at the Public Theatre, Lewiston

Apr. 30, Thursday, 7:30pm, “Larchmere String Quartet,” praised as “an outstanding quartet [with] keen sensitivity and receptivity” (Bloomington Herald Times), the Larchmere String Quartet has been garnering international attention for its musical dynamism and innovative programming since its inception in 2011.The Quartet currently holds the faculty position of Eykamp Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana, where they work with students and serve as the University’s ambassadors of chamber music performance in the community and abroad. The quartet also performs as principal players of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, $15, free/children and students, Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, 224 Main Street, Farmington. FMI: 207-778-7050, www.umf.maine.edu.
May 1, Friday, 5:30-8pm, “ArtWalk Gardiner,” original fine art and crafts made by dozens of area artists, paintings, drawings, photography, fine art prints, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, textiles and more, open studios, artists’ demonstrations, live music, refreshments, and children’s activities, free, ArtWalk Historic Downtown Gardiner, Water Street, Gardiner. FMI: 207-712-9734, www.artwalkmaine.org.
May 1-2, , Thursday-Friday, 7pm, “A Celebration of American Music,” presented by Kennebec Performing Arts Company, featuring chorus, wind ensemble and jazz band. A selection of well-known American folk songs, marches, dance music and patriotic tunes by some of America’s greatest composers, $8/advance, $10/at-the-door, Lawrence High School, School Street, Fairfield on Thursday, Winthrop High School Performing Arts Center, 211 Rambler Road, Winthrop on Friday. FMI: 207-370-5381, www.kennebecperformingartscompany.org.
May 1, Friday, 7:30pm, “Euphony,” founded in the fall of 2006, Euphony is a highly select 32 voice choir that specializes in innovative contemporary choral music, membership includes students and faculty of the University of Maine as well as outside community members, focusing on an a cappella repertoire, Euphony’s sound is heavily inspired by modern composers, specifically Eric Whitacre, and works to promote music in that genre, under the direction of founder and conductor Jeffrey Hollowell, this season’s work will culminate with a performance of some of the greatest modern a cappella music from the past ten years, free, Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-783-1585, www.francocenter.org.
May 1-3, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri., 8pm/Sat., 2pm/Sun., “The Sunshine Boys,” the legendary comedy team of Lewis and Clark are no longer speaking to each other on or off the stage, but when these cranky comics are convinced to reunite for a TV special, who will get the last laugh, don’t miss Neil Simon’s comic masterpiece about showbiz, aging, and the true meaning of friendship, $20/adult, $16/group (10+), $5/18 & under, The Public Theatre, 31 Maple Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-782-3200, www.thepublictheatre.org.
May 2, Saturday, 7pm, “An Evening of Acappella,” featuring the Mt. Blue High School group, The Flipsides, and returning by popular demand Good Time Sound, $8/advance, $10/at-the-door, Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna. FMI: 207-293-2674, www.mainetoday.com.
May 3, Sunday, 7pm, “CODA Chorus: An American Musical Tapestry,” a compilation of 20th century American music, including songs by Aaron Copland and George Gershwin, “Missa Festiva” by John Leavitt, and Appalachian songs and old favorites such as “The Gift To Be Simple” and “Shenandoah. ” The concert also will feature the Winthrop Area Handbell Ringers and instrumental soloists, free, Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Avenue, Manchester. FMI: 207-626-8570, www.codachorus.com.