“Portland Piano Trio,” Sanford-Springvale Historical Society, Sanford

May 3, Friday, 10am-12pm, “Making Bark Baskets,” learn to fold bark into the shapes needed for a watertight basket. After they dry, they will last for a long time. This is an easy craft, appropriate for beginners and fun. We will provide the bark and tools. Children are welcome, $5/members, $7/non-members, $15/family, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-1555, www.wellsreserve.org.

May 3-4, Friday-Saturday, 7pm, “The Wizard of Oz,” please join us for 2 magical evenings of The Wizard of Oz performed by the River Tree Arts Children’s Theater, $8/children, Vinegar High Music Theater, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-967-9120, rivertreearts.org.
May 4. Saturday, 5-6:30pm, “Roast Beef Supper,” mashed potatoes, green beans, carrots and strawberry shortcake to benefit Cornerstone United Methodist Church, $10, $4/under 12, Cornerstone Methodist Church, 20 Jenkins Road, Saco. FMI: 207-423-9163, www.mainetoday.com.
May 4, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo,” Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians. Vignola’s jaw-dropping technique explains why the New York Times deemed him “one of the brightest stars of the guitar.” Vinny Raniolo is a rhythm guitarist in high demand. In 2014, he was featured on Jennifer Porter’s IMA nominated album, Easy Living, $25-$30, Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. FMI: 207-929-6472, sacorivertheatre.org.
May 4, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Portland Piano Trio,” since its critically-acclaimed Portland, Maine debut in 2016, the Portland Piano Trio’s “enlivening tautness and precision,” “impressive ensemble and shared musical values” have entertained and inspired audiences throughout New England. Noted for “…sounding like a group that has played together for 10 years,” they have appeared on numerous chamber music series, including Back Bay Contemporary Music Festival, First Fridays at First Parish, and Portsmouth Atheneum, among others. The trio is serving as the first musicians-in-residence of 240 Strings, a Portland, Maine-based nonprofit dedicated to providing private music lessons to economically-challenged children in Portland, and providing affordable community concerts. The trio was twice awarded a residency at the prestigious Avaloch Music Institute in Boscawen, New Hampshire, for a week of intense rehearsing and sharing with other nationally recognized chamber groups. The group has a passion for playing house concerts-the venue where chamber music was meant to by played-and has garnered a strong following in the Portland area, Sanford-Springvale Historical Society, 505 Main Street, Springvale. FMI: 207-490-1028, www.sanfordhistory.org.
May 5, Sunday, 7:30pm, “Magic Mike-Tribute XXL,” originating in Boston and now performing down the East Coast into Florida, Men in Motion Male Revue is the leader in providing male-based entertainment. Designed exclusively for women, the men combine a perfect blend of music, hot dance moves and sensual theatrics providing a tantalizing and fast-paced performance that meets every female fantasy, $9-$10, Chaps Saloon, 1301 Long Plains Rd, Buxton. FMI: 207-298-9044, www.mainetoday.com.
May 7, Tuesday, 6:30-8pm, “Fly Fishing Made Easy,” discover what makes fly casting work, how to choose the right system and how to properly match and balance all the components of your system. The typical fly-casting system consists of a rod, reel, backing line, leader and tippet. Learn and practice basic casting strokes including back, forward and roll casts. Understand how to prevent or cure common casting problems. Equipment is available, or bring your own. INSTRUCTOR: Ron St. Saviour is a Registered Master Maine Guide in Outdoor Recreation and a Licensed Professional Maine Forester. He is also the founder and director of Southern Maine Guide Service “Outdoor School”, a unique alternative education program, registration required, $25, Wells High School, 200 Sanford Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-4565, wells-ogunquit.coursestorm.com.