Greater Portland Books & Authors Wednesday 4/9 “A Life Lived Outdoors” book talk with George Smith, noon, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700. Tuesday 4/15 Portland Buy Local Book Club launch, with first book “Big Box Swindle,” 7 p.m., Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland, 286-4271. Saturday 4/19 “Pigs Can’t Swim” author signing […]

Greater Portland Books & Authors Friday 4/4 “The Other Way Around” by Sashi Kaufman book launch, 3 p.m., Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road, Scarborough, 883-4723. Wednesday 4/9 “A Life Lived Outdoors” book talk with George Smith, noon, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700. Galleries Bill Earnshaw’s collages and paintings, through the month […]

The reading at a buoy off Jonesport is under review because it was out of line with other readings.

Greater Portland Auditions & Calls for Art “Wizard of Oz” auditions, leads and featured roles March 28, 7-9 p.m., ensemble and youth held March 29, 2-5 p.m., Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport, be prepared to sing excerpt from song of choice, 865-2220. Books & Authors Thursday 3/27 “Devil in the White City” […]

There’s lots to pick from on this week’s performing arts calendar, with two very different dramatic productions and a very intriguing concert. At the apex of the listings is “Man of La Mancha,” the 1965 Broadway musical adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes’ “Don Quixote.” It is one of the most enduring musicals in Broadway history, […]

Greater Portland Auditions & Calls for Art “Wizard of Oz” auditions, leads and featured roles March 28, 7-9 p.m., ensemble and youth held March 29, 2-5 p.m., Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport, be prepared to sing excerpt from song of choice, 865-2220. “Much Ado About Nothing” auditions, March 23 and 24, 6-9 […]

Greater Portland Books & Authors Wednesday 3/12 “Little Island” author talk with Katharine Britton, noon, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700. Monday 3/17 “The Voyage of Yankee Lady: Circumnavigating New England on a Sailboat” author talk, Judy Silva, 6:30 p.m., Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Drive, Freeport, 865-3307. “Music in Our Schools Month,” […]

Spring may be just around the corner, but there’s no reason to wait for the equinox to get out of the house and enjoy southern Maine’s bountiful arts and entertainment offerings. Good Theater is winding up its four-part 2013-2014 subscription season with the New England premiere of “The Outgoing Tide,” Bruce Graham’s powerful drama that […]

Diversity of concept and execution are the hallmarks of three musical programs on the upcoming arts and entertainment calendar. On Friday, The The Band Band takes the stage at One Longfellow Square in Portland. As implied by the name, this is a tribute ensemble that aims to recreate the music of The Band, the celebrated […]

Greater Portland Books & Authors Tuesday 3/11 “Another City Upon a Hill” author talk with Joe Conforti, 7 p.m., Yarmouth History Center, 118 East Elm St., Yarmouth, 846-6259, $5, $3 for members. Wednesday 3/12 “Little Island” author talk with Katharine Britton, noon, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, 871-1700. Monday 3/17 “The Voyage of […]