Apr. 7: An Evening of Brazilian Music. 8 p.m. Samba New York! brings the national sound of Brazil to Gorham with the dynamic rhythms of samba. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $10 for faculty and seniors, and $5 for students. For reservations, contact the Corthell Box Office at 780-5555. Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham.
Apr. 7-9: 37th Annual Portland Home Show. Admission $6 adults, children under 12 free. Held at Portland Expo and Portland Ice Arena. Apr. 7 from 1-9 p.m; Apr. 8 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m; Apr. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Apr. 7, 8: Jordan Small Middle School in Raymond performs Disney’s Aladdin Jr. at 7 p.m. both nights. Tickets are $5 at the door. First come, first served. FMI 655-4743.
April 7, 8: Brazilian Music and Samba! workshops and concert featuring Samba New York!, with Philip Galinsky. Free percussion workshop on Friday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Evening of Brazilian Music, Friday at 8 p.m. $15 general public; $10 faculty and seniors; $5 students. Free samba dance workshop, Saturday, 10 a.m. USM’s Corthell Concert Hall, FMI 780-5555.
Apr. 7-23: “Dracula: The Musical?” will run April 7, 8, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m., and April 9 and 23 at 2 p.m. in Viola George Auditorium at Harold Alfond Hall at St. Joseph’s College in Standish. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students. For reservations, call 893-3030.
Apr. 8: Windham Athletic Boosters host a Spring Craft Fair at the Windham High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 40 crafters, refreshments, door prizes, kiddies craft table and more.
Apr. 8: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at George E. Jack School from 8-10 a.m. Sponsored b y Standish Recreation Department. $4 per person. Call 642-2875 for tickets. Breakfast to be followed by the annual Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt.
Apr. 9: “Don’t Shake Jake” Awareness Program Longaberger Basket Bingo in the Legion Hall, Rt. 11 in Naples. Doors open at 11 a.m. and bingo begins at 12:30 p.m. Due to limited seating purchasing tickets in advance is suggested. Tickets are $10 and are available by contacting Amy at 650-2215 or Shannon at 671-2639.
This fund-raiser is not sponsored by the Longaberger Company.
Apr. 10: 7:30 p.m. Vocal Jazz Ensemble, conducted by Michelle Snow. The USM Vocal Jazz Ensemble performs a lively program of swing, blues, and contemporary jazz. $6 general public; $3 faculty, students, and seniors. USM’s Corthell Concert Hall, FMI 780-5555.
Apr. 10: Greater Bridgton Astronomy Club and the USM Southworth Planetarium present a telescope workshop on April 10 at 7 p.m. in the Bridgton Community Center. This event will be free and open to the public.
Apr. 11: 7:30 p.m. Spring Reflections, seasonal program performed by the USM Chamber Singers, conducted by Bruce Fithian. Concert location: Immanuel Baptist Church, 15 High St., Portland. $6 general public; $3 faculty, students, and seniors. USM’s Corthell Concert Hall, FMI 780-5555.
Apr. 13: 7:30 p.m. Faculty Composers Recital, directed by Dan Sonenberg. Features original compositions of USM faculty, performed by faculty and students. $6 general public, $3 faculty, students, and seniors. USM’s Corthell Concert Hall, FMI 780-5555.
Apr. 15: Baked Bean Supper at Limington Centre of Movement. All you can eat. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Admission $5 and $3 for children and seniors. FMI 839-3267.
Apr. 15: Opening day for Maine Wildlife Park on Rt. 26 in Gray. More than 25 species of native wildlife on display, plus wildlife gardens, nature trails, and other interactive exhibits and displays. The park is open daily through November 11th from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; visitors must leave the premises by 6:00pm. Admission to the park is free for ages 3 and under; $3.25 ages 4-12; $5.00 for adults, and $4.00 for seniors.
Apr. 19: Lunch and entertainment for seniors held at the North Windham Union Church on Roosevelt Trail starting at 10:30 a.m. Southern Maine Agency on Aging will provide entertainment, which will be followed by a delicious lunch. For reservations (required), call Joan Morton at 892-6142 by Apr. 13. Recommended donation is $4.
Apr. 20: Healthy Kids Fair sponsored by Standish Recreation Program. 3-5:30 p.m. at George E Jack School. Free admission. Special Appearances from Standish Fire/EMS, Partnership for a Tobacco Free of Maine. Food from Hannaford Supermarket.
Apr. 21-29: The Originals present the comic thriller, Communicating Doors, by Alan Ayckbourne at Saco River Grange Hall in Bar Mills. Admission is $12 students and $10 for students and seniors. FMI and reservations, 929-5412.
Apr. 21: 8 p.m. A Spring Travelogue, Faculty Concert Series. USM faculty cellist William Rounds, guest pianist Sayuri Miyamoto, and faculty percussionist Nancy Smith present a program with an international flair. Masterpiece sonatas by Beethoven and Debussy, the haunting Meditations from MASS by Bernstein, and the colorful Solo Suite by Cassado. $15 general public; $10 faculty and seniors; $5 students. USM’s Corthell Concert Hall, FMI 780-5555.
Apr. 23: Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake annual meeting starts at 3 p.m. All members of the Sebago Lake region are invited and encouraged to attend.
Apr. 25: 7:30 p.m. Jazz Ensembles Performances by the USM Jazz Ensemble, directed by Chris Oberholtzer, and the USM Lab Jazz Ensemble, directed by Doug Owens. $6 general public, $3 faculty, students, and seniors. USM’s Corthell Concert Hall, FMI 780-5555.
Apr. 25: Former Senator George J. Mitchell will be at the USM to speak on “Globalism: What It Means for America,” will be presented at 4:30 p.m. in the Abromson Community Education Center, Bedford St., Portland. Tickets $10 for the public and $5 for all students, K-12 teachers and university faculty members.
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