“Celtic Music Event,” Brewer

June 19, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., “Screening: Pompeii From the British Museum,” Pompeii from the British Museum – is the first cinema event from the British Museum and will offer an exclusive private view of the blockbuster exhibition Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum, the exhibition focuses on the homes and lives of the inhabitants of the thriving industrial hub of Pompeii and the small seaside town of Herculaneum nearly 2,000 years ago when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD. introduced by British Museum Director Neil MacGregor, this fascinating show will guide the cinema audience around the exhibition in the company of renowned experts, accompanied by music, poetry and eyewitness accounts, as well as specially made films of Pompeii and Herculaneum today, $10 adults, $9 seniors/students, $8 members, contact venue for ticketing information, The Grand Theatre, 165 Main Street, Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-9500, www.grandonline.org.
June 19, Thursday – Sunday, Thursday – Friday 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., “The Rocky Horror Show,” PTC is celebrating 40 years as a theatre company with the 40th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Show, this rock musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror, audience participation bags will be sold at the box office, audience members are encouraged to dress up, $25 per person, The Penobscot Theatre, 131 Main St, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
June 19, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., “Albers & Heirs: Art Exhibit,” the University of Maine Department of Art will present the work of artist, educator and color theorist Josef Albers and two of his students, globally recognized artists Neil Welliver and Jane Davis Doggett, in an exhibit that will run June 16 to July 18 in the Lord Hall Gallery on campus, free and open to the public, Lord Hall Gallery, Lord Hall, University of Maine, Orono. FMI: 207-581-3245, www.bangordailynews.com.
June 20, Friday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., “Live Music, Trisha Mason Band & Friends,” local singer/songwriter/musician, a fundraiser for upgrades to the Grand’s sound system, $5 general admission, The Grand Theatre, 165 Main Street, Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-9500, www.grandonline.org.
June 20, Friday, 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., “The Focus Group,” side-splitting improvisational comedy, for mature audiences only, beer and wine available for purchase to those 21+ , $5 per person, contact venue for ticketing information, Between Friends Art Center, 39 Center Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.
June 21, Saturday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., “Live Concert: TEMPO at the Movies,” The Eastern Maine Pops Orchestra for Youth presents, TEMPO will be performing selections from the Hobbit, Chicago, The Wizard of Oz, James Bond, and others, under the direction of Rebecca Edmunson, $9 adults, $5 Youth, 12 and under free, contact venue for ticketing information, The Grand Theatre, 165 Main Street, Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-9500, www.grandonline.org.
June 22, Sunday, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., “Celtic Music Event,” Co-Sponsored by Geaghan Bros Brewing and Geaghan’s Pub, this year will feature Jennifer Torrance, Chris Gray and Friends, and the popular Galley Rats featuring Colin Graebert, The Galley Rats are a folk rock band based in Maine with one goal: to have FUN! Performing mainly Irish, Canadian, epic bluegrass tunes, sea chanteys, and some classic rock favorites. Great 4-part harmony and promise a good time, Tickets are $10 adult, $8 under 17, and a special VIP ticket for $15 which includes an after-show reception and more music at Geaghan’s, the VIP tickets are limited and only available by calling the box office, Brewer Performing Arts Center, 92 Pendleton Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-200-5447, www.brewerperformingarts.com.