“Treasure Island,” Maine State Music Theatre, Brunswick

July 11, Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm/Thurs.-Sat, 2pm/Thurs. and Fri, “Treasure Island,” join young Jim Hawkins on the adventure of a lifetime as Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale comes to musical life. After the death of Jim’s father, Dr. Livesey and Squire Trelawney are charged with protecting Jim on the voyage but Long John Silver has other plans for them all. When they get to Skeleton Island the whole adventure takes a turn. Join us to see how young Jim navigates all the twists and turns in this swashbuckling high seas journey. Set to a majestic and exhilarating score, Treasure Island by Robin and Clark is an expedition not to be missed, see site for ticketing details, Maine State Music Theatre, Pickard Theatre, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-8769, msmt.org.
July 11, Thursday, 7pm, “Novel Jazz,” the musicians of “Novel Jazz” have been performing straight-ahead jazz around Maine and New England for over three decades. They draw from the Great American Songbook and specialize in the works of Edward Kennedy (“Duke”) Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. The band members hail from all over Maine, free, Camden Public Library, 55 Main Street, Camden. FMI: 207-236-3440, www.librarycamden.org.
July 12, Friday, 7:30pm, “The Blue Café presents Scott Cleveland,” pianist, singer and scholar, presenting The Blues Spectrum, his presentation on blues origins and its many branches in American music with bassist/guitarist Phill Kell, doors open at 7pm, cash bar by 40 Paper Bistro and Bar, free, Camden Opera House, 29 Elm Street, Camden. FMI: 207-236-7963, www.camdenoperahouse.com.
July 13, Saturday, 6pm, “Summer Concert Series: Crystal Vision,” Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, part of the Summer Concert Series, bring a blanket or a chair, this event is weather dependent, free, Waterfront, Commercial Street, Bath. FMI: 207-442-8455, www.chocolatechurcharts.org.
July 14, Sunday, 7pm, “Garden Soiree under the Full Buck Moon,” Join the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust for a relaxing, intimate evening under the Full Buck Moon. We’ll enjoy craft cocktails created by Vessel and Vine, made with local spirits and honey, herbs from the Tom Settlemire Community Garden, and Crystal Spring Farm Blueberries. Tapas and treats will be served as we linger in the garden and listen to a local harpist under the full moon. Tapas, treats, and a cocktail included in the ticket price, $30, Tom Settlemire Community Garden, 90 Maurice Drive, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-5242, curtislibrary.com.
July 15, Monday, 6:30pm, “Arts on the Hill: MoJo Jazz,” Mondaynite Jazz Orchestra, an extraordinary 18-piece Midcoast-based big band that plays modern as well as traditional jazz, including Latin, swing, blues, and funk. The band derives its name from their practice schedule: Monday nights, and they certainly have their mojo workin’. Plan to bring a picnic, relax and enjoy the spectacular view…unless you’re up dancing to the beat! Refreshments and reception will follow the performance, please leave your dog at home, free, Beech Hill Preserve, 316 Beech Hill Road, Rockport. FMI: 207-236-7091, www.coastalmountains.org.
July 17, Wednesday, 6pm, “Music on the Mall-Mes Amis,” gypsy jazz, the band plays an infectious mix of traditional Gypsy, Latin and American jazz standards, appealing to listeners young and old alike, the insistent rhythms, bouncing bass lines and sweetly intricate melodies are easy on the ears for those unfamiliar with jazz. Grab a blanket or chair, bring your family and friends, order a picnic dinner or dine at a local Brunswick restaurant, then relax and enjoy great music.in case of inclement weather, rain date performances will be held on Thursdays when available, free, Brunswick Town Mall, Maine Street, Brunswick. FMI: 207-729-4439, brunswickdowntown.org.