“History of the Maine Logger,” Farmington

Apr. 2, Thursday, 7pm, “In the Blood,” by Sumner McKane, a multimedia presentation with live music about the history of the Maine Logger and life in the lumber camps at the turn of the century. Authentic lumber camp style baked bean supper by Farmington Historical Society available before the concert at 5:30pm with a jam session at 6:15pm, $15/concert, $8/supper, North Church, 118 High Street, Farmington. FMI: 207-778-2006, www.necelticarts.com.
Apr. 3, Friday, 2-5pm, “Farmer’s Market,” inside market which has: whole milk-organic vegetables-fresh homemade bread, maple syrup, soaps, unique seasonings, honey, yogurt, eggs, pickled beets, desserts, baked goods, ready to eat specials every week, and much more, no admission fee, Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., Augusta. FMI: 207-626-7989, www.vilesarboretum.org.
Apr. 3, Friday, 6pm, “Charlotte’s Web,” adapted by Joseph Robinette, based on the book by E.B. White, directed by Diane Leeman, a play about friendship, tells the story of Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed and the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer,” $7/adults, $5/children, $15/family, Sparrow’s Nest Theater, 114 West Mills Road, Industry. FMI: 207-696-4342, www.SparrowsNestTheater.com.
Apr. 3, Friday, 7:30pm, “Spring Dance Concert,” The Bates Dance Company presents Convergence, a dance concert in two programs showcasing student choreography in diverse styles. Tonight: Program A, $3-$6, Schaeffer Theatre, Bates College, 329 College Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-6255, www.bates.edu.
Apr. 4, Saturday, 7:30pm, “The Early Evening Show,” the premise is based on a spoof of late-night talk show, with improvisation, sketch comedy, music, lots of special guests and surprises, not two shows are ever alike. The cast brings their warm personality and goofy sense of fun to the stage, $16/adults, $14/seniors, $5/17 and under, Johnson Hall, 280 Water Street, Gardiner. FMI: 207-582-7144, www.johnsonhall.org.
Apr. 6, Monday, 8:15pm, “Pat Colwell,” celebrates his release Elvis Drove Me Home. As ½ of the legendary R&B duo The Colwell Brothers, and a leader of the Soul Sensations, Pat Colwell has written and recorded countless Blues and Soul songs that get you out of your seat and out on the dance floor, $15, Slates Restaurant, 169 Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207-622-9575, www.slatesrestaurant.com.
April 7, Tuesday, 5:30pm, “Shad Fishing on the Kennebec,” Willie Grenier and James Thibodeau of Kennebec Valley Trout Unlimited will present on Kennebec River shad fishing, the Clean Water Act of 1970, and the removal of Edwards Dam in 1999, refreshments provided, free, Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm St., Waterville. FMI: 207-680-2611, www.watervillelibrary.org.