“33rd Annual Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival,” Laudholm Farm, Wells

Sept. 5-8, 10 and 11, Thursday-Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8pm/Thurs, Fri, Sat, Tues, and Wed, 2:30pm/Sat, Sun. and Wed, 7:30pm, Sun, “Menopause the Musical,” the hilarious musical comedy is a raucous celebration of womanhood inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine features Cindy Williams* from the hit television show Laverne and Shirley. Menopause The Musical® applauds women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived The Change. On stage for two weeks only, September 4 through September 14, this joyful musical parody details the meeting of four women at a lingerie sale in Bloomingdale’s fighting over a black lace bra, with nothing in common but memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, chocolate binges, wrinkles, plastic surgery, hormones, not enough sex, too much sex, and much, much more. Grab your best gal-pal or your best guy for this hilarious take on middle life. *Cindy Williams will not appear in the following performances: Wednesday, September 11, 8PM, Content Advisory: Ages 14 and up, for suggestive language and adult humor. (There is no official rating system for live theatre. We encourage you to use your judgment based on your child’s age and maturity level.), see site for ticketing details, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.
Sept. 6-7, Friday-Saturday, 7:30pm/Fri, 10am/Sat, “Annual Capriccio Music Festival 2019,” first up in our trio of talent starts on Friday, September 6 at 7:30PM with Grammy Award Jazz pianist Paul Sullivan sharing the stage with Maine’s own singer/songwriter/guitarist Con Fullam at the S. Judson Dunaway Center in Ogunquit for a concert you don’t want to miss! Join us again the next morning, Saturday September 7 from 10:00am – 11:30am for a special appearance of Singer/fiddler Andy Happel at the Capriccio Kite Festival Ogunquit Main Beach. Andy will provide high-flying music on Ogunquit Beach and plans to bring along some musician friends to join in the joyous fun, playing selections from his repertoire of exotic tunes and lilting rhythms, Friday’s Concert: $15/advance, $20/door, $5/students, Saturday’s Concert: free, The Dunaway Center, 23 School Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-6170, www.ogunquitperformingarts.org.
Sept. 7-8, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, “33rd Annual Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival,” more than 125 master artisans in a beautiful setting, this prestigious, juried event brings many of New England’s finest artisans to exhibit their wares for thousands of browsers. Music and food round out the 2-day festival, $10, Laudholm Farm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-1555, wellsreserve.org.
Sept. 7-8, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, “Summer Solstice Craft Show,” get a jump on the holidays, or just enjoy browsing the wares of the 70+ Miane and New England artists and crafters, music by folk musician Carolyn Curries and snacks and lunch by Beach Dawgs Café, rain or shine event, free, Wells Jr. High School, 1470 Post Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-5172, summersolsticecraftshows.com.
Sept. 7, Saturday, 1-3pm, “Urban Permaculture Gardens, join permaculture designer David McConville for an afternoon presentation especially for urban and small space gardeners. Learn ideas and strategies to create your own permaculture oasis-no matter how small your space, refreshments will be served, free, McArthur Public Library, 270 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-284-4181, mcarthurlibrary.org.
Sept. 7, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Connla,” an exciting band with strong traditional roots as well as influences from across the globe. Their sensitive and innovative arrangements of traditional and modern folk songs and tunes have earned them praise across the folk community. Labelled as the Hottest New Group out of Northern Ireland, (Chicago Irish American News) Connla have been quickly making an impact on the folk/traditional scene. They hail from the cities of Armagh and Derry: Ciara McCafferty (vocals), Ciaran Carlin (whistles) and Paul Starrett (guitar) are familiar faces on the local music scene. They are joined by Armagh siblings Emer and Conor Mallon on harp and uilleann pipes. Since the release of their EP in April 2015, and album River Waiting in July 2016 they have received fantastic reviews at home and internationally and have gathered a following in the UK, Ireland, Europe and the US, $15, Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. FMI: 207-929-5412, www.sacorivertheatre.org.
Sept. 8, Sunday, 10am-5pm, “Maine Apple Sunday,” join us at the farm for some fresh air and fun. UPICK Veggies, Apples, and Flowers. Horse drawn wagon rides. Cows! Geese! Goats! Chickens! Facepainting and Games for kids. Corn Shucker Demo, free, Spiller Farm, 85 Spiller Farm Lane, Wells. FMI: 207-985-2575, www.spillerfarm.com.