“Home and Garden Show,” Fairgrounds, Fryeburg

May 18-20, Thursday-Saturday, 7pm/Thurs, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, “Cloudburst,” the “US Premiere” of the award-winning play, CLOUDBURST, by American-Canadian writer, Thom Fitzgerald. CLOUDBURST carries inexplicable charm, laugh-out-loud comedy, tears and heart-warming spirit- focusing on life-long relationships, the true meaning of family and love, pay-what-you-can/Thursday, $18/adults, $15/seniors, The Footlights Theatre, 190 US Route 1, Falmouth. FMI: 207-747-5434, www.thefootlightsinfalmouth.com.
May 19 and 21, Friday and Sunday, 7pm/Friday, 3pm/Sunday, “Lake Region Community Chorus,” come hear the Lake Region Community Chorus (LRCC) as they celebrate spring through joyful song at their fifth annual Spring Concert: Blue Skies – A Choral Celebration. The 52 members of the chorus have come together each week from 14 towns in and surrounding the Lake Region to prepare for the upcoming Spring Concert. A great variety of musical styles from classical to popular are in store for the event. This spring’s selections will include selections by composers including Vivaldi, Irving Berlin, William L. Dawson, Cat Stevens, The Beatles and more, by donation, Twitchell Chapel, Bridgton Academy, 11 Academy Lane, North Bridgton. FMI: lakeregioncommunitychorus.org.
May 19-21, Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm/Fri. and Sat, 10am-4pm/Sun, “Home and Garden Flower Show,” the 17th Annual Home Garden Flower Show at Fryeburg Fairgrounds with great exhibitors, garden centers, and awesome fair food! Over 300 indoor booths in 7 buildings make this a great rain or shine event! Celebrate the Arrival of spring, $8/advance, $10/door, $4/11-16, free/10 and under, Fryeburg Fairgrounds, 1154 Main Street, Fryeburg. FMI: homegardenflowershow.com.
May 19, Friday, 7:30pm, “Oratorio Chorale presents Amazing Grace: The American Spiritual,” explore the simple and candid expression of the human spirit through the riveting sincerity of African American spirituals. Join the Oratorio Chorale, countertenor Reginald Mobley, and soprano Mary Sullivan in a celebration of America’s first home-grown musical art form, $20, $10/students, free/under 12, Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth. FMI: 207-577-3931, www.oratoriochorale.org.
May 20, Saturday, 8am, “Maine’s Fastest & Richest 5k,” the Patriot 5k – Maine’s fastest and richest! A mostly flat course which skirts around scenic Crystal Lake in Gray, Maine. Huge prize purse and all of the amenities you would want. Cool shirts, live music, great food, and a festive community atmosphere all make this an event not too miss. Kids Fun Run (1/2 mile) is free to participants and each child receives a medal, $20, St. Gregory’s Church, 24 North Raymond Road, Gray. FMI: 207-807-0916, www.patriot5k.org.
May 20, Saturday, 9:30am-4:30pm, “Sons of Norway Constitution Day Celebration,” parade, music, Viking longboat, craft and bake sales, pot-luck buffet, children’s activities, $3.50-$5.50, Maine Wildlife Park, 56 Game Farm Road, Gray. FMI: 207-650-9988, mainenordmenn.com.
May 21, Sunday, 1-4:30pm, “Dances with Horses,” the afternoon event is an entertaining and educational musical gala showcasing people, horses and the special bond that they share, there will be riding demonstrations by professionals of various disciplines including: Dressage, Carriage Driving, Side Saddle, Versatility and more, in addition to the show there will be a silent auction with great items for the horse enthusiast, and all others, only 10 miles from Portland off of Route 302, look for our sign at Land of Nod Road, about Riding to the Top Founded in 1993, Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center (RTT) helps people with disabilities reach their highest potential through the healing power of horses, located on a 50 acre farm in Windham, Maine, RTT is the state’s only year round program solely dedicated to equine assisted activities and therapies. Certified instructors specially trained horses and over 160 volunteers assist up to 100 clients each week. Riding To The Top is a community-based nonprofit, receives no federal or state funding and provides scholarships to over 60% of its clients, RTT is a PATH, Intl. Premier Accredited Center (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International), $20/advance, $25/door, Riding to the Top Therapeutic Riding Center, 14 Lilac Dr., Windham. FMI: 207-892–2813, www.ridingtothetop.org.