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In orchestral rock, Queen has company

This weekend, the Portland Symphony Orchestra will present the music of the rock band Queen in its final Pops concert of the season. To commemorate the

occasion, we have devoted much of this week's GO to the legendary band.

To see what the PSO has in store with its production, see Bob Keyes' story on page E19. Bob Ludwig of Gateway Mastering in Portland - a legend in his own right and the man who oversaw the recent remastering of Queen's entire studio catalog - talks about the band's legacy along with a Portland finalist for a spot on the official Queen cover band on page E5.

Aimsel Ponti has compiled a list of memorable Queen covers begin­ning on Page E5. Our Indie Film columnist, Dennis Perkins, chimes in on the new Freddie Mercury biopic starring Sacha Baron Cohen on page E15. And you can view video clips at www.pressherald.com/life/go.

Queen's music is tailor-made for an orchestra. From the multi-layered vocals on "Somebody to Love" to the oper­atic build-up on "Bohemian Rhapsody," the band practi­cally invented the term "symphonic rock."

However, they weren't the only ones, and they're not the first band to get the live orchestra treatment. Here's a look at some bands that have collaborated with orchestras in the past and helped elevate rock music from four guys playing on stage to full-blown arena spectacles:

Deep Purple: In between the irresistible pop-rock of "Hush" and the gritty metal classic "Smoke on the Water," Deep Purple performed a three-movement concerto with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in 1969. It was released later that year as the album "Concerto for Group and Orchestra."

Emerson, Lake and Palmer: Widely considered to be the most pretentious group of the 70s prog-rock move­ment, ELP became the first rock band to take a full orchestra on tour in 1977 in support of two classical-music infused albums titled "Works." They had to forego the orchestra after just a few dates, though, because it was too expensive.

KISS: At first glance, the hard-rock sound of KISS doesn't seem like it would blend well with a full orchestra and choir. But they did it anyway with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 2003, and darn if it didn't work, especially on songs like "Beth" and "Great Expectations," which had lush orchestration applied to the original re­cordings. The orchestra even wore makeup. The perfor­mance was issued on CD and DVD as "Kiss Symphony: Alive IV"

Dennis DeYoung: When his bandmates in Styx decided to replace him in 1999, DeYoung decided to play the group's music solo - but with a 50-piece orchestra. "The Music of Styx" played to packed houses and resulted in a 2004 CD and DVD.

Peter Gabriel: Genesis' original frontman is certainly no stranger to theatrical rock - at various stages of his ca­reer, he has worn kabuki makeup, donned a red dress and fox head onstage, and scored instrumental soundtracks for films. So it was no surprise when he toured with a full orchestra in 2010-11. But unlike KISS and DeYoung, who simply played their hits the same way but with an orchestral backing, Gabriel rearranged his songs to fit the orchestra. He liked the results so much that he and the orchestra re-recorded the songs with the new arrange­ments in the studio following the tour.

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What has made the band and its music so popular for so

long? The songs, the smarts and the showmanship.

ByRAYROUTHIER Staff Writer ean Slaughter thinks there are a couple of key reasons Queen is considered rock royalty, and why the band's music is still wildly popular more than 40 years since its formation.

The first, says Slaughter, lead singer for the Portland rock band Clubber Lang, is that Queen's music stands the test of time, from the theatri­cal flourish of "Bohemian Rhapsody" to the techno-pop sounds of "Under Pressure."

But he also thinks the members of Queen are extraor­dinarily savvy business people who understood their audience and what will engage music fans. Slaughter got to know about this firsthand last year when he was one of nine finalists vying to become the vocalist of a tribute band called The Queen Extravaganza, which was hand-picked by Queen drummer Roger Taylor.

When Slaughter was in Los Angeles for the contest last December, he met Taylor (who, along with guitarist Brian May, makes up the current incarnation of the band), talked to lots of people close to Queen, and saw a documentary on the band.

He was surprised to learn, for instance, that the band

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The singing drunk guy - and so much more

ByAIMSELPONTI StaffWriter

ere's a look at some of the ways the music of Queen has been immortal­ized in various pop culture ways:

• "WAYNE'S WORLD": It was 1992, and Freddie Mercury had been dead for less than a year when characters Wayne and Garth made the triumphant leap from the small screen of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" to the silver screen. Who can for­get the opening scene with Wayne, Garth and three members of their posse as they cruised through the streets of Aurora, 111., singing "Bohemian Rhapsody" at the top of their lungs? The movie helped propel the song back to the top of the charts.

• "WE WILL ROCK YOU: THE MUSI­CAL": Following other successful musicals based on pop catalogs like "Mamma Mia!" and "Jersey Boys," this play opened in Lon­don in May 2002 and is still going strong. Critics were so-so on it, but audiences continue to eat it up all over the globe.

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LOVE THEM AGAIN WATCH VIDEO CLIPS of these per­

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Bob Weir in solo acoustic show GRATEFUL DEAD co-vocalist and guitarist Bob Weir was in Portland just last year, playing in the band Furthur. On Tuesday, Weir, 64, will return to play a solo acoustic show at the State Theatre. WHEN: 8 p.m. Tuesday WHERE: State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland HOW MUCH: $40 in advance; $45 day of show INFO: (800) 745-3000; statetheatreportland.com

Honky-tonk types: Go to Bayside Bowl IN THE MOOD for some good old-fashioned country honky-tonk music, stuff that sounds like a broken beer bottle? Well, all you Buck Owens/George Jones types should probably head over to Bayside Bowl on Saturday for the live music experience known as "Too Broke to Be This Drunk." WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Bayside Bowl, 58 Alder St., Portland HOW MUCH: $5 INFO: 791-2695; baysidebowl.com

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Whitcomb's current incarnation fornned in 2009. The rock band takes its name and many of its lyrics from the 19th-century poet James Whitcomb Riley.

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Aimsel Ponti Making Noise

Rock band Whitcomb is back in action with last week's Record Store Day-release of its new

record, "The Amber Tide," a follow-up to last year's critically acclaimed "Crown Park." Whitcomb takes its name, and draw many lyrics from,

19th-century poet James Whitcomb Riley, but its influences run the gamut from The Deftones and Faith No More to Queens of the Stone Age and Radiohead.

The lineup consists of vocalist Brant Dadaleares,

guitarist Andy Beavis, guitarist/vocalist Sean Libby bassist Ryan Fleming and drummer/vocalist Mark Sayer. GO askec them to put their heads together and respond to a pile of questions we hurled at them. Here's what came back.

When did Whitcomb become a band? Sean, Ryan, and Mark started in June

of 2008, and Andy joined within a couple months. We tried out singers and wrote songs for a while, finally finding Brant and settling on our current incarnation in spring of 2009.

How did you come to learn about James Whitcomb Riley?

Brant started reading Riley in high school when he went to Indiana to visit James Dean's hometown of Fairmount for a sophomore project. When he joined the band, we kicked around names for a while, and Brant had the idea of using Riley's po­ems as lyrics. We liked that and it seemed

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"DarkStar,"Beck "Aegis," The Mars Volta "Everlasting Light," The Black Keys

to work well, so we decided to use the name Whitcomb as well. There are some tens of thousands of Riley poems for us to draw from, so we can sustain the idea as long as we'd like.

Why is the new album called "The Amber Tide?"

"The Amber Tide" is part of a line in the poem "Dream." We had other ideas for titles at first, but then that line sort of just popped out there after we finished record­ing, and it just kind of stuck.

Any plans for a regional tour or other plans now that "The Amber Tide" is out in the world?

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got tix?CONCERTS AND SHOWS

Courtesy photoSinger-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson performs at the State Theatre in Portlandon July 28. Tickets go on sale Friday.

Concerts and shows currently on sale:

The latestOn sale noon today - Preservation HallJazz Band, 8 p.m. June 15, The MusicHall, Portsmouth, N.H. $33 to $39.Themusichall.org; (603) 436-2400On sale 10 a.m. Friday - Oxxfest featuring5 Finger Death Punch, Killswitch Engage,Trivium, Pop Evil, God Forbid, Emmure,Battle Cross and many others, noonAug. 10, Scarborough Downs. $39.50.Waterfrontconcerts.com; (800) 745-3000On sale 10 a.m. Friday - Rufus Wainwright,8 p.m. July 31, State Theatre, Portland.$30 to $45. Statetheatreportland.com;(800) 745-3000; Cumberland County CivicCenter box officeOn sale 10 a.m. Friday - Ingrid Michaelson,8 p.m. July 28, State Theatre, Portland.$20/$25. Statetheatreportland.com;(800) 745-3000; Cumberland County CivicCenter box officeOn sale 10 a.m. Friday - Built to Spill,Helvetia and Revolt Revolt, 8 p.m. Aug. 30,State Theatre, Portland. $22/$25. Statetheatreportland.com; (800) 745-3000;Cumberland County Civic Center box officeOn sale 10 a.m. Friday - The Machine,8 p.m. Sept. 8, State Theatre, Portland.$20/$24. Statetheatreportland.com;(800) 745-3000; Cumberland County CivicCenter box officeOn sale 10 a.m. Friday - Jason Aldeanwith Luke Bryan and Deejay Silver, 5 p.m.Sept. 2, Bangor Waterfront Pavilion. $27.75to $71.75. Waterfrontconcerts.com; (800)745-3000On sale 10 a.m. Friday - The Fray andKelly Clarkson, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25, ComcastCenter, Mansfield, Mass. $41.50 to $87.Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000On sale 10 a.m. Friday - The Seaport Sixfeaturing Two Door Cinema Club, Cake,Grouplove, Delta Spirit, Reptar, and StephieCoplan and The Pedestrians, 5 p.m. June 14,Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. $27.50

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Supposin' Spose came out witha new CD. That would be 'Audacity!'

By KRISTIN DiCARA-McCLELLANSpizzy Spose, you are our hero. While

you may not be everyone's musical cupof tea, you have nailed us on the mapfor something more significant - heart,ingenuity and fervor. Rolling with thepunches and doing it your way, we all wantto say we knew you back when you werejust a young rhyming cat with sweet beats,a self-deprecating, amusing spirit, and adream.

Spose is Ryan Peters, hailing from Wells.Spewing out beats and rhymes for morethan 10 years, he eventually got signed toUniversal Republic Records in 2010, butleft shortly after. Today, he relinquishesto you the 11-song CD "The Audacity!",penned and busted out on his own terms.

In the first track, "Blow Out My Candle,"Spose's voice struts and rolls: "If thereis really a big fluffy Jesus in the clouds,let him know right now that I'd take itall back/ If there really is a muscularcackling red devil in the ground, youshould tell him to save me a shack."The songs' layers are poured on, and inanticipation, we finally settle in to relish inhis familiar, superlative humor and pulse.

"Gee Willikers" pokes fun at the Sposehaters, hearkening back to the days of"I'm Awesome," his big radio hit in 2010. Itis that character that helped him rise upfrom the depths of a choking hold that thedichotomy of what he represented had onhim.

On a serious note, "Jimmy" starts outwith some cool trumpet tracks, then somekeys and a building guitar, producing asound of impending doom. Spose unearthssomething more than the tongue-in-cheekverse that most of us heard originally inhis literary smite.

Peters is like that kid in school who goesunderground. He is opposite of all thatglitters "Leave It to Beaver" and insteadrevels in his truth, and that is his gift.People love him partly because he is the

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HOW IT RATESSPOSE: "THE AUDACITY!"

WRITTEN, recorded and producedby Spose (except tracks 1, 2 and 10,produced by Principal Dean)MIXED BY: Jonathan WymanLABEL: P. Dank LLC

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underdog. Whether it's the white rapperfrom Maine (what?) or the lifelong fans ofthe beloved dark horse for so long - theRed Sox - us Mainahs know what it's liketo fly under the radar.

But sometimes recognition is just whatthe doctor ordered. And now, thanks toSpose, we can go carousing on the town incelebration of some props from the pow-ers that be with that skinny white rapperfrom Wells who we just love to love.

Kristin DiCara-McClellan is a local freelance writer.

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Courtesy photoFolk singer John Gorka performs on Friday at the Chocolate Church ArtsCenter in Bath.

CONCERTSTODAYHeather Maloney, singer-songwriter, with MaiBlum and Thorn & Shout, The Oak and the Ax,Biddeford. $6. theoakandtheax.blogspot.com.8 p.m.Greg Brown, singer-songwriter, OneLongfellow Square, Portland. Sold out.onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m.Jimmy Dority, piano, Local Sprouts Cooperative,Portland. Free/donation, localsprouts.coop. 7 p.m.Four Shillings Short, Irish music, "Around theWorld in 30 Instruments," Blue Hill Public Library.Free. 374-5515. 6:30 p.m.Maine Jazz Band, St. Joseph's College (ViolaGeorge Auditorium), Standish. Free. 893-7723.7 p.m.Portland Jaz Orchestra, with Denis DiBlasio,South Portland Auditorium. $10. southportlandmusicboosters.org. 7 p.m.

FRIDAYCountry Rock Concert, presented by Studio 48Performing Arts Center; Glee Club and othersingers perform a wide range of popular music-benefits scholarships for Studio 48 summerworkshops; Brunswick High School (CrookerTheatre). $10 in advance; $12 day of show. 798-6966. 7 p.m.April Verch Band, Canadian tiddler, singer/songwriter and stepdancer, One LongfellowSquare, Portland. $18 in advance; $20 at door.onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m.John Gorka, folk, Chocolate Church ArtsCenter, Bath. $20 in advance; $22 day of show.chocolatechurcharts.org. 7:30 p.m.Spirit Family Reunion, foot-stomping Americana,with Robert Sarazin Blake, The Oak and the Ax,Biddeford. $8. theoakandtheax.blogspot.com.8 p.m.The Brew, with Barefoot Truth, roots-rock, 18-plus; Port City Music Hall, Portland. $10, $30.portcitymusichall.com. 9 p.m.James McMurtry, Texas rock,Jonathan's Restaurant, Ogunquit. $25.jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 p.m.Eric Bettencourt and Monique Barrett,singer-songwriters, The Hive, Kennebunk. $8.thehivekennebunk.com. 8 p.m.Cool Water Band, music from the '40s, WhiteRock Grange, Gorham. $7.50; free for children.839-3946. 7 p.m.

SATURDAYBelfast Free Range Music Festival, more than 30bands play original music at various locations,Belfast. $18 in advance; $20 day of show; $9 forchildren 12 and under. Schedule at freerangemusicfestival.com. 11:45 p.m. to about 11 p.m.Scarab: A Tribute to Journey, classic rock, 18-plus; Port City Music Hall, Portland. $10, $25.portcitymusichall.com. 8 p.m.James McMurtry, singer-songwriter/guitarist, Strand Theatre, Rockland. Sold out.rocklandstrand.com. 8 p.m.Stone Mountain Live, featuring Don Dixon andMarti Jones, acoustic, Stone Mountain Arts Center,Browntield. $49; $79 for dinner seating.stonemountainartscenter.com. 7:30 p.m.Robin Jellis, classical, Celtic and modern cellomusic, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. Free/donation, localsprouts.coop. 11 a.m.Emilia Dahlin Quartet and Sara Cox, singer-songwriters, Space, Portland. $8 in advance; $10day of show, space538.org. 8:30 p.m.Tricky Britches, bluegrass/country, South PortlandLibrary. Free. 767-7660. 3 p.m.Maine Jazz Band, live jazz with cash bar, MaineIrish Heritage Center, Portland. $10 in advance;$15 day of show, themainejazzband.com. 8 p.m.Mike + Ruthy, folk-roots duo, One LongfellowSquare, Portland. $12 in advance; $15 at door.onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m.

SUNDAYSarah Blacker, singer-songwriter, EP-release showwith guests Will Dailey and Anna Lombard, OneLongfellow Square, Portland. $12 in advance; $15at door, onelongfellowsquare.com. 7:30 p.m.Future Islands, with Ed Schrader's Music Beat andPOWERS, synth music, 18-plus; Space, Portland.$8. space538.org. 8 p.m.Micah Blue Smaldone, country blues/neo-trad,with Coke Weed and The Black Swans, TheOak and the Ax, Biddeford. $8. theoakandtheax.blogspot.com. 8 p.m.Hot Jazz Brunch, with Sean Mencher, BobHamilton, Derek Moniz and special guests,Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. Donation,localsprouts.coop. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

TUESDAYBob Weir, rock, State Theatre, Portland. $40 inadvance; $45 day of show; general admission.

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On sale noon Friday - Ted Nugent, 8 p.m. July 10, Wilbur Theatre, Boston. $36 to $46.20. Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000 On sale noon Friday - Promise Ring, 9 p.m. July 21, Paradise Rock Club, Boston. $33. Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000 On sale 10 a.m. Saturday - Sublime with Rome, Cypress Hill and Pepper, 6 p.m. Aug. 20, Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. $29.50 to $54.50. Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000 On sale 6 a.m. Sunday - "Mamma Mia!" 2 p.m. June 23, Boston Opera House. $42.60 to $116.60. Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000

The locals May 3 - Dierks Bentley with Eli Young Band and Will Hoge, 8 p.m., Augusta Civic Center. $25 and up. Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000 May 4 - Cheryl Wheeler, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $23. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292 May 4 - MercyMe, 7 p.m., University of Southern Maine, Gorham. $20 to $50. Lighthouseevents.com; 232-0966 May 4 - Darrell Scott, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $20/$23. 761-1757; Onelongfellowsquare.com May 4 - Prospect Hill with 13 High, Uncle Jack and 5th Freedom, 9 p.m., Asylum, Portland. $12/$15. Portlandasylum.com; 772-8274 May 5 - M. Ward, 8 p.m., State Theatre, Portland. $23/$25. Statetheatreportland. com; (800) 745-3000; Cumberland County Civic Center box office May 5 - Judy Collins, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $85. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292 May 5 - Rachel Efron, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $15/$18. 761-1757; Onelongfellowsquare.com May 5 - Kung Fu with Restless Groove, 9 p.m., Port City Music Hall, Portland. $8 to $20. Portcitymusichall.com; (888) 512-SHOW May 6 - Judy Collins, 8 p.m., Jonathan's, Ogunquit. $65 to $102. Jonathansrestaurant.com; 646-4526 May 6 - Foxy Shazam, 8 p.m., Port City Music Hall, Portland. $12 to $20. Statetheatreportland.com; (888) 512-SHOW May 9 - Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Beethoven's Last Night, 5:30 p.m., Bangor Waterfront Pavilion. $41.75 to $61.75. Waterfrontconcerts.com; (800) 745-3000 May 10 - Beats Antique, 8 p.m., Port City Music Hall, Portland. $18 to $40. Portcitymusichall.com; (888) 512-SHOW May 11 - Southside Johnny & The Poor Fools, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $40. Stonemountainartscenter. com; 935-7292

May 11 - Aztec Two Step, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $25/$28. Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757 May 11 - Santigold, 8 p.m., State Theatre, Portland. $22/$25. Statetheatreportland .com; (800) 745-3000; Cumberland County Civic Center box office May 11 - OPIUO with Of the Trees, 10 p.m., Port City Music Hall, Portland. $15 to $30. Portcitymusichall.com; (888) 512-SHOW May 11 - Craig Campbell with Don Campbell, 9 p.m., Asylum, Portland. $12.50. Portlandasylum.com; 772-8274 May 12 - Whitcomb CD-release show, 9 p.m., Asylum, Portland. $6/$8. Portlandasylum.com; 772-8274

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May 12 - The Best of Broadway 2012: Benefit for Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, 7:30 p.m., Merrill Auditorium, Portland. $30 to $40. Porttix.com; 842-0800 May 12 - The Fools, 9 p.m., Jonathan's, Ogunquit. $20 to $60. Jonathansrestaurant.com; 646-4526 May 12 - Flogging Molly, 8 p.m., State Theatre, Portland. $30/$35. Statetheatre Portland.com; (800) 745-3000; Cumberland County Civic Center box office May 12 - Steve Kimock & Friends, 9 p.m., Port City Music Hall, Portland. $25 to $40. Portcitymusichall.com; (888) 512-SHOW May 12 - Eric Bettencourt, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $10 to $12. 761-1757; Onelongfellowsquare.com May 16 - Aziz Ansari, 8 p.m., State Theatre, Portland. $31.50 and $36.50. Statetheatre Portland.com; (800) 745-3000; Cumberland County Civic Center box office May 17 - Whitechapel, Miss May I and After the Burial, 6:30 p.m., State Theatre, Portland. $17.50/$20. Statetheatreportland .com; (800) 745-3000; Cumberland County Civic Center box office May 17 - Jeffrey Foucault, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $15 to $18. 761-1757; Onelongfellowsquare.com May 18 - Godsmack and Staind, 5 p.m., Bangor Waterfront Pavilion. $47.50. Waterfrontconcerts.com; (800) 745-3000 May 18 - Enter the Haggis, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $25. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292 May 18 - Danielle Miraglia and Amy Black, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $15 to $18. 761-1757; Onelongfellowsquare.com May 18 - Kyle Carey, 8 p.m., Jonathan's, Ogunquit. $12.50 to $52. Jonathansrestaurant.com; 646-4526 May 19 - Tish Hinojosa, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $17 to $20. 761-1757; Onelongfellowsquare.com May 19 - Tom Rush, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $37.50. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292 May 20 - Chris Smither, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $22/$25. Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757 May 23 - Joe Bonamassa, 8 p.m., Merrill Auditorium, Portland. $49 to $79. Porttix.com; 842-0800

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statetheatreportland.com. 8 p.m.Kathleen Edwards, alt-country singer-songwriter,with Hannah Georgas, 18-plus; Port City MusicHall, Portland. $18 in advance; $20 day of show;$30 VIP. portcitymusichall.com. 8 p.m.USM School of Music Vocal Jazz Ensemble,selections by Nat "King" Cole, George Gershwinand Randy Newman, University of SouthernMaine (Corthell Concert Hall), Gorham. $6; $3 forstudents, usm.maine.edu/music/boxoffice.7:30 p.m.Gordon MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys,Canadian fiddler, Franco American HeritageCenter, Lewiston. $15. 562-4445. 7 p.m.P***y Riot Legal Defense Show, with MetalFeathers, Correspondences, Swaath and DeadDog, Space, Portland. $8 to $15. space538.org.8:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAYPhantom Buffalo, indie rock, with Farthest Forest,Time Travelers and Artie Appleseed, 18-plus;Space, Portland. $8. space538.org. 8 p.m.Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra, flamenco,Jonathan's Restaurant, Ogunquit.$37.50 in advance; $41.50 day of show.jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 and 9:30 p.m.(two shows).Bowdoin College World Music Ensembles,Bowdoin College (Studzinski Recital Hall),Brunswick. Free. 798-4141. 7:30 p.m.Gordon MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys,Canadian tiddler, SkyeTheatre Performing ArtsCenter, South Carthage. $15. 562-4445. 7 p.m.Songwriters in the Round, benefit for Heart ofBiddeford, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford. $10(sliding scale), theoakandtheax.blogspot.com.7 p.m.Old Time Music Jam, open jam of old-timeAppalachian music, Local Sprouts Cooperative,Portland. Donation, localsprouts.coop. 7 p.m.

MAY 3Dierks Bentley, country, with the Eli Young Bandand Will Hoge, Augusta Civic Center. $33.75 to$43.95. ticketmaster.com. 7:30 p.m.Ottmar Liebert, flamenco, Chocolate Church ArtsCenter, Bath. $35 in advance; $40 day of show.chocolatechurcharts.org. 7:30 p.m.Fryeburg Academy Jazz Ensemble, StoneMountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $15.stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m.Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys,Canadian fiddler, Unity Centre for the PerformingArts. $15. 948-7469. 7:30 p.m.

COMEDYOpen Mic Comedy Night, 21-plus; Slainte,Portland, slaintewinebar.com. 8 p.m. today."Irish LuggaeTour" with Big Daddy Irish,featuring Tammy Pooler and Stephen Cloutier,VFW Post No. 6859, Portland. $17; $12 forVFWmembers. 767-7395. 6:30 p.m. Friday.Comedy Night, with Karen Morgan, Kate Ghiloni,Stephanie Doyle and Phoebe Angle, The LocalBuzz, Cape Elizabeth. $12. capelocalbuzz.com.7:30 p.m. Wednesday.Laff Mobb, as seen on Showtime, Asylum,Portland. $25. portlandasylum.com. Doors at7 p.m. May 3.

BARS/CLUBSTODAYSoulfly, dub/hardcore/thrash, with Ruin, Asylum,Portland. $18 in advance; $21 day of show.portlandasylum.com. Time not given.Brian Patricks, singer-songwriter, Andy's Old PortPub, Portland, andysoldportpub.com. 7 p.m.JackieTreehorn, singer-songwriter, 21-plus;

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Nashville artist Dierks Bentley is at theAugusta Civic Center on May 3.

Slainte, Portland, slaintewinebar.com. 10 p.m.Now is Now, alt-rock and '90s covers, Run of theMill Brewpub, Saco. 571-9648. 8 to 11 p.m.Marc Chillemi &The SoPoTrio, jazz/roots, GingkoBlue Jazz Club, Portland, gingkoblue.com. 8 p.m.Beer Pong, Line Dancing, Karaoke and DJ B-set,21-plus; Club Texas, Auburn. $2. 784-7785. Doorsat 6 p.m.Open Mic Night, Deer Run Tavern, Yarmouth.846-9555. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.Seed and Band Beyond Description, jam-band covers, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. $3.bigeasyportland.com. 8 p.m.Jerks of Grass, bluegrass, Bayside Bowl, Portland.baysidebowl.com. 8 p.m.Barn Swallows, bluegrass, Blue, Portland.Donation, portcityblue.com. 6 p.m.Drew Kelly, singer-songwriter, Blue, Portland.Donation, portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.Samuel James and Dana Gross, roots/blues, Blue,Portland. Donation, portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.Chaos Sauce, funk/prog-rock, with ASexual andWhale Oil, Geno's Rock Club, Portland.221-2382. 9 p.m.

FRIDAYThis Way, The Mallet Brothers Band and JoeGallant, rock/alt-country, benefit concertfor UNECOM's Spinal Cord Injury Researchand Awareness, Big Easy, Portland. $8.bigeasyportland.com. 8 p.m.Hello Newman, '90s alternative cover band, RiRa,Portland, rira.com. 10 p.m.In the Round with Shanna, jazz, Blue, Portland.Donation, portcityblue.com. 6 p.m.Laura Grill Band, folk, Blue, Portland.portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.Will Gattis, indie pop/rock, Blue, Portland.Donation, portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.Dan Capaldi & Friends, vocalist/guitarist, 21-plus;Slainte, Portland, slaintewinebar.com. 9 p.m.Regina Lucchese, acoustic rock, Andy's Old PortPub, Portland, andysoldportpub.com. 8:30 p.m.Poor Howard &The Bullfrog, old-style blues,Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland, gingkoblue.com.5 p.m.Rick Miller & His Band, Chicago blues, GingkoBlue Jazz Club, Portland, gingkoblue.com. 9 p.m.Brzowski, underground hip hop, with Bluebird,Ceschi and Eyenine, 21 -plus; Empire Dine andDance, Portland. $7. portlandempire.com. 9 p.m.Chris Fitz Duo, rock/blues, 21-plus; Inn on theBlues, York Beach, innontheblues.com. 9:30 p.m.Carter Logan and Melissa Bragdon, of Jerks ofGrass, bluegrass, Deer Run Tavern, Yarmouth.846-9555. 8 p.m.Michael Krapovicky, acoustic, Gritty McDuff's,Freeport. Donation, grittys.com. 8 p.m.Callaghan, British singer-songwriter, TheBrickhouse, Scarborough. $10. 233-6755. 8 p.m.Coke Weed, folk-rock/garage, with MicahBlue Smaldone, Lompoc Cafe, Bar Harbor.lompoccafe.com. 9 p.m.

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We'd love to do a regional tour at first; make a circuit and repeat it, adding new stops along the way A national tour is definitely a goal, but perhaps a little too ambitious at the present time without some form of tour support. Perhaps within the year we'd like to get out to Austin, maybe in time for SXSW next year, and make an actual tour designed around it. All options are on the table.

What are some of the big differences between the new record and your last one, "Crown Park," and how has the band changed?

One of the big differences on "The Amber Tide" is that all of the songs were created as a whole band, as opposed to us having them written before Brant joined the band. As an example, there's a lot more vocal harmonies that we were able to build into this one organically, as opposed to trying to force things. We learned a lot from recording "Crown Park," and we think the song writing has matured as a result.

Also, being more comfortable in the studio setting allowed us to try a lot of different things on the new record. Some of them made it and some didn't, but it's good to know you have that freedom to create on the fly. As good as you think something is, or as complete as it seems before you go to record it, there's always that chance that new inspiration will hit when you're in the studio setting, and it's great to be able to take advantage of that while in there.

The CD-release party is May 12 at Asylum with Dirty White Hats and GOZU. Can you tell us a little bit about what people can expect?

The Dirty White Hats are a DIY explo­sion of talent and fun. They've been able to pack rooms in less time than some of the most seasoned bands around, on top of putting on some of the most enjoy­able shows around. GOZU is a kick-ass rock band from Boston on Small Stone records.

We've got a few tricks up our sleeves for this show We really wanted to play a lot of songs this time and not be limited by a shorter set time. Plus, we plan on having some guests on stage with us for some different parts. It should be a lot of fun.

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wrote and recorded "We Will Rock You" because they thought fans at English soccer matches would want to clap and stomp along to music during games, especially if their team was not winning. They were right - today, that tune is a staple at sporting events around the world.

And the fact that Taylor was hand-pick­ing a tribute band - deciding who should be out there doing Queen tunes instead of just letting it happen - showed his marketing prowess as well.

"He came in and told us, 'We're too old, half our band is gone, but there's still a demand for this among younger people, so we want to give them a show,'" Slaugh­ter recalled. "So he basically gave lots of people like me a shot at this."

Slaughter didn't win a spot in the trib­ute band, but wants to see The Queen Extravaganza when it plays the House of Blues in Boston on June 11. And he'll defi­nitely see one of the two performances of Queen music scheduled for this weekend by the Portland Symphony Orchestra at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. (For more information on the PSO shows, see page E19.)

RE-MASTERING THE MASTERS Another Mainer with firsthand knowl­

edge of Queen's musical power and pop-culture status is Bob Ludwig, head of Gateway Mastering Studios in Portland.

Ludwig is a legend in the field of mas­tering (the process of making the final sound adjustments to recorded music), and was picked by Queen to remaster the band's 15 studio albums so they could be re-issued for Queen's 40th anniversary in 2011. He started remastering "A Night at the Opera" in 2005, and did most of the other albums between 2009 and 2011.

To make the sound as good and true as possible, Ludwig used the same type of European recording equipment employed when the albums were first recorded. He said European "recording heads" - what

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• "GUITAR HERO" and "ROCK BAND": Video may have killed some radio stars, but certainly not Queen. What's more, video games "Guitar Hero" and "Rock Band" include a huge variety of their songs. Keep up, if you can.

• THE SINGING DRUNK GUY: Soon after being arrested by the Royal Canadi­an Mounted Police in March, a drunk dude sang "Bohemian Rhapsody" in its entirety in the back of a police cruiser. Yep, the clip went viral, and there's nothing quite like it...

• "THE MUPPETS": ...except maybe for The Muppets' rendition of "Bohemian Rhapsody," which also went viral and features Animal singing the word "mama" repeatedly and an ending by the diva her­self, Miss Piggy Absolutely priceless.

SIX ESSENTIAL QUEEN ALBUMS • "A Night at the Opera" (1975) • "A Day at the Races" (1976) • "News of the W o r l d " (1977) • "Jazz" (1978) • "The Game" (1980) • "Greatest Hits I & I I" (1995)

the audio tape runs through - are a differ­ent size than those in America. "With this, you record on more of the tape, so we wanted that same sound," said Ludwig.

While remastering, Ludwig sent digital files of what he was working on to the band and its team for reviews. "Those guys went through everything with a fine-tooth comb," he said.

So after listening to all 15 albums with his best listening ears on, does Ludwig have an opinion as to Queen's staying power?

"I was mostly a casual Queen fan, so there was a lot of stuff in their catalog I had never heard before. On hearing all of it together, I thought that everything they did was pretty amazing," said Ludwig, who has also remastered album catalogs for The Rolling Stones and John Mellen-camp.

Ludwig said there were some emo­tionally powerful moments for him while working on the remastering, from hearing stuff he'd never heard before to listening to vocals that lead singer Fred­die Mercury laid down near the end of his life. Mercury died in 1991 of bronchopneu­monia, a complication of AIDS.

"Freddie knew he was dying, and he did those vocals knowing the band would have to finish them up for him," said Ludwig.

IN THE BEGINNING Queen formed in London in 1971 with

Mercury, May, Taylor and bassist John Deacon. The band was originally influ­enced by progressive rock, but a few years into recording, they were turning out radio-friendly rock such as "Bohe­mian Rhapsody," "Killer Queen" and "Keep Yourself Alive." All of these were theatrical productions, and featured vocal gymnastics by Mercury and the rest of

• HOMELESS MAN "UNDER PRES­SURE": Los Angeles resident Sky Soleil originally developed his puppet lip-sync sensation years ago as a comedy act when he was in college. He then dreamt up the idea of a duet of the Queen/David Bowie classic "Under Pressure" and decided it would pack the biggest punch if the character performing it was a homeless person. After the clip went global, Soleil realized the impact it could help with the issue of homelessness, and subsequently included links to advocacy groups.

• "GLEE": Even the TV show "Glee" caught the Queen bug. Both "Somebody to Love" and "Another One Bites the Dust" were featured on the show

• "FLASH GORDON" SOUNDTRACK: Two words: "Flash... ahah!"

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the band. The album "A Night at the Opera" (1975)

began a decade-long hit streak for Queen that included "We Are The Champions/ We Will Rock You," which is played at virtually every kind of sporting event today, from high school basketball to NFL football.

The band's hitmaking prowess began to fade in the mid-'80s in the States, but af­ter Mercury's death in 1991, its back cata­log returned to the charts in a big way thanks to exposure in the film "Wayne's World" and a 1992 tribute concert for Mercury containing superstar renditions of classic songs - most notably George Michaels' performance of "Somebody to Love" with the surviving members of Queen, which hit No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Today, Queen's music can be found all over the pop-culture landscape, from tele­vision shows like "Glee" and "American Idol" to "We Will Rock You: The Musical," a "Mamma Mia! "-style show built around the band's hits. And the songs' over-the-top productions and arrangements make them tailor-made for symphonic rendi­tions like that of the PSO.

Portland rock radio host Mark Curdo of WCYY (94.3 FM) says Queen's music lives on today because Queen changed what it meant to be a rock band. Curdo thinks May's guitar style, Taylor's drumming and Mercury's skill and charisma at be­ing a frontman raised the level of musi­cianship in rock, and challenged other bands to be better.

"To me, Queen elevated the game of being a rock band. They were so much more. They had great songs and great production, but they made rock music bigger than it had ever been," said Curdo. "The pageantry and excellence in mu­sicianship Queen brought to rock music will influence artists forever."

Forever's a long time, but we're already at 40 years and counting.

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UNFORGETTABLE LIVE PERFORMANCES • LIVE AID: Of the many per for ­mances on July 13, 1985, at Lon­don's Wemb ley S tad ium dur ing the Live A id benef i t concer t , a rguab ly Queen's stands ou t as one of the best. They s tar ted w i t h par t o f "Bo ­hemian Rhapsody" and wen t into "Radio Gaga," "Hammer to Fal l" "Crazy Li t t le Thing Called Love" and f inal ly "We Wil l Rock Y o u / W e Are the Champions." Much later in the evening, Mercury and May re tu rned to the s tage for one more song, pe r fo rm ing the chi l l ing "Is This the W o r l d We Created?" • FREDDIE MERCURY TRIBUTE CONCERT: Apr i l 20 , 1992, was the date of "A Concer t fo r L i fe" to raise money for AIDS awareness, again at London 's Wemb ley S tad ium. One of the mos t compe l l i ng per fo rmances was David Bowie and Ann ie Lennox due t i ng on "Under Pressure."

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Man of mystery Cusak gives us a stylish, dashing Poe in the gothic thriller, 'The Raven.'

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he image of Edgar Al­lan Poe passed down to us is that of a dour, pale and morbid drunkard, a

poet haunted by lovers who died in his arms. But he was also a playful wordsmith, an eviscerat­ing critic, a man fascinated by cryptography (codes) and fond of dissections.

That's the Poe of "The Raven," a fanciful, witty and suspenseful revision of Poe's last days that is more entertaining than it has any right to be.

Poe wore his hair a little long, and a mustache. But John Cu-sack gives America's first great suffering artist an intellectual's (or pseudo-intellectual's) goatee, a cape and a lot of swagger, a cross between Lord Byron and Sherlock Holmes. The bottle is ever-present, the debts to his bartenders ever pressing. But not to worry.

"I'll be as flush as a sultan by dawn!"

Another poem, story or review is due to be published by the one Baltimore newspaper that'll have him. He's not an easy fellow to tolerate, hurling "Philistine!" and "mental oyster" insults at one and all.

No wonder the two-fisted Cap­tain Hamilton (Brendan Gleeson,

REVIEW "THE RAVEN," s tar r ing John Cusack, Al ice Eve, Brendan Gleeson and Luke Evans. D i rec ted by James McTeigue. Rated R for b l oody v io lence and gr is ly images. Running t ime : 1:51

in fine fury) refuses to let his daughter (Alice Eve, beguiling as ever) marry this sharp-tongued wastrel. The fair Emily, Poe's last muse, has other ideas.

Poe may be broke, but he is fa­mous, he insists. He has invented detective fiction and the suspense thriller. Stories such as "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Cask of Amontillado" and "The Tell-tale Heart" have ensured his legend, and that poem about the black bird comes to mind every time we see such birds in the dingy skies above 1840s Baltimore (actually, Budapest and Belgrade).

Then, people start dying. A pit and pendulum murder here, a victim possibly walled up in a sewer there. The detective (Luke Evans, in a bland performance) recognizes them. Somebody is imitating the deaths in Poe's fic­tion, and Detective Fields is "in dire need of your un-wholesome expertise." Not that Poe can be of much help.

Until the killer, in a way the gambler Poe must appreciate, ups the ante. There's a kidnap­ping. Clues among the murder victims will point to the correct story, the way the kidnap victim will die. Poe is trapped in a ticking-clock thriller of his own invention.

Cusack, in the most dashing, least introverted role of his career, is a delight, manic one moment, overwhelmed by regret in the next. "I've used up all my tricks," he sighs, depressed at the killer's "dreadful metaphors for life without hope, the death without purpose."

Director James McTeigue ("V For Vendetta") keeps the movie in motion, and as long as it's in motion, with Cusack scrambling, delivering zingers and showing panic at what his fervid imagi­nation has created, it works. Dread and foreboding hang over the film, which has the look of a graphic novel adaptation.

And the script - peppered with Poe references, is fun. And hey, if the movies can give us H.G. Wells as a real time traveler ("Time After Time") and Abra­ham Lincoln as a vampire slayer ("Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter"), why not a Poe who is a lover, a virile man of action, an amateur sleuth who sacrifices all for art and love?

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"THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT" (R) (2:04) Stars Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, Chris Pratt and Alison Brie. Directed by Nicholas Stoller. Comedy charts the ups and downs of an engaged couple's relationship.

Opening at: Windham 5 Star Fri 4:20, 7:10, 9:451:30,4:20, 7:10, 9:45 Sun 1:30,4:20, 7:10 Mon-Tues 4:20, 7:10 Wed 1:30,4:20, 7:10; Nordica (Freeport) Fri-Wed 1:30,4:20,7:20,10; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Fri-Wed 1, 4, 7, 9:45; Cinemagic Saco Fri-Wed 12:30, 3:15, 6:50, 9:25; Cinemagic Westbrook Fri-Wed 12:10,3:20,7,9:45; Brunswick 10 Fri-Wed 12:50, 4, 7, 9:50

"GOON" (R) (1:31) Stars Seann Wil­liam Scott, Jay Baruchel and Alison Pill. Directed by Michael Dowse. Labeled an outcast by his brainy family, a bouncer overcomes long odds to lead a team of underperforming misfits to semi-pro hockey glory, beating the crap out of everything that stands in his way.

Opening at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Fri-Wed 12:50, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45

"THE RAVEN" (R) (1:51) Stars John Cu­sack, Alice Eve, Luke Evans and Brendan Gleeson. Directed by James McTeigue. When a madman begins committing horrific murders inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's works, a young Baltimore detective joins forces with Poe to stop him from making his stories a reality.

Opening at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Fri-Wed 1:30,4:15,7,9:40; Nordica (Freeport) Fri-Wed 1:45, 4:30, 7:30, 9:50; Cinemagic Saco Fri-Wed 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:20; Cin­emagic Westbrook Fri-Wed 11:30,2, 4:30, 7:20,9:50; Brunswick 10 Fri-Wed 1:15, 3:40, 7:20, 9:45

"THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS" (PG) (1:28) Stars Hugh Grant, Salma Hayek, Jer­emy Piven and Martin Freeman. Directed by Peter Lord and Jeff Newitt. Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the Pirate of the year Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from

the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London.

Opening at: Windham 5 Star Fri 4, 6:55, 9:15 Sat 1:20, 4, 6:55, 9:15 Sun 1:20, 4, 6:55 Mon-Tues 4, 6:55 Wed 1:20,4, 6:55; Nordica (Freeport) Fri-Wed 12:30, 2:45 (3D), 4:45, 6:50 (3D), 9; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Fri (all 3D) 2:10, 4:20, 7:10, 9:20 Sat-Sun 12, 2:10, 4:20, 7:10, 9:20 Mon-Wed 2:10,4:20, 7:10, 9:20; Cinemagic Saco Fri-Wed 12:10,2:15,4:20, 7:05,9:10; Cinemagic Westbrook Fri-Wed 12,2:20,4:30,7,9:10; Brunswick 10 Fri-Wed 1,1:40, 3:30,4;10, 6:45, 7:10, 9:20

"SAFE" (R) (1:34) Stars Jason Statham, Catherine Chan, Chris Sarandon and Rob­ert John Burke. Directed by Boaz Yakin. Mei, a young girl whose memory holds a priceless numerical code, finds herself pursued by the Triads, the Russian mob, and corrupt NYC cops. Coming to her aid is an ex-cage fighter whose life was destroyed by the gangsters on Mei's trail.

Opening at: Cinemagic Saco Fri-Wed 12:30, 2:40, 4:45, 7:15, 9:20; Cinemagic Westbrook Fri-Wed 11:50, 2,4:10, 7:20, 9:40; Brunswick 10 Fri-Wed 1:35,4:15, 7:30,9:55

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"21 JUMP STREET" (R) (1:49) Stars Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube, Brie Larson. Directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller. A pair of underachieving cops are sent back to a local high school to blend in and bring down a drug ring.

Showing at: Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today-Fri 2:30, 5, 7:30,10 Sat-Sun 11:50, 2:30, 5, 7:30,10 Mon-Wed 2:30, 5,7:30,10; Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 12:05, 2:25,4:45, 7:05, 9:25; Cinemagic Westbrook Today 12:20, 3:20, 6:50, 9:50 Fri-Wed 12:20, 3:20, 6:50, 9:20; Brunswick 10 Today 1,3:40, 6:45,10:05

"AMERICAN REUNION" (R) (153) Stars Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Seann William Scott and Chris Klein. Directed by Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg. All the "American Pie" characters we met a little more than a decade ago are returning to East Great Falls for their high school reunion.

Showing at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Today 1:30,4:30, 7, 9:40; Windham 5 Star Today 4:20, 7:10; Nordica (Freeport)

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Jason Segel and Chris Parnell in "The Five-Year Engagement . "

Dennis Perkins on Film Chowdah, E14 • Sacha Baron Cohen as Freddie Mercury, E15 • New on DVD: -Contraband,' E18

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CHIMPANZEE (G) 12:10-2:00-3:50-6:00-7:50-9:45 THE LUCKY ONE (PG13) 12:20-2:35-4:50-7:10-9:25 SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN (PG13) 12:00-2:20-4:40-7:00-9:20

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Film Chowdah gives Maine's student filmmakers an opportunity to exhibit their movies in a commercial theater setting.

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Students' Film Chowdah no longer small potatoes

Mainers making movies have things a lot easier than they would have even

a decade ago. Much of that has to do with

the (relative) affordability of decent cameras and equipment and the (relative) ease, thanks to the Internet, with which a filmmaker can have his movie more widely seen.

But equally important to the growth of the Maine film scene are professionals who seek to nurture it, to provide the aspiring local director with an established outlet for interesting Maine-made movies.

For local filmmaker Corey Norman, founder of the student film festival Film Chowdah (filmchowdah.org), establishing a place for Maine's student filmmakers to exhibit their movies in a commercial theater setting is an important way to encourage the growth and development of the next generation of local talent.

"At the time I started Film Chowdah," Norman said, "I was an adjunct instructor at both USM and SMCC. I saw that there was cool narrative and documentary stuff coming from SMCC students, and cool experimental stuff from USM, but thought it was a shame they wouldn't see each others' work.

"I thought a student film festival would be a chance to bring them together out in a public forum. It's really a bummer to see students work so hard on a film for a semester and then that's the end of it."

Norman, now chair of the communi­cations and new-media department at Southern Maine Community College, has seen Film Chowdah grow each of its three years, with more than 300 attendees at last year's showing at Portland's Nickel­odeon Cinemas, and student participation growing as well.

"We're excited at our first submission from UMaine Orono," said Norman, "And at a film from NESCom in Bangor, as well as from USM and SMCC. Northern Maine is starting to participate, and we're hoping for an even wider variety of schools."

Dennis Perkins Indie Film

Norman is equally enthusi­astic about this year's crop of student shorts and, although he doesn't want to spoil today's 7 p.m. screening at the Nick, he's particularly excited for the "especially strong" experimental film offerings. Tickets are $5.

As for me (proud to have been asked to take part in this year's judging), I can definitely promise an ambitious, varied evening of cinema including comedy,

drama, a thriller, a music video and, just perhaps, a puppet fight club.

As Norman said, "If you're interested in film at all, come out and support these young filmmakers - they're the future of filmmaking in our state."

Dennis Perkins is a Portland freelance writer.

COMING TO LOCAL SCREENS FRYEBURG ACADEMY (fryeburgacademy.org) Today: "The Sensation of Sight." Character actor hall of famer David Strathairn ("Eight Men Out," "Good Night and Good Luck") stars in this indie drama about a bereaved teacher who takes his broken heart door-to-door selling encyclopedias in his small town. Part of the Independent Film Series at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center.

NICKELODEON CINEMA (patriotcinemas.com/ nickelodeon.html) Friday: "Footnotes." A 2012 nominee for Best Foreign Film, this heartwarming/breaking Israeli drama centers on the contentious relationship between a conservative Talmudic scholar father and his more modern son, a successful popularizer of Jewish folklore whose lifelong rivalry is thrown into overdrive when Dad is nominated for a prestigious award.

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NIGHT!

Who but the mercurial Cohen to portray Freddie Mercury? By DENNIS PERKINS

With the recent announce­ment that Sacha Baron Co­hen had been cast as legend­ary Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in an upcoming biopic shooting this year, I only had one reaction:

Yup, that's about right. A Queen rock anthem had

a heightened quality, always bordering on absurd, Spinal Tap-ian territory, but the unique greatness of Mercury was how he belted out oper-atically overdramatic lyrics with the most bombastic, full-throated commitment. No matter the song, there was no winking, never a sense that the whole glorious enterprise was, even to the tiniest degree, a put-on.

When Mercury was up there on stage, there was never any doubt that he, indeed, truly felt that fat-bottomed girls made the rockin' world go round.

That's what cheers me about the pros­pect of Cohen as Freddie; if Sacha Baron Cohen's career to this point has been about anything, it's total commitment to a bit. And while there's no evidence that Mercury ever considered himself anything but the unironic rock god he portrayed through from the 70s until his death in 1991, Cohen's similarly-awe-in-spiring inhabitation of his larger-than-life characters (Borat, Bruno, Ali G) seems perfectly suited to the job.

Look at Queen's most famous (and overplayed) song, the anthemic "We Are the Champions," which graces countless athletic victories with just the right note of overwrought, juvenile boastfulness while simultaneously, and invariably, bringing tears to the eyes and goosebumps to the flesh ofeven the sweatiestjock. It's a neat trick, and one that Mercury's singular delivery pulls off again and again.

Just listen to "Bohemian Rhapsody" - who else on Earth could turn such an

Sacha Baron Cohen

eccentric weirdo of a song into the beloved rock classic that Wayne and Garth so en­thusiastically banged heads to? Nobody, that's who.

In Queen's heyday, that quality was employed to good effect in the likes of '80s cheese like "Highlander" ("Princes of the Universe") and "Iron Eagle" ("One Vision"), their over-the-top, uber-rocking melodrama both echoing and slyly undercutting each film's overheated action climaxes.

Again, if there's a put-on being perpetrat­ed, it's a delightfully elusive one. Queen's just that kind of band.

Some might question whether Cohen's shown his non-prankish dramatic chops enough to take on a three-dimensional portrait of Freddie (although I think he's underrated in that regard). But that's offset by the fact the film proposes to end before Mercury's death and instead concentrate on the glory days when Mer­cury was, indeed, the strutting-est, most eclectic performer anywhere.

Dennis Perkins is a Portland freelance writer.

QUEEN ON DVD THE DOCUMENTARY "Queen: Days of Our Lives" is a good overview of the band's history, and "Queen: Rock Montreal & Live Aid" provides typically electric performances from Mercury, guitar virtuoso Brian May and the rest of Queen. But for Freddie enthusiasts, it's strongly advised you check out the legendary "Queen: Live at Wembley Stadium" concert from 1986, when the band, and Mercury, operated at peak awesomeness. - Dennis Perkins

movies atW MUSEUM "OSS 117: CAIRO, NEST OF SPIES," starring Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo. Directed by Michel Hazanavicius. A box-office sensation in France, comic star Jean Dujardin stars as secret agent Hubert Bonisseur de la Bath, aka OSS 117, who in the tradition of Maxwell Smart and Inspector Clouseau, somehow succeeds in spite of his ineptitude. After a fellow agent and close friend is murdered, Hubert is ordered to take his place at the head of a poultry farm in Cairo. This is to be his cover while he investigates Jack's death, monitors the Suez Canal, checks up on the Brits and Soviets, burnishes France's reputation, quells a fundamentalist rebellion and brokers peace in the Middle East. A blithe and witty send-up not only of spy films of that era and the suave secret agent figure, but also neo­colonialism, ethnocentrism, and the very idea of Western covert action in the Middle East. In French with English subtitles. Not rated. 1:33 Showing at: 6:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Portland Museum of Art

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SoulflySoulfly is a Phoenix-based bandthat has been merging metalwith Brazilian tribal and worldmusic since 1998. Lyrically speak-ing, they've evolved from songsand albums with religious themesto ones that encompass war,violence and other darker topics.Former Sepultura singer MaxCavelera fronts the band, andtheir most recent album, releasedlast month, is "Enslaved."

WHEN: 9 p.m.WHERE: Asylum, 121 CenterSt., PortlandHOW MUCH: $21; 21years and older;portlandasylum.com

'A Life in theTheatre'

Playwright David Mamet's1977 homage to show businessfeatures just two characters.Robert and John are both actors,and the play follows the relation-ship of the two men as the eldercounsels the younger. Both areultimately transformed. "A Life inthe Theatre" runs though May 4.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m.WHERE: Freeport FactoryStage, 5 Depot St.HOW MUCH: $19; $15seniors and students;freeportfactory. com

Nike+RuthyMike + Ruthy is an original folkand blues duo from Woodstock,NY. In 2010, their fan-funded CD"Million to One" rose to the top20 on the Americana charts. Thismonth brings their latest release,"The NYC ER" to six new songs,including their retooled WoodyGuthrie ballad "My New YorkCity." Expect plenty of stories andsongs with fiddle, banjo, guitar,ukulele and especially the tightharmony singing they are knownfor.

WHEN: 8 p.m.WHERE: One LongfellowSquare, 181 State St.,PortlandHOW MUCH: $12 inadvance; $15 day of show;onelongfellowsquare. com

'Abundance'The Originals present "Abun-dance" with performances thatrun through May 5. The playtells the story of two mail-orderbrides awaiting the arrival of theirhusbands at a stagecoach stationin the Wyoming Territory of the1860s. Humor, adventure andeven pathos ensue over the nextextremely eventful 25 years.

WHEN: 2:30 p.m.WHERE: Saco River GrangeHall, Salmon Falls Road,Bar MillsHOW MUCH: $18; $16seniors and students;sacorivergrangehall. org

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Chris BeardModern blues guitarist ChrisBeard pulls into Maine for twoshows this week. Often referredto as the "Prince of the Blues,"his recording career began in1998, and his most recent workis last year's "BarwalkirT." Seeand hear his fingers fly acrosshis guitar along with his able-bodied vocals. For more informa-tion on his Portland show, go tobigeasyportland.com.

WHEN: 7 p.m.WHERE: Time Out Pub,275 Main St., RocklandHOW MUCH: $10; 596-6055

Kathleen EdwardsCanadian singer-songwriterKathleen Edwards is back in Port-land to show off tunes from hernew album "Voyageur," releasedin January. Since her 2OO3 debutof "Failer," Edwards has been adarling of the alt-country musicscene. "Voyageur" was producedby Bon Iver frontman JustinVernon, who also sings andplays several instruments on therecord. Fellow Canadian HannahGeorgas opens the show.

WHEN: 8 p.m.WHERE: Port City MusicHall, 504 Congress St.,PortlandHOW MUCH: $18 inadvance; $20 day ofshow; 18 years and older;portcitymusichall. com

'Back to theGarden'

Through the month of June, youcan see a colorful multimediaarray of garden-themed workin Bath. "Back to the Garden"includes art from Mainers RichardMacDonald, Kim Walker, ObieBuell, Jim and Holly Gallant, andSolvejg Makaretz.

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.WHERE: Markings Gallery,50 Front St., BathHOW MUCH: Free;markingsgallery. com

'Marie Antoinette:The Color of Flesh'A dramatic love triangle set in18th century Paris comes alive inPortland through May 20. "MarieAntoinette: The Color of Flesh" isabout a beautiful, social-climb-ing portrait painter who uses heraffair with an idealistic count tosecure a commission to paint ayoung Queen Marie Antoinette. Afamous revolution is just some ofthe drama that ensues.

WHEN: 7:30 p.m.WHERE: Portland StageCompany, 25A Forest Ave.HOW MUCH: $30; $27seniors; students $15;portlandstage.org

'Pulse'

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Through May 29, take in a breathof fresh and insightful air in theform of paintings by Liz Prescott."Pulse" features vibrantly colorfulbird imagery and topographicalelements on small acrylic paint-ings. Prescott's birds and mapsexplore notions of inner geog-raphy and how we as humansrelate to place and the interiorspaces we inhabit.

WHEN: First Friday openingreception, 5 to 8 p.m.WHERE: Flat Iron Gallery,594 Congress St., PortlandHOW MUCH: Free;flatirongallerymaine. com

'On Golden Pond'Let your summer start early thisyear by way of the treasuredstory that is "On Golden Pond."The production stars real-lifecouple Ellen Crawford and MikeGenovese as the retired couple in

keside cottage. Their summer isansformed by a visit from theiriddle-aged divorced daughter,id many emotional landscapese traversed. "On Golden Pond"ns though May 13.

HEN: 8 p.m.HERE: The Public Theatre,I Maple Lane, Lewiston3WMUCH: $18;5 for under 18;tepublictheatre.org

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MOVIES Continued from Page E13

Today 7:30,9:50; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today 2:30, 5, 7:30,10 Fri 2:30, 5 Sat-Sun 11:45, 2:30, 5 Mon-Wed 2:30, 5; Cinemagic Saco Today 12:05,2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45 Fri-Wed 7:05, 9:30; Cinemagic West-brook Today 11:30, 2, 4:40, 7:20,10 Fri-Wed 11:30, 2, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50; Brunswick 10 Today 1:10, 3:45, 6:50, 9:40

"BEING FLYNN" (R) (1:42) Stars Paul Dano, Robert De Niro and Julianne Moore. Directed by Paul Weitz. Working in a Boston homeless shelter, Nick Flynn re-encounters his father, a con man and self-proclaimed poet. Sensing trouble in his own life, Nick wrestles with the notion of reaching out to his dad.

Showing at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Today 4:15, 8:50

"THE CABIN IN THE WOODS" (R) (1:35) Stars Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford, Chris Hemsworth and Kris-ten Connolly. Directed by Drew Goddard. Five friends go for a break at a remote cabin in the woods, where they get more than they bargained for and bad things happen. Together, they must discover the truth behind the cabin in the woods.

Showing at: Windham 5 Star Today 4:25, 7:25; Nor-dica (Freeport) Today 1:45,4:20, 7:20,9:40; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today-Fri 2:20,4:50, 7:20, 9:50 Sat-Sun 12, 2:20,4:50, 7:20, 9:50 Mon-Wed 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50; Cinemagic Saco Today 12:05, 2:20, 4:45, 7:05, 9:30 Fri-Wed 12:05, 2:25,4:30, 7:10, 9:30; Cinemagic Westbrook Today-Wed 12,2:20,4:40, 7:10, 9:30; Brunswick 10 Today 1:35, 4:15, 7:20, 9:55 Fri-Wed 1:25,4:25,7:35,10

"CHIMPANZEE" (G) (1:18) Stars Tim Allen. Directed by Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield. A documentary about a 3-year-old chimpanzee that is separated from his troop and is then adopted by a fully-grown male.

Showing at: Cinemagic Saco Today 12:10 2,3:50, 6, 7:50, 9:45 Fri-Wed 12:10 2, 3:50, 6, 7:50, 9:40; Cin­emagic Westbrook Today 11:30,1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30

Fri-Wed 12:10, 2:20,4:20,7:10, 9:10; Brunswick 10 Today 1:20,4:10, 7:10, 9:20 Fri-Wed 1:10, 3:20, 7:05, 9:10

"THE DEEP BLUE SEA" (R) (1:38) Stars Rachel Weisz, Tom Hiddleston and Ann Mitchell. Directed by Terence Davies. The wife of a British judge is caught in a self-destructive love affair with a Royal Air Force pilot.

Showing at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Today 1:45,6:40

"THE HUNGER GAMES" (PG-13) (2:22) Stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and Stanley Tucci. Directed by Gary Ross. Set in a future where the government selects a boy and girl from each of the 12 districts to fight to the death on live televi­sion, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place for the match.

Showing at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Today-Wed 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30; Windham 5 Star Today 3:55, 6:45 Fri 3:55, 6:45, 9:35 Sat 12:55, 3:55, 6:45, 9:35 Sun 12:55, 3:55, 6:45 Mon-Tues 3:55, 6:45 Wed 12:55, 3:55, 6:45; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today-Wed 1,4, 7,10; Cinemagic Saco Today 12, 3, 6, 6:45, 9, 9:35 Fri-Wed 12:05, 3, 3:50 (IMAX), 6, 6:45 (IMAX), 9, 9:35 (IMAX); Cinemagic Westbrook Today 11:50,12,12:20, 3:10, 3:20, 3:30, 6:45, 7, 7:15, 9:45,10 Fri-Wed 12:20, 3:10, 6:45, 9:45; Nordica (Freeport) Today-Wed 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45; Brunswick 10 Today 12:45, 3:50, 7, 9:30 Fri-Wed 12:45, 3:50, 6:50, 9:30

"THE KID WITH A BIKE" (PG-13) (1:21) Stars Thomas Doret, Cecile De France and Jeremie Renier. Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne. Aban­doned by his father, a young boy is left in a state-run youth farm. In a random act of kindness, the town hair­dresser agrees to foster him on weekends. In French with English subtitles.

Showing at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Today-Wed 12:45,2:45,4:45,7:10,9:20

"LOCKOUT" (PG-13) (1:38) Stars Guy Pearce, Maggie Grace and Peter Stormare. Directed by James Mather and Stephen St. Leger. A man wrongly convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage against the U.S. is

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Also coming to the stage.

Physical Comedy with

Mike Miclon Friday, May 11 7:30 PM

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NEW ON THE SHELF "CONTRABAND," starring Mark Wahlberg and

Giovanni Ribisi. A retired smuggler (Wahlberg) is called back into action against his will when his brother-in-law attracts the ire of an unhinged drug dealer (an enjoyably hammy Ribisi) follow­ing a deal gone wrong. Think about it too hard and you'll uncover a wide array of gaping plot holes, but viewers in the mood for a no-non­sense action thriller will find more than enough to entertain them here, and a fine supporting cast (which includes Ben Foster, Lukas Haas and Kate Beckinsale) helps matters immeasurably. Special features include deleted scenes and a commentary from director Baltasar Kormakur ("The Sea"). Rated R for violence, pervasive language and brief drug use. Running time: 1:49

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"THE WICKER TREE," starring Brittania Nicol and Henry Garrett. Extremely belated follow-up to "The Wicker Man" (the 1973 original, that is, not the hilariously terrible 2006 Nic Cage remake) from writer/director Robin Hardy fol­lows devout Christian singer Beth (newcomer Nicol) bringing her decidedly less chaste beau Steve (Garrett) along on a trip to a small Scottish village, where she expects to perform for the townspeople and hopefully lead a few lost souls to Jesus in the process. As might well be ex­pected, not all is as it seems, and very little goes according to plan, as the inhabitants begin to reveal their untoward, cultish intentions in short order. Special features include deleted scenes. Rated R for sexuality, nudity and violence. Run­ning time: 1:36

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NEW TO DVD "ALBATROSS," starring Felicity Jones and Jes­

sica Brown Findlay. Coming-of-age restlessness and familial discontent permeates this downbeat but entertaining drama, which finds new maid Emelia (Finday) shaking up the already unsteady household of young Beth (Jones) and her thoroughly unhappy parents, struggling novelist Jonathan (Sebastian Koch) and former actress Joa (Julia Ormond). Little original is brought to the table by director Niall MacCormick ("The Song of Lunch"), but the cast sells their strife well. Not rated; contains language and sexual content. Running time: 1:30

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NEW TO BLU-RAY "THE ORGANIZER," starring Marcello Mastroi­

anni and Annie Girardot. Profoundly affecting 1963 film from Italian director Mario Monicelli ("Big Deal on Madonna Street") takes a hard (but not humorless) look at working conditions

in turn-of-the-century Italy, where mistreated textile workers make an attempt to improve their lot in life by striking, with the sometimes unconventional assistance of Professor Sinigaglia (Mastroianni), who supposedly speaks from past experience. Rousing and even funny at times, "The Organizer" is an Oscar-nominated classic that has somehow taken forever to find its way to the digital age, but thankfully, the ever-de­pendable cinephiles at the Criterion Collection have given it their customary deluxe dusting-off Not rated; nothing objectionable. Running time: 2:10

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V IDEOPORT PICKS "THE INNKEEPERS," starring Sara Paxton and

Pat Healey. Mega-talented writer-director Ti West continues paying tribute to the horror clas­sics of yesteryear with this almost unbearably tense haunted-house chiller, in which hotel clerks Paxton and Healey decide to do a little investi­gating into their supposedly haunted place of employment. As in "The House of the Devil", his debut feature, West favors gradual development of both plot and characters, and horror fans accustomed to cheap scares, breakneck pace and gratuitous gore may get antsy with all the build-up. However, unease would appear to be West's stock in trade, and the subdued creepi-ness propels "The Innkeepers" to a shocking humdinger of a payoff in the final reels. Rated R for some bloody images and language. Running time: 1:40

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"PARIAH," starring Adepero Oduye and Kim Wayans. Quietly heartbreaking and wonderfully portrayed, this exemplary coming-of-age drama marks the impressive directorial debut of Dee Rees, who forces nothing and coaxes thoroughly naturalistic performances from the cast - most notably the remarkable Oduye, previously known for small roles in such films as "Half Nelson." Here, she fully embodies Alike, a straight-A high school student whose expends considerable energy hiding the fact that she is a lesbian from a family that is fully aware of the fact, yet also goes to great efforts to avoid the topic. An all too common and relatable family situation, Rees nonetheless refuses to paint in broad strokes or succumb to movie-of-the-week tropes, and Alike's story is presented so skillfully and warmly that even the least open-minded of viewers is likely to be moved. We can't recommend it highly enough. Rated R for sexual content and language. Running time: 1:26

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'Print Power'fillsRunning with ScissorsTHE POWER OF PRINT will be ondisplay this weekend with"Print Power!", an exhibitionof mini-posters made bystudents and faculty atthe University of SouthernMaine, Maine College ofArt and Southern MaineCommunity College. Theconcept was to create worksthat embody attempts atpersuading the audienceto hop aboard each artist'schosen cause.WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday;noon to 5 p.m. Saturday andSundayWHERE: Running withScissors, 54 Cove St.,PortlandHOW MUCH: FreeINFO: 332-2098;brian@slopart.com

Playwrights Festivalresumes tonightTHE MAINE PLAYWRIGHTSFESTIVAL continues withperformances tonightthrough Saturday. Thisis a great chance to see10 locally written playsperformed with professionalactors and direction.WHEN: 7:30 p.m. todayand Friday; 4 and 8 p.m.SaturdayWHERE: St. Lawrence ArtsCenter, 76 Congress St.,PortlandHOW MUCH: $14; $12 forstudents and seniorsINFO: 854-0065; acorn-productions.org

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'A blues' in words and movementProm Staff Reports

Marc Bamuthi Joseph is no stranger toBates College.

A choreographer, hip-hop artist andspoken-word performer from Oakland,Calif., Joseph has presented at the BatesDance Festival and returned to campusmany times over the years to work withstudents and faculty on various ideas andprojects. During the past few months, hehas engaged students in many disciplinesabout the intersection of art, the environ-ment and social change.

Joseph will be back in Lewiston thisweekend to present his multimedia pro-duction, "red, black & GREEN: a blues."In the piece, he and his collaborators pres-ent personal stories about the impacts of adeteriorating environment.

Called "as smart and provocative as itis breathtakingly beautiful" by the SanFrancisco Chronicle, "red, black & Green:a blues" combines spoken word, music,dance and a dynamic stage design. Thefull-length performance piece is designedto inspire a conversation about environ-mental justice, social ecology and col-lective responsibility, said Laura Faure,director of the Bates Dance Festival.

This piece involves seven artists fromdiverse disciplines: writer-performerJoseph; director Michael John Garces;choreographer Stacey Printz; drummer/beatboxer Tommy Shepherd; documen-tary filmmaker Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi;lighting designer James Clotfelter; and

Thursday, April 264-5 p.m.UNE Art Gallery

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Marc Bamuthi Joseph, a frequent visitor to Bates College, is back in Lewistonthis weekend to present "red, black & GREEN: a blues."

media designer David Szlasa.Joining Joseph on stage are Shepherd,

dancer-actor Traci Tolmaire and vocal-ist-visual artist Theaster Gates, who alsodesigned the set.

Joseph developed the piece through aseries of festivals he has held across theU.S. These "Life is Living" events yieldtestimony as source material.

Interviews, poems, films and muralsfrom "Life is Living" have become words,dance and images that express the chal-lenge of living green where violent crimeand poor education are more of a threatthan ecological crisis, and that revealemerging definitions of environmentalismin these communities.

The production is composed of two sec-tions. The first, "The Colored Museum,"invites spectators on stage to look into thewindows of installations that representfour urban regions, and stories and move-ments from those areas.

In "Colors and Muses," audience mem-bers return to their seats and watch asthe piece extends beyond conversationand focuses on central figures in Houston,

Reconceiving Writing: Collecting Artists' Books New York> Chicago and Oakland.for the Classroom and Archive

JenniferTuttle, Dorothy M. Healy Professor of Literatureand Cathleen Miller, Curator, Maine Women Writers Collection

UNE Portland Campus • 716 Stevens AvenueWed, Fri, Sat & Sun 1-4 p.m., Thurs 1-7 p.m.(207)221-4499 • www.une.edu/artgallery

"RED, BLACK & GREEN: A BLUES"WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday and SaturdayWHERE: Lewiston Memorial Armory, 65Central Ave.HOW MUCH: $20; $10 for seniors andstudentsINFO: 786-6163; batestickets.com

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CLASSICAL MUSICFRIDAYPianist Frank Glazer and Violinist ScottWoolweaver, Bates College (Olin Arts Center),Lewiston. Free; tickets required. 786-6135. 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAYSt. Cecilia Chamber Choir: "Celebrate Springwith St. Cecilia," madrigals, sea shanties, sacredtexts and poems, Second Congregational Church,Newcastle. $15; free for students. 563-2920.7:30 p.m.Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra, withwinners of the 2011-12 USM Music Concerto/AriaCompetition, Gorham Middle School. $6; $3 forstudents and seniors, usm.maine.edu/music. 2 p.m.Orator! Chorale with Orchid Ensemble, "ColdFusion," Montgomery Theater, Morse High School,Bath. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; half-pricefor students, oratoriochorale.org. 7:30 p.m.Portland Symphony Orchestra Pops, "One Vision:The Music of Queen," orchestra music basedon the rock band Queen, Merrill Auditorium,Portland. $26 to $71. porttix.com. 7:30 p.m.Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

SUNDAYSt. Cecilia Chamber Choir: "Celebrate Springwith St. Cecilia," madrigals, sea shanties, sacredtexts and poems, First Congregational Church,Camden. $15; free for students. 563-2920. 3 p.m.Orator! Chorale with Orchid Ensemble, "ColdFusion," Woodfords Congregational Church,Portland. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; half-price for students. oratoriochorale.org. 3 p.m.

MONDAYUSM Classical Guitar Recital, Mayo Street Arts,Portland. Donation, mayostreetarts.org. 7 p.m.Portland Symphony Orchestra KinderkonzertSeries, "The Story of Abbie Burgess," for ages 3 to7, Dyer Library, Saco. $4. 773-6128, Ext. 308.9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

DANCE"Lullaby," presented by Bowdoin College Theaterand Dance, Bowdoin College (PickardTheater),Brunswick. Free. 725-3375. 8 p.m. today.Bangor Ballet: "Cinderella," Peakes Auditorium,Bangor High School. $12; $5 for children.945-3457.4 p.m. Saturday.

THEATERMaine Playwrights Festival, evening of short playspresented by Acorn Productions, St. LawrenceArts Center, Portland. $18; $16 for seniors andstudents, acorn-productions.org. 7:30 p.m. todayand Friday; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday.David MametVA Life in the Theater," story oftwo actors, Freeport Factory Stage. $19; $15 forstudents and seniors; Thursday night performancesare pay-what-you-can. freeportfactory.com. 7:30p.m. today to Saturday and May 3. Through May 5."Steel Magnolias," by Belfast Maskers, Union Hall(Town Hall), Searsport. $15; $10 for teens; $5 forchildren. 338-9668. 7 p.m. today to Saturday;2 p.m. Sunday."Hedda Gabler," Henrik Ibsen's shocking dramapresented by USM Theatre, University of SouthernMaine (Russell Hall), Gorham. $15; $8 forstudents; $11 for seniors, usm.maine.edu/theatre.

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Kitchen Gardeners' Doiron to speak LISTEN TO ROGER DOIRON of Kitchen Gardeners Inter­national, the man behind the national campaign for a White House garden, talk about the benefits of grow­ing your own food. Then go upstairs to the restaurant and eat dinner made with seasonal foods. WHEN: 4 p.m. Tuesday WHERE: Grace, 15 Chestnut St., Portland HOW MUCH: $10 (dinner not included) INFO: restaurantgrace.com/ events; kitchengardeners.org

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Danielle Thompson, right, waits on customers at Maelily Ryleigh's during lunch hour.

Make mine the usual The name has changed to Maelily Ryleigh's, but everything people loved most about

this Portland cafe - good food, prices and service - remains happily the same. he name has changed, but ev­erything else is the same. That's good news at Maelily Ryleighs, a home-cooking cafe on Forest Avenue near Walton Street in Portland.

Back when it was known as Kathy and Dave's, this place drew commendation for its low prices, good food and friendly neighborhood service. And now that it is known poetically as Maelily Ryleighs, it still has low prices, good food and friendly service.

I stopped in for lunch last week, after an interview nearby at the University of New England. I was in a hurry. My interview lasted until 12:15 p.m., and I had a staff meeting at 1. So time truly was at a pre­mium.

My first impression was positive. The cafe was well-lit and clean, in an inviting sort of way I was greeted immediately, and offered the choice of a table or a seat at the counter. I opted for the counter.

I debated breakfast or lunch, and ulti­mately opted for lunch. Within a minute - tops -1 had placed an order for a grilled

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cheese sandwich and cup of haddock chowder ($7.25). I added a garden salad for $2.95.

Before me were strewn several newspa­pers, including the New York Times. I had enough time to peruse the Times sports section before my attentive waitress deliv­ered my salad. It includes massive chunks of cucumber, green peppers and tomatoes, all of which required a knife to reduce to bite-size. There also were rings of red onion and shredded carrots. The lettuce

was crisp, fresh and cold. It was a great start to my meal.

I returned to my paper, read a story about the struggles of the Yankees - a highlight of my day - and then put it aside. My meal was ready. I had been seated no more than eight to 10 minutes. Now granted, a salad can be quickly served, and chowder needs only to be scooped into a cup. And a grilled cheese is about as easy as it gets. But still.

The chowder was most impressive. I appreciated the large chunks offish and potatoes, and I particularly liked the creaminess of the chowder. I drained every last drop.

The sandwich was the least remarkable part of my meal. But it was grilled cheese. I wasn't expecting anything fancy or gour­met, but I got exactly what I ordered.

Within 15 minutes, I had my check and was out the door. My only regret was not finishing the story about the floundering Yankees.

The staff of GO anonymously samples meals for about $7.

Wine and cheese -anyone interested? SAMPLE NAPA VALLEY WINES from Orin Swift Cellars paired with smoked salmon and gourmet cheeses. WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. today WHERE: Browne Trading Market, 262 Commercial St., Portland HOW MUCH: Free (must be 21 or older to sample wines) INFO: 775-7560

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Baxter Brewing's new Celsius: Yes, 'tis the seasonaBaxter Brewing Co. is selling

its first seasonal beer, Cel-sius Summer Ale. The beer

is definitely on tap at the brew-ery at 130 Mill St. in Lewiston,and probably at some other pubsaround the state.

You will have to wait until mid-May to buy it in the company'ssignature cans.

"We decided at the end of lastyear after meeting with our dis-tributors and also the drinkingpublic that they were calling for us to haveseasonal beers," said Luke Livingston,founder and president of Baxter.

He said seasonals are the hottest thingin brewing right now, and the Celsius willbe followed by fall and winter beers.

Livingston said the beer was created byBen Low, Baxter's interim head brewer.In Baxter's April email newsletter, Lowsaid, "Celsius has a solid base of citrusyAmerican hops, which gives it a crispbitterness, without overpowering thesummery touches that make this beer sounique: Lemon and lime peel, Kaffir limeleaves and lemongrass."

Livingston first described Celsius, whichis 4.7 percent alcohol, as Baxter's first

unfiltered offering in addition tobeing the company's first beerwith nontraditional ingredients.

I asked about Low's title as in-terim head brewer, and Livings-ton said that the previous headbrewer, Michael LaCharite, leftthe brewery last November.

TOITl AtWGll Low' w^° Previ°usly worked atGritty's, came in.

What AleS YOU "We are calling the title'interim,' but we are certainlyin no hurry to have him leave,"

Livingston said. "He has some otherplans that he wants to work on, but we arenot sure how long he will be here at thispoint."

Livingston said the response to AmberRoad, the brewery's third full-time offer-ing, has been very good.

"It is my personal favorite of our threebeers," he said. "It is not as hop-centric asthe other two; a little more malt forward."

THE NATIONAL Brewers Associa-tion recently released its list of the top 50brewers and top 50 craft brewers in thecountry, and there was some interestinginformation on the lists.

Shipyard is the only Maine brewer on

either list. It places No. 16 on the craftbrewer list, rising from No. 19 the previ-ous year. Shipyard is also No. 24 on thelist of total brewers - which demonstratesthat most of the big brewers have joinedforces.

Smuttynose of Portsmouth, N.H., madeits first appearance on the craft beer list,coming in No. 47. And while it is acrossthe state line, I count Smuttynose as alocal beer - if only because the buy-localmovement for food recommends a 100-mile range.

Boston Beer Co., maker of the SamuelAdams line, is the No. 1 craft brewerand No. 5 overall. The companies aheadof Boston Beer on the overall list areAnheuser Busch (which includes Busch),MillerCoors, Pabst and Yuengling.

Narragansett just barely makes it as No.50 on the list of overall brewers, but doesnot make the list of craft beers, whichraises several questions. If the definitionof craft beer is size, shouldn't it have beenpart of the craft beer list too? Just whatdoes make a craft beer?

ALLAGASH, Maine Beer Co. and Ris-ing Tide Brewing Co. have collaborated ona beer that sounds absolutely awesome.

Dan Kleban of Maine Beer said the beerwas produced at Allagash and will bedistributed by Nappi, Allagash's distribu-tor, in kegs for bars and in 750-milliliterbottles.

"What we came up with out of the brain-storming is kind of a hoppy Belgian IPA,brewed with Allagash base malt and theBelgian house yeast strain," Kleban said."To that, we added the locally grown ryethat Rising Tide uses in Daymark, andthe American-style yeast that we use inPeeper Ale, so you get a blend of the threestyles.

"It's about 8 percent alcohol, very hoppywith a citrusy hops, and you get the ba-nana-sweet flavor from the Allagash yeastand a spiciness from the Rising Tide rye."

The release party is scheduled from 4to 9 p.m. May 12 at Mama's Crowbar, 189Congress St., and although it is a coupleof weeks away, this is an event that is defi-nitely worth putting on your calendar.

The beer will make it to other locationsbeginning with American Craft Beer Week(May 14-20).

Tom Atwell is a freelance writer living in CapeElizabeth. He can be contacted at 767-2297 or at:

tomatwell@me.com

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7:30 p.m. today to Saturday; 5 p.m. Sunday."Phantom of the Opera," Andrew Lloyd Webbermusical, Thornton Academy, Saco. $8; $6 forstudents and seniors, thorntonacademy.org.7 p.m. today and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday."The 25th Annual Putnam County SpellingBee," Tony Award-winning musical comedy,Community Little Theatre, Auburn. $18. laclt.com.7:30 p.m. today; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday;2 p.m. Sunday."Abundance," humorous twist on classic Westernepic by The Originals, Saco River Grange Hall,Bar Mills. $18; $16 for seniors and students; pay-what-you-can on May 3. sacorivergrangehall.org.7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday;7:30 p.m. May 3. Through May 5."Dr. Doolittle," Fiddlehead Players productionbased on classic story of a man who cantalk to animals, Gray-New Gloucester HighSchool, Gray. $9; $6 for children under 16.fiddleheadcenter.org. 6 p.m. Friday; 1 and 6 p.m.Saturday."Steel Magnolias," comedy-drama about Southernwomen, School house Arts Center, Standish. $14;$12 for students and seniors, schoolhousearts.org.7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday."The Fool of the World and the FlyingShip," family-friendly show by The Theater atMonmouth, Leura Hill Eastman PerformingArts Center, Fryeburg. $8; $4 for students.fryeburgacademy.org/pac. 7 p.m. Friday."The Sweetest Sounds: Music of Richard Rodgersand Irving Berlin," Lincoln County CommunityTheater Production of 20th-century pop standards,Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta. $12; $7 for ages12 and under, lcct.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday andSaturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Through May 6.Theatre Student and Alumni Showcase, presentedby the Gorham High School Drama Program andThespian Society, McCormack Performing ArtsCenter (Gorham High School). $5; $3 for seniors

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From right, Evadne Bryan-Perkins, Michael Johnson and Gwira Kabirigiin "Potatoes Aren't Enough," by Delvyn Case, part of the lineup in AcornProductions' The Maine Playwrights Festival, continuing this weekend at the St.Lawrence Arts Center in Portland.

and students, goghs.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.Maine Playwrights Festival, 24-Hour PortlandTheater Project presented by Acorn Productions,St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland. $10. acorn-productions.org. 5 and 8 p.m. Sunday."My Mother's Clothes Are Not My Mother,"writer Elizabeth Peavey's one-woman show, MagicLantern Theatre, Bridgton. $12. 647-3641. 7 p.m.Monday."Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh," dramaticlove triangle set in 18th-century Paris, PortlandStage Company. $27 to $39; $15 to $19.50 for

students, portlandstage.org. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday toMay 3. Through May 20."Beauty and the Beast," musical presented bythe Theatre Company at Falmouth High School;Falmouth High School. $8; $6 for seniors andstudents. 329-5858. 7 p.m. May 3.

AUDITIONS"Chess:The Musical" (London version), castingsix men, two women and a large ensemble, CityTheater, Biddeford. citytheater.org. 6:30 p.m. today.

ART MUSEUMSOPENINGS/RECEPTIONSJudy May, oils, watercolors, pastels and charcoalof mostly Maine subjects, Dyer Library, Saco.dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org. Opens Tuesday.Through May 31."Glimpses of Global Color," travel photographyshowcase, Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk.985-4802. Opens Tuesday. Through May 31.

CONTINUINGPortland Museum of Art: "Edgar Degas: ThePrivate Impressionist," more than 70 drawings,prints, pastels, photographs and sculptures,through May 28; Tanja Alexia Hollander: "AreYou Really My Friend?" photographs of Facebookfriends, through June 17; "From Portland to Paris:Mildred BLIrrage's Years in France," more than 70paintings, drawings and never-before-exhibitedletters, through July 15. portlandmuseum.orgMaine Historical Society Museum/LongfellowHouse, Portland: "Dressing Up, Standing Out,Fitting In: Adornment & Identity in Maine,"artifacts reveal the way Mainers dressed fromthe 18th to 20th centuries, through May 27;"Downtown Portland, Circa 1912," historicphotos, through June 30. mainehistory.orgMaine Jewish Museum, Portland: "The Face of theGhetto: Pictures by Jewish Photographers fromthe Lodz Ghetto 1940-1944," through Monday.treeoflifemuseum.orgBowdoin College Museum of Art, Brunswick:"Motion and Emotion: Contemporary Art fromGerhard Richter to Chakaia Booker," through June3; "Building a College Collection: Select RecentAcquisitions" and "Telephones," seven-minutecompilation of Hollywood film clips, through June24; Lesley Vance, paintings, and Marvin Bileckand Emily Nelligan: "On Great Cranberry Island,"charcoal drawings and etchings, through July 1.bowdoin.eduBowdoin College (Peary-MacMillan ArcticMuseum), Brunswick: "Animal Allies: Inuit Viewsof the Natural World," Inuit artifacts, through June

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GUIDE

It's all good below decks at the Ship's Cellar By EMMA BOUTHILLETTE

At the Ship's Cellar Pub at the York Harbor Inn, the name says it all. Whether you enter

through the pub's side door or descend from the inn's formal dining room, it feels like you're entering the cabin of a ship.

The dark mahogany wood planks on the walls recreate the sense that you're below deck on a vessel. Windows provide stunning views of the water just across the street and provide enough light so you don't feel like you're in a dull den.

On a recent sunny afternoon, Mom and I stopped at the pub for lunch before heading out to shop. It was the first time I'd been back to the pub since my cousin's wed­ding almost three years ago, and it was nice to revisit.

We grabbed a small pub table near the windows look­ing out over the harbor, and were greeted quickly by a staff member. It took us some time to peruse the four-page drink menu to decide exactly what we'd like for a beverage.

The pub has a menu of 10 mar­tinis for $11.95 each, as well as 10 specialty drinks for $8.50 each. They also have four beers on tap and a dozen bottles, ranging from $3.50 to $6, or an extensive wine menu with glasses starting at $6.95.

I had forgotten that the Ship's Cellar Pub carries one of my favorite liquors - Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka. When I saw Boon Island Tea listed as one of their specialty drinks, my decision

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Mike Fitzgerald, bartender at the Ship's Cellar Pub at the York Harbor Inn, serves a YHI Trio, a rum-punch specialty drink popular at the bar.

was a no-brainer. The cocktail is made with the sweet tea vodka, mixed with pink lemonade and unsweetened tea. The menu calls it the "perfect summer libation," but I think it's a good anytime drink.

Mom ordered the Cranberry Margarita made with Sauza Te­quila, Triple Sec, Monin Cranber­ry, sour mix and cranberry juice.

Neither of us was disappointed with our selections.

Despite the gorgeous weather Maine was having, York Harbor was still pretty quiet given that it's mid-April. I've seen the pub much busier during the summer months. I've also seen it packed after a wedding.

There's plenty of seating too, whether it's just two people at a table, a larger group, sitting along the bar or enjoying the small fireplace in the lounge area. I particularly like the

lounge, which is furnished with cushioned built-in benches and long wooden coffee tables to set your drinks on.

We can't do any serious shop­ping on an empty stomach, so Mom and I both ordered salads. Because we think alike and often dress alike, it was no surprise that we both settled on the Harbor Cobb salad, a hefty bed of fresh greens with diced bacon, hard-boiled egg, crumbled blue

SHIP'S CELLAR PUB WHERE: 480 York St., York Harbor PHONE: 363-5119 WEBSITE: yorkharborinn.com/ dining/pub HOURS: 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 3 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday PARKING: On street and lot SCENE: With views of York Harbor and a great interior design, it really feels like you're inside a ship. HAPPY HOUR: Specially priced cocktails and hors d'oeuvres from 4 to 6 p.m. weekdays AMENITIES: During the winter months, the pub hosts trivia on Tuesday nights, and live entertainment takes place year-round Wednesday through Saturday with an open-mic night on Thursdays.

cheese, marinated tomatoes and avocado, for $10.95. For an addi­tional $5.95,1 opted to add grilled steak tips. Our meals were as satisfying as our cocktails, to say the least.

The thing I like most about the Ship's Cellar Pub is that it's a laid-back place in an upscale area at a high-end inn. You can attend a fancy wedding or have a gourmet dinner upstairs, and keep the evening going with drinks downstairs.

Emma Bouthillette is a freelance writer who lives in Biddeford.

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1. bowdoin.edu/arcticmuseum Maine Mar it ime Museum, Bath: "Port of Portland: A Ship-Shaped History," a look at Portland's past via the ships that sailed through, the city's shipping and ship-building industries, and more, through May 13. mainemaritimemuseum.org Bates College (Olin Arts Center), Lewiston: "Senior Exhibition 2012," multi-media, through May 26. bates.edu/museum

Dyer Library/Saco Museum: Mainely Photo Arts by Murray Dellow, through Monday; "The 2012 Mill-Ennial: Celebrating the Art and the Artists of the Cities on the Saco," shared exhibit with Engine in Biddeford, through June 10. dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org Ogunquit Museum of American Art: "Rediscoveries 2: New Perspectives on the Permanent Collection," though Sunday. ogunquitmuseum.org Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk: "A Magic

Carpet Ride from the Kennebunks to Saudi Arabia," crafts, images and art from Saudi Arabia, through Saturday; "Design and Function: Furnishings, Portraits, and Art 1685-1840," historic furniture and artwork, through May 25. 985-4802. Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland: "The Art of the Book," collection of 19th- and 20th-century books, through May 20; "The Homestead Project: A Residence Reimagined," architectural designs, through Sept. 23; AndewWyeth: "Summers in Port Clyde," watercolors from 1930s and '40s, through Nov. 4. farnsworthmuseum.org UMa ine Museum of Art , Bangor: John Goodman: "Moments Abstracted," photography; Ruth Marshall: "Vanished into Sticks," animal pelts made from felt; and Jemma Gascione: "Slab Waltz," sculpture and ceramics; through June 9. umma.umaine.edu Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor: "Twisted Path II: Contemporary American Art Informed by Tradition," contemporary art show featuring native artists from the Northeast, through May; 2012 Waponahki Student Art Show, through Oct. 22; "Indians and Rusticators," through Dec. 29. abbemuseum.org

ART GALLERIES OPENINGS/RECEPTIONS "Edge of the Sea," Chocolate Church Art Gallery, Bath, chocolatechurcharts.org. Opening reception, 5 to 7 p.m. today. Through June 9. Bernice Masse Rosenthal, assemblage and collage, Newcastle Square Realty. 563-1625. Artist reception, 5 to 7 p.m. today. Through June 2. Andrea Sulzer: Works on Paper, Perimeter Gallery, Belfast. 338-0555. Opening reception, 6 to 8 p.m. today. Through June 3. Art Walk, downtown Biddeford. Free. biddefordartwalk.com. 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. "Ga ining Perspective," photos and paintings by Yarmouth High School Students, 317 Main Street Community Music Center, Yarmouth. 317mainst.org. Opening reception, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. Through May 25. "Flora and Fauna," painting, sculpture, photography and other media, River Arts, Damariscotta. riverartsme.org. Opening reception, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Through May 3 1 . "Smokin' Hot," invitational exhibition and silent auction of cigar box art, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth, yarmouthlibrary.org. Sunday. Exhibit runs through June 1.

"Back to the Garden," garden-themed work in multi-media with several Maine artists, Markings Gallery, Bath. 443-1499. Opens Tuesday. Through June 30. "A Murder of Crows," multiple artist show, Aarhus Gallery, Belfast, aarhusgallery.com. Opens May 3. Through May 27. "Ma ine the Way I See It," watercolors, prints and cards by Bev Bevilacqua, The Barn Art Gallery at North Creek Farm, Phippsburg. 798-5820. Opens Tuesday. Through May 31 . "Exploring Bogs," ink and prismacolor drawings by Barbara Bean, Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick, curtislibrary.com. Opens Tuesday. Through May 3 1 .

CONT INUING A Fine Thing: Edward T. Pollack Fine Arts, Portland: "Master/Mentor: A Printmaking Collaboration The Works of Don Gorvett and Sean Hurley," through Saturday. 699-2919. St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland: Printmaker and illustrator Emily Walsh, new work, through Monday, stlawrencearts.org Gleason Fine Art, Portland: "Two Colorists,"Tom

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May 23 - The Wood Brothers, 8 p.m.,Port City Music Hall, Portland. $15 to $30.Portcitymusichall.com; (888) 512-SHOWMay 24 - Toubab Krewe, 8 p.m.,Jonathan's, Ogunquit. $25 to $65.Jonathansrestaurant.com; 646-4526May 25 - Annalivia with Jake Armerding, 8p.m., Jonathan's, Ogunquit. $17 to $56.50.Jonathansrestaurant.com; 646-4526May 25 - Duke Robillard, 8 p.m., OneLongfellow Square, Portland. $20/$23.Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757May 26 - Terrance Simien, 8 p.m., StoneMountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $25.Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292May 27 - Country Throwdown with GaryAllan, Justin Moore, Josh Thompson, SunnySweeney and several others on multiplestages, 3 p.m., Bangor Waterfront Pavilion.$22.25 to $52.25. Waterfrontconcerts.com;(800) 745-3000May 28 - Bela Fleck and The MarcusRoberts Trio, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain ArtsCenter, Brownfield. $100. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292May 31 - Bonnie Raitt with Marc Cohn, 8p.m., Merrill Auditorium, Portland. $52.50to $62.50. Porttix.com; 842-0800May 31 - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, 8 p.m.,Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield.$75. Stonemountainartscenter.com;935-7292May 31 - Gogol Bordello with Two Gallantsand Mariachi El Bronx, 8 p.m., StateTheatre, Portland. $25/$30. Statetheatreportland.com; (800) 745-3000;Cumberland County Civic Center box officeJune 1 - John Gorka, 8 p.m., OneLongfellow Square, Portland. $22/$25.

Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757June 1 - Rustic Overtones with Anna &The Diggs, 9 p.m., Port City Music Hall,Portland. $15 to $30. Portcitymusichall.com;(888) 512-SHOWJune 2 - Zac Brown Band, 5 p.m., BangorWaterfront Pavilion. $32.75 to $82.75.Waterfrontconcerts.com; (800) 745-3000June 2 - Dar Williams, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.,One Longfellow Square, Portland. $35.761-1757; Onelongfellowsquare.comJune 6 - Trombone Shorty &Orleans Avenue, 7 p.m., Port CityMusic Hall, Portland. $25 to $40.Portcitymusichall.com; (888) 512-SHOWJune 7 - Don McLean, 8 p.m., StoneMountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $10.Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292June 7 - Adam Ezra Group, 8 p.m., OneLongfellow Square, Portland. $20/$23.Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757June 8 - John Lennon Imagined: Beatles &Solo Years Featuring The Nutopians, 8 p.m.,Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield.$28. Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292June 8 - Roy Bonneville, 8 p.m., OneLongfellow Square, Portland. $15/$18.Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757June 9 - Pine Leaf Boys, 8 p.m., StoneMountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $25.Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292June 11 - Robert Cray, 8 p.m., StoneMountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $95.Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292June 13 - Aoife O'Donovan, 8 p.m., OneLongfellow Square, Portland. $20/$25.Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757June 15 - Enter the Haggis, 8 p.m., StoneMountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $25.Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292June 15 - Mason Jennings, 8 p.m., PortCity Music Hall, Portland. $16 to $30.Portcitymusichall.com; (888) 512-SHOW

Courtesy photoBlues artist Bonnie Raitt is at MerrillAuditorium in Portland on May 31.

June 16 - Jukebox the Ghost, SavoirAdore and Bright Moments, 8 p.m., PortCity Music Hall, Portland. $11 to $21.Portcitymusichall.com; (888) 512-SHOWJune 16 - Michael Franti & Spearhead, 8p.m., State Theatre, Portland. $35/$40. Statetheatreportland.com; (800) 745-3000;Cumberland County Civic Center box officeJune 16 - David Bromberg, 8 p.m., StoneMountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $50.Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292June 20 - Anni Clark and Dan Merrill, 7p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $12/$15. Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757June 22 - The Beach Boys 50thAnniversary Tour, 5:30 p.m., BangorWaterfront Pavilion. $47.75 to $91.75.Waterfrontconcerts.com; (800) 745-3000June 22 - Pousette-Dart Band, 8 p.m.,One Longfellow Square, Portland. $33.Onelongfellowsquare.com; 761-1757June 23 - The Flatlanders, 8 p.m., StoneMountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $47.50.Stonemountainartscenter.com; 935-7292June 24 - James Taylor and His Band,8 p.m., Cumberland County CivicCenter, Portland. $59.50 to $79.50.Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000;775-3458

Get outta townToday - Kathleen Edwards, 8 p.m., RoyaleBoston. $25.15. Ticketmaster.com;(800) 745-3000Today - Nick Lowe, 8 p.m., WilburTheatre, Boston. $36.50 to $57.20.Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000Friday - Creed, 8 p.m., Orpheum Theatre,Boston. $35 to $75. Livenation.com;(800) 745-3000Friday - Lewis Black, 8 p.m., HanoverTheatre, Worcester, Mass. $39.50 to $59.50.Livenation.comSaturday - Greg Lake, 8 p.m., WilburTheatre, Boston. $57.70/$72.70.Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000Saturday - Imagination Movers, 1:30 p.m.,Orpheum Theatre, Boston. $32.70/$43.25.Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000Saturday - Nickelback with Bush, Seetherand My Darkest Days, 6 p.m., DCU Center,Worcester, Mass. $50.50 to $90.50.Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000Sunday - Miike Snow, 8 p.m., House ofBlues, Boston. $25 to $35. Livenation.com;(800) 745-3000Sunday - Rammstein, 8 p.m., DCU Center,Worcester, Mass. $76.95 to $92.85.Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000Wednesday - Slaughterhouse, 8:30 p.m.,Wilbur Theatre, Boston. $27 to $33.Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000May 3 - Human Nature: The Motown Showpresented by Smokey Robinson, 7:30 p.m.,

Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, N.H.$38.80 to $68. Ticketmaster.com;(800) 745-3000May 4 - Shpongle, 8 p.m., House of Blues,Boston. $22.50 to $35. Livenation.com;(800) 745-3000May 5 - Trailer Park Boys, 9 p.m.,Wilbur Theatre, Boston. $31 to $41.70.Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000May 5 - Lady Antebellum, 7 p.m., DCUCenter, Worcester, Mass. $66.65 to $87.20.Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000May 6 - Andrew Bird, 8 p.m., House ofBlues, Boston. $35 to $45. Livenation.com;(800) 745-3000May 7 - Neon Trees and AWOLNATION,7:30 p.m., Paradise Rock Club, Boston.$26.50. Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000May 8 - Erik Larson, 7:30 p.m., TheMusic Hall, Portsmouth, N.H. $13.Themusichall.org; (603) 436-2400May 11 - The Cranberries, 8 p.m.,House of Blues, Boston. $36 to $49.50.Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000May 11 - Dokken and Firehouse, 8 p.m.,Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, N.H.$29.60. Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000May 16 - Godsmack with Staind, 6:30 p.m.,Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, N.H.$39.50 to $49.50. Ticketmaster.com;(800) 745-3000May 16 - Chickenfoot with Black StoneCherry, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Theatre,Boston. $39.50 to $59.50. Livenation.com;(800) 745-3000May 19 - LeAnn Rimes, 8 p.m., CasinoBallroom, Hampton Beach, N.H. $30 to $56.Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000May 19 - Adam Lambert, Gym ClassHeroes, Flo Rida, Enrique Iglesias, TheWanted, Hot Chelle Rae and many others, 3p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield, Mass. $35to $200. Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000May 23 - Sinead O'Connor, 8 p.m.,House of Blues, Boston. $35 to $49.50.Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000May 25 - Joe Bonamassa, 8 p.m., CasinoBallroom, Hampton Beach, N.H. $52 to $89.Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000May 25 - Gang of Outlaws Tour featuringZZ Top, 3 Doors Down and GretchenWilson, 7 p.m., Verizon Wireless Arena,Manchester, N.H. $49.75 to $80.40.Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000May 26 - Country Throwdown with GaryAllan, Justin Moore, Josh Thompson,Sunny Sweeney and Eric Paslay, 3 p.m.,Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion, Gilford,N.H. $29.75 to $66.25. Meadowbrook.net;(603) 293-4700May 26 - Garbage, 9 p.m., Paradise RockClub, Boston. $46.70. Livenation.com;(800) 745-3000May 26 - The Kooks, 7 p.m., House of Blues,Boston. $25 to $35. Livenation.com;(800) 745-3000May 29 - Radiohead, 7:30 p.m., ComcastCenter, Mansfield, Mass. $32 to $62.Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000May 30 - Bonnie Raitt, 8 p.m., CasinoBallroom, Hampton Beach, N.H. $36.50 to$80.50. Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000May 30-31 - Cirque du Soleil, 7:30 p.m.,Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, N.H.$47.20 to $159.55. Ticketmaster.com;(800) 745-3000May 31 - Lindsey Buckingham, 8 p.m.,Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, N.H.$30/$40. Ticketmaster.com;(800) 745-3000June 1 - Gogol Bordello with Two Gallantsand Mariachi El Bronx, 7:30 p.m., Bank ofAmerica Pavilion, Boston. $32 to $45.50.Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000

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aturday is Obscura Day, a time to cel­ebrate weird places around the world.

So Atlas Obscura, an online guide to weird

places, set out to pick the weird­est places they could find to highlight on that day.

In Maine, they picked only one - the International Cryptozool­ogy Museum on Avon Street in Portland. To mark the occa­sion, museum founder Loren Coleman will be giving a lecture on his investigations into the so-called "Dover Demon" in Dover, Mass., 35 years ago.

There will be drawings of the "demon" made from eyewitness accounts. It looks like a small cartoon space alien with either orange or green eyes, depend­ing on which eyewitness you believe.

Coleman will talk about how he was working in Massa­chusetts when reports of this strange creature being seen around town first came out. So he went.

That's what he does - he investigates creatures that have yet to be discovered, or might be extinct, or just aren't easy to identify. That's what cryptozool-

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OBSCURA DAY WHEN: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday WHERE: International Cryptozoology Museum, 11 Avon St., Portland HOW MUCH: $7 ($5 ages 12 and under) from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; $13 for lecture and special events from 4 to 7 p.m. INFO: obscuraday.com; cryptozoologymuseum.com

Wheel and deal at the Great Bike Swap WHETHER you're looking to buy a new bike or sell your old ride - or just browse - the annual Great Portland Bike Swap is the place to be. WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday (drop off bikes to sell from 8 to 9:30 a.m.) WHERE: Sullivan Gymnasium, University of Southern Maine, 96 Falmouth St., Portland HOW MUCH: $3 admission; free for USM students and children ages 12 and younger INFO: bikemaine.org/events/ bike-swap

Calm the spirit, ease the mind GRAB YOUR MEDITATION cushion and head to the Spiritual Renaissance Open House & Crystal Fair, where you can learn about ayurveda, sound healing, Thai massage and energy healing. WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Spiritual Renaissance Center, 884 Broadway, South Portland HOW MUCH: Free INFO: 838-1081

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Pooch parade sure to be a real howl Jll By AVERY YALE KAMILA

StaffWriter Dog shows are known for perfect-looking

purebreds, fierce competition, profession­al dog handlers and high-strung owners. The Community Dog Show this Sunday in Portland will be quite different.

"Some dog shows are so intense, and this isn't like that," said Angie Langley enrichment coordinator at the event's host, the Woods at Canco. "It's more of a dog parade, and all the dogs get an award."

Now in it's fifth year, the show takes place at 11 a.m. at the retirement commu­nity. All dogs are welcome to participate, whether they're a purebred or a mutt.

No matter the dog's pedigree (or lack thereof), all the owners do their best to pretty up the pooches before the official parade.

"They always like to dress up the dogs," Langley said. "A lot of them come with bows in their hair, and you can tell they've been to the groomers in the past few days."

Each owner will parade his or her dog along the drive in front of the main com­munity building. Here, dog owners will not only have the chance to show off their pup's fashion sense, but will also get them to demonstrate any tricks that may wow the judges.

Should the weather not cooperate, the show will take place under the portico over the main entrance and in the indoor activity room.

Langley will judge the show along with a representative from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland.

"If there are little kids around, I'll pull them in and ask them who they think the winners should be," Langley said.

All dogs will leave with an award, but these won't be your typical Best in Show and Best in Breed awards. Instead, past years have seen awards given out for Best Dressed, Best Trick, Biggest Dog, Small­est Dog and Waggiest Tail.

Langley said one owner is already lobby-

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ing for her dog to take home an award for Best Blind and Deaf Dog.

"We kind of make up the categories based on the dogs," Langley said. "We have a couple dogs that have been com­ing every year. I usually give them the Veteran Dog award."

The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland will bring a dog available for adoption to the event. And while admis­sion to participate in or watch the show is free, attendees are encouraged to make a cash donation to the Refuge League or bring an item on the organization's wish list (see sidebar).

The event will also serve light refresh­ments for both humans and four-legged friends.

"In years past, we've had the chef make

homemade dog treats that we've given out," Langley said. "Hopefully, we can do that again this year."

For any dog owners who are on the fence about entering their canine in the contest, Langley has some words of advice:

"Remember, it's supposed to be fun," Langley said. "No matter what kind of dog you have and what kind of condition he's in, we all love animals and love to show them off, so just have fun with it.

"It's a nice way to spend an hour on a Sunday morning."

Staff Writer Avery Yale Kamila can be contacted at 791-6297 or at:

akamila@pressherald.com Twitter: AveryYaleKamila

COMMUNITY DOG SHOW WHEN: 11 a.m., Sunday WHERE: The W o o d s at Canco, 257 Canco Road, Por t land HOW MUCH: Free; donat ions accep ted INFO: 772-4277

WISH LIST THE ANIMAL REFUGE LEAGUE of G r e a t e r Port land's wish list includes: • Durable toys • Nylabones, m e d i u m and large • Large rope toys • Rawhide bones • Busy Buddies • Enr ichment and interact ive toys • Pet f o o d f r om the fo l l ow ing brands: Cal i fornia Naturals, Canidae, Eagle Pack, lams, Innova, Natural Balance, Newman's Own , Pet Guard, Science Diet, Sol id Gold and Wellness

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June 1 - Kid Rock, 8 p.m., House of Blues, Boston. $49.50 to $75. Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000 June 2 - Rick Ross, Big Sean, Wale, Diggy Simmons, B.o.B., Kid Ink and others, 5 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield, Mass. $35 to $150.50. Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000 June 2 - Dark Star Orchestra, 8 p.m., Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, N.H. $26/$29. Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000 June 2 - "Disney's Beauty and the Beast," 8 p.m., Boston Opera House. $42.60 to $126.85. Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000 June 2 - Steve Winwood with Michael Franti & Spearhead, 7:30 p.m., Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. $25 to $70. Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000 June 3 - Brad Paisley with The Band Perry and Easton Corbin, 7:30 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield, Mass. $41.50 to $81.50. Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000 June 5-6 - Dave Matthews Band with Carolina Chocolate Drops, 7 p.m., Comcast Center, Mansfield, Mass. $40.50 to $75. Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000 June 7-8 - Phish, 7:30 p.m., DCU Center, Worcester, Mass. $60. Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000

June 8 - Kristin Chenoweth, 8 p.m., Boston Opera House. $48.85 to $139.15. Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000 June 8 - Bootsy Collins, 8 p.m., House of Blues, Boston. $25 to $39.50. Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000 June 9 - Victor Wooten, 9 p.m., Paradise Rock Club, Boston. $30.50. Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000 June 10 - Yanni, 7:30 p.m., Bank of America Pavilion, Boston. $35 to $150. Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000 June 11 - Queen Extravaganza, 8 p.m., House of Blues, Boston. $20 to $30 Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000 June 12 - Keane with Mystery Jets, 8 p.m., House of Blues, Boston. $35 to $49. Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000 June 12 - Earth, Wind & Fire, 8 p.m., Citi Peforming Arts Center Wang Theatre, Boston. $36 to $130. Citicenter.org.; (866) 348-9738

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ogy is, in a nutshell. "The first thing I do when people come

in to the museum is ask them if they know what cryptozoology is," said Cole­man. "Often, they say it's the study of animals that don't exist. But I explain it's the study of hidden or unknown animals. They might be unknown to Western sci­ence, but they might be known to locals."

That's why Coleman's museum deals a lot with Bigfoot-type creatures and mer­maids or the legend of Champ, the sup­posed sea-monster of Lake Champlain. Because they were reported, sighted and may be something real.

Of course, they might not be real too. But Coleman points out in his talks at

his museum that there have been lots of creatures sighted that turned out to be

real species. So while the poster children for cryptozoology are monsters and demons, Coleman can point you to lots of more tangible examples of cryptozool­ogy.

For instance, he says, a new species of sparrow was recently discovered in New York, and a 4-foot-tall snub-nosed monkey was recently identified in Burma (Myanmar).

"In the past 10 years, there have been 400 new animals (discovered) bigger than a cat," said Coleman, 65.

But Coleman knows that the mysteries of cryptozoology are a huge reason why people are drawn to cryptozoology The search for Bigfoot, or a hyena-like crea­ture supposedly spotted in central Maine stalking small animals a few years ago, fuels interest.

From 11 a.m. to about 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Coleman will have volunteer docents on hand to talk to visitors and explain the art, artifacts and information

about cryptozoology mysteries, as well as some scientific discoveries based on the work of cryptozoologists.

From 4 to 7 p.m., there will be a series of special events (for a separate admis­sion price of $13) focusing on the Dover Demon. These include a lecture by Cole­man on his investigation of the creature as well as an appearance by comic artist Todd Dezago, who has used the Dover Demon as a character in his series "The Perhapanauts."

"I think cryptozoology interests people because it combines two very fundamen­tal interests - animals and mysteries," said Coleman.

And it certainly helps pique people's interest if those mysteries and animals are weird.

Staff Writer Ray Routhier can be contacted at 791-6454 or at:

rrouthier(3)pressherald. com Twitter: RayRouthier

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Bird lovers will be scanning the skies over Bradbury Mountain in Pownal during the Feathers Over Freeport birding festival on Saturday and Sunday.

BENEFITS TODAY Fashion Show and Luncheon, fashions from Amisi, The Closet, Dannah's, The Green Tangerine and The Pink Tangerine; benefits the Kennebunk Free Library; Kennebunk Inn. $35. 985-2713. 1 to 3 p.m. "Flaws for a Cause," third annual Maine-made fine pottery sale; benefits Cultivating Community's New American Sustainable Agriculture Project; Maine Potters Market, Portland, mainepottersmarket.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

FRIDAY Fifth Annual Thornton Fund Auction, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, live and silent auctions; benefits Hill Stadium project;Thornton Academy, Saco. $20. thorntonacademy.org/ auction. 6:30 p.m.

South Portland High School Football Boosters Comedy Night, with George Hamm and friends, Events on Broadway, South Portland. $15. 699-5855. 7:30 p.m. Pitchfork to Plate: An Evening of Champagne and Desserts, Wolfe's Neck Farm spring gala and auction, Harraseeket Inn, Freeport. $50. wolfesneckfarm.org/gala. 7 to 10 p.m. Friday. Fandango: Arts, Food and Culture Night, international music and dance concert; benefits El Salvador urban group Mano Hermana; College of the Atlantic (Gates Center), Bar Harbor. $5; $2 for students. 288-5015. 8 p.m.

SATURDAY "Give Love Away," yard sale benefitting World Vision water well projects, White Pine Ministry Center, North Yarmouth. Free admission. 657-6978. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WERU Spring Fling Music and Gear Sale, used records and CDs, instruments and music gear; music from WERU DJs; Belfast Boathouse. weru.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. "The Vagina Monologues," monologues performed by women for ages 16-plus; benefits Safe Voices and Women of Haiti; First Universalist Church, Auburn. $5 to $10. auburnuu.org. 7 p.m. The Freedom Gala, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, live music and live and silent auctions; Maine Freedom Project fundraiser for Love 146, which focuses on human trafficking prevention and after-care for victims; Portland Company Complex. $35. freedomme.com. 6 to 9 p.m.

SUNDAY Second Annual Coastal Youth Orchestra 5K and Fun Run, race starts at intersection of Old Pennellville and Pennellville Roads in Brunswick. $25; $20 for ages 18 and under; $10 for fun run. tinyurl.com/goforbaroque. Fun run at 9 a.m.; 5K at 9:30 a.m.

FAIRS/FESTIVALS Fishermen's Festival, pancake breakfast, children's activities, arts and crafts, trap-hauling competition and more, various locations, Boothbay Harbor. Various prices. boothbayharbor.com. Friday to Sunday. Fiddlehead Festival, day-long cooperative celebration of the benefits of local food, University of Maine, Fort Kent. Free, sustain ablecampus.umf.maine.edu. Starts at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Feathers Over Freeport, birding festival with live bird presentations, talks, hawk watch and children's activities, Bradbury Mountain State Park, Pownal. $3; $1 for ages 5 to 11; free for children under 5 and seniors older than 65. maine.gov/feathersoverfreeport. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

SPECIAL EVENTS TODAY Pecha Kucha Night, informal and fun gathering for creative people to share their ideas, work and thoughts, River Tree Arts, Kennebunk. $5. rivertreearts.org. 7:20 p.m. "Ulysses for the Fun of I t ," weekly listening session of a recording of Joyce's "Ulysses" performed by Irish actors, Maine Irish Heritage Center, Portland. Free, maineirish.com. 6 to 7:30 p.m. today and May 3. Through June 28.

FRIDAY Take Back the Night March and Rally, with Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine, Monument Square, Portland. Free, sarsonline.org. 6 p.m. " red, black & GREEN: a blues," multi-media production about the deteriorating environment

by Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Lewiston Memorial Armory. $20; $10 for seniors and students. batestickets.com. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

SATURDAY World T'ai Chi and Q iGong Day 2012, art building quad, Bowdoin College (Walker Art Building), Brunswick. (Rain location is Morrell Gymnasium.) Free, mainecoasttaichi.com. 10 a.m. Obscura Day: An International Celebration of Unusual Places, International Cryptozoology Museum, Portland. $7; $5 for ages 12 and under. cryptozoologymuseum.com. 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

SUNDAY Great Maine Bike Swap, buy or sell used bicycles, USM Sullivan Gym, Portland. $3 admission; free for USM and UMaine students and ages 12 and under, bikemaine.org/events/bike-swap. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

FILMS Film Chowdah, student film festival, Nickelodeon Cinemas, Portland. $5. filmchowdah.org. 7 p.m. today. "Lubec Arts Alive!," short film by award-winning television and film producer Jon Wing Lum, Harlow Gallery, Hallowell. Free. harlowgallery.org. 7 p.m. today. "Around the World-One Man's Journey," narrated by veteran travelogue producer Doug Jones, Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, Greene. Free. sawyer-foundation.com. 2 and 7 p.m. Friday.

BOOKS/AUTHORS TODAY CatherineTumber, author of "Small, Gritty and Green: The Promise of America's Smaller Industrial Cities in a Low Carbon World," Longfellow Books, Portland, longfellowbooks.com. 7 p.m. Elizabeth Peavey and Marguerite Robichaux, author and illustrator of "Glorious Slow Going: Maine Stories of Art, Adventure and Friendship," Camden Public Library. Free. 236-3440. 6:30 p.m. "A Swarm of Poets," an evening of readings by many Maine poets, Rockland Public Library. Free. 594-0310. 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY Friday Local Author Series, with Carolyn Gel land Frost, author of "Four-Alarm House," Portland Public Library. Free, portlandlibrary.com. Noon.

SATURDAY Poetry Month Celebration with Lady Zen, jazz/funk poet presents "Collaborations," Portland Public Library (Rines Auditorium). Free. portlandlibrary.com. Noon. Sis Deans, author of "Riding Out the Storm," Books-A-Million, South Portland. Free. 253-5587. 2 p.m. Poets Nancy Henry, Bruce Spang and Martin Steingesser, The Local Buzz, Cape Elizabeth. Free. capelocalbuzz.com. 2 p.m.

SUNDAY Chris Van Dusen and MattTavares, author and Illustrator of "Randy Riley's Really Big Hit" and "There Goes Ted Will iams," Longfellow Books, Portland. Free, longfellowbooks.com. 1 p.m.

MONDAY Storytime in the Garden, hour-long stories read to children by Pat Jeremiah, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay. Free. 633-4333. 10 a.m.

WEDNESDAY John McDonald, author of "John McDonald's Maine: A Storyteller's Useful Guide to Useless Information," Portland Public Library. Free. portlandlibrary.com. Noon. Storywalk wi th Children's Author Cathryn Falwell, combines physical activity and reading, Bath Library Park. Free. 373-6585. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

PRO SPORTS Portland Sea Dogs, Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, Hadlock Field, Portland. $4 to $9. milb.com/index.jsp?sid t546. Vs. Reading, 6 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; vs. Trenton, 6 p.m. Monday.

PARTICIPANT DANCE Contradance and Dinner, dinner by Seagrass Bistro, caller Maggie Robinson, music by 317 Contradance Band, for ages 10-plus; Wescustogo Hall, North Yarmouth. $10; $20 for family. 846-9559. 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

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Curry and Andrea Peters, through May 26. 699-5599.Greenhut Galleries, Portland: "The PortlandShow," sixth biennial invitational, throughFriday. 772-2693.Green Hand Bookshop, Portland: "10 Years inPortland: An Illustrator's Saga," artwork by JoelRivers, through Monday. 253-6808.Harmons & Bartons Gallery, Portland: LindaMurray and Joy Scott, "Organic Musings,"through Monday, harmonsbartons.comAucocisco Galleries, Portland: GraceDeGennaro and Brece Honeycutt, "WovenMysteries," through May 4. 775-2222.Space, Portland: "Blind Spots," new work byMeggan Gould and Billie Mandle, through May25. space538.orgPortland Public Library: Carol Bass, "APowerful Joy of Colors," through Friday.portlandlibrary.comAddison Woolley Gallery, Portland: "In & Outof Abstraction," photography, through Saturday,addisonwool ley.comMayo Street Arts, Portland: "Dark UnknownPleasures," oil paintings and mixed media byMayo Street Arts interns and USM students,through Monday, mayostreetarts.orgGlickman Family Library (Unum Great ReadingRoom), Portland: "Chronology of a Life: Artist'sBooks, Poems, and Publications of GeorgianaPeacher," through Monday. 228-8014.Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine,Portland: "Show and Tell," paintings, drawingsand sculptures by 27 local children and teenswith autism spectrum disorder, through June10. kitetails.orgDaunis Fine Jewelry, Portland: "Colors that Talkto Each Other," acrylic paintings by Jean Beal,through Monday. 773-6011.University of New England (Art Gallery),Portland: "Lullaby for Maine," artist's books byRebecca Goodale, through June 16. une.edu/artgallerySalt Exchange, Portland: "Reflections," sea-inspired oil paintings and metallic driftwoodsculptures by Ellen Thayer, through Monday.thesaltexchange.netFlat Iron Gallery, Portland: Diane BowieZaitlin, mixed media, through Wednesday.838-7591.Townsend Real Estate & Art Gallery, WillardSquare, South Portland: Jac Ouellette, "FavoriteViews," oil paintings, through May 18.842-9200.Richard Boyd Gallery, Peaks Island: "Scenesfrom Maine," landscapes and coastalscenes by Jay LaBrie, through Monday.richardboydpottery.comUniversity of Southern Maine (Art Gallery),Gorham: USM Art Department Bachelor of FineArt exhibit, through May 4. usm.maine.edu/galleryElizabeth Moss Gallery, Falmouth: ClydeMcCulley, "A Digital Homage to EdwardHopper," John Knight, "Drawing onWildflowers" and Annette Kearney, "AbstractCurrents," through May 12. elizabethmossgalleries.comMerrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth: "RedHorse," works by Cheslye Ventimiglia, throughSaturday. 846-6264.Clayton's Gourmet Market & Cafe, Yarmouth:"My (so-called) Teenage Life 2011-2012,"North Yarmouth Academy student photographyexhibit, through Monday, nya.orgYarmouth Frame Shop and Gallery: "SpringEternal," multi-artist show, through May 31.846-7777.Thos. Moser Showroom, Freeport:"Viewpoints," new work by painters EricHopkins, James Mullen and Colin Page,

through Tuesday. 865-4519.Little Tokyo, Brunswick: "Gyotaku: The AncientArt of Japanese Fish Prints" by Jean Kigel,through Monday. 798-6888.Coleman Burke Gallery (Fort Andross),Brunswick: "AThickening Rhythm,"group exhibition, through May 19.colemanburkegallery.comIcon Contemporary Art, Brunswick: DuncanHewitt, new sculpture, through May 19.725-8157.Maine Fiberarts, Topsham: "The Artof the Needle," needlepoint tapestriesby J i l l Vendituoli, through Saturday.mainefiberarts.orgTopsham Public Library (Crooker Gallery):"Joy of the Lens," original photography byyear-round Maine residents, through May 12.topshamlibrary.orgMarkings Gallery, Bath: "Creatures of the Seaand Sky," sea mammals and seabirds carved innative and exotic woods by Wayne Robbins,through Monday, markingsgallery.comMerrymeeting Arts Center, Bowdoinham:"Vernal Pools and the First Signs of Spring,"through Saturday. 841-5914.York Public Library: York schools art exhibit,work by students in K-12, through Monday.york.lib.me.usEngine, Biddeford: "The 2012 Mill-Ennial:Celebrating the Art and the Artists of the Citieson the Saco," shared exhibit with the SacoMuseum, through June 10. feedtheengine.orgUniversity of Maine (Hutchinson Center),Belfast: Selections from the Elmer Montgomerycollection and "The Atlantic Fisherman,"Penobscot Marine Museum travelingexhibition, through Monday, penobscotmarinemuseum.orgAarhus Gallery, Belfast: "Botany of Desire,"multi-artist exhibit, through Sunday.aarhusgallery.comMaine Farmland Trust Gallery, Belfast: "RuralHarvest," exhibit about stewardship and thevulnerability of family farming, through May30. mainefarmlandtrust.orgWaterfall Arts, Belfast: "Corrugation Nation,"cardboard art show, through May 18.waterfallarts.orgSavory Maine, Damariscotta: Sarah Carter, oilpaintings, through May 29. 563-2111.Damariscotta River Grill: "Hang 10 with theMaine 10," group exhibition, through June 11.damariscottarivergrill.comCoastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay:"Local Colors," works by Midcoast artists,through May 24. mainegardens.orgBoothbay Region Art Foundation Gallery,Boothbay Harbor: Maine Photography Show,through May 5. 633-2703.Harlow Gallery, Hallowell: "Occupy Art!Union of Maine Visual Artists in Action,"through Saturday, harlowgallery.orgCraft, Camden: Pottery by Barbara Michelena,Hanako Kanazato and George Pearlman,through Tuesday, craftonelm.comCamden Public Library: "The MarinePhotography of Red Boutilier," throughMonday. 236-3440.Fryeburg Academy (Palmina F. and Stephen S.Pace Galleries of Art): "Painters, Players andPoets," Maine artists, players/composers, poetsand chair makers, Through May 9. 935-9232.University of Maine at Farmington Art Gallery:"Moxie: Senior Art Exhibition 2012," throughMay 12. 778-1062.Georgetown Historical Society: Stuart Ross,"Georgetown: A Painter's Paradise," throughMay 12. 371-9200.Bangor Public Library: Emily Bracale, "Lyme-Light: Portraits of Illness and Healing," throughMonday, www.bpl.lib.me.usUniversity of Maine (Acadian Archives), FortKent: Master wood carver Thomas Cute and hisapprentices, through May 25. 834-7536.

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music of Queen. Fronted by the flamboy-ant Freddie Mercury, Queen practicallycoined the term "arena rock" with itsanthem-like songs that were full of lushorchestrations and musical complexities.The band was inducted into the Rock andRoll Hall of Fame in 2001.

Queen's catalog of songs is instantlyfamiliar to anyone who attends sportsevents or listens to WBLM - "We Are theChampions" and "We Will Rock You,"most notably. And "Bohemian Rhapsody"stands as a classic in its own right. Itis one of the most elaborate songs everrecorded, and is the third best-sellingsingle in the U.K. Rolling Stone magazineranked it No. 163 on its list of the top 500songs of all time.

PSO Music Director Robert Moody wasa fan growing up in South Carolina.

"I recall fondly being at middle schoolparties and singing 'We Will Rock You' atthe top of my lungs," he said in an email."I think the music, which has so manygreat elements of the both the 70s and'80s, is incredibly orchestral - dare I sayoperatic? - in nature. So the marriagebetween the music of Queen and the PSOis literally seamless."

In a phone interview, Shotton explainedhis fascination with Queen as a mix be-tween his respect for Mercury as a singerand performer and his admiration of gui-tarist Brad May, whom Shotton describedas a genius composer.

"He did not write cheesy rock solos.They are incredibly well thought out,"he said. "Brian May is an intelligent andeducated man, and equally intelligent inhis music and choices of notes."

Shotton travels with a full band, includ-ing back-up singers, and has performedthe music of Queen with symphonyorchestras in other cities.

The show is divided into two sets, eachwith nine songs. Typically, there is a two-song encore.

The University of Southern MaineChamber Singers will perform during thesecond set, under the (direction of RobertRussell. Russell agreed that the music

Continued from Page E28June 13 - Crosby, Stills & Nash, 8 p.m.,Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion, Gilford,N.H. $36 to $84.75. Meadowbrook.net;(603) 293-4700June 15 - Foster the People withTokyo Police Club, 7:30 p.m., Bank ofAmerica Pavilion, Boston. $30 to $34.50.Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000June 15 - Mike Epps, 7:30 p.m., WilburTheatre, Boston. $44.70 to $57.70.Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000June 16 - Rascal Flatts with Little Big Town,Eli Young Band and Edens Edge, 7 p.m.,Comcast Center, Mansfield, Mass. $25.50 to$60.25. Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000June 16 - Sugarland, 8 p.m., MeadowbrookU.S. Cellular Pavilion, Gilford, N.H. $46.25 to$106.25. Phone and box office sales begin11 a.m. Friday. Meadowbrook.net;(603) 293-4700

PSO POPS! "ONE VISION: MUSIC OF QUEEN"WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 p.m.SundayWHERE: Merrill Auditorium, 20 MyrtleSt., PortlandHOW MUCH: $26 to $71INFO: 842-0800; porttix.com;portlandsymphony.org

of Queen is both complex and inspired. He ispreparing his singers for this show with thesame enthusiasm that he would for a classicalmusic concert.

"Freddie Mercury's choral writing is quitegood and quite substantial. We have had ablast preparing this concert," Russell said. "Itis much more than an occasional 'do-be-do-be-do' that we sing. The lyrics are meaningful tothe students as well as the choral sonoritiesthat he has created.

"The music is really well conceived, and Ihave had as much fun rehearsing it as thestudents have singing it. I think the concert isgoing to be stunning."

Unlike other tribute artists, Shotton is notinterested in recreating the image of Mercuryor Queen.

"It's all about the music and the orchestra,"he said. "I try to be the host and just bring themusic to life. I sing the stuff, but I'm not goingto put buck teeth in and wear white leotards.It's not going to happen."

Similarly, Moody made it clear he has nointention of donning Spandex or playing a role."Wow. No," he answered. "But I will let my in-ner product of the '80s come flying through."

For Moody, Queen's popularity rested withMercury's on-stage presence.

"Freddie Mercury was raw. That's the bestway I can put it," he said. "He was a showman,to be sure. But he let it all out on stage. Heheld nothing back. You didn't need to try andguess his emotion, his lust for the high note,his vocal seduction. It was all laid out for thelistener. I think that's why so many of us endedup memorizing every word."

"It's not about being a rock star," Shottonsaid. "It's not about guitar solos. It's about themusic, and everyone in the room becomingconnected.

"We all sort of relive those songs together."

Staff Writer Bob Keyes can be contacted at 791-6457 or:bkeyes@pressherald. com

Twitter: pphbkeyes

June 17 - Drake with J. Cole, Waka FlockaFame, Meek Mill and others, 7 p.m.,Comcast Center, Mansfield, Mass. $28.25 to$92.50. Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000June 19 - Jonny Lang and Buddy Guy,8 p.m., House of Blues, Boston. $37 to$49.50. Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000June 19 - Matthew Sweet, 8 p.m., ParadiseRock Club, Boston. $26.50. Livenation.com;(800) 745-3000June 21 - Childish Gambino with DannyBrown, 7:30 p.m., Bank of America Pavilion,Boston. $22.50 to $30. Livenation.com;(800) 745-3000June 21 - Volbeat with Hellyeah and IcedEarth, 8 p.m., House of Blues, Boston. $28to $38. Livenation.com; (800) 745-3000June 22 - KASKADE, 7 p.m., DCU Center,Worcester, Mass. $51.75 to $72.05.Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000June 23 - Neil Diamond, 8 p.m., TDGarden, Boston. $68.40 to $134.75.Ticketmaster.com; (800) 745-3000

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Plague, industrial night, Asylum (basement), Portland. $5; $2 before 9:30 p.m. portlandasylum.com. 9:30 p.m. Sparks the Rescue, rock, with Steiner Street, Ghost Thrower, Beware of Pedestrians and more, all ages; Club Texas, Auburn. 784-7785. 5 to 8 p.m. Arthur Webster and The Holy Mackerels, roots, McSeagull's, Boothbay Harbor. 633-5900. 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

The Rattlesnakes, with Dead Trend and Bring the Knife, Geno's Rock Club, Portland. $5. 221-2382. 9 p.m.

SATURDAY No Pants Party, take your pants off and listen to DJ Dwight Powers and Kurt Baker, Slainte, Portland. $3. slaintewinebar.com. 9 p.m. to midnight. Moshe, electronica, with HJORT + St. Pierre and 32 French, 21-plus; Flask Lounge, Portland. flasklounge.com. 10 p.m. Andi Fawcett, acoustic rock, Andy's Old Port Pub, Portland, andysoldportpub.com. 8:30 p.m. Cullu, soul/jazz/blues, Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. 7 p.m. Now is Now, classic and original rock, RiRa, Portland, rira.com. 10 p.m. Van Gordon Martin Band, reggae, hip-hop and funk, with Dr. Doom Orchestra and Chaos Sauce, 21-plus; Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. $5, $7. portlandempire.com. 9:30 p.m. Kennebunk River Band, classic rock, Run of the Mi l l Brewpub, Saco. 571-9648. 8 to 11 p.m. Rachael Sage, pianist/singer-songwriter, Blue, Portland. Donation, portcityblue.com. 6 p.m. Gregory Douglass, acoustic alt-pop, Blue, Portland. Donation, portcityblue.com. 8 p.m. Hardy Trio, jazz, Blue, Portland. Donation. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m. Lady Zen, jazz/hip hop, Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland, gingkoblue.com. 9 p.m. Tickle, '80s covers, 21-plus; Club Texas, Auburn. $5. clubtexas.info. Doors at 8 p.m. Alan Roux, blues, BeachFire Bar and Grille, Ogunquit. beachfiremaine.com. 7 to 11 p.m. Substance Band, rock and swing, 21-plus; Inn on the Blues, York Beach, innontheblues.com. 9:30 p.m. Maine Academy of Modern Music M A M M Slam 2012 Finals, six high school bands compete, all ages; Asylum, Portland. $12; $10 for students. maineacademyofmodernmusic.org. Time not given. Mcjay, classic favorites, Gritty McDuff's, Freeport. Donation, grittys.com. 8 p.m. Paris Bacon, acoustic country, Jumpin' Jakes Seafood Cafe, Old Orchard Beach. 937-3250. 7 p.m. Too Broke to Be This Drunk, country, Bayside Bowl, Portland. $5. baysidebowl.com. 8 p.m.

SUNDAY Jesse Brock, winner of the 2009 International Bluegrass Music Awards Mandolin Performer of the Year, 21-plus; Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. $15. portlandempire.com. 7:30 p.m. Chris Beard, blues, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. $7 to $20. bigeasyportland.com. 7 p.m. Sean Mencher & His Rhythm Kings, classic 1950s rockabilly, Blue, Portland. Donation. portcityblue.com. 2 p.m. Matt Meyer &The Gumption JCT, new roots music, Blue, Portland. Donation. portcityblue.com. 3 p.m. Evan King Group, soul and jazz, Blue, Portland. Donation, portcityblue.com. 6 p.m. LHQ, soul/R&B, Blue, Portland. Donation. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m. Rhythmic Cypher, open mic of spoken-word poetry with live music, 21-plus; Slainte, Portland. 828-0900. 7 p.m. John Hasnip, acoustic rock, Andy's Old Port Pub, Portland, andysoldportpub.com. 5 p.m.

Jazz Brunch, with Richard Marsters, Jumpin' Jakes Seafood Cafe, Old Orchard Beach. $12.99 buffet. 937-3250. 10 a.m. The Couch, open-mic night hosted by John Nels, Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. 7 p.m.

MONDAY Rural Ghosts, North Woods death ballads, with Evan Parker, Max Garcia, Greg Jamie and Jeremy Robinson, 21-plus; Slainte, Portland. slaintewinebar.com. 6:30 p.m. Trivia Night, Run of the Mil l Brewpub, Saco. 571-9648. 7 to 9 p.m. Stowaways Bluegrass Night, Empire Dine & Dance, Portland, portlandempire.com. 6 p.m. open jam; 8 p.m. concert. Chris Beard, blues, Time Out Pub, Rockland. $10. 596-6055. 7 p.m. Frank Hopkins &The Supersonics, funk, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland, bigeasyportland.com. 10 p.m. Open Mic wi th Ev Guy, RiRa, Portland, rira.com. 8 p.m.

TUESDAY Charlie Musselwhite, electric blues harmonica, Time Out Pub, Rockland. $35. 596-6055. 7 p.m. Cover to Cover, local artists play originals and favorite classic album, Big Easy, Portland. $5. bigeasyportland.com. Ginlab performs "Funeral" by Arcade Fire, 9 p.m. Chas Lester Trio, jazz, soul and funk, all ages; Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. 9 p.m. Out of the Blue Contest, battle of the bands in quick time, Blue, Portland. Donation. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m. AWAAS, atmospheric rock, with The Waldos, Mango Floss, Whip Hands and DJ Cutlass, Geno's Rock Club, Portland. 221-2382. 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Clash of the Titans, battle of the cover bands, 21-plus; Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. $5. portlandempire.com. My Morning Jacket vs Kings of Leon, 9:30 p.m. Rob Schreiber's Standard Issue, 21-plus; jazz standards from the Great American songbook, Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland, gingkoblue.com. 6 to 9 p.m. Mitch Alden, lead singer of Now is Now, acoustic, RiRa, Portland, rira.com. 8:30 p.m. The Forge, Irish music, Blue, Portland. Donation. portcityblue.com. 7:30 p.m. Traditional Irish Session, Irish music, Blue, Portland. Donation, portcityblue.com. 9:30 p.m. Rap Night, local DJs and musicians, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. $3. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.

MAY 3 Zombie Beach, rock/surf, with Pete Witham &The Kozmic Zombies and Thee Icepicks, Geno's Rock Club, Portland. 221-2382. 9 p.m. Tony Boffa Quartet, cool and soft jazz, Gingko Blue Jazz Club, Portland, gingkoblue.com. 8 p.m. After the Rodeo, Americana, Blue, Portland. Donation, portcityblue.com. 8 p.m. Geoff Zimmerman, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Blue, Portland. Donation. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m. Foam Castles, with Higgins and Jeff Beam, rock, 21-plus; Empire Dine and Dance, Portland. $6. portlandempire.com. 9:30 p.m. Moses Iron, blues, benefit show for Paul Agakian, 21-plus; Inn on the Blues, York Beach. $15; $25 for two. innontheblues.com. 9:30 p.m. Beer Pong, Line Dancing, Karaoke and DJ B-set, 21-plus; Club Texas, Auburn. $2. 784-7785. Doors at 6 p.m. Open Mic Night, Deer Run Tavern, Yarmouth. 846-9555. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Miz and Band Beyond Description, jam-band covers, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. $3. bigeasyportland.com. 8 p.m. Jerks of Grass, bluegrass, Bayside Bowl, Portland. baysidebowl.com. 8 p.m.

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offered his freedom if he can rescue the president's daughter from an outer space prison taken over by violent inmates.

Showing at: Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today 2:20, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40; Cinemagic Saco Today 12:30,2:40,4:45,7:15,9:25; Cinemagic Westbrook Today 11:50, 2:10,4:30, 6:50, 9:20 Fri-Wed 11:50, 2:10, 9:20; Brunswick 10 Today 1:15,4:30

"THE LORAX" (PG) (1:34) Stars Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Danny DeVito and Ed Helms. Directed by Chris Renaud and Kyle Balda. A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of his dream girl. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

Showing at: Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 12:30, 2:30,4:30; Cinemagic Westbrook Today 12,2:10,4:20, 6:50, 9:20 Fri-Wed 12, 2:10,4:20, 6:50, 9:10; Brunswick 10 Today 1:30, 3:40

"THE LUCKY ONE" (PG-13) (1:41) Stars Zac Efron, Tay­lor Schilling, Blythe Danner and Riley Thomas Stewart. Directed by Scott Hicks. A Marine travels to North Carolina after serving three tours in Iraq and searches for the unknown woman he believes was his good luck charm during the war.

Showing at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Today-Wed 1, 3:45, 6:50, 9:10; Windham 5 Star Today 4:30, 7:20 Fri 4:30, 7:20, 9:50 Sat 1:25,4:30, 7:20, 9:50 Sun 1:25,4:30, 7:20 Mon-Tues 4:30, 7:20 Wed 1:25,4:30, 7:20; Nordica (Freeport) Today-Wed 1:15,4:10,7,9:20; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today-Fri 2:10,4:40, 7:10, 9:40 Sat-Sun 11:45, 2:10,4:40, 7:10, 9:40 Mon-Wed 2:10,4:40, 7:10, 9:40; Cinemagic Saco Today 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:10, 9:25 Fri-Wed 12:20, 2:30,4:45, 7:10, 9:25; Cinemag­ic Westbrook Today-Wed 11:40, 2:10,4:40, 7:20, 9:50; Brunswick 10 Today 1:30,4, 7:30,10 Fri-Wed 1:30, 4:20, 7:15, 9:40

"MIRROR MIRROR" (PG) (1:46) Stars Lily Collins, Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer and Nathan Lane. Directed by Tarsem Singh. An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright.

Showing at: Windham 5 Star Today 4:15,6:40 Fri 4:15, 6:40, 9:10 Sat 1,4:15, 6:40, 9:10 Sun 1,4:15, 6:40 Mon-Tues 4:15, 6:40 Wed 1,4:15, 6:40; Cinemagic Saco Today-Wed 12,2:20,4:40, 7, 9:20; Cinemagic West­brook Today 11:40, 2, 4:30, 7:10, 9:45 Fri-Wed 11:40, 2, 4:30, 7:10, 9:40; Brunswick 10 Today 12:55, 4:40

"SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN" (PG-13) (1:51) Stars Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt and Amr Waked. Directed by Lasse Hallstrom. A fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey to prove any­thing is possible.

Showing at: Eveningstar (Brunswick) Today 1:30,4, 6:30 Fri-Sun 1:30, 4, 6:30, 8:40 Mon-Wed 1:30, 4, 6:30; Nickelodeon (Portland) Today-Wed 1:15,4, 7:20, 9:35; Cinemagic Westbrook Today 11:30,2,4:30,7,9:30; Cinemagic Saco Today 12, 2:20,4:40, 7, 9:20

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"THINK LIKE A MAN" (PG-13) (1:21) Stars Chris Brown, Gabrielle Union, Kevin Hart and Michael Ealy. Directed by Tim Story. Four friends conspire to turn the tables on their women when they discover the ladies have been using Steve Harvey's relationship advice against them.

Showing at: Cinemagic Westbrook Today 12:20, 3:10, 6:45, 9:40 Fri-Wed 12:20, 3:10, 6:45, 9:30

"THE THREE STOOGES" (PG) (1:32) Stars Sean Hayes, Chris Diamantopoulos, Will Sasso and Jane Lynch. Directed by Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly. While trying to save their childhood orphanage, Moe, Larry and Curly inadvertently stumble into a murder plot and wind up starring in a reality TV show.

Showing at: Windham 5 Star Today 4:05, 6:50 Fri 4:05, 6:50, 9:05 Sat 1,4:05, 6:50, 9:05 Sun 1,4:05, 6:50 Mon-Tues 4:05, 6:50 Wed 1,4:05, 6:50; Nordica (Freeport) Today-Wed 1,4,7:10, 9:30; Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today-Fri 2:20, 4:30, 7, 9:20 Sat-Sun 12:10, 2:20, 4:30, 7, 9:20 Mon-Wed 2:20,4:30, 7, 9:20; Cinemagic Saco Today 12:10, 2:30, 4:40, 7, 9:20 Fri-Wed 12:10, 2:30,4:40,7, 9:10; Cinemagic Westbrook Today 11:40, 2,4:20, 7:15, 9:45 Fri-Wed 11:40,1:50,4:10, 6:50, 9:10; Brunswick 10 Today 1:40,4:20, 6:40, 9:25 Fri-Tues 1:20, 3:45, 6:40, 9:50 Wed 1:20, 3:45

"3D TITANIC" (PG-13) (3:15) Stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet and Billy Zane. Directed by James Cam­eron. Titanic, originally released in 1997, is returning to theaters as a 3D, IMAX experience. Titanic is a fictional­ized account of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. A boy and a girl from differing social backgrounds meet during the ill-fated maiden voyage of the ship.

Showing at: Cinemagic Grand (South Portland) Today 4, 8 Fri-Wed 7:30; Cinemagic Saco Today (all IMAX) 12,4,8 Fri-Wed 12 (IMAX); Cinemagic Westbrook Today 11:30, 3:30, 7:30 Fri-Wed 11:30, 3:20, 7:15; Nordica (Freeport) Today 12:15,4:15,8:15; Brunswick 10 Today 12:45, 3:30, 7:40 Fri-Wed 9

"WRATH OF THE TITANS" (PG-13) (1:39) Stars Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Rosamund Pike and Ralph Fiennes. Directed by Jonathan Liebesman. Perseus braves the treacherous underworld to rescue his father, Zeus, captured by his son, Ares, and brother Hades, who unleash the ancient Titans upon the world.

Showing at: Windham 5 Star Today (all 3D) 4:10,7 Fri 4:10, 7, 9:10 Sat 1:10,4:10, 7, 9:10 Sun 1:10, 4:10, 7 Mon-Tues 4:10, 7 Wed 1:10,4:10,7; Cinemagic Saco Today (all 3D) 12:10, 2:25,4:35,7:05,9:15; Cinemagic Westbrook Today 11:50, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:20 Fri-Wed 4:40, 7; Bruns­wick 10 Today 7:15, 9:35

BRIDGTONTWIN DRIVE-IN, 3 8 3 P o r t l a n d R o a d , B r i d g t o n ; 6 4 7 - 8 6 6 6 . O p e n F r i d a y t o M o n d a y . S c r e e n 1 : " C h r o n i c l e " ( P G - 1 3 ) 8 : 0 5 p .m . ; " T h i s M e a n s W a r " ( P G - 1 3 ) 9 : 3 5 p .m . ; a n d F r i d a y a n d S a t u r d a y o n l y " R e d Ta i l s " ( P G - 1 3 ) 11:20 p . m . S c r e e n 2 : " T h e H u n g e r G a m e s " (PG-13) 8 : 0 5 p .m. ; "21 J u m p S t r e e t " ( R ) 10 :25 p . m .

SACO DRIVE-IN, 9 6 9 P o r t l a n d R o a d , S a c o ; 2 8 4 - 1 0 1 6 . O p e n F r i d a y a n d S a t u r d a y . G a t e s o p e n a t 7 p . m . " A m e r i c a n R e u n i o n " ( R ) 8 p .m . ; "21 J u m p S t r e e t " ( R )

PRIDES CORNER DRIVE-IN, 651 B r i d g t o n R o a d , W e s t b r o o k ; 7 9 7 - 3 1 5 4 . O p e n F r i d a y t o S u n d a y . G a t e s o p e n a t 7 p . m . " J o u r n e y 2 : M y s t e r i o u s I s l a n d " ( P G ) ; " W r a t h o f t h e T i t a n s " ( P G - 1 3 ) .

E32 GO The Portland Press Herald/ Thursday, April 26, 2012

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