“Melissa Etheridge-‘Yes I Am’ 25th Anniversary Tour,” Collins Center for the Arts Orono

Sept. 27-30, Thursday-Sunday, 5pm/event begins, 7pm/event ends, “Bangor Celtic Crossroads Festival,” the 2018 Bangor Celtic Crossroads Festival will be held Sept. 27-30 and recognizes the music, dance and food from Celtic countries. The festival includes a Family Fairy and Pirate Parade, concerts, genealogy workshops, a celebration of Celtic literature, and an Irish step dancing demonstration, $65/all-festival tickets, $20/Thurs. and Fri, $35/Sat, Bangor Arts Exchange, 193 Exchange Street, Bangor. FMI: Bangorceltic.org.
Sept. 29, Friday, 6:30pm, “Roosevelt Andre Credit,” Credit is a bass/baritone artist from New York City who has been coming to Bangor for more than 12 years to share his gift of music. His extensive vocal repertoire includes Christian spiritual music, opera, jazz and musicals. He was seen on Broadway in “Showboat” and the revival of “Porgy and Bess.” Joining him will be members of the FUMC Fellowship Choir and St. Mary’s Catholic Church Choir, as well as students from John Bapst Memorial and Bangor High schools, free but offering will be taken at the end of the concert, First United Methodist Church, 703 Essex Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-945-9567, www.fumcbangor.org.
Sept. 29, Friday, 7pm, “Contra Dance,” a practice will be held from 7-7:30 p.m. and the dance is from 7:30-10 p.m. Our band hails from the Blue Hill peninsula, as drummer Kim Peralta joins fiddler Susie Fay and guitarist Mike Fay. Sonja Birthisel of Orono will lead the dancing, Unitarian Universalist Church, 120 Park Street, Orono. FMI: www.bangordailynews.com.
Sept. 29 and 30, Friday and Saturday, 7pm/Fri. and 3pm/Sat, “Storytellers,” we welcome NYC based concert artist, music director and composer Brad Simmons for an intimate celebration of singer/songwriters. In “Storytellers,” Brad expertly weaves his own story through the songs of Simon & Garfunkel, Billy Joel, Dolly Parton, John Denver, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty, James Taylor, Dan Fogelberg and more, see site for ticketing details, Penobscot Theatre, 131 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
Sept. 29, Friday, 8pm, “Melissa Etheridge-‘Yes I Am’ 25th Anniversary Tour,” Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed, self-titled debut album. Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Etheridge has remained one of America’s favorite female singer-songwriters for more than two Medecades. Melissa Etheridge’s 2016 album “Memphis Rock & Soul,” her first since 2014’s critically lauded “This Is M.E.,” has received stellar reviews from the likes of Entertainment Weekly, Parade, Rolling Stone, American Songwriter and more. The album features original material, see site for ticketing details, Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, collinscenterforthearts.com.
Sept. 30, Saturday, 2pm and 4pm, “Mischief Managed,” experience magic like never before a Harry Potter experience, take classes in potions, charms, magical creatures and more. Magical treats, treasures and your own wand are included, kids of any age are welcome, 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult, costumes are encouraged but not required, $10, The Commons at Central Hall, West Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft. FMI: www.centertheatre.org.
Oct. 2, Tuesday, 10am, “Explore,” Mars… For centuries it’s been an object of human fascination. Once mysterious, soon this red world may become our new home. This became possible due to daring individuals like Johannes Kepler: fascinated with the world, striving toward discovery and embracing challenges it may bring. It is our duty to continue their work… Explore, Dream Discover. Take an adventurous journey with humankind: from ancient Mesopotamia to modern space exploration! Experience the fascinating history of astronomy, geocentric and heliocentric models, Kepler laws of planetary motion, and discover the principals of orbital maneuvers which enable satellites and space travel, $6/adults, $5/students, $4/under 12, Emera Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1341, astro.umaine.edu.