“Wizard of Oz,” Windham Center Stage, Windham

Mar. 9-11, Thursday-Saturday, 7pm/Thurs, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, “Naked Truth: A Comedy,” a hit-larious sex comedy with more than sex on its mind. A refreshing new comedy that makes us think about our relationships even as we laugh at them. When an older couple from Ohio inherits a clothing-optional resort and its colorful staff in Key West, they discover parts of themselves never before exposed! THE NAKED TRUTH is entertaining, but with something a little deeper. Rated R for hilarious and suggestive fun, $18, $15/seniors, Pay-What-You-Can/Thursday, The Footlights Theatre, 190 US Route 1, Falmouth. FMI: 207-747-5434, www.thefootlightsinfalmouth.com.
Mar. 10, Friday, 6:30pm, “Coffee House featuring Mark Horton & Friends,” this second-Friday-of-every-month coffee house features local music artists, great coffee, non-alcoholic beverages and other treats. An uplifting experience in a small and intimate setting. This month three friends from Falmouth comprise this musical trio. The music will consist of two 40-minute sets of acoustic and electric from several genres: folk, rock and roll classics, blues, and in the second set some sing-along tunes. People are encouraged to bring their voices and at least their toe-tapping shoes if not their dancing shoes. The musical goal of the evening will be for a good time to be had by all. All ages welcome, free-will offering, Falmouth Congregational Church, 269 Falmouth Road, Falmouth. FMI: 207-781-3413, www.falmouthcongregationalchurch.org.
Mar. 10-12, Friday-Sunday, 7pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “The Wizard of Oz,” follow the yellow brick road to Windham Center Stage Theater as we present our 2017 children’s show, The Wizard of Oz. Two casts of kids in grades two through eight from all over the Lakes Region area and beyond, $10, $8/seniors & students, Windham Center Stage Theater, Windham Town Hall, 8 School Road, Windham. FMI: 207-893-2098, www.windhamtheater.org.
Mar. 10, Friday, 7pm, “Hypnotist Roderick Russell,” Award-winning hypnotist Roderick Russell performs one of the funniest and most mysterious shows on the planet! In this completely interactive show, Russell demonstrates the power of the mind to create our reality – and will induce non-stop laughter in the process. While in the hypnotic state, Mr. Russell makes volunteers believe – and act out – a variety of hilarious scenarios, from seeing things that aren’t there, smelling smells that don’t exist, thinking that they are famous movie stars and world-class dancers, even believing that they’re somewhere else entirely. Whether you choose to see the show or be the show, Russell guarantees a fun, family-friendly and decidedly different show that you simply won’t see elsewhere, $10, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy, 18 Bradley Street, Fryeburg. FMI: 207-935-9232, www.fryeburgacademy.org.
Mar. 10-12, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri.-Sat, 5pm/Sun, “Merry Wives of Windsor,” fully staged opera by Otto Nicolai,” based on Shakespeare’s wonderful comedy of the same name. The piece is full of fresh and sweet melodies, beautiful harmonies and elegant orchestrations. Add to that some of Shakespeare’s most immortal comic characters; Mistresses Ford and Page, the beautiful Ann Page and her ill-suited suitors Slender and Dr. Cajus, and of course, the most beloved rascal of all, Sir John Falstaff, and you are certain to have a great time. The music soars, and comedy roars, and you’ll leave wanting more, $21, $15/seniors, Russell Hall, USM, 57 College Avenue, Gorham. FMI: 207-780-5151, www.usm.maine.edu.
Mar. 11, Saturday, 7pm, “Full Moon Dinner at Peak Lodge,” March’s full moon may be the farthest from Earth, but we’re bringing it a little closer with our Full Moon Party at the mid-mountain Peak Lodge. Celebrate the imminence of spring skiing with dinner and drinks overlooking the moonlit Mahoosucs. Reservations are required and can be booked online or by calling, $39/per person, The Peak Lodge at Sunday River Ski Resort, 15 South Ridge Rd, Newry. FMI: 800-543-2754, www.sundayriver.com.
Mar. 11, Sunday, 8pm, “Shawn Mullins,” Grammy nominated Shawn Mullins’ critical breakthrough came when his song “Lullaby,” from the album Soul’s Core, became a radio and video hit. Another familiar hit, “All in My Head,” was featured on the hit television sitcom “Scrubs.” That was then this is now: “My Stupid Heart”…….a great new song and a great new album, showcasing his rich and deep voice and songwriting, credit cards not accepted on site for food and beverages, $30 + $4/handling fee, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dug Way Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.