the last seven years, winnershave thrown rocks that skipped 20 timesor more. In 2010, competitor Alex "SkipMasta" MacKay set the contest recordwith 28 skips, beating the previous record(also his) of 27.

No one's come close to breaking the

world record: 51 skips, set in 2007 byRussell "Rock Bottom" Byars of Pennsyl-vania. But if locals continue to train, witha year-round stone-skipping regimen thatincludes craps shooting in the off-seasonto keep the arm muscles limber, it's reallyonly a matter of time.

The competition continues to grow, too,with one recent year boasting more than100 contestants. Anyone can enter inadvance by signing up at Orne's CandyStore or by registering between noon and1 p.m. the day of the contest.

But before everyone bum-rushes theshoreline, a few tips for new skippers:

Have a rock-skipping name. Accordingto the event details, contestants cannotskip without one. I encourage puns.

Skippers are encouraged to BYOR(bringyour own rocks).

The location for the rock-skipping con-test has flat water but "no good rocks,"according to Webster. Organizers willhave some on hand, just in case.

"The type of rock is important," saidWebster. "It should be a flat rock, maybesort of rounded at the edges - not any-thing square - that you can hold in yourhand comfortably."

Skippers should also practice theirstance and their angling.

"Those of us in the family like to be inthe water," Webster said. "I like to be inthe water up to my ankles."

And while the competition is free toenter, organizers ask for a small donationfrom each entrant ($5 for adults, $1 forkids).

All the money goes directly to theBoothbay Region Food Pantry.

"We've ended up raising $300 to $500a year with this event," said Webster."People are very generous when theyknow what the event is for."

In addition to the winning title, the rock-skipping champions in each category alsoget rocky road fudge (a valuable prize- Orne's is known for its fudge) and a tro-phy handcrafted by Arthur Webster usingfound items from the town dump.

But prestige goes to the rocks, too. Theskipping stone is sort of the cream ofthe rock crop, after all, hand-picked forits ability to bound across the water'ssurface like an Olympic hurdler.

It's the stone skipper's duty to makethat temporary triumph last as long aspossible.

Staff Writer Shannon Bryan can becontacted at 791-6333 or at:

sbryan@mainetoday.com

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Jonathansrestaurant.com; 646-4526July 29 - Barefoot Truth, 8 p.m., PortCity Music Hall, Portland. $10 to $20.Portcitymusichall.com; 899-4990July 29 - Occidental Gypsy, 8 p.m., OneLongfellow Square, Portland. $12/$15.Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757July 30 - Seth Glier with Liz Longley, 8p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor.$15/$20. Boothbayoperahouse.com; 633-5159July 30 - Emmylou Harris with the CivilWars, 8 p.m., State Theatre, Portland. $41to $61. All ages, statetheatreportland.com;(800) 745-3000; Cumberland County CivicCenter box officeJuly 30 - Barry McGuire and John York, 8p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $20/$23. Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757July 31 - John Butler Trio, 7:30 p.m., StateTheatre, Portland. $25 to $30. All ages.statetheatreportland.com; (800) 745-3000;Cumberland County Civic Center box officeJuly 31 - Wailin' Jennys , 8 p.m., StrandTheatre, Rockland. $29. RocklandStrand.com; 594-0070July 31 - Oxxfest featuring Stone TemplePilots, Deadseason, Uncle Jack, Nobis,and 30 other acts, 10 a.m., BangorWaterfront Pavilion, Bangor. $39.50.Waterfrontconcerts.com; 783-2009 x208.July 31 - Saltwater Celtic Music Festivalfeaturing Eileen Ivers, Karan Casey, JohnDoyle, Dublin City Ramblers and manymore, Thomas Point Beach, Brunswick.$25/$35. Saltwaterfest.com.

Get outta townFriday - Keith Urban, 7:30 p.m., TD Garden,Boston. $25 to $90.75. Ticketmaster.com;(800) 745-3000Friday - Pat Benatar, 8 p.m., CasinoBallroom, Hampton Beach, N.H. $31 to $51.Casinoballroom.com; (603) 929-4100Friday - Toby Keith, 7:30 p.m.,

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