“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Chocolate Church Arts Center, Bath

Sept. 7, Friday, 4pm, “Walking Tour of Camden,” An educational and entertaining tour of downtown Camden. Runs approximately an hour and fifteen minutes. Reservations are recommended, free/donations are appreciated, meet at the Atlantic Avenue entrance, in the Children’s Garden, Camden Library, Camden. FMI: 207-236-3440, www.librarycamden.org.
Sept. 7, Friday, 7pm, “Blue Café presents: Deep Gold,” Gothic Americana singer-songwriter Deep Gold brings a gravelly, slow burning richness to his music, mesmerizing with a howl or a whisper, writing from a place of wisdom beyond his twenty-something years. “No matter how specific I make a song, whether it’s about the ghost of JFK r somebody working at a hot-dog stand – I hope that, in the end, there’s a revelation people find in it about the world or themselves. Blue Café is a new intimate performance space on the 3rd floor of the Camden Opera House, showcasing performances you won’t see anywhere else! Bar provided by 40 Paper Bistro and Bar, doors open at 7pm, free, Camden Opera House, 29 Elm Street, Camden. FMI: 207-236-7963, www.camdenoperahouse.com.
Sept. 7-9, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” kicks off the 2018-19 performance season at the Chocolate Church Arts Center. This musical written by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator (portrayed by Hope Horton of Brunswick), the musical follows the adventures of preferred son Joseph (portrayed by Max Middleton of Bath).After being sold into slavery by his brothers, Josephy ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar (portrayed by Andy Sarapas of Brunswick), but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife (portray by Shirley Bernier of Lisbon Falls). While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh (portrayed by Theodore Merrill of Richmond). Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.This magical musical, directed by Thom Watson of Brunswick with Theresa Henderson of Gardiner as the music director, is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads such as “Those Canaan Days” sung by Brother Reuben (portrayed by Naples resident Patrick Scully), to the country-western parody of “One More Angel in Heaven” sung by Brother Levi (portrayed by Andy Barber of Woolwich) and foot-tapping calypso song “Benjamin Calypso” performed by soloist Chase Tomberline of West Gardiner who portrays Brother Judah. Other unforgettable classics include “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door. “The Chocolate Church production of Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat celebrates 50 years since the show was first performed in London, $12/advance, $15/at door, Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington Street, Bath. FMI: 207-442-8455, www.chocolatechurcharts.org.
Sept. 8, Saturday, 8-10pm, “Maine Outdoor Film Festival,” an evening of Outdoor Films, Shown Outdoors at Waterfall Arts. This evening’s selection will feature conservation and outdoor adventure shorts, free, Waterfall Arts – Outside, 256 High Street, Belfast. FMI: 207-672-3344, waterfallarts.org.
Sept. 9, Sunday, all day event, “Maine Cheese Festival,” this annual tasting and shopping event showcases artisanal Maine cheese from over 25 Maine cheesemakers. The Festival is an opportunity to learn about, taste, and purchase Maine-made cheese and other Maine-made craft foods, beer and wine. Workshops will be hosted in the visitor’s center focused on cheesemaking, tasting, fermented foods, and wine/beer making. The festival will also feature local music under a large tent adjacent to the visitor’s center. Several Maine beer and wine makers including The Maine Beer Company and Savage Oakes Winery will be available with glasses of wine and beer for purchase and tasting for people 21 and over, $15-$18, Wolfe’s Neck Farm, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport. FMI: www.mainecheeseguild.org.
Sept. 9, Sunday, 11am-3pm, “Maine Wienerfest,” a celebration of dachshunds and the people who love them! Maine Wienerfest originated as an informal picnic and gathering for families who lived with these adorable, tiny dogs. Gradually, it grew to include other activities with the number of dogs and dog lovers increasing each year. This year, P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center continues the tradition with all proceeds benefitting the shelter. In addition to the picnic social, organized events include a Grand Parade of Dachshunds, Canine Costume Contest and a Doxie Derby. There will be also be a Wiener Cook-off Contest and raffle opportunities! Food and pet-related vendors will be available on-site, $2, free/under 12 and dogs, Steamboat Landing Park, Commercial Street, Belfast. FMI: www.mainewienerfest.com.
Sept. 12, Wednesday, 6pm, “Elvis Show,” a performance by Elvis tribute entertainer, Jessi Mallory, an award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist with the looks, the moves, the voice, and the heart of the King, donation will be requested, Steamboat Landing, Commercial Street, Belfast. FMI: www.facebook.com/BelfastSeniorCenter.