“Ossipee Valley Fair, South Hiram

July 6-9, Thursday-Sunday, 7am/gates open, “Ossipee Valley Fair,” a true country fair with oodles of livestock events, competitions, demonstrations and exhibits, $6/12-55, $3/55+, free/under 12, Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds, 291 South Hiram Road, South Hiram. FMI: 207-625-9367, www.ossipeevalleyfair.com.
July 6-9 and 12, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 8pm/Thurs, Fri, and Wed, 2:30pm/Thurs, Wed and Sun, 3pm/Sat, 8:30pm/Sat, “Bullets Over Broadway,” The 1920s come roaring to life with showgirls, gangsters and more in this musical adaptation of Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath’s madcap film Bullets Over Broadway. Hailed by Time Magazine as “Musical Theatre Gold!,” Bullets Over Broadway is the hilarious musical comedy about the making of a Broadway show, filled with tap dancing gangsters, saucy showgirls, big laughs and colorful characters including an aging diva, a savant hit-man and Sally Struthers as the dog-toting Eden Brent. A young playwright who is in desperate need of financial backing for his next show accepts an offer he can’t refuse from a mobster looking to please his ditzy, talentless girlfriend. Loaded with songs that made the ’20s roar, this six-time Tony-nominated musical features hits from the decedent decade, including “Let’s Misbehave,” “‘Tain’t Nobody’s Biz-ness If I Do” and “There’s a New Day Comin’!” This is one big, splashy and wildly entertaining show that is sure to knock ’em dead, PG-13, $52 and up, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.
July 7 and 8, Friday and Saturday, 7pm, “Nasson Youth Theatre presents Music Videos Live 2,” this show returns by popular demand for the second year. These theatre students will take you on a journey of music videos from all musical genres and eras. It’s a fun time for all, $6-$10, Nasson Community Center and Little Theatre, 456 Main Street, Springvale. FMI: 207-608-0497, www.nassoncommunitycenter.com.
July 7, Friday, 8pm, “Livingston Taylor,” from top-40 hits “I Will Be in Love with You” and “I’ll Come Running,” to “I Can Dream of You” and “Boatman,” the last two recorded by his brother James, Livingston’s creative output has continued unabated. His musical knowledge has inspired a varied repertoire, and he is equally at home with a range of musical genres—folk, pop, gospel, jazz—and from upbeat storytelling and touching ballads to full orchestra performances, $45, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-985-5552, vinegarhillmusictheatre.com.
July 8-9, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, “35th Annual Summer Solstice Craft Show,” features more than 70 + crafters and artists – most from New England – who display their handmade wares inside and outside on the front lawn . Traditional, contemporary and country crafts are featured. You’ll see stained glass, jewelry of all types, pottery, soaps, candles, wood crafts, fiber arts, graphics, photography, handcrafted specialty foods and much more. Many of the crafters and artists have been coming back for years, and they look forward to making new products for their customers. Also, many of the artists are from Maine, which gives the fair a distinctively Maine flavor, free, 207-646-5172, www.summersolsticecraftshows.com.
July 8, Saturday, 6:30pm, “Party Starters Band,” this is a newly established band consisting of 5 talented & professional musicians from Southern Maine. They perform many of the best of classic Country, Disco, Soul and Rock ‘n Roll tunes from the 1950’s right up until today…great music for folks of all ages! It will be an evening of good, fun, nostalgic music presented from a scenic, harbor side Gazebo…a wonderful way to enjoy summer in Maine, free, Gazebo at Wells Harbor Park, Harbor Road, Wells. FMI: www.wellstown.org/concerts.
July 8, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Diane Walsh-pianist,” an esteemed artist of distinction, the American pianist DIANE WALSH is regularly heard on disc and in recital, chamber music and concerto performances throughout the world. In addition to possessing a vast and varied repertoire, ranging from Bach to Bolcom, her recent work on the theatre stage has brought wider recognition of her superlative musical gifts, $20, $18/students & seniors, Saco Rivr Theatre’s Old White Church, 15 Salmon Falls Road, Buxton. FMI: 207-929-6472, www.sacorivertheatre.org.