• HOT TICKET
Ivers to play Brownfield, Rockland shows
EILEEN IVERS is a nine-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, and has played with the London Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, Hall & Oates, Sting and Patti Smith. She was also a founder of Cherish the Ladies and starred in the original “Riverdance.” She’ll play two shows in Maine this weekend.
WHERE: Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield Friday; Strand Theatre in Rockland Saturday.
WHEN: 8 p.m. both nights
HOW MUCH: $38 at Stone Mountain, (866) 227-6523 or stonemountainartscenter.com; $25 at the Strand, 594-0070 or rocklandstrand.com
• CHEAP THRILL
Alive at 5 keeps the summer rocking
PORTLAND’S ALIVE AT 5 free concert series continues today with Maine bands the Sea Captains and Gypsy Tailwind. On Aug. 5, the series will feature Marion Grace and Jason Spooner. While watching the free shows, you can buy a beer from the Sebago Brewing Company beer tent.
WHERE: Monument Square, corner of Congress and Preble streets
WHEN: 5 to 7:30 p.m. today
HOW MUCH: Free
INFO: www.portlandmaine.com
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