at Community Little Theater, Auburn

Feb. 18-21, Thursday-Sunday, “Shakespeare in Hollywood,” It’s 1934, and Shakespeare’s most famous fairies, Oberon and Puck, have magically materialized on the Warner Bros. Hollywood set of Max Reinhardt’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Instantly smitten by the glitz and glamour of show biz, the two are ushered onto the silver screen to play (who else?) themselves. With a little help from a feisty flower, blonde bombshells, movie moguls, and arrogant “asses” are tossed into loopy love triangles, with raucous results. The mischievous magic of moviedom sparkles in this hilarious comic romp, see site for ticketing details, Community Little Theater, 30 Academy St, Auburn. FMI: 207-783-0958, www.laclt.com.
Feb. 19, Friday, 7:30pm, “Samuel James,” with a voice of grit and gravel, roots musician Samuel James sings with an authenticity lost in time. A modern guitar master, James’ skill has a depth and range that seems impossible for a man with only two hands, $6.24-$17.79, Johnson Hall, 280 Water St, Gardiner. FMI: 207-582-7144, www.johnsonhall.org.
Feb. 20, Saturday, 9am-2:30pm, “Mid-Winter Craft Show,” local exhibitors from central Maine and surrounding areas coming together to give local shoppers a chance to experience amazing handcrafted products, original artwork, fine jewelry, and much more. There will also be 30+ raffle items and bake goods available to be purchased, free, Fairfield Community Center, 61 Water St, Fairfield. FMI:  www.fairfieldme.com.
Feb, 20, Saturday, 7pm, “The Mallet Brothers,” Alt country, to Americana, honkytonk, jam or roots rock, theirs is a musical melting pot, a band from Maine that plays original music with a unique style, over the last six years, The Mallet Brothers band has proven to be an underground powerhouse, constantly touring and building a die hard fanbase across the nation, $15, Unity College Center for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot St, Unity. FMI: 207-509-7132, www.unity.edu.
Feb. 20, Saturday, 8:30pm, “Regina Bonelli,” New York City Blues Hall of Fame singer/songwriter/keyboardist, writing and performing original blues music. She has been dubbed Queen of New York City Blues” by Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine. $10+service fee, Franco Center, 46 Cedar St, Lewiston. FMI: 207-689-2000, www.francocenter.org.
Feb. 21, Sunday, 1pm, “Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company: The Winter’s Tale,” Shakespeareʼs timeless tragicomedy of obsession and redemption is reimagined in a new production co-directed by Rob Ashford and Kenneth Branagh, following their triumphant staging of Macbeth in Manchester and Manhattan. When Leontes, King of Sicilia, is overcome by jealousy, his actions and their consequences reverberate throughout his kingdom and for generations to come. Only the passion of two young lovers and the twists and turns of Fate can lead Shakespeare’s characters to redemption and reconciliation. Judi Dench will play Paulina, Kenneth Branagh will play Leontes, $15/adults, $13/seniors, Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville. FMI: 207-873-7000, www.operahouse.org.
Feb. 22, Monday, 8:15pm, “The Colwell Brothers,” celebrating the release of their new album Bad Apple, which happens to be the title of a rip-roaring, take no prisoners, juke joint rave up that Bob Colwell wrote for the album. 7 new Colwell Brothers originals and 2 tasty covers. They bring a unique brand of high energy electric Blues and R&B. Pat rips is up on guitar and vocals while Bob brings down the house with his New Orleans flavored piano work and vocals extraordinaire, $15, Slate’s Restaurant, 163 Water St, Hallowell. FMI: 207-622-9575, www.slatesrestaurant.com.