Haunted Hayride, Skowhegan Fairgrounds
Oct. 20, Thursday, 6:30pm, Gerry Boyle, mystery writer will be on-hand to talk about his work and sign books, free, Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta.  FMI:  207-626-2415, www.lithgowlib.me.us.
Oct. 20, Thursday, 7:30pm, “Fuddy Meers,” off-broadway hit by David Lindsay-Abaire, content is of adult nature, suitable for mature audiences only, $7/adults, $6/students, $5/senior citizens, University of Southern Maine at Farmington, 111 South Street, Farmington.  FMI:  207-778-7461, www.umf.maine.edu.
Oct. 21, Friday, 7:30pm, Camille A. Brown and Dancers, with a performance pedigree that includes appearances at Sadler’s Wells, The Apollo, Jacob’s Pillow and Brooklyn Academy of Music, this is a company on the rise.  Dance magazine says, “bold, quick-silver, detailed and charming to the max.”  The New York Times says “magisterial,” “a tour de force,” and “thoroughly accomplished,” free, Colby College, 4000 Mayflower Hill, Waterville.  FMI:  207-859-4000, www.colby.edu.
Oct. 22, Saturday, 6:00pm, Annual Gala and Benefit for Franco Center, Maine’s Midcoast Symphony Orchestra and special guest to perform, and evening of elegance, symphonic music, and a generous table of wine and gourmet foods, receptions before and after the concert, call for ticket details, Franco American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston.  FMI:  207-689-2000, www.francoamericanheritage.org.
 
Oct. 22, Saturday, 6-9pm, Haunted Hayrides, the annual ‘scare-fest’ is back and will feature new horror scenes that will be sure to terrify even our most hardened riders, this event is designed for families with each person finding something that will scare and thrill them, it is up to parental discretion of what age is too young for a rider, coincides with the Town of Skowhegan Haunted House, $5/per person, Skowhegan State Fairgrounds, 33 Constitution Avenue, Skowhegan.  FMI:  207-474-3621, www.skowheganchamber.com.
Oct. 24, Monday, 8:15pm, Lynn Deeves, Trina Hamlin & Colleen Sexton, Lynn is known for her rich, soulful voice combined with a sharp wit and dynamic stage presence, Trina’s music smolders sweetly just before it sets the place on fire.  Add in that irresistibly twinkling grin and you’ve got the foundation for a wonderful time.  Colleen’s performances have been described as “smoldering, sincere, and captivating,” and her songs as “intelligent and passionate,” a truly awesome combination, $15, Slates Restaurant, 169 Water Street, Hallowell.  FMI:  207-622-9575, www.slatesrestaurant.com.
Oct. 25, Tuesday, 12:30-1:00pm, Noonday Concert, J.S. Bach:  Concerti for Harpsichord and Strings led by John Corrie, harpsichord, free, Bates, 2 Andrews Road, Lewiston.  FMI:  207-786-6255, www.bates.edu.