“2018 Lyceum Field Trips ‘Maine Amphibians and Reptiles’,”  Rosmarin and Saunders Family Forest, Readfield

Apr. 19, Thursday, 6pm, “Poetry Reading: Adrian Blevins,” poet Adrian Blevins will be reading from her new book of poetry, Appalachians Run Amok. Adrian is a professor of poetry at Colby College and a resident of East Winthrop, free, Hubbard Library, 115 2nd St, Hallowell. FMI: 207-622-6582, www.hubbardfree.org.
Apr. 20, Friday, 7pm, “FrogWatchUSA Night,” become a citizen scientist for FrogWatchUSA Night. Researchers invite volunteers to help gather field data and contribute to real science! The biologists behind FrogWatchUSA want to know what species we have in our backyards, and when are they calling. One of the museum’s own expert educators will be on hand to help us identify and listen for frogs, free, L.C. Bates Museum, 14 Easler Road, Hinckley. FMI: 207-238-4250, www.facebook.com/LCBATES.
Apr. 21, Saturday, 6pm, “Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: Mystery at My Family Reunion,” in this show, diners are part of the family and all family members are suspect. Ticket includes mystery show, dinner and dessert, make dinner reservations ahead of time, doors open at 6pm, $40, Somerset Abbey, 124 Main Street, Madison. FMI: 207-696-5800, www.somersetabbey.net.
Apr. 21, Saturday, 9am, “2018 Lyceum Field Trips ‘Maine Amphibians and Reptiles’,” Rosmarin and Saunders Family Forest, Readfield Join KLT Steward Tom Danielson on Earth Day Weekend for an exploration of amphibians in the Rosmarin Beaver Pond, stream, and vernal pools. Amphibians are important indicators of environmental quality and health. Some species we might encounter at Rosmarin are red-backed salamanders, spotted salamanders, wood frogs, spring peepers, and many more! The area we will explore is less than a half mile from the parking area, though terrain can be uneven. Dress to be comfortable in muddy, wet conditions-waterproof boots are recommended. Directions: From Route 41/17 in Readfield, turn onto Nickerson Hill Road. Travel for about 0.6 miles, then turn left (south) into a small parking area, free, Rosmarin and Saunders Family Forest, Readfield. FMI: 207-377-2848, www.tklt.org.
Apr. 21, Saturday, 10am-5pm/Sonnets, 7-9pm/Masquerade, “Shakespeare’s 454th Birthday Bash Sonnet Reading,” a day of sonnets, scenes, and songs. Listen to sonnets being read or read your own. Go to www.signupforms.com/registrations/13010. Memorization is not required. Costumes would be a plus! Sonnets to be performed at various locations. See link for further location and time details. A Masquerade ball follows with all dances taught by The Barletts. No experience or partner required, free, open to all ages, Waterville Public Library, 73 Elm Street, Waterville. FMI: 207-314-8607, www.facebook.com/events/2045363509041028.
Apr. 21, Saturday, 12pm, “Earth Day Parade,” Celebrate our wonderful planet with Common Street Arts- join their parade! Come to the Waterville Public Library to make recycled masks. Then parade down Main Street to Common Street Arts! Bring your instruments, masks, and costumes- the parade will end at Common Street Arts with some delicious snacks! This will be a fun and creative way to celebrate Earth, free, Common Street Arts, 93 Main Street, Waterville. FMI: 207-872-2787, www.watervillecreates.org/event/earth-day-parade.
Apr. 21, Saturday, 7:30pm, “I Am Already Big,” Colby College Collegium directed by Eric Christopher Perry, A survey of the unique origins of choral music. Juxtaposed with audio samples of each composer’s final works, we aim to show where the journey begins and ends. Select works include Bach’s first church cantata, BWV 4: “Christ lag in Todesbanden” and Christoph Graupner’s 1709 cantata “Act wo nun hin,” performed from a modern edition by Marius Bahnean, director of choral activities at Tennessee Wesleyan University, who will give a pre-concert lecture on the importance of Graupner as an originator, no reserved seats, free, Lorimer Chapel, Colby College, Waterville. FMI: Colby.edu/musicdept.