Bates College
Address: 7 Andrews Rd, Lewiston
Phone: 207.786.6161
Web: abacus.bates.edu/Faculty/theater

Shows are at Schaeffer and Gannett theaters. Curtain for longer productions is Thurs through Sat at 7:30 pm, with additional matinees on Sat and Sun at 2 pm. Tickets are $6, $3 students and seniors. Special events vary, with times and prices noted. Call for tickets or go to www.batestickets.com.

NOV 12 THROUGH 15 All the World’s a Grave: A New Play by William Shakespeare
NOV 19 AND DEC 8 The Hospital Plays, featuring works from the HB Short Play Festival, 7:30 pm, free

The Children’s Theatre of Maine
Address: Children’s Museum of Maine, 142 Free St, Portland
Phone: 207.878.2601
Email: info@kitetails.com
Web: www.kitetails.org

CTM is a professional theatre providing quality entertainment for children and families. Shows run Thurs through Sun at 4 pm, with additional 1 pm shows on Sat and Sun. Tickets are $5.

OCT 15 THROUGH 25 Everyone Knows What a Dragon Looks Like
NOV 27 THROUGH DEC 23 The Polar Express

Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center
Address: 280 Water St, Gardiner
Phone: 207.582.7144
Email: johnsonhall@gwi.net
Web: www.johnsonhall.org

Johnson Hall is a nonprofit arts organization that holds art and community programs in the renovated first floor of the historic 1864 Johnson Hall Opera House. Concerts start at 7:30 pm. Tickets $16, $10 for children. Call for reservations.

SEP 26 Jones & Boyce

Merrill Auditorium
Address: 20 Myrtle St, Portland
Phone: 207.842.0800
Email: boxoffice@porttix.com
Web: www.porttix.com

Portland’s most well-kept venue, run by the city. Call or see Web site for tickets.

OCT 23 Mozart’s The Magic Flute

The Music Hal
Address: 28 Chestnut St, Portsmouth NH
Phone: 603.436.2400
Email: info@themusichall.org
Web: www.themusichall.org

Shows start at 7:30 pm unless noted otherwise. Call or go online for tickets.

SEP 22 ÒSaying Goodbye to Summer: Favorite Fall Songs,Ó 5 pm, $2SEP 29 Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, $35-$59OCT 2 Rufus Wainwright, 8 pm, $50-$65OCT 9 Great Big Sea, 8 pm, $35-$48OCT 14 KebÕ MoÕ, $38-$50NOV 1 Beatle Juice: An Afternoon to Benefit Children & Families, 3 pm, $35NOV 10 Lyle Lovett, $72-$92NOV 12 Neko Case, $28-$35NOV 20 The Event: A Dance Party to Benefit The Music Hall, 8 pm, $75

The Music Hal
Address: 28 Chestnut St, Portsmouth NH
Phone: 603.433.3100 x 11
Email: ccurtis@themusichall.org
Web: www.themusichall.org

Family friendly theatre productions at 9:30 and 11:30 am, unless noted otherwise. Call or email for pricing information or to purchase tickets.

OCT 13 Room on the BroomOCT 21 Pigeon PartyNOV 3 Peter & The Wolf & The Sound MallDEC 3 Stellaluna

The Music Hal
Address: 28 Chestnut St, Portsmouth NH
Phone: 603.436.2400
Email: info@themusichall.org
Web: www.themusichall.org

Hosts local and national comedy acts. Shows are at 8 pm. Call for tickets or order online.

SEP 12 Juston McKinney Comedy Central Special Preview, $25-$28NOV 13 Stephen Lynch, $25-$38

The Music Hal
Address: 28 Chestnut St, Portsmouth NH
Phone: 603.436.2400
Email: info@themusichall.org
Web: www.themusichall.org

The Music Hall brings acclaimed authors to Portsmouth as part of the ÒWriters on a New England StageÓ series. Readings start at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $13 and sell out quickly. Go online or call to purchase.

SEP 30 E.L. DoctorowOCT 19 Tracy KidderNOV 3 Barbara KingsolverDEC 1 Stephen KingDEC 4 Greg Mortenson

The Music Hal
Address: 28 Chestnut St, Portsmouth NH
Phone: 603.436.2400
Email: info@themusichall.org
Web: www.themusichall.org

Hosts a wide variety of performances. Shows are Fri at 8 pm, Sat at 2 pm. Call for tickets or order online.

NOV 6 AND 7 Cirque Mechanics in Birdhouse Factory

The Oddfellow Theate
Address: Rte 117 next to TiltonÕs Market, Buckfield
Phone: 207.336.3306
Web: www.oddfellow.com

Check the Web for schedule updates. Tickets for Odd Fest are available by phone for $10 to $50, depending on how long you wish to stay. Show starts at 7:30 pm on Sat and ends at 7:30 pm on Sun.

SEP 19 AND 20 Odd Fest 24, a 24-hour, non-stop variety show featuring music, juggling, storytelling, and more

The Oddfellow Theater
Address: Rte 117 next to Tilton’s Market, Buckfield
Phone: 207.336.3306
Email: info@oddfellow.com

Founded in 1998 in the former Odd Fellows’ Hall in Buckfield, the theater is a strange and entertaining addition to theater in Maine. Tickets are $12, seniors $10, children 12 & under $8.

Players’ Ring
Address: 105 Marcy St, Portsmouth NH
Phone: 603.436.8123
Email: player@myfairpoint.net
Web: www.playersring.org

The Players’ Ring Theatre is a New Hampshire non-profit organization founded in 1992 to provide a venue for local production companies and to produce original works by local playwrights. Call or check Web site for showtimes. Tickets $12, seniors & students $10.

THROUGH SEP 20 Crush Depth
SEP 25 THROUGH OCT 11 Night of Comedy
OCT 16 THROUGH NOV 1 Serving His Master
NOV 6 THROUGH 22 Hedda Gabler
NOV 27 THROUGH DEC 6 Santa Come Home

Portland Conservatory of Music
Address: 202 Woodford St, Portland
Phone: 207.775.3356
Email: pcm-office@maine.rr.com
Web: www.portlandconservatory.net

Hosts performances by faculty, students, and visiting acts. Tickets are $15 at the door.

SEP 13 Atlantic Piano Trio, 3 pm

The Portland Museum of Ar
Address: 7 Congress Square, Portland
Phone: 207.775.6148
Email: info@portlandmuseum.org
Web: www.portlandmuseum.org

Open Tues through Thurs, Sat, and Sun 10 am to 5 pm, and Fri 10 am to 9 pm. Admission $10, seniors and students $8, youth $4, under six free. Fridays are free after 5 pm.

THROUGH OCT 12 ÒCall of the Coast: Art Colonies of New EnglandÓSEP 19 THROUGH DEC 6 ÒMoods of Nature: Jay Connaway and the Landscape of New EnglandÓOCT 10 THROUGH JAN 3 ÒCharles DuBack: Coming to MaineÓOCT 29 THROUGH JAN 17 ÒEvolution: Five Decades of Printmaking by David C. DriskellÓ

The Portland Player
Address: 420 Cottage Rd, South Portland
Phone: 207.799.7337
Email: info@portlandplayers.org
Web: www.portlandplayers.org

Great performances, and theyÕre directly across from the liquor store to boot. Unless otherwise noted, all performances are Fri and Sat at 8 pm, and Sun at 2:30 pm. Tickets $20, $18 seniors, $15 students.

THROUGH SEP 27 CompanyOCT 30 THROUGH NOV 15 The Rocky Horror Show

The Public Theatr
Address: 31 Maple St, Lewiston
Phone: 207.782.3200
Email: info@thepublictheatre.org
Web: www.thepublictheatre.org

This Equity theater brings some serious culture to the L/A area. Plus, itÕs located in the old Ritz Theatre building. Shows start at 8 pm Fri and Sat, 7 pm Thurs and the first Sun, and 2 pm on the last Sun. Tickets $18, $16 students and seniors, $10 children under 12. Groups of 10 or more are $15 per person. The box office, located at Lisbon and Maple Streets in downtown Lewiston, is open Mon through Fri and performance Sat and Sun from noon to 5 pm.

OCT 16 THROUGH 25 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

The Public Theatre
Address: 31 Maple St, Lewiston
Phone: 207.782.3200
Email: info@thepublictheatre.org
Web: www.thepublictheatre.org

This Equity theater brings some serious culture to the L/A area. Plus, it’s located in the old Ritz Theatre building. Shows start at 8 pm Fri and Sat, 7 pm Thurs and the first Sun, and 2 pm on the last Sun. Tickets $18, $16 students and seniors, $10 children under 12. Groups of 10 or more are $15 per person. The box office, located at Lisbon and Maple Streets in downtown Lewiston, is open Mon through Fri and performance Sat and Sun from noon to 5 pm.

OCT 16 THROUGH 25 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

The Saco Museu
Address: 371 Main St, Saco
Phone: 207.283.3861
Email: museum@sacomuseum.org
Web: www.sacomuseum.org

Open Tues, Wed, and Thurs from noon to 4 pm, Fri from noon to 8 pm, and Sat and Sun from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission $4, seniors $3, students/children $2.

THROUGH SEP 27 ÒPainting Along the SacoÓTHROUGH NOV 15 ÒA Treasured Ten: A Decade of Collecting at the Saco MuseumÓOCT 2 THROUGH NOV 15 ÒFaces of Literacy, Voices of CourageÓNOV 27 THROUGH DEC 31 ÒVisions of Sugarplums: 2009 Festival of TreesÓ

Saco River Grange Hall
Address: 29 Salmon Falls Rd, Bar Mills
Phone: 207.929.6472
Email: srgh@sacoriver.net
Web: www.sacorivergrangehall.org

Concerts are at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $14, seniors & students $12.

OCT 16 Denny Breau + Frank Coffin
OCT 25 Omi Buchanan, 3 pm
NOV 28 Erica Brown & Bluegrass Connection

The Salt Institute for Documentary Studie
Address: 561 Congress St, Portland
Phone: 207.761.0660
Email: info@salt.edu
Web: www.salt.edu

The gallery for the school that focuses on documentary photography and writing, with frequent student and outside shows. Open Wed, Thurs, and Fri from noon to 4:30 pm and First Fridays.

THROUGH SEP 25 ÒYoung Faces of HomelessnessÓ

The Theater at Monmout
Address: Cumston Hall, Rte 132, Monmouth
Phone: 207.933.9999
Email: tamoffice@theateratmonmouth.org
Web: www.theateratmonmouth.org

MaineÕs Shakespearean and repertory theater. Curtain at 7:30 pm Thurs through Sat, and 2 pm Sun, with an additional matinee on the last Sat of the run. Tickets are $22, $18 for students and seniors. Call for tickets.

SEP 24 THROUGH OCT 4 Carousel

The Theater Projec
Address: 14 School St, Brunswick
Phone: 207.729.8584
Email: thetheaterproject@me.com
Web: www.theaterproject.com

The best part of this theater? All tickets are pay-what-you-can, but a $12 donation is suggested. See Web site or call for tickets.

OCT 30 THROUGH NOV 8 Dracula 7:30 pm Fri and Sat, 2 pm SunDEC 4 AND 5 ReaderÕs Theater, 2 pm

Third Saturdays Book Discussio
Address: Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland
Phone: 207.871.1700 ext. 725
Web: www.portlandlibrary.com

Read the book, then discuss with others. Discussions are at 2 pm in Room 419 (fourth floor).

UPCOMING EVENTS

SEP 12 The Dante Club by Matthew PearlOCT 17 Breakfast with Buddha by Roland MerulloNOV 21 Contentment Cove by Miriam Colwell

Three Graces Galler
Address: 105 Market St, Portsmouth, NH
Phone: 603.436.1988
Email: mail@threegracesgallery.com
Web: www.threegracesgallery.com

Open Mon, Tues,Thurs, Fri and Sat from 10 am to 6 pm; and Sun from noon to 5 pm; Wed by appointment.

UPCOMING EVENTS

THROUGH SEP 28 ÒThe Teeny Tiny Art Show 5Ó

UNE Art Galler
Address: Westbrook College Campus, Portland
Phone: 207.797.7688
Email: azill@une.edu
Web: www.une.edu/artgallery

The UNE Art Gallery mounts six exhibitions annually, ranging from contemporary fine art photography and international themes to works by women and Maine artists, all in a variety of mediums. Open Wed, Fri, Sat, and Sun from 1 to 4 pm, and Thurs 1 to 7 pm.

UPCOMING EVENTS

THROUGH OCT 31 Eighth Annual Sculpture Garden InvitationalTHROUGH NOV 8 Selections from the UNE Permanent CollectionNOV 17 THROUGH JAN 31 ÒGoing Forward, Looking Back: Practicing Historic Photographic Processes in the 21st Century,Ó works by David Wolfe, Dave Puntel, Keliy Anderson-Staley, Brenton Hamilton, and more.

University of New Hampshir
Address: Paul Creative Arts Center, Durham NH
Phone: 603.862.2290
Email: music.info@unh.edu
Web: www.unh.edu/music

Shows start at 8 pm unless otherwise noted. Call for tickets.

UPCOMING EVENTS

NOV 13 AND 14 UNH Opera

University of New Hampshir
Address: Paul Creative Arts Center, Durham NH
Phone: 603.862.2290
Email: music.info@unh.edu
Web: www.unh.edu/music

All concerts are at 8 pm and free, unless otherwise noted. Locations vary; check the Web for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SEP 15 Faculty Jazz EnsembleSEP 18 Quartetto AceroSEP 20 ÒYou Can Only Go So-Lo: Solos, Duos, and Trios for One Person,Ó with Janet Polk on bassoonSEP 21 Russell Malone QuartetSEP 22 Sounds of Desire, 7 pm, $10-$30OCT 3 ÒAn Evening of Spanish and Portuguese Art SongÓ with soprano Jenni Cook and guitarist David NewsamOCT 11 Faculty Concert with Elizabeth Gunlogson on clarinet and Eileen Cornett on piano, 3 pmOCT 13 Lori DobbinsÕs ÒThe Rage of AchillesÓOCT 14 UNH Wind SymphonyOCT 15 UNH Concert Band and UNH Symphonic BandOCT 16 UNH Jazz BandsOCT 18 UNH Symphony OrchestraOCT 19 The Wolverine Jazz BandOCT 24 UNH and ASTA Collaborative String Festival Concert, 7 pmNOV 8 UNH Chamber Orchestra, 3 pmNOV 15 NH Youth Band and UNH Wind Symphony, 3 pmNOV 16 Benny GreenNOV 18 Jazz Combos and Jazz Piano PotpourriNOV 22 UNH Chamber Singers

University of New Hampshir
Address: Whittemore Center Arena, 128 Main St, Durham NH
Phone: 603.862.4000
Web: www.whittemorecenter.com

Call for pricing and showtimes. Tickets available through Ticketmaster or at the arena box office.

UPCOMING EVENTS

NOV 15 Classic Rock All Stars + Pete Huttlinger

University of New Hampshir
Address: Paul Creative Arts Center, Durham NH
Phone: 603.862.2290
Web: www.unh.edu/theatre-dance/

Performances are held in the Johnson Theatre and cost $15.50, unless noted otherwise. Shows start at 7 pm Wed through Sat, with 2 pm matinees on Sun and select Sat. Tickets can be purchased at the MUB box office on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm, by phone, or online.

UPCOMING EVENTS

OCT 7 THROUGH 11 CurtainsNOV 4 THROUGH 8 A Midsummer NightÕs Dream, $12.50DEC 2 THROUGH 6 Tintypes, at the Hennessy Theatre

USM Concert Serie
Address: Corthell Concert Hall, USM, Gorham
Phone: 207.780.5555
Web: www.usm.maine.edu/music

All shows at 8 pm unless noted otherwise. USM band and ensemble performances are $6, $3 for seniors, students, and children. Other concerts are $15, $10 for seniors, and $5 for students/children. Call for tickets.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SEP 25 ÒBrahms and His Three Muses,Ó featuring violinist Robert Lehmann and John Boden, principal horn of the PSOSEP 26 Old-Fashioned Outdoor Concert with USM Concert Band, 1 pm, freeOCT 16 Afro-Cuban and Latin American JazzOCT 25 USM Wind Ensemble, 3 pmNOV 6 Laura KargulNOV 7 New England Area Collegiate MENC Symposium, all dayNOV 13 ÒThe CreationÓ by Franz Joseph Haydn at Merrill Auditorium, 7:30 pm, $12 donation suggestedNOV 19 USM Youth Ensembles at Merrill AuditoriumNOV 20 USM Vocal Jazz EnsembleNOV 21 Graduate Showcase Recital, freeNOV 22 USM Concert Band, 2 pm

US
Address: Russell Hall, USM Campus, Gorham
Phone: 207.780.5151
Email: chaulet@usm.maine.edu
Web: www.usm.maine.edu/theater

Unless noted otherwise, shows run Thurs, Fri, and Sat at 7:30 pm, and Sun at 2 pm. High school matinee Tues at 10 am and Wed matinee at 5 pm for Tea and Sympathy. Tickets are $14, $10 for seniors, and $7 for children and students. Call to purchase.

UPCOMING EVENTS

OCT 1 THROUGH 4 The Bear and The ProposalOCT 30 THROUGH NOV 1 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Corthell Concert Hall, 8 pm on Fri and Sat, 5 pm on Sun, $5-$15NOV 6 THROUGH 15 Tea and Sympathy

US
Address: Russell Hall, USM Campus, Gorham
Phone: 207.780.5151
Email: chaulet@usm.maine.edu
Web: www.usm.maine.edu/theater

Performances start at 7:30 pm on Thurs, Fri, and Sat, and at 2 pm on Sun. Opening show is followed by a reception.

UPCOMING EVENTS

DEC 10 THROUGH 13 Dance USM!

Waterville Opera House Studio Theater
Address: 93 Main St, 3rd Floor, Waterville
Phone: 207.873.7000
Email: operainfo@operahouse.org
Web: www.operahouse.com

This 64-seat black-box theater is host to resident company ACAT, as well as other theatrical performances. Shows are at 7:30 pm on Fri and Sat, and 2 pm on Sun. Call or go online for tickets.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SEP 25 THROUGH OCT 4 The Ruckus at Machias