THEATER

“The Savannah Disputation” will show at Portland Stage Company through May 18. The show follows two sisters’ discussion of their Catholic faith. Visit portlandstage.org or call 774-0465 for more information and tickets.

“Oliver! The Musical” will be performed by Our Theatre Company at Nasson Little Theatre through May 10. The shows will be on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. For more information, call 294-2995 or visit www.myotc.org. The Nasson Little Theatre is located at 457 Main St. in Springvale.

“Alice in Wonderland” and “The Princess Plays” will be performed by A Company of Girls during the May Madness Theater Festival, in repertory May 2-11. “Alice in Wonderland” will show Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 10 at 6 p.m., performed by the grades 6-9 ensemble. “The Princess Plays” will show Saturday, May 10 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and Sunday, May 11 at 2 p.m., performed by the grades 3-5 ensemble. Both shows will be performed at the Portland Ballet Studio Theater, 517 Forest Ave., Portland. Call 874-2107 for reservations.

ART

The Art Gallery on the University of New England’s Portland Campus will offer an educational program associated with its current Recent Acquisitions Exhibition on May 15, from 5-6:30 p.m., with an artists’ conversation about why making gifts to art institutions makes sense. Artists joining the discussion include Denise Froehlich, Caren-Marie Michel, Susan Maasch and Terry Hilt. The UNE Art Gallery is located on UNE’s Portland Campus, 716 Stevens Ave., Portland. For information and directions, visit www.une.edu/artgallery or contact Anne Zill at 221-4499 or azill@une.edu.

A traditional wood-fired pottery kiln demonstration will be offered at the Ocean Fire Pottery studio and gallery at 23 Woodbridge Road in York on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All are welcome to learn about the wood-firing process. For more information, call 361-3131 or visit oceanfirepottery.com.

The 36th annual Student Art Show at Barn Gallery, Bourne Lane at Shore Road in Ogunquit, will be Saturday and Sunday, May 10-11 from 1-4 p.m., featuring the work of area elementary through high school students. Meet the artists and their families at a reception on Friday, May 9 from 4-6 p.m. For more information, visit www.barngallery.org.

River Tree Arts will host adult art parties each Thursday, 6-8 p.m. On May 15, the topic is “Black and White,” with a focus on still lifes. On May 29, it’s “Buoy Workshop,” using lobster buoys as a canvas. Participants must register by the preceding Wednesday. Visit rivertreearts.org for more information.

Renaissance Voices will perform its spring program, “American Voices,” featuring the music of three local contemporary composers, Patricia van Ness, Faith York and Harold Stover, the group’s director, on Saturday, May 10, 8 p.m., at Williston-Immanuel United Church, 156 High St. in Portland. Discount tickets are available in advance at Starbird Music or Longfellow Books in Portland, The Book Review in Falmouth or online at www.renaissancevoices.net, through Friday, May 9. The audience is invited to a reception after the concert. Call 729-4958 or 829-2116 for more information.

A nature photography exhibit by local artist Jennifer Brown will be on display at the Dyer Library’s Community Gallery, May 1-31, on Main Street in Saco.

“New to the Collection: Artwork by Louis Norton” exhibition is open at the Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk, featuring six newly acquired works of pastel and oil by early 20th-century American artist. For hours and information, call 985-4802 or visit www.brickstoremuseum.org.

A collection of paintings by Debra Yoo will be on display at the University of New England’s Biddeford Campus Center from May 3-31, featuring her still lifes and landscapes. The exhibit is free and open to the public. UNE’s Campus Center is located at 11 Hills Beach Road. For more information, contact Diane Noble by email at dbmn27@maine.rr.com or phone, 284-6394.

The Ogunquit Museum of American Art has released its 2014 exhibition schedule. John Laurent’s work will be on display from May 1 through June 22 in the Sculpture and Long Gallery. “Henry Strater: Arizona Winters, 1933-1938” will be on exhibit from May 1 through Oct. 31 in the Strater Gallery, along with “Tradition and Excellence: The OMAA Permanent Collection.” The museum is located at 543 Shore Road in Ogunquit. For information, visit www.ogunquitmuseum.org.

MUSIC

Old Soul and Never Been Kingston will perform in the Wine Barn at Seed and Bean Coffeeshop and Wine Bar, 154 Alfred Road, West Kennebunk, this weekend. Old Soul will perform from 5-10 p.m. on Friday, May 9. Never Been Kingston will perform from 5-10 p.m. on Saturday, May 10.

Thornton Academy will host two Spring Choral Concerts at Garland Auditorium on May 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. These concerts are the same both evenings and will include the school’s Treble Choir, Chamber Singers and the Concert Choir. The performances will feature a wide variety of repertoire including musical theater pieces. Tickets can be purchased by calling 602-4471 or emailing doug.stebbins@thorntonacademy.org.

The Oak and the Ax, 140 Main St., Suite 107, Biddeford announces its upcoming shows in May: The Defibulators, high energy bluegrass from NYC, with Muddy Ruckus, Friday, May 9, 8 p.m.; Fur, Boyfriends, High Spirits and Alex Keaton, Saturday, May 10, 8 p.m. $5; The Ohioan and SS Cretins, experimental folk, Saturday, May 17; Michael Hurley and Village of Spaces, Sunday, May 18, 8 p.m.; Elliott Brood, Jacob Augustine and Greef, Canadian folk rock, May 23, 8 p.m.; The Resonant Rogues, May 30, 8 p.m.; Bella’s Bartok, gypsy folk rock, May 31, 8 p.m. Visit www.theoakandtheax.com for more information.

The Saco River Theater, 29 Salmon Falls Road in Buxton, announces upcoming shows: Gordon Bok and Carol Rohl will perform traditional songs of the sea on Friday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. Aaron Larget-Caplan, a classical guitarist, will perform Saturday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. at The Old White Church, next door to the theater at 15 Salmon Falls Road. The eighth annual benefit for Leavitt’s Mill Free Health Center will feature the 30-piece All Star Concert Band, on Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the theater, with desserts next door at the Old White Church during intermission. A silent auction will precede the show from 5-7:15 p.m. Reservations advised; call 929-6455 for more information.

The Creatrix Trio, a folk-pop harpist with percussion and vocals, will perform at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 9 at Elements: Books, Coffee, Beer on Main Street in Biddeford. The Affordable Poolboys, Jim O’Neil and Dana Pearson, will perform light classic rock originals and covers at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 10; and Will Woodson and Eric McDonald will perform acoustic traditional Celtic music at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 11.

Steve Forbert will perform on Friday, May 16 at 8 p.m. at Jonathan’s in Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Lane. For tickets, visit www.jonathansogunquit.com. For more information, call 646-4777.

The Biddeford School Department announces upcoming student performances: The BMS and Biddeford Intermediate School chorus concert will be Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the performing arts center. The BHS band and chorus pops/awards concert will be Thursday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the BHS Little Theater.

SPECIAL INTEREST

“The Best Years of Our Lives” (1946) will be presented at the S. Judson Dunaway Center, 23 School St. in Ogunquit, on Wednesday, May 14 at 7 p.m., sponsored by Ogunquit Performing Arts. The postwar classic offers a look at the triumphs and travails of war veterans through their homecoming stories. This is the final film of the 22nd season of the Classic Film Series. Admission and popcorn are free; donations are welcome. Ogunquit Performing Arts is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, all-volunteer committee of the Town of Ogunquit. For more information, visit www.ogunquitperformingarts.org.

Pecha Kucha Night Biddeford, Vol. 5, will be presented on Wednesday, May 14 at Engine, 265 Main St., Biddeford, starting at 7:20 p.m., with doors at 7 p.m. The evening will include seven presentations consisting of people with interesting stories to tell. An informal question and answer session for the presenters will be held immediately following the last presentation, at Elements Books, Beer, and Coffee next door to Engine. Pecha Kucha 20×20 is a simple presentation format where you show 20 images, each for 20 seconds. The images advance automatically and presenters talk along to the images. For more information, visit www.pechakucha.org or call 370-9130. 

Pecha Kucha Night, the international sensation of short, creative presentations, returns to River Tree Arts, 35 Western Ave., Kennebunk, tonight, Thursday, May 8. The evening’s presenters include a painter inspired by music, a painter of pet portraits, a producer of summer theater and others. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program starts at 7:20 p.m. For more information, visit www.rivertreearts.org.

AUDITIONS

Auditions for “A Chorus Line,” to be performed at the Arundel Barn Playhouse in Arundel, will take place during the next few weeks for commuting male actors, aged 17-30 years, for the roles of Al, Don and Zack. Auditions are by appointment only from May 5-23. Email Adrienne Grant, producer, at producer@arundelbarnplayhouse, with a photo and resume, to schedule an appointment.

Sanford Maine Stage is seeking participants for its Senior Theatre program, including on-stage actors, staging, props, costumes, etc. All are welcome to sit in on a rehearsal before joining. Senior Theatre does not require memorization of lines. Rehearsals are at 10 a.m. on Thursdays at Nasson’s Little Theatre on the square in Springvale. For more information, visit www.sanfordmainestage.com.

Selfies submitted by the local and international community are being sought for the upcoming SELF/selfie exhibition, curated by Donna McNeil, which will be shown at Engine, 265 Main St., Biddeford, on May 30 during the Biddeford+Saco ArtWalk and will run through Saturday, July 19. Send in selfies via email at arts@feedtheengine.org no later than May 19. The exhibition consists of two parts: SELF and selfie, including 2D and 3D works by various artists. Email or call 370-9130 with questions.

Saco Bay Artists is seeking participants for its summer fine arts shows on the library lawn in Ocean Park. Shows will be Friday, July 4, Saturday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Show guidelines and applications are available at www.sacobayartists.org. Applications are due June 1. For more information, call Kathy Angel Lee at 245-8235.