The Portland Daily Sun, Thursday, August 18, 2011

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Although the final details are still coming together, the roughly $30 million to $35 million renovation is expected to touch all corners of the see EASTLAND page 3

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Schools restore fresh cooking GREELEY, Colo. (NY Times) — The idea of making school lunches better and healthier has gathered steam in many parts of the nation in recent years, but not equally for every child. Schools with money and involved parents concerned about obesity and nutrition charged ahead, while poor and struggling districts, overwhelmed by hard times, mostly did not.

This midsize city in northern Colorado, where 60 percent of the 19,500 students qualify for free or reducedprice meals, is trying to break the mold. When classes start on Thursday, the district will make a great leap forward — and at the same time back to the way it was done a generation ago — in cooking meals from scratch.

Factory food took over most American schools in a rolling, greasy wave of chicken nuggets and preprepped everything over the last few decades. Now, real ingredients and spices like cumin and garlic — and in a modern twist, fiber-laden carrots snuck in where children do not expect them, like pasta sauce — are making their return to the cafeteria tray.

Getting ready for that counterrevolution here in Greeley involved a weeklong boot camp to relearn forgotten arts like kitchen math — projecting ingredients to scale when making, say, 300 pans of lasagna, which cooks were doing this week — and to brush up on safe cooking temperatures for meat.

“It shows it’s not just for the elite,” said Jeremy West, the nutrition services director for Weld County District 6.

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“We won’t bow to anyone but God,” says one slogan.

The sentiments are echoed in the streets, most remarkable

perhaps for the simple notion that no one — not young men filming, not fathers hoping for a glimpse of defiance and not grandmothers chanting from their balconies — seems ready to give up.

“Syria wants freedom,” goes their cry.

Syria’s uprising has entered its sixth month, as protesters defy an escalating crackdown that has killed hundreds this month in cities like Hama, Deir al-Zour and, now, Latakia. International condemnations have mounted,

even as diplomats acknowledge a paucity of tools to determine the uprising’s outcome. But daily life in Homs underlines the degree to which the uprising has already transformed life in a country once remarkable for its dearth of politics.

Dissent and defiance in Homs, its residents say, have become knitted into the city’s fabric, signaling to the government that however ferocious the repression, it will face a resilient opposition for the foreseeable future.

In tornado-ravaged town, school starts on time recently vacant department store at the back of a shopping mall. Outside, residents of a local retirement home lined the streets to welcome them.

Even for those like Ariana Dudley, a senior who watched her home collapse around her and is currently living in a trailer, there was less talk of tragedy than of the new laptops each student would receive, one of the many signs of the outpouring of money and donations since the tornado.

“We’re trying to get the school year started without thinking about all the bad stuff,” she said.

The new school year begins as the city races to regain its footing since the record-setting tornado killed 160 people and displaced thousands more as it tore across a third of the city.

JOPLIN, Mo. (NY Times) — When the red brick schools here were reduced to rubble by a deadly tornado three months ago, local leaders announced a goal that seemed like a longshot: the new school year would start on time. But on Wednesday the city made good on its promise, and students reunited for the first day of school, marking the end of a difficult summer as they streamed excitedly into makeshift facilities that replaced the 10 schools damaged or destroyed by the tornado on May 22.

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LONDON (NY Times) — Europe has never found it easy to define itself, and now it is having more trouble than ever doing so.

When the rules for the euro were first drafted 15 years ago, the leaders of France and Germany had to compromise even to agree on its name: Berlin wanted a “stability pact,” emphasizing Germanic fiscal discipline, while the French leaders insisted on adding “growth” to the title to make it more palatable to their voters. In Paris on Tuesday the two countries again sought to bury their differences, proposing deeper integration for a single currency in the throes of a ferocious debt crisis.

If carried out, those plans could solidify an economic inner core within a two-tier European Union.

But with domestic politics pushing in different directions, and much of the detail left deliberately vague, many proponents of a united Europe remain to be convinced.

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Eastland primed for major renovations next year; Westin may be affiliate EASTLAND from page one

84-year-old building, and could result in a full or partial shutdown to speed up the process.

Bruce Wennerstrom, a vice president with New Castle Hotels and the general manager of the Eastland, said yesterday that the renovations would begin next year.

“It’s tired,” he said of the 258-room Eastland, which has been an independent hotel since the late 1990s, when it was affiliated with the Radisson hotel chain.

“It has a great past, and it’s time to keep the historical elements in play ... (but) bring it up to today’s first class level.”

Wennerstrom said the company is aiming for a four-star rating once the renovations are complete.

Currently, he says the hotel “barely” meets the criteria for a three-star rating.

Rockbridge Capital and New Castle Hotels bought the Eastland in March for $6.95 million, according to the city assessor’s website. That’s about $500,000 less than the hotel sold for in 1997, and more than $1.5 million less than the city values the property for tax purposes.

However, the sale price was well above the $1.95 million that Magna Hospitality Group, which owned the Eastland until March, paid for it in 2000.

In the months since the deal closed, rumors have been circulating about major changes at the hotel, including speculation that the Eastland would align

“It’s tired. It has a great past, and it’s time to keep the historical elements in play ... (but) bring it up to today’s first class level.” — Bruce Wennerstrom, a vice president with New Castle Hotels and the general manager of the Eastland with a major chain — which brings higher upkeep costs but also new benefits like loyalty programs and business clients that help fill rooms.

Sources within Portland's closeknit hospitality community said the renovation would include a major modernization that would, among other things, expand the Top of the East space atop the hotel and add function space.

These people have also said that the hotel owners are planning to align with Westin, a luxury hotel brand that’s part of the Starwood Hotels umbrella, and might ditch the Eastland name altogether.

While declining to comment on specifics of the renovation plan, Wennerstrom did say that a Westin flag was “one of the possibilities” under consideration.

Whether or not the renovated hotel will retain the Eastland name is also up for debate.

“That’s one of the things on the agenda, too, how to tie in the Eastland name in the overall name,” he said.

As for the question of whether the hotel will remain fully open, partially open, or even shut down during

the renovations, Wennerstrom said that too remains unclear.

“Whether it happens with a full shutdown or not, I can't tell you that right now,” he said.

Although the renovations would likely create new business for the hotel and the neighborhood in the long run, it could mean employee layoffs in the short term. The coming renovations have already resulted in one layoff.

Deborah Roberts, director of sales and marketing for the Eastland, was let go earlier this summer in preparations for the renovations, according to her LinkedIn page.

“My former employer is going to be doing a major renovation and due to this renovation, I have been laid off,” Roberts says in LinkedIn. She declined to comment for this story.

Her LinkedIn page also includes a recommendation from Bob Pope, New Castle’s vice president of sales and marketing. After recommending her for other hotel jobs, he writes, “The hotel Deborah was employed at ~ The Eastland Park Hotel / Portland ME ~ will be under an extreme renovation in 2012, and during that time period there will be less direct selling to manage.”

Wennerstrom declined to comment on whether the renovation would cause job losses.

Jonathan Benowitz, managing director of Rockbridge Capital, did not return an email seeking comment on the Eastland renovation plan.

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Conn. girl killed in Farmington crash between van, tractor-trailer A 12-year-old Connecticut girl was killed Wednesday in Farmington after a tractor-trailer crashed into a minivan she was traveling in, police said.

Tess Meisel, of Westport, was sitting in the rear of the van when the trailer hauling sawdust struck the vehicle on Route 2 near the intersection of Route 4, said Steve McCausland, a Maine State Police spokesman.

The van was owned by a Connecticut camp and the collision caused the truck to roll over, he said.

The crash happened at about 9:20 a.m.

Two other children, Samantha Hollender, 15, and Samantha Gaivao, 13, and the van's driver, were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, McCausland said.

Charles Powell, 23, was driving the van from Acadia National Park to a park in Vermont, police said.

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life threatening injuries, he said. The truck is owned

by Linkletter Trucking of Athens.

McCausland said the cause of the accident was under investigation and that a representative from the district attorney's office was also at the crash site.

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He was transported to Maine Medical Center and police were withholding the man's identity pending notification of his relatives.

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Feeding Maine’s hungry students Far too many students in Maine experience hunger. A hungry child faces a host of issues, from more frequent illnesses to lower performance in school. Let’s face it, it’s hard to concentrate when you’re hungry and don’t feel well.

There are, however, several good, effective ways of dealing with this problem. One of the best is the National School Lunch Program. Meals provided through this program are nutritious.

And, if a student is unable to pay, the meal is provided either free or at a reduced price. Currently, about 43 percent of Maine school students qualify for free or reduced meals and, for them, the National School Lunch Program is a great help — during the school year.

––––– But hunger doesn’t end in the Guest summer.

Columnist In Cumberland County, for example, there are 12,465 free or reduced meals served to students on an average school day. During the summer, this number drops to 1,723 meals — that’s more than 10,000 fewer meals to hungry students. Students, especially from lowincome families, make academic progress up until June but then lose those academic gains by September. If we combine academic losses with a noticeable

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The worst week “Worst Week” screams the headline on the Drudge Report, right above President Obama’s picture.

Not so fast.

It is certainly true that Rasmussen Reports is showing the president’s approval rating hitting a new low of 40 percent. It is certainly true that incumbent presidents hoping to be re-elected need approval ratings closer to 50 percent, and that numbers below 40 percent are the kiss of death. It is certainly true that the president has his work cut out for him.

It is also true that Iowa Republicans handed the president his biggest win of the week when they handed the victory in the Iowa straw poll to Michele Bachmann.

I don’t know Bachmann. She might be a perfectly nice woman.

But she is never going to be president. Not only that, but the better she does the worse it is for the Republican Party.

It is no secret that the process of selecting presidential nominees — on both sides — is pretty much a complete mess, designed to give activists more say than their numbers would ever merit and to reward candidates for their ideological purity rather than their electability. You can spend weeks or months — in fact, I spend most of a semester — analyzing how it happens that parties that should

Susan Estrich ––––– Creators Syndicate be focused on winning spend so much time, energy and money on contests that are more likely to reward losers.

But there it is. More people watched Bachmann on television last weekend than vote in Iowa.

Seriously. Certainly more than would ever vote in a straw poll or even a caucus. That’s great if you’re an activist trying to make a point. It’s nothing less than terrible if you’re a moderate (of either party) trying to win an election.

On the Democratic side, it took a string of losses in the 1980s for the party to decide that electability should count for more than ideology.

(Hello, Bill Clinton.) The problem Republicans face — in addition to the fact that the ideologues have all the energy on their side, as well as the money, the volunteers and the rest — is that they haven’t lost enough. Two terms of Clinton followed by two terms of Bush.

Obama looks too weak for them, so they think they can mess around with Bachmann.

Now the Republicans have a number of potentially attractive candidates such as Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman (at least if antiMormonism doesn’t kill them).

But the better Bachmann does the more the others have to imitate her.

A party dominated by Bachmann and Sarah Palin is not a party that will produce a winner in November.

Iowa in August, sure. Maybe even in January. But not when the great majority of Americans, who don’t think about elections 16 months away, finally get around to thinking about for whom they will vote.

I know many Democrats damn the tea party in words I wouldn’t use in a general interest publication. Not me. I say drink up. The president’s poll numbers may be low, but approval of the tea party is even lower. I would hope that by next November, Obama would actually win the election. But if that doesn’t work, second choice is that the Republicans lose it.

And that’s why it was a good week for Obama. He may not have come closer to victory, but the opposition party came closer to defeat. Given where the economy is and where it appears to be headed, perfect is the enemy of the good, and the good may be good enough.

(To find out more about Susan Estrich, visit www.creators.com.)

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My side of the story (Editor’s note: Lawrence E. “J” Dwight, Jr. of Wilton, a member of the state Consensus Economic Forecasting Commission, was arrested last month on domestic violence charges. He was asked to step down from his state job.

On Monday, the news came out that all charges against Dwight had been dropped.

Dwight issued the following press release on Wednesday: “The Franklin County District Attorney’s office dropped its investigation into allegations of domestic abuse and did not file charges against investment advisor Lawrence E. ‘J’ Dwight, Jr. of Wilton on Monday, Aug. 15. The case drew considerable press and blog attention due to Dwight’s reputation as a conservative columnist and activist, and his membership on the Consensus Economic Forecasting Commission, a volunteer citizen panel that provides economic forecasts to the Legislature and the Governor’s office. ... Dwight said that he was impressed by the professionalism with which all officials acted in the case. ‘Both law enforcement and the county district attorney acted professionally,’ he said. ‘My wife and I can’t say the same about those who turned a personal situation into a political weapon.’”

Dwight’s wife Adrienne has waited patiently to tell her side of the story, of the events of that night.)

After a thorough investigation, the DA proclaimed that there wasn’t even a morsel to prosecute — and the case against my husband, J. Dwight, has been unceremoniously dropped. Sadly, however, a great deal of damage has been done.

The fiasco started with a spat. Yes folks, my husband and I argue from time to time. The dispute on July 16 was over a family issue, and I called one of my relatives to complain. When my relative called back later (around 7:30 p.m.), my phone was being charged.

Adrienne Dwight ––––– Guest Columnist Worry set in. A couple of hours went by, and a 911 call was made.

Around 9:45 p.m., J and I were sitting by our pool with my stepson, laughing, talking, and having a good time.

Boom. Flashlights were shone in our eyes. We were whisked apart. A woman officer inspected me for battle wounds. I protested the intrusion, the implication, and the continuation of such silliness. I asked where the call had come from. No one knew. The male officer came over to me. I asked who called. They radioed dispatch to find out.

Whoa. The call was from my worried relative. Unable to reach me, my relative conveyed that there had been an argument, and simply wanted to them to check on me. Like the old days, ya know?

Subsequently, and to my horror, I’ve learned that the police are required ‘by policy’ to interpret this as domestic violence, put someone in cuffs, and cart them off. Seriously. They walked into a peaceful scene. They inspected every inch of the house. Nothing was out of place. Like I said. We had an argument. I didn’t know it was a crime.

Here are two immediate problems: Think about this. Apparently, the door is open for someone who lives in Machias for example, who hates someone in Biddeford, to make a 911 call and have his or her adversary arrested for domestic violence. That’s one.

The other is more insidious.

Before the police even pulled into my driveway, ‘policy’ required them to arrest someone. That being their

intention, every question asked of us was not to determine probable cause, but to gather evidence about who’ to take away, not if’ they would take someone away. Every lawyer I talked to said that they didn’t have to read us our rights, unless they intended to question us. But they already did (question us), and they already knew that they were going to arrest someone. Didn’t we have the right to remain silent?

I thought by allowing them into the house, being open, honest, and direct, that they would correctly determine the apparent stability of my home, and subsequently make themselves available for more important things.

Nope. They were required to arrest someone. Wow. Am I still living in the USA? Four days later, on Wednesday, July 20, the press’s version of the story was on television, radio, and the front page of major newspapers, as if a tidal wave hit Portland harbor. Steve Mistler of the Lewiston Sun Journal led the way, joined by the Bangor Daily News (who ran Mistler’s version of the story), WGAN radio, WCSH channel 6; Ted Homer ran it on WGME Channel 8, along with other outlets from Bangor to Biddeford, including MPBN — all running it as a top news story. It had made its way to the Associated Press.

The story combined J’s arrest with his position on the Maine Consensus Economic Forecasting Commission, his association with the Maine Heritage Policy Center, and included the dollar amounts of his political contributions — something that didn’t happen to any of the other men and women that were arrested and accused of domestic violence that night.

In their stories, they said that the police responded after “neighbors complained about fighting and arguing,” which is a complete lie. The call came from over 100 miles away. That’s a fact.

Their statement implied that the argument was so offensive that “neighbors complained about fighting and arguing.” They led the public into picturing an intensely negative image, which defamed J’s character and rallied public opinion against him. If this wasn’t a libelous act, I don’t know what is.

The harm caused to my family by the media’s misleading claptrap along with their ultra swift “in absentia conviction” was not only irresponsible; it was unprofessional, unbalanced, unfair and unnecessary. They pounced on a guy and beat him to a bloody pulp in front of his kids, his family, his friends, and the public.

Before inflicting such extensive damage to my family, it would have been prudent for the media outlets to write their story and then wait to see if there was a conviction. Innocent before proven guilty is a worthy practice, and it is my belief that it works in our courts. It’s not that simple when a politically biased media gets involved in the personal life of a guy they disagree with.

Think the media will exert themselves now that the DA has stated that he won’t even file a charge?

I don’t think so either, but a public apology combined with the removal of the story from media websites would be a good gesture. My stepkids’ future is still out there waiting for them. It would be cool if this wasn’t.

Here’s what I see as the biggest issue of all: prejudice, snap judgments, and divisive attitudes, combined with a lack of insight, compassion, and discernment causing more harm than good.

From the moment the police stepped onto my property, to the comment walls of the BDN and the SJ, there has been a systematic, rubber stamp treatment that has prevailed, ignoring the most important element of all: The actual truth.

New Maine law calls for the creation of summer meal sites BRENNAN from page 4

reduction in access to food in the summer, we have created a never ending cycle of catch-up.

A year ago, as members of the Campaign to Promote Food Security in Cumberland County, more than 60 coalition members, including community sponsors like TD Bank, the United Way of Greater Portland, Preble Street and the Muskie School of Public Service, dealt with the issue of feeding hungry students in the summer months. Senator Justin Alfond introduced L.D. 860, “An Act to Reduce Student Hunger” to establish a system for getting students the nutrition they need year round.

This bill is a very real, direct, and cost-efficient vehicle to address this problem by giving students facing hunger in Maine the opportunity to learn more and have access to better nutrition. In fact, it is not often that we are able to pass legislation that simultaneously increases both academic performance and the physical well-being of students.

This one achieves both.

The new law calls for the creation of summer meal sites in areas where there is a high concentration of students who qualify for free and reduced meals.

After the 2011-2012 school year, there should be sites in areas where over 75 percent of students qualify, dropping to 50 percent after the 2013-2014 school year.

The costs of the program are reimbursable by the federal government, and the commissioner of the Department of Education has the authority to grant hardship exemptions to school districts in certain circumstances.

As initially proposed, the law was much more ambitious, but even as passed, it is a great beginning that should produce a strong foundation for future expansion. Already this summer, due to the efforts of the Maine Hunger Initiative, ten new feeding sites have opened in Cumberland County.

Interestingly, even though the bill passed unanimously in the Legislature, the governor did not sign it.

L.D. 860 still became law because if the governor, while the Legislature is still in session, does not veto or sign the bill, it can still became law without his signature. But many of us were surprised that given the governor’s challenging childhood he didn’t openly embrace this bill. His childhood experience is exactly the type of student that this program is

designed to benefit. After all, Maine ranks second in the country in hunger (Alabama is first), and this law will have a major impact on that embarrassing statistic.

Due to recent decisions at the federal level, this bill takes on an even greater significance. Earlier, the Portland Daily Sun reported, “Cumberland County will lose about $143,000 this year,” in funds from the Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program. According to the article, “statewide, Maine will receive about $347,000 in 2011 for the program down from about $815,000 last year, a 57 percent reduction.” This reduction in federal funds will further hamper efforts to feed hungry children and their families.

I am very pleased the Legislature supported this initiative. It will make a positive difference in the health and education of Maine’s neediest students and help give them a fair chance for a better future.

But it is only one step, and there is much more to be done to address hunger in Maine.

(Michael Brennan is a policy associate with the Muskie School of Public Service and a candidate for mayor of Portland.)

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Even with flaws, ‘Wiz’ takes audience on a ride I encourage everyone to ease on down the road to see “The Wiz,” now playing at the Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick. With fantastic music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls and a less than good book by William F. Brown, it’s the stellar ensemble, some excellent principal performances and great technical effects that make this journey down the yellow brick road a great way to end the summer, and the 2011 MSMT season.

“The Wiz,” adapted from “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum, has all the familiar elements of the family classic with a modern-like twist, (re)told by an all African-American cast of twenty (and a dog). The night I went, I found the mostly 50-70 aged, Caucasian (sold out) audience unable to step outside their familiar OZ box (obvious by their intermission/after-show comments and lack of response during the show) and allow themselves to be transported by this very hard-working, talented company of cast and crew ... however, I am very happy that a well deserved standing ovation brought the curtain down at the end of the evening.

Michael J. Tobin ––––– Theatre Talk The entire production team designed and executed a gorgeous show that complimented the cast from the moment you took your seat. The set design by Charles S. Kading had a stylized concept that melted one scene into the next with color, texture and creative construction.

The pre-show imagery of Kansas that greeted us upon entering the theater took your breath away! Video projections by Jeffrey Cady of SebovvA, were wonderful, enhancing every scene — excellent work. Costumes by Kurt Alger were colorful and fun, especially the men’s Yellow Brick Road zoot suits (my favorite), Evillene’s ensemble (and fabulous wig) and the Ozians variety of looks and styles. Lighting by Jeffery S. Koger was best of the season! Sound

by Jason T. Hurley had some issues with soloists not being heard due to the large band and full sounding ensemble.

First, I have to say that this company of actors and actresses are, in a word, beautiful. Regardless of age, shape and size, this cast is blessed with not only multiple talents, but a physical look that is stunning. There is no doubt that the foundation of this production is the ensemble.

With their triple threat talents, each member played multiple roles with enormous energy and commitment.

To watch these men and women joyfully dance in the musical number Brand New Day was worth the price of admission.

Eric B. Anthony (Scarecrow) was brilliant — his effortless dancing, perfect singing and strong character choices made Mr. Anthony an audience favorite. E. Clayton Cornelious (Tinman) gave an excellent performance with all the right comedic choices. Mr. Cornelious’s “If I Could Feel” solo was a highlight. Nikkieli DeMone (Lion) had a too-strong presence that overshadowed the cowardly nuances we’ve come to love and, ultimately, took away from the comedic elements of the Lion. It was unfortunate that most of Mr. DeMone’s singing was directed to the ceiling that evening, given his powerhouse voice.

LaQuet Sharnell (Dorothy) certainly has all the creative talents to be the perfect Dorothy (this lady has the moves and strong vocals) but seemed tired opening night — or perhaps it was a directorial character choice — either way, Ms. Sharnell’s low-key performance lacked the energy and heart needed to drive the show. I never felt her connection with the three friends, especially at the end. Gayle Turner (Glinda, Aunt Em) was perfection with a capital “P.” Gwen Stewart (Evillene) was deliciously wicked as the bad witch but her second character of Addaperle never hit its potential, again most likely due to direction; because Ms. Stewart has big Broadway talents!

Bobby Daye (The Wiz) convincingly did what he was directed to do but I’m sure could have given us a lot more, if direction had not held him back. Mr. Daye’s talents were wasted in “So You Wanted To Meet The Wizard,” replaced by an over-used projected image. Snickers (Toto) should bite the director for not being allowed to be on stage more at the beginning and end — a Broadway professional “Toto” and she was used for less than one minute — big disappointment.

Director Donna Drake created a production that had all the potential of

being the best show of the season, but somehow, it just never quite hit its mark; at least not that evening, not for this reviewer, not for the way-too-quiet audience. Ms. Drake was given a Broadway caliber cast and gave them summer stock direction. Thankfully, Mark Stuart’s choreography was a show stand-out, full of passionate, spiritual, creative energy with excellent execution! Masterful Musical Director, Jason Wetzel, was blessed with a cast of dynamite singers and a very talented band of nine to create some of the best musical moments of the summer.

Some random Wiz critique: weak opening moments (didn’t even realize the show had started), great visual tornado effects, excellent munchkin concept (cast on rolling stools) — Jeremiah Haley a stand-out, brilliant Yellow Brick Road dancers but didn’t get the yellow cloth concept as she was singing “Soon As I Get Home,” very end of Act One fell flat (no build up), fun Funky Monkeys, loved Eric Jackson’s brief character moments, no focus or build up to Evillene’s melting, loved the visual departure of The Wiz in the balloon and a big bravo to the unseen backstage crew who put all the production elements together on stage!

I love Maine State Music Theatre.

Executive Director Steven Peterson should be very proud of the wonderful work he brought to the stage this season. Although not everything was a four-star experience for me, please remember that a theatre critic is giving one (hopefully educated) opinion and what we experience may be totally different than the person sitting next to us. I have 30 years of being an Arts professional (including as an actor & director in over 350+ shows) and have had my share of good, great, bad and horrible reviews. As I always say, “Read them. Talk about them. And then go to the theater and experience the show for yourself.” I look forward to seeing MSMT back on stage next summer. Thank you, Mr. Peterson, thank you MSMT 2011 summer casts and crews, and thank YOU for supporting this great theater in Brunswick!

(Michael J. Tobin has been a professional actor, director, theatre administrator and educator for 30 years in theaters throughout New England and around the Country. Mr. Tobin has performed and directed in 350-plus shows Off-Broadway, National Tours, Regional Theatre, Summer Stock, Children’s Theatre and Community Theatre. Mr. Tobin lives in South Portland.)

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This year, over a 100 players on eight teams from four local Little League organizations took part in a Boys of Summer league. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Boys of Summer find a league of their own More than 100 players relished playing time

BY JEFF PETERSON SPECIAL TO THE PORTLAND DAILY SUN

In Maine, the Little League Baseball season never seems to last long enough. It starts in the spring, often with snow on the ground, and is over just after school is out. That was then and this is now. For the last three years, dozens of players, ages 8-10, have taken part in a special league that runs from early July to midAugust. It's called Boys of Summer.

This year, more than 100 players on eight teams from four local Little League organizations took part. Bayside, Portland North, Deering and Falmouth all had players on the field.

They played a 10-game regular season schedule with two practices a week.

"There is only one difference when you compare players from Maine against players from California, Texas and Florida," said Darling Plumbing and Heating manager David O'Donnell. "It is the weather. Those players from the warmer states get to play longer. This league allows our players to play at least an extra month."

During the spring Little League season, weather is always a factor.

"We ended up playing 13 games this spring and only had 4 practices," said see LEAGUE page 9

Fugitive 5K draws a crowd DAILY SUN STAFF REPORT On Saturday, Aug. 13, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office held its third annual 5-K Fugitive Run in Gorham. The proceeds of the race were raised for the Portland chapter of the Center for Grieving Children.

The Fugitive Run was created to promote community involvement and interaction, while raising money for a charitable cause, the sheriff's office noted in a press release. The run features a “public safety” category, which includes various public safety organizations, including police, fire/rescue, and corrections. These agencies compete against each other for the Sheriff’s Cup trophy. The Sheriff’s Cup is awarded to the Public Safety agency with the fastest combined time, based upon an agency’s fastest three runners. An agency may have an unlimited number of runners, but only the top three finishers’ times are calculated for the award).

A total of 131 runners competed in the 3.14-mile road race.

The race winner was: John Vallo of Gorham, with a time of 15 minutes and 55 seconds.

The first female finisher was: Emily Jenkins of Enfield, Conn., with a time of 20 minutes and 18 seconds.

Both runners donated their race winnings to the Center for Grieving Children.

The Sheriff’s Cup was awarded to: 1. Maine Warden Service — 54 minutes and 45 seconds (cumulative time). This is the second year in a row that the Maine Warden Service has won this award.

Following the Warden Service was: 2. Gorham Police Department.

3. Westbrook Fire Department.

4. Westbrook Police Department.

5. Two Bridges Regional Jail Over a dozen public safety agencies participated in this event, the sheriff’s office reported.

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Thursday, Aug. 18 Joe Farren and Lyle Divinsky 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Frog and Turtle ... a gastro pub, 3 Bridge St., Westbrook. Joe Farren and Lyle Divinsky playing the second of two August shows at the Frog & Turtle in Westbrook. “Both local young boys have made a name for themselves in music. Joe in Florida and Lyle in New York — well, it is too hot in Florida and New York so they have come home and agreed to play two special shows to help us celebrate four years of free live music. Come on down and welcome them home!” www.thefrogandturtle.com

Concert by municipal band from Nepi, Italy 7 p.m. The municipal band from Nepi, Italy will be in Portland from Tuesday, Aug. 16 through Sunday, Aug. 21, as the guests of Maine’s local Italian Heritage Center Concert Band. They will perform a free, public concert in Portland’s Fort Allen Park on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. (rain location: Italian Heritage Center, 40 Westland Ave. in Portland) and a benefit concert for the Joan Beaudry Memorial Education Fund with the Italian Heritage Center Concert Band at the Biddeford Pool Community Club on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 4 p.m. This visit is the conclusion of an international band exchange that began last year with two concerts in Italy by musicians of the IHC Band. “In spite of cost, distance and language barriers, the love of music brings people together in a positive, powerful way and music lovers will get their fill here in August.”

Friday, Aug. 19 The Tedeschi Trucks Band live 6 p.m. “Port City Music Hall is proud to welcome back two of music’s most influential roots-rock and blues artists of our time, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, as The Tedeschi Trucks Band live at the Ocean Gateway Terminal.” $1 from every ticket will be donated to the Maine Academy of Modern Music.

Kindling Stone Concert in New Gloucester 7 p.m. Kindling Stone Concert will return to the 1794 Shaker Meetinghouse in late summer with their unique combination of musical styles and original compositions. New this year will be the addition of vocalist Charlotte Avant with instrumentalists/vocalists Chris Moore and Mark Wingate.

Sabbathdauy Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Rd., Route 26, New Gloucester. www.shaker.lib.me.us

Saturday, Aug. 20 Portland Music & Arts Festival

ABOVE: Joe Farren splits his time between Tampa, Fla., and Portland. He will perform with Lyle Divinsky at the Frog and Turtle in Westbrook tonight. (Photo courtesy of Joe Farren) RIGHT: Now rising in the Brooklyn and New York City music scenes, Portland’s Lyle Divinsky is scheduled to appear at The Boys Are Back in Town musical event tonight at the Frog and Turtle in Westbrook. (Photo courtesy of Lyle Divinsky)

to beneftit wetlands conservation. Gates open at noon and the show will run from approximately 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. www. wetlandsjam.com/ info.html

themes of lust, loss and embracing your inner demons, Sparks The Rescue return with 12 impressive edgy poprock tracks on new album Worst Thing I’ve Been Cursed With. The band’s second full-length is a step forward for the band, blending sassy lyrics and the dynamic, unique vocals of frontman Alex Roy into the melodic, infectious songs the five-piece have become known for. Emerging from Portland, Maine with debut album Eyes To The Sun in 2009, Sparks The Rescue’s playful pop rock made them a fan favorite as they toured with the likes of Mayday Parade and The All-American Rejects.”

Beatles for Sale: The Tribute

2 p.m. The second annual Portland Music & Arts Festival on Free Street. A day-long festival on Free Street, featuring the work and performances of Maine artists, local and national musicians and appropriate food and drink concessions. Proceeds from ticket sales, sponsor contributions, donations and vendor rentals will be donated to The Maine Children’s Cancer Program. www.theportlandmusicandartsfestival.com/schedule

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8 p.m. WCLZ welcomes Justin Townes Earle and Shovels and Rope (Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent) at Port City Music Hall. Justin Townes Earle won the Best New and Emerging Artist at the 2009 Americana Music Awards. His record, “Midnight at the Movies,” was named one of the best records of last year by Amazon, received four stars in Rolling Stone and “found a sweet spot in the blackened hearts of fans and critics alike.” Michael Trent (Texas/Colorado) has just released his second solo album titled “The Winner,” and Cary Ann Hearst (Mississippi/Tennessee) is about to release her second record “Lions & Lambs.” Together hey have one duo release “Shovels & Rope” which was came out in 2008 and are currently working on the follow-up, “Shovels & Rope V.2.” Advance: $15; door: $18; VIP: $30. http://portcitymusichall.com

Thursday, Aug. 25 Songwriters by the Sea 7:30 p.m. Acoustic folk concert by Danielle Miraglia and Paddy Mills, Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, 45 Seashore Ave., Peaks Island. $10 per person. “Hosted by local singer/songwriter Phil Daligan, Songwriters by the Sea is a six part concert series featuring up and coming artists from around New England and beyond. This concert features Danielle Miraglia whose acoustic blues guitar style, classic rock tunes and catchy melodies are sure to please along with Maine native Paddy Mills playing his unique style of rural contemporary folk. Come and enjoy a pleasant ferry ride across the harbor and night out on Peaks Island.”

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Season extended an extra month LEAGUE from page 7

O'Donnell.

"It seemed like it would rain every “The environment was time we had a practice. great for the chamA lot of kids need the pionship game. We basics when they are only 8, 9 or 10 years old play- played on that beautiful ing AAA. When you don't field at Bayside Little get to practice, it makes a huge difference in the League on Back Cove, development. That's why had a great game and this league has become so important. Just think of a pretty big crowd.” — all the extra practice time Darling Plumbing and they get."

Heating manager David That extra practice time O’Donnell has paid off for many of the players. On Darling Plumbing and Heating alone, 11 players had batting averages of over .400, eight players hit over .500 and nine kids had the opportunity to pitch.

"The baseball has really improved over the past few years," said O'Donnell. "With the extra practices, I think it will only get better."

They get lots of game experience as well. The league just finished its playoff tournament. The team O'Donnell managed, Darling Plumbing and Heating, ended up winning the championship.

After an 8-5 win in the opening round, they beat the Deering Rams 2-0 in the semifinals and took home the title with a 5-0 shutout win at Payson Park on Saturday against the Deering Bulldogs.

"The environment was great for the championship game," said O'Donnell. "We played on that beautiful field at Bayside Little League on Back Cove, had a great game and a pretty big crowd."

Boys of Summer also gave O'Donnell more time to spend with his son, Hayden, on the baseball field. "It gave us another month and a half to work in a team environment," said the manager. "The practices were great and it gave us something to do in the summer together."

O'Donnell wonders why, with the success of Boys of Summer, more age groups or even softball teams couldn't put together their own summer leagues.

"All it takes is someone to organize it," said O'Donnell. "We charged each player $50. That included home and away jerseys, game balls and trophies."

For most of the players, managers and parents, getting the opportunity to play more of the game they all love is worth a lot more than that.

A team picture shows Darlings Plumbing & Heating, which won the 2011 Boys of Summer League championships. The league included eight teams from the Falmouth, Deering, Portland North and Bayside Little Leagues (8- to 10-year-olds).The championship team finished with a 10-1-1 record and defeated the Deering Bulldogs 5-0 in the championship game. Members of the team include (first row, from left) Zevin Gray, Stillman Mahan, Brady Boyle, Sam Sabatine, Ben Curtis, Robby Sheils and James Hawkes; (second row, from left) Nick Boyle, Danny Hill, Damian Cobb, Daniel Baker, Hayden O’Donnell and John Adamo; and (third row from left) Coach Jack Adamo, Coach Michelle Hawkes and Manager David O’Donnell, Not in photo, team members Brian Riley, Liam Riley and Coach Dan Riley. (COURTESY PHOTO)

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By Holiday Mathis job is to simply hack away.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

Knowing when to stop is a kind of art.

Your restraint is matched only by your powers of observation. You wisely sense that going past the point of diminishing returns is a waste of time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You’ll experience some fun piece of luck that was set up by you at an early date and then forgotten about. This is akin to finding money in the bottom of your purse or sock drawer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you made a difference in someone else’s life. This happens whether or not the person in question thinks to thank you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

In just a few minutes, you can easily accomplish the thing that takes others hours to do. This could make you secretly smile. It could also inspire you to start teaching others what you know.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll have the satisfaction of an accomplishment like getting to the gym, sending out a thank-you note or finishing a long novel. This is as good a reason as any to celebrate yourself.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 18).

You’ll dig deeper to make your dreams real. Through the next 10 weeks, you’ll broadcast what you’re about and what you want. In February, a fantastic opportunity is handed to you precisely because you got the word out. Small, intelligent moves will set big projects in motion in October. December is romantic. Pisces and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 25, 41, 24 and 19.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are an artist, even when you don’t mean to be. You’ll take your way of looking at the world and bring it to others on the planet in a way you hope they can understand -- that’s what artists do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You can’t expect yourself to produce without inspiration, motivation or reward.

Find more that falls into those three categories, and your enthusiasm and energy will return.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Something small and personal will lead you to accomplish great things. In time, the small personal matter will seem so inconsequential to you, if you remember it at all. But the significant productivity that came of it will remain.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Everyone has an opinion about what things are supposed to be like. You will make yourself open to other people’s ideas, but not so open as to discount your own point of view.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You would love to deny the raw, painful emotions, and yet those are the most valuable gifts of the day. The potential to heal and grow is buried in those feelings for the brave one who wants to dive in.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If you choose to dream, you’ll notice that your powers of visualization are enhanced.

There’s something that you imagine will be hard for you to do, but you can and will do it. See yourself having an easy time of it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). As any lumberjack worth his salt knows well, the first blow does not fell the tree.

You’ll build something important in the next few weeks, and it will all come together in good time. For now, your

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Thursday, Aug. 18, the 230th day of 2011. There are 135 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Aug. 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which guaranteed the right of all American women to vote, was ratified as Tennessee became the 36th state to approve it.

On this date: In 1587, Virginia Dare became the first child of English parents to be born on American soil, on what is now Roanoke Island in North Carolina.

In 1838, the first marine expedition sponsored by the U.S. government set sail from Hampton Roads, Va.; the crews traveled the southern Pacific Ocean, gathering scientific information.

In 1846, U.S. forces led by General Stephen W. Kearny captured Santa Fe, N.M. In 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King dedicated the Thousand Islands Bridge connecting the United States and Canada.

In 1958, the novel “Lolita” by Vladimir Nabokov was first published in New York

by G.P. Putnam’s Sons, almost three years after it was originally published in Paris.

In 1961, federal appeals court Judge Learned Hand, 89, died in New York.

In 1963, James Meredith became the first black student to graduate from the University of Mississippi.

In 1969, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair in Bethel, N.Y., wound to a close after three nights with a mid-morning set by Jimi Hendrix.

In 1981, author and screenwriter Anita Loos (“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”) died in New York at age 93.

In 1983, Hurricane Alicia slammed into the Texas coast, leaving 21 dead and causing more than a billion dollars’ worth of damage.

One year ago: General Motors filed the first batch of paperwork to sell stock to the public again, a significant step to shed U.S. government ownership a year after the automaker had filed for bankruptcy.

Today’s Birthdays: Former first lady Rosalynn Carter is 84. Academy Award-winning director Roman Polanski is 78. Olympic gold medal decathlete Rafer Johnson is 76.

Actor-director Robert Redford is 75. Actor Christopher Jones is 70. Actor Henry G. Sanders is 69. Actor-comedian Martin Mull is 68. Actor Denis Leary is 54. Actress Madeleine Stowe is 53. ABC News reporter Bob Woodruff is 50. The president of Mexico, Felipe Calderon, is 49. Actor Christian Slater is 42. Actor Edward Norton is 42. Actress Kaitlin Olson is 36. Actor-writer-director Hadjii is 35. Rock musician Dirk Lance is 35. Actor-comedian Andy Samberg is 33.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX Dear Annie: My husband’s parents divorced 25 years ago, and both remarried people who had children from previous marriages. All of the siblings are self-supporting with the exception of one stepbrother, “Rick,” who is now 26. My in-laws pay for Rick’s apartment and all of his expenses because he can’t seem to hold a job and they don’t want him living with them.

My husband thinks he has the right to demand that his mother and her husband stop giving Rick money. I disagree.

How they spend their money is up to them. My husband says it isn’t really their money. It’s family money, and they should not be using his inheritance to support a lazy stepbrother. He doesn’t understand why he’s worked so hard all these years when Rick doesn’t have to. He told me he sees no reason to maintain a relationship with his mother if he’s not going to get anything out of it. I couldn’t believe my ears. He said he didn’t mean it the way it sounded.

I told him his parents don’t owe him an inheritance and that I hoped my own parents would spend every last dime before they died. My husband and I earn a good income. I am amazed that I married such a selfish man. I’ve never seen this side of him before, and I don’t like it at all. -- Floored Dear Floored: We don’t believe your husband is selfish so much as he is hurt and resentful. In your husband’s eyes, supporting Rick means Mom loves Rick more. Talk to him about those feelings, and see if you can help him understand that his parents did him an enormous favor by teaching him to be self-reliant, and that Rick will suffer in the long run. You also could remind him that, as the stepmother, his mom probably has less say over the matter than he realizes. We hope he can forgive her and move past this.

Dear Annie: I have spent many years in counseling trying to get over some social anxiety issues, but one still lingers.

People invite us to their homes, and we enjoy their hospitality, but returning the favor makes me beyond nervous.

I have nothing to offer that is as nice as what they have presented. I don’t cook very well and would never want to offend someone with less than what they provided for us. As a result, I have stopped accepting invitations. I have taken many different medications to work through this, but nothing seems to help. My mother was a wonderful hostess, so I was taught well. Is it just laziness? -- Social Dud Dear Social: No. Many people are nervous about entertaining, feeling that their homes and food are inadequate. You may even subconsciously be comparing yourself with your mother. Try hosting a smaller or larger event (sometimes serving only appetizers is less stressful) or a backyard barbecue.

You also can serve catered food or reciprocate by treating someone at a restaurant. But please keep in mind that most people are less focused on your house and cooking than you are. They simply want to enjoy their friends.

Dear Annie: You frequently advise readers to have the problem person see a doctor for evaluation. My question is: Just how is one supposed to get the problem person to a doctor if they don’t think they have a problem? -- A Longtime Reader Dear Reader: It’s true that you cannot force an adult to get help, which is why we often recommend counseling for the writer, as well. And sometimes, when the problem is psychological, the person is perfectly willing to see an internist, who could often refer or even medicate. Occasionally, threats to leave the marriage or throw out a freeloading child can “encourage” the problem person to seek professional help. The fact that it may not always be successful does not mean one shouldn’t make the effort.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to: anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

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by Scott Stantis

Arkhangelsk Regional Assembly of Deputies is visiting the state on a seven-day tour DELEGATION from page one

ship convoy in Archangel during World War II and pays homage to the men and women who lost their lives on the Arctic convoys, according to a city press release.

The Russian Delegation representing the Arkhangelsk Regional Assembly of Deputies is visiting Maine on a seven-day tour, according to the governor's office. The three delegates, all members of the Duma, the regional legislature in Archangel, came at the invitation of Gov. Paul LePage, the governor's office stated.

“It is my pleasure to welcome our friends from the Arkhangelsk Region to the State of Maine," LePage said. "I believe these visits are mutually beneficial and help us to better understand cultural and economic ties between our states, nations and systems of government."

The Delegates have ties to Maine through two separate Sister City partnerships, Kotlas-Waterville Area Sister City connection and the Greater Portland-Archangel partnership. Ken Green of the Kotlas-Waterville Area Sister City Connection has been involved with the planning of this trip and is excited to welcome back their friends from the Russian north. “This continues a series of visits starting twenty years ago with educational, cultural, medical and political exchanges.

We hope to continue and expand these valuable exchanges,” said Green.

Their visit will include trips to the State House to meet with state agencies and members of the Legislature, business tours in Portland and Waterville, a trip to the University of Maine Orono, and a dinner hosted by the Governor at the Blaine House.

Portland Mayor Nicholas Mavodones will join fellow City Councilor Ed Suslovic to accompany the members of the Delegation — Andrey Brainin, Committee Chair for Budget and Taxes; Stanislav Vtoryy, Committee Chair for Legislation and Judicial Issues; and Sergey Emmanuilov, Committee Chair for Health Protection and Social Issues, the city reported. Today’s event is being held in conjunction with similar events in Archangel, London and Murmansk.

“Seventy years ago, the Port of Portland provided safe harbor to hundreds of ships loaded with critical provisions setting sail for Archangel,” Mavodones said. “These convoys were the lifeline for a nation under attack and helped turn the tide against Hitler in Russia.”

Early during WWII, the Soviet Union came under attack by Hitler’s army, naval and air forces and in response, the Allied Powers including the U.S., Great Britain and Canada along with French and Polish naval forces, began dangerous Arctic Convoys of merchant ships from the US and Britain sailing around occupied Norway and into the arctic ports of Murmansk and Archangel, the city press release explained. From 1941-1945, the convoys brought desperately needed food, medicine, fuel, ammunition and other supplies to the Soviet Union, often operating under twenty-four hours sunlight or darkness depending upon the season. Most of the U.S. convoys formed and sailed from Casco Bay with hundreds of merchant ships and escorting warships gathering in the Port of Portland.

The Arctic Convoy Memorial was given by the people of Murmansk to the City of Portland in memory of the 3,000 men and women who gave their lives in the Arctic Campaign on convoys to and from Russia and was unveiled to the public May 20, 2006. Solidifying the ties between these two port cities, Portland and Archangel became sister cities 22 years ago.

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Thursday, Aug. 18 Summer Reading Ice Cream Social Blast 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St., Westbrook. “Join us for a Summer Reading Ice Cream Social Blast! You’ve been reading this summer; Walker will provide you an opportunity to share your reading excitement. Walker Memorial Library will have lots of ice cream and toppings on hand. ... You come with enthusiasm and a willingness to share your reading thoughts. Book lovers unite! This is a family friendly event. Kids programs with stories, music, gaming and an Adult reading discussion group will be available. Ample parking. Handicapped accessible.

Inspirations in Color 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Inspirations in Color: a new exhibit by artist Beth Westra is coming to the Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth, beginning Aug. 18 and running through the end of September. Come meet the artist at the reception on Aug. 31 from 5-7. 781-2351.

Concert at Fort Allen Park: Banda di Nepi 7 p.m. “We’re putting the band back in the bandstand at Fort Allen Park!” In July and August, Friends of the Eastern Promenade scheduled seven Thursday evening concerts.

Banda di Nepi (Community Band from Italy). Sponsored by the Italian Heritage Center.

Portland Chamber Music Festival 7 p.m. Beethoven: String Trio in C minor, Op. 9 No. 3; Melinda Wagner: Scritch for Oboe + String Quartet; Poulenc: Sextet for Piano and Winds. The concert will be preceded by an informal pre-concert lecture by composer Elliott Schwartz at 7 p.m. Abromson Community Education Center, University of Southern Maine (Portland Campus).

88 Bedford St., Portland.

Crash Barry at Bull Moose in Scarborough 7 p.m. Maine author Crash Barry will read from and sign copies of his new book “Tough Island: True Stories From Matinicus, Maine” at Bull Moose in Scarborough, 456 Payne Rd. Tough Island will be available for the reduced price of $11.70 as a first edition hardcover. “The gritty memoir provides a guided tour of a unique society inhabited by resourceful individuals and scoundrels. Barry tells stories of danger and drugs, sex and violence, death and sorrow, all unfolding in a landscape of breathtaking beauty.”

More information about Crash Barry and his work can be found at http://crashbarry.com.

‘Passion of the Hausfrau’ in Freeport 7:30 p.m. A one-woman show that combines comedy, innovative projections, and music in portraying the hilarious misadventures of a Portland mom who discovers that the rollercoaster ride of raising young kids is actually the path to creating her own masterpiece; “comedic genius” declares the Portland Phoenix. Freeport Factory Stage, 5 Depot St. Freeport. Aug. 18-Aug. 27. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. through Sat., and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

‘Welcome to Homo Hollow’ 8 p.m. Lucid Stage. “Welcome to Homo Hollow: 17 Years of Queer Country Living Celebrated through Music, Satire, Juggling and Drag” by the Eggplant Faerie Players (featuring TomFooloery, MaxZine Weinstein, and Maya Jensen).

“Welcome to Homo Hollow is an extravaganza of unbelievable and true stories of seventeen years of life in Ida, a queer commune in rural Tennessee. Juggling, satire, unicycling, mandolin and cello music, outrageous costumes, and stiltwalking! Consider drag queens with chainsaws, nuclear madness (both the radioactive kind and the family kind), animal husbandry, and how unique communities become sources of strength. The Eggplant Faerie Players is a vaudeville circus troupe based at the queer community of Ida in the buckle of the Bible belt in Tennessee.” Lucid Stage is a nonprofit arts organization and a multi-use venue for the many arts organizations in the Greater Portland area.” http://www.lucidstage.com/

Friday, Aug. 19 A Walk Around the East End 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A Walk Around the East End with Friends of the Eastern Prom. “Sometimes Portland Trails’ biggest accomplishments are wrapped in small packages. Join Friends of the Eastern Promenade to discover how making a few connections within the trail network has helped create access and linkage across the peninsula.

Meet at the Gazebo on the Eastern Prom at Ft. Allen Park.” http://www.trails.org/events.htm

Gallery Talk on John Marin 6 p.m. Portland Museum of Art. John Marin: Pioneer of American Modernism by Susan Rudy. “John Marin sought Maine as a subject — its islands, mountains, beaches, and rocky shores — from 1917 onward. However, when he landed on Cape Split in 1933, he knew this remote

Scott Lewis, project manager with the Berwick-based Preservation Timber Framing Inc., shows a piece of original crown moulding from the front gable of Portland’s Abyssinian Meeting House on Newbury, only the third remaining African-American meeting house in the United States. On Tuesday, Oct. 11, Greater Portland Landmarks will present a lecture and presentation “Preserving Ancient Trades” at the Maine Irish Heritage Center. Aaron Sturgis, one of the presenters, also works with Preservation Timber Framing. For details, visit www. portlandlandmarks.org. (DAVID CARKHUFF FILE PHOTO) and untamed northern locale would imprint his work, foregrounding the abstract properties that had always been a feature of his painting. Featuring 54 works, this exhibition concentrates on the late period of John Marin’s (1870– 1953) career.” http://www.portlandmuseum.org

‘The Wiz’ by Maine State Music Theatre 7:30 p.m. Maine State Music Theatre presents “The Wiz,” a Tony Award-winning musical that follows the well-known tale of Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow and the Lion as they travel through the Land of Oz, “but it adds a dazzling and lively mixture of rock, gospel and soul music made popular in the 1970s. This show is a mysterious, opulent and fancily journey that follows a beloved story of courage, brains, heart and home.” Pickard Theatre, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. August 10 to Aug. 27. www.msmt.org, 725-8769.

Saturday, Aug. 20 Snowy Egret Day at Scarborough Marsh 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center features Snowy Egret Day, including a bird walk, canoe tours, a used book sale, nature crafts and more. Special programs for children. No registration necessary. 883-5100. http:// www.maineaudubon.org/explore/centers/marsh2.shtml

Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts Festival on the streets of Brunswick.

Over 90 artists and artisans line Maine Street and the mall.

Live music, children’s activities, theater performances, and more! FMI, www.brunswickdowntown.org

R & R Spinners at Sabbathday Lake 10 a.m. The R & R Spinners will show their extensive traditional skills at a demonstration to be held at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26, New Gloucester. The demonstation is free and open to the public.

A Stitch In Time: Quilts — The Fabric Of Our History 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Falmouth Heritage Museum, 60 Woods Road, Falmouth. What makes a quilt a quilt? How much is my quilt worth? When was my quilt made? Bring your quilts for show and tell! Watch quilting demonstrations.

Quilt appraisals to benefit the museum are $10 each/two for $17. The museum is open Saturdays through Sept. 10 (closed Labor Day weekend) with its continuing display of quilts, period kitchenware, vintage glassware and nursing artifacts. Supporting Memberships to The Falmouth Historical Society receive a Ceramic Wall Plaque and all members receive discounts on books, maps, coverlets and other gift shop items.

Slit tapestry workshop 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Perfect for children and beginning weavers! Weave A Wachumacallit is the title of a slit tapestry workshop to be held at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26, New Gloucester. What you will create from a variety of materials can be a bookmark, doll house furnishings, bracelet or a wachumacallit! Just bring scissors. Fee: $30 (pre-registration required). 926-4597.

Art & Fine Craft Show at Gilsland Farm 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gilsland Farm in Falmouth presents the 15th annual juried art and craft show featuring 60 vendors selling jewelry, pottery, sculpture and other high-end handmade work. Gourmet lunch will be offered by Belle Fete Caterer and in the afternoon Island Cow Ice Cream will be selling a delicious cold treat. Saturday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All entry donations benefit Maine Audubon. http://habitat.maineaudubon.org

First Annual Shoreside Festival 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Shoreside Festival, part of the MS Society’s 30th Annual Harborfest, is hosted by Friends of the Eastern Promenade and takes place at Fort Allen Park and portions of the Eastern Promenade. The grassy slopes of the Eastern Prom provide the perfect venue for watching the sailboats in the MS Regatta. The festival features great food, kids activities, artists and live music, including Chandler’s Band, sea chanty singer Dave Peloquin and the bluesy rhythms of The Blue Band. Kids’ activities include knot tying & rope throwing, a touch tank, face painting, a scavenger hunt, coloring station, hula hoops, and rowing with the Compass Project in the afternoon.

Portland Music & Arts Festival 2 p.m. The second annual Portland Music & Arts Festival on Free Street. A day-long festival on Free Street, featuring the work and performances of Maine artists, local and national musicians and appropriate food and drink concessions. Proceeds from ticket sales, sponsor contributions, donations and vendor rentals will be donated to The Maine Children’s Cancer Program. www.theportlandmusicandartsfestival.com/schedule

Barb Truex performs with August Ensemble 8 p.m. Barb Truex performs with August Ensemble in Portland. The house concert, hosted by Jay York at 58 Wilmot St. begins at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door for a suggested donation of $10. For more information or to reserve seats contact Barb Truex via phone (892-7578) or email (babstruex@gmail.com). see next page

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Sunday, Aug. 21 Tri for Preservation Sprint Triathlon and Aquabike 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Tri for Preservation triathlon consists of a 500-yard ocean swim along the well-protected cove of Crescent Beach. (Wetsuits are strongly recommended, and may be required on race day at the discretion of the race director in the interest of athlete safety). Participants then transition to a 14-mile, rolling bike course past the scenic farmlands and marshlands of Cape Elizabeth.

The course concludes with a well-marked 3.1-mile run along the shore of Crescent Beach (on a well-maintained fire road) towards Kettle Cove and back along Route 77. capelandtrust.org/triathlon/2011/

First Annual Shoreside Festival 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Day two of the Shoreside Festival, part of the MS Society’s 30th Annual Harborfest. Hosted by Friends of the Eastern Promenade at Fort Allen Park on the Eastern Prom, the Shoreside Festival provides the perfect vantage point for watching all the action of the Lobster Boat Races and Tug Boat Muster on Casco Bay. The races will be broadcast live from the bandstand, with great food, art and activities for the kids.

Maine Maritime Museum commemoration 4 p.m. “On April 11, 1986, Dodge Morgan, who had chosen to become a resident of Maine, sailed his 60-foot boat American Promise into the harbor of St. George’s, Bermuda, 150 days from the date he had set out from the same port. The event marked the first time that an American had sailed solo around the world nonstop. Most remarkably, Morgan had accomplished the feat in only 150 days, almost slashing in half the previous record of 292 days, and even besting his optimistic goal of a 220-day voyage. On Aug. 21, Maine Maritime Museum will commemorate the 25th anniversary of that significant event and pay tribute to the remarkable individual whose dream it was to accomplish it. Sadly, Dodge Morgan passed away on Sept. 14 last year, following complications from cancer. The tribute will be held at the Portland Company complex on Fore Street in Portland.

It will begin at 4 p.m. with a screening of ‘Around Alone,’ the documentary film that followed Morgan during his epic journey and was a featured program on the PBS program, ‘Adventure.’ The 57-minute film was produced from more than nine hours of film that had been shot by six cameras mounted on the boat, three topside and three below decks.

Following the screening, members of the circumnavigation team and those whom Dodge Morgan inspired will share their reflections of both the man and his voyage. Morgan’s only companion on the voyage, his boat American Promise, will be dockside for tours. Following the epic voyage, the boat spent twenty years as a sail training vessel for the United States Naval Academy before becoming the mother ship for the Rozalia Project focused on ridding the oceans of plastic debris.” Tickets for the tribute are available online at www.MaineMaritimeMuseum.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 23 Chelsea Chen on the Kotzschmar Organ 7:30 p.m. Chelsea Chen on the Kotzschmar Organ. “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by J.S. Bach; “Three Taiwanese Songs” by Chelsea Chen; “Children’s Corner”

by C. Debussy; “Super Mario Fantasia” by Koji Kondo; “Moto Ostinato” by Petr Eben; “Three Jazz Standards” by Rod Gorby; “Satin Doll’ by Duke Ellington; “Sweet Georgia Brown” by Ben Bernie; “I Got Rhythm” by George Gershwin; “Miroir” by Ad Wammes; “Toccata from Suite” by Maurice Durufle. www.foko.org

Peace in Sudan Rally and Candle Light Vigil 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fur Cultural Revival (part of The Darfur Community Center of Maine) presents a Peace in Sudan Rally and Candle Light Vigil at Monument Square on Congress Street in Portland. This event is free, and the public is encouraged to attend. “In observation of Ramadan, this event will be held after the Break of Fast. Speakers will include El-Fadel Arbab, as well as local activists, members of the Sudanese refugee communities, and survivors of Genocide worldwide. If it rains, the rally will be held at The Meg Perry Center, 644 Congress St. in Portland, Maine at 9 p.m. Please note the change of time and location in the event of bad weather. Since 2003, more than 400,000 people have been killed in Darfur, Sudan. More than 2.7 million people have been displaced. Currently, there is also an ongoing crisis in the Abyei region of Sudan. Thousands of citizens have been displaced in the South Kurdofan, Nuba Mountain, and Blue Nile regions. Southern Maine now boasts the largest organized Sudanese refugee community in the United States. Although Sudanese President Al-Bashir is now wanted by The International Criminal Court

The third annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day will take place Saturday, Sept. 17. (DAVID CARKHUFF FILE PHOTO) for war crimes in Darfur, the genocide continues. July 23 is the anniversary of the U. S. Congress’ 2004 declaration of Darfur as Genocide. On July 23, 2012 Fur Cultural Revival will host the second Peace in Sudan Rally at The White House in Washington, D.C.”

Wednesday, Aug. 24 Storyteller Deena R. Weinstein, guest at Dobra Tea 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dobrá Tea, 151 Middle St., Portland (above Bull Moose and Video Port). “Storyteller Deena R. Weinstein and her guest musician Myron Samuels will present a children’s story written by his late wife Jeanette A. Samuels. The theme for the evening will be apples ... from trees to pies and stories in-between! Come at 6:30 to enjoy food, tea, visiting, and to sign up to share your story of 10 minutes or less. Storytelling will begin at 7 and continue until about 8. Listeners, welcome! Be entertained and/or try your voice at telling in a quiet, relaxed, intimate atmosphere!

This event is held once a month at Dobrá, with different themes and special guests. Usually adult-oriented, this month is appropriate for children who can sit and listen at this hour of night.”

Fermented Root Vegetables 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Class on Fermented Root Vegetables (Carrots, Beets) at Urban Farm Fermentory, 200 Anderson St., Portland. Cost: $20 ($10 scholarships are available).

Instructor: Kate McCarty, Program Aide, and Master Food Preserver Volunteers. To register: call 653.7406 or visit www.urbanfarmfermentory.com/skills-classes.

Thursday, August 25 The Maine Event: Children’s Book Celebration!

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine.

“Maine is special for many reasons, from lobsters to pine trees to children’s book authors! Join Maine author Jan West Schrock as she reads from her children’s book ‘Give a Goat,’ then stay to read some Maine children’s book classics. ‘Hear The Circus Ship’ by Chris Van Dusen and have an animal parade, read ‘Fairy Houses’ by Tracy Kane and make fairy houses of your own and listen to ‘Burt Dow, Deep Water Man’ by Robert McCloskey while inside a lifesized inflatable whale!” www.kitetails.org

‘Medication Management in the Home’ 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. “Medication Management in the Home” presented by Home Instead Senior Care. Pharmacist Angela McGarrigle, owner of Good For All Pharmacy will speak as part of a monthly Community Education Series at the Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham. Free and open to the public.

Cultivating Community Twilight Dinner 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Turkey Hill Farm, 120 Old Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth. “Cultivating Community is holding a series of Twilight Dinners at their farm in Cape Elizabeth.

The three-course meals will be cooked by local chefs to highlight the local and seasonal. The cost is $25 per person (BYOB).” www.cultivatingcommunity.org

Friday, Aug. 26 GOP presidential candidate Gary E. Johnson 5 p.m. GOP presidential candidate Gary E. Johnson, the former governor of New Mexico, will be the guest speaker at the annual Maine Republican Liberty Caucus Calvin Coolidge Clambake at Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park.

“The purpose of our annual clambake is to celebrate the legacy of our great Laissez Faire President Calvin Coolidge ,who is said to have once remarked that the business of America is business. While he cleaned up corruption in government he left individuals and businesses alone leading to the great economic prosperity of the 1920s,” said Maine RLC Chair Ken Lindell, a former member of the Maine legislature. The public is welcome to attend. Tickets are $25 at the door. The menu includes full-belly Maine clams and mussels. From Route One in downtown Freeport, take Bow Street to Wolfe’s Neck Road and follow it to the park gate.

Johnson, a Republican presidential candidate, will be the keynote speaker at the event.

History on the Eastern Promenade 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A bit of history on the Eastern Promenade. “Enjoy a fascinating evening walk with former State Representative Herb Adams and learn about historically significant events that have happened at places seen from the Eastern Promenade. Herb’s walk will take you along the Eastern Promenade and through hundreds of years of history. This event is RSVP only as space is limited. Please RSVP for information on where to meet.” http://www.trails. org/events.html

SPACE Gallery Weekend at The Saco Drive-In 7 p.m. SPACE Gallery Weekend at The Saco Drive-In featuring “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” and “Aliens.” Friday, Aug. 26 through Sunday, Aug. 28 at the Saco Drive-In, 969 Portland Road (US1), Saco. Gates open at 7 p.m.: First feature (“E.T.”) begins at dusk. Admission: $15 per carload. Saco Drive-In website: www.facebook.com/home.php#!/sacodrivein. 799.6649. SPACE Gallery, 538 Congress St., Portland, 828.5600. “SPACE Gallery has brought hundreds of original film programs to downtown Portland over the years and the Saco Drive-In has been hosting outdoor screenings of films since 1939. This weekend we join forces to bring you a doublefeature of classic blockbuster ‘alien’ films to close out your summer in the warm Maine night air, Steven Spielberg’s 1982 classic ‘E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial’ followed by James Cameron’s 1986 sequel in the Alien trilogy, ‘Aliens.’ Before and between films, SPACE will curate a mix of music by local musicians to be played over the Drive-In’s broadcast system. A portion of the gate proceeds will go to support SPACE Gallery’s programming.” see next page

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Saturday, Aug. 27 Childrens Theatre: Pippi Longstocking’s Musical Adventure in Ogunquit 10 a.m. and noon. John Lane’s Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St., Ogunquit, Aug. 27-28. “Dressed in strange clothes and living with her horse and pet monkey, Pippi is the high spirited, warm hearted girl of supernatural strength and untold wealth. With new friends Tommy and Annika, Pippi questions the world in which she lives and the expectations placed upon her; all the while longing to be reunited with her father, Captain Longstocking, and his band of pirates aboard the ‘Hoptoad.’” Ogunquit Playhouse, Route 1, Ogunquit. All Tickets $10, call the Box Office Direct at646.5511, Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787 or www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.

Picnic Music+Arts Festival 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The fourth annual Picnic Music+Arts Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 27. “This juried indie craft fair will be held outdoors at Lincoln Park on Congress Street and Franklin Arterial, in Portland. The festival will run in the park, rain or shine. The Picnic Music+Arts Festival will feature clothing, jewelry, prints, accessories, bags, plush, stationery, photography, housewares, fine art, vintage goods and more. There will be live music and tasty food to enjoy all day. Spindleworks of Brunswick will have a booth among over 50 other crafters. www.picnicportland.com

Juried Arts and Craft Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On the Green, Kennebunkport; sponsored by the Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen. Concessions provided by the Animal Welfare Society of Kennebunk. Free admission and free parking. (Rain Date: Aug. 28)

Annual ChiliFest in Wells 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Maine State Contests and Peoples Choice. Join the competition or judge for yourself. Music, vendors, crafters, and more. Tasting kits available. Free parking and admission. Wells Jr. High School, (1470 Post Road) Wells. www.wellschilifest.com

‘Dave Astor Show Visits Jordan’s Meats’ 2 p.m. Join Maine Historical Society for a screening of the only remaining episode of “The Dave Astor Show,” one of Maine’s best-loved homegrown television shows. The program, which aired on Saturday afternoons from 1956-1971, featured students from area high schools performing dance routines and other productions. “The Dave Astor Show, Maine’s own American Bandstand, quickly became a teenage phenomenon, a fixture in numerous homes, and provided invaluable training and experiences for the students who participated. In this episode, recorded in 1962, Dave and his students help celebrate the opening of the new Jordan’s Meats plant in Portland with song, dance, and lots of fun. (60 minutes).” Saturdays at 2 p.m. in July and August, remaining screenings, Aug. 6 and Sept. 3. Included with Museum admission: $8 Adult, $7 Students and Seniors, $2 Children, Members free.

The Kevin Brady Memorial Alumni Soccer Game 5 p.m. The Kevin Brady Memorial Alumni Soccer Game (“Alumni Game”) is an annual event created in loving memory of Kevin Brady. The Alumni Game is celebrating its 11th Anniversary on Aug. 27. The Alumni Game is hosted by the Cape Elizabeth Boosters to raise money for the Kevin Brady Spirit Award/Scholarship. Each year, the CEHS Men’s Varsity Soccer Team plays the CEHS Alumni battle on the newly dedicated Hannaford Field at Cape Elizabeth High School. The game is always well-attended by CEHS Alumni, community members, and supporters of the CEHS Soccer Program. The 2011 schedule is as follows: 5 p.m.: Women’s Alumni vs. Women’s Varsity; 6:30 p.m.: CE Youth Parade & Festivities; 7:30 p.m.: Men’s Alumni vs.

Men’s Varsity.

Birdie Googins at Lucid Stage 8 p.m. Birdie Googins: Maine’s Only Supermodel and Possible Future Queen at Lucid Stage. “Birdie is also a well known and respected television personality who has received rave reviews from outdoor sportsmen who marvel at the rugged outdoor skills of such a glamorous and famous model. In addition to being wildly popular, Ms. Googins has wicked funny sense of humor.”

Sunday, Aug. 28 Free Family Play Time at Children’s Museum 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. This admission-free play time is open to the public and brought to you by the National Children’s Study in partnership with PROP’s Parkside Neighborhood Center, the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine and Catholic Chari-

ties of Maine. For more information about this event or the National Children’s Study call 662-1675. www.kitetails.org

Storytelling Celebration: Ramadan

Lucid Stage, New Edge Productions, Portland Playback Theater, Portland Stage Company, Snowlion Repertory Company and more!

First Friday Art Walk

2 p.m. Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. “Do you know the story of Ramadan? Join us for a special program in which we’ll explore this Muslim holiday through storytelling, costumes, food tasting and more! Funding for this program generously provided by the Sam L. Cohen Foundation.” Also Aug. 31. Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine. www.kitetails.org

5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join PACA for a free self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues on the First Friday of every month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Portland Arts & Cultural Alliance (PACA) is a nonprofit organization with a mission of “Strengthening Portland by strengthening the Arts.” www.firstfridayartwalk.com

‘Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington’

First Friday Exhibit at Mayo Street

4 p.m. A special performance in Southern Maine of the play “Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington” will be held at University of Southern Maine’s Abromson Center in Portland to benefit the American Heart Association. “This one-woman show provides an intimate look into the life and times of Margaret Chase Smith. It tells of her journey from humble beginnings in Skowhegan, Maine, to a position of power and respect as the first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate.”

5 p.m. to 8 p.m. First Friday Exhibit at Mayo Street Arts.

Portraits, group show curated by MSA artist in residence Heidi Powell. Jim McGinley, Daniel Meiklejohn, Hillary White, Sonia Cook Broen, Baxter Long, Heidi Powell, Zoe Ryan-Humphrey, Jessica Beebe and Russell Ouellett. The opening is immediately followed by LIT. More info on all events at www.mayostreetarts.org.

Rooftop Film: ‘The Karate Kid’

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Indian Trail in the Peaks Island Land Preserve. “Join Ellen Mahoney, Island Institute Community Leadership Fellow, for a hike along the Indian Trail which weaves its way through the Parker Preserve on Peaks Island. Catch the 5:35 p.m. Ferry at Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal, the tour starts right when you get to the dock at Peaks Island.” http://www.trails.org/events.html

9 p.m. Spring Street Parking Garage, 45 Spring St., Portland. MENSK is pleased to announce a rooftop screening of ‘The Karate Kid.’ The public is invited to the top level of the Spring Street parking garage in Portland for a screening of ‘The Karate Kid.’ The film begins around sunset, (or by 9 p.m.) Bring your own lawn chair, blankets and snacks.

Enter at 45 Spring Street. A free event, hosted by MENSK. Sponsored by Coffee By Design.” For more information, visit www.menskmaine.org

Monday, Aug. 29 Mostly Maine acrylic paintings on canvas 10 a.m. Mostly Maine acrylic paintings on canvas by Betsy Elliman, Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, Aug. 29 – Sept. 30. Hours: Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat. 10-5; Tues & Wed 10 – 8 p.m. “Portland painter, Betsy Elliman, captures charming glimpses of Maine in richly textured, vibrantly colored canvases. Her paintings of seascapes and flowers, landscapes and barns, cityscapes and houses will be on view at Yarmouth’s Merrill Memorial Library during the month of September.” Ann Jordan, 846-9768; Betsy Elliman, 400-6871; ellimanb@gmail.com; Merrill Memorial Library, 846-4763; info@yarmouthlibrary.org.

Thursday, Sept. 1 USM Welcome Husky Fest 2011 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lawn between Payson Smith and Luther Bonney Halls, Portland campus, University of Southern Maine. “Follow the paws to Husky Fest! USM’s largest event ... the 11th annual welcome kick-off party! FREE BBQ for all students! Live Music and activities! Campus departments, student organizations, and community vendors will all be present to help you get connected to the USM community! Rain location: Sullivan Gym, Portland Campus.” 228-8200

Friday, Sept. 2 ‘Curtain Up!’ in Congress Square.

4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. “Curtain Up!” showcases Portland’s theater community. Part of Sept. 2 Art Walk. The vitality and diversity of Portland’s theater community will be on display at “Curtain Up!,” an exciting preview of what Portland’s many theater companies will be offering during the 2011-12 theater season. The event will take place in Congress Square (at the corner of Congress and High Streets) on Friday, September 2, from 4:30om to 7:30pm p.m. as part of the First Friday Art Walk. Theaters will perform brief excerpts from their shows to introduce themselves to Artwalkers, who will receive a Theater Sampler card including information about each company and ticket discounts. Curtain Up!” is being sponsored by the Portland Arts and Cultural Alliance (PACA) and produced by Acorn Productions, AIRE (American Irish Repertory Ensemble) and Lucid Stage.

“This is a great opportunity for people attending Art Walk to sample the terrific work that Portland theaters are doing,” said Michael Levine, Producing Director of Acorn Productions and lead producer of the event. “And it gives us, as a community, a chance to present a unified presence as a vital part of the arts scene in Portland.” Susan Reilly, Managing Director of AIRE, added, “We hope to reach out to different kinds of people interested in the arts who may not be regular theatergoers. And the Theater Sampler will be a handy take-away that prospective audience members can hold on to and use throughout the season. If all goes well this year, we hope to make this an annual event.” Participating theaters include Acorn, AIRE, Children’s Museum and Theater of Maine, Fenix Theater Company, Good Theater,

Indian Trail in the Peaks Island Land Preserve

Southworth Planetarium full dome shows 7 p.m. The Southworth Planetarium is offering full dome video planetarium shows starting on Sept. 2. “On Friday nights in September, we will have a Full Dome Double Feature at 7 p.m. and at 8:30 p.m. ‘Two Small Pieces of Glass’ is a program about the history and science of telescopes.

How have telescopes enabled astronomers discover the outer Universe? From Galileo’s little scope to the Hubble Space Telescope, we’ve used optical equipment to study the cosmos and its myriad wonders. ‘IBEX’ is a new show about the probe which surveys the solar system’s outer edge. Where does the solar system end? What exotic objects lurk around its periphery? Join us as we explore the nether edge of our own planetary system. A full dome show is an total immersion experience. Both shows encompass the entire dome. As opposed to traditional programs in which both static and moving images appear at various locations, the Full Dome show is entirely digital video that covers all 360 degrees above the audience.” www.usm. maine.edu/planet

LIT at Mayo Street Arts 8 p.m. A literary happening curated by Portland poet and theater reviewer Megan Grumbling. This month’s theme for LIT is an exploration of the works of Brecht, and dovetails with Lorem Ipsum’s upcoming production of The Three Penny Opera at Apohadion Theater later in the month. $5-10 suggested donation. www.mayostreetarts.org.

Saturday, Sept. 3 Ride in memory of 9/11 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Two Wisconsin men on a motorcycle ride to honor military personnel and those affected by 9/11.

“Despite a recent diagnosis of a brain aneuresym, Woody West of Wisconsin has organized a 17-state, 15-day ride to honor rescue workers and those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. During the ride, organized and joined by Terry Werdewitz, they will be stopping at the Pentagon, Ground Zero and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, as well as visiting 19 local fire stations along the route as a part of the Remember Rally patch exchange. Woody is a Viet Nam Vet. They are inviting anyone along the way to join them in their Ride To Remember, whether for one mile or a hundred.” The ride will stop at the Portland Fire Department at 380 Congress St. in Portland. www.rememberrally.com

Open House at the New Gloucester History Barn 9 a.m. to noon. The September Open House at the New Gloucester History Barn, Route 231 (behind the Town Hall), New Gloucester, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. The special exhibit this month will be photos and artifacts related to New Gloucester schools. The exhibit of historic vehicles remains on display. Admission is free.

Portland Brew Festival noon to 8:30 p.m. Portland Brew Festival at the Portland Company Complex. “2011 is the inaugural year for the Portland Brew Festival, what promises to become one of the jewels of summer in Maine. With three buildings for exhibitors, over 75 varieties of regional craft brews, home-brewing supplies and demonstrations, the best in food, local music how could it really get better? But we realize after 3 1/2 hours of tasting-sized samples and a whole headload of beer education, you’ll likely want to get out and get friendly with a full-sized pint or two. ...” Also Sunday. www. portlandbrewfestival.com

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