Community Calendar

Misery by William Goldman adapted from the novel by Stephen King

Oct 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, Nov 1*, 2, 6, 7, 8 ,9 - 2025

Thurs & Fri @ 7:00 pm / Sat @ 3:00 pm / Sun @ 2pm / *Sat, Nov 1 @ 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm

Stephen King’s best-selling psychological thriller and Oscar-winning film is now a spine-chilling play! Truth is stranger than fiction when a famous romance novelist veers off the road in a winter storm and wakes up incapacitated in the home of his “number-one fan”. Unexpected events turn his number-one fan into his number-one enemy and a heart-pounding life or death game of cat and mouse ensues. Public Theatre policy requires you to pay for your entire seat - even though you’ll only be using the edge.

Tickets:
$35 Adult / $30 Group (10+) / $15 Youth (13-18). Read about our 35 Below discount program for theatre-lovers ages 19-35. https://thepublictheatre.org/membership/

Prices include all applicable Ticket Fees. A $4 Facility Fee will be added to every Ticket Order to help with the upkeep of our building.
Call 782-3200 for Group Sales.

We consider this show PG-13

JOIN US FOR THESE SPECIAL EVENTS
Included in your price of admission:
Oct 26 – Post-show talk-back with the Cast and Director. Following the 2:00 pm matinee.
Oct 30 – Wine Down Thursday – Come early and enjoy pre-show wine samples. Starts at 6:00 pm. – Courtesy of Central Distributors
Nov 1 – Saturday Night Samples – Come early and enjoy pre-show beer samples. Starts at 6:30 pm. – Courtesy of Baxter Brewing

Run Time: approx 2 hours
Hearing Assistance and handicapped seating are available upon request.

Sponsored by: Austin Associates

Come on out to our tasting room to enjoy great music, tasty bevs & good vibes. No ticket required, but we'd love to know you're coming! Here's the current lineup:

8/23 Skip Bailey

Skip Bailey is a Maine singer songwriter who plays salt of the earth music for salt of the earth people. His unique place-based sound combines folk, country, and maritime influences into tunes that you'll find yourself humming for days!

8/30 Dan Cloutier

This guitar-strumming storyteller is aiming to steal your heart with lyrical honesty. Dan Cloutier has sold out shows throughout New England. Expect beloved covers and originals too! He just released an album called, "The Iceberg" - spending the last year traveling to Greenland, and Newfoundland to record music and make videos about these adventures.

9/6 This or Better

One of Portland's most popular duos, Natalie and Max are “This or Better.” A folk acoustic duo with beautiful harmonies, fingerstyle guitar picking and a charismatic vibe that have stolen the hearts of many. Their repertoire includes original music and prime selections from the classics: John Prine, Dolly Parton, Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, June Carter, Willie Nelson, Townes Van Zandt and so many more. They are a heart-filled act any audience will enjoy!

9/13 Sam Cutler

Sam Cutler is a singer songwriter who spent his formative years in New York City before moving to Portland in 2022. His music bounces between genres, sometimes more folk, sometimes more blues, with lyrics that reflect his humor and wit.

*Owlbear’s Rest & Cthulhu Present…*
The Caverns of Thracia
by Jennell Jaquays

Come and experience one of the classic early D&D adventure modules. Explore a branching, non-linear, reactive dungeon inhabited by multiple factions and loot their stuff ! Utilizing Basic D&D for simple character creation and a rules light approach.

Casual drop-in/drop-out play — come when you can!
No RPG experience necessary!

📅 Every other Saturday, 5–9 PM (No session 8/9)
💲 $10 per player per session
📍 In the Druid's Grove at Owlbear’s Rest
Grab your dice. Explore the depths. Steal from lizard cultists.

The Caverns await…

Every 2nd Saturday in Surry at 6pm!

Community Dance 6pm - 6.45pm
This fun and friendly dance for all ages is led by Bagaduce Music with support by the Open Band (open to all musicians, instruments & skill levels). Show up 15 minutes early to get situated if you’d like to play with us! There's no admission charge for the community dance, but donations are very welcome.

Contra Dance 7pm - 10pm
Contra dance is easy to learn since all dances are taught. Everyone is welcome to dance, regardless of age or dancing ability! There's no need to bring a partner either!
The cost is sliding scale, $10-$20 suggested. This dance helps support the Arbutus Grange.

You can expect to dance to superb local bands and be instructed by fantastic callers. To see who is playing and calling each month or for more info, email alicekslater@gmail.com, call 385-7694, visit www.deffa.org or follow on IG/FB @SurryContraDance

The Surry School Auditorium is at 754 North Bend Rd, Surry. Just 6 miles outside of Ellsworth.

This fall, as people across New England come together in various family-centered holidays, we reflect on the deeper meaning of family—those we hold close, and those we reach out to in times of need.

Family goes beyond blood. We have the family we're born into, the family we invite into our lives, and the family we're welcomed into. It’s about connection, care, and commitment. It's about showing up when it matters most. At this gala, we come together not just as guests, but as part of a larger human family—one that crosses oceans to extend compassion where it’s needed most.

This year’s gala supports ongoing community rebuilding efforts and the medical/surgical mission in Bohol, Philippines—a province rich in beauty and resilience, where many still face challenges after natural disasters and economic hardships. We aim to raise $46,000 to complete the rebuilding of a community health center serving a fishing village of 1,200 residents (Barrio Tungod), begin rebuilding a community hospital for a struggling municipality with 21,000 people (Clarin), and provide more major elective procedures such as hysterectomies, cholecystectomies, hernia repairs, and cataract surgeries for indigent patients.

Join us for an evening of fine dining, a complimentary bar, live music, auctions, inspiring stories, and a powerful reminder that when we come together hand in hand in generosity, distance disappears. In the spirit of Bayanihan—the Filipino tradition of communal unity and mutual support—we come together to lift each other and extend the family table.

Let’s gather with purpose, and let the Bayanihan spirit shine through us all!

We're celebrating the spirit of the piano at Pianopalooza—a vibrant showcase featuring the talented students of the Osher School of Music’s classical piano studio. This recital offers a wide-ranging program that highlights our rising pianists.

Tickets go on-sale September 5th.

Tickets available through PortTIX, the official box office for the Osher School of Music.

PHONE 207-842-0800
ONLINE www.porttix.com
IN-PERSON 400 Congress St Suite A, Portland, ME 04101

Event Details
Parking

Due to limited resources, parking is not free on our Portland and Gorham campuses. You must purchase a parking permit or paid parking session to park on campus. We recommend reserving your parking in advance at https://events.parkengage.com/usm.

For easy access to the Crewe Center for the Arts, choose either Parking Garage 1 (attached to the Abromson Community Education Center), Lot P1 (off of Bedford St. by Luther Bonney) or Lot P6 (off of Exeter St. or Deering Ave by the former Maine Law building).

Disability Access and Accommodations

If you have questions about disability access or need to request disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, materials in electronic format, etc.), please contact Hanna Flewelling at (207) 780-5256 or hanna.flewelling@maine.edu. Requests should be made as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for the accommodation process.

Mainers tend to take care of their own business, much to the chagrin of Gerard, the only cop on the island. When he finds evidence of foul play surrounding a recent death, things go hilariously amok and Gerard finds there's something sinister hiding behind the cozy vacation town he grew up in. Join us for this side-splitting comedy about murder and mayhem in Maine!

"[Askari] keeps the laughs coming fast and furiously in his new work." – Bangor Daily News

TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 16, 2025

REALLY is a play about mourning, intimacy, and the conflict between goodness and greatness as seen through the lens of photography.

“A New Home” is an original musical that tells the rich and complex history of Lewiston. Written and composed by Lewiston native Paul G. Caron and presented in 1995 for the Lewiston Bicentennial, this production brings to life the stories of Lewiston’s Indigenous, Irish, Franco-American, and African immigrant communities, whose contributions have shaped the city’s identity and culture. The sold-out performances of “Lewiston: A New Home” received wide acclaim for the show's musical score and the heartwarming authenticity of its stories. An original cast album was released in December 1995, and the show was performed again to sold-out audiences in 1996. In the thirty years since the original production, major events – both good and tragic - have occurred in Lewiston and are now represented in the musical’s revival to enhance its relevance and historical significance.

“A New Home” will run October 30-November 9, and all performances will be held at the Lewiston Middle School Auditorium.

Performance Dates:
October 30, 7:30 p.m.
November 1, 7:30 p.m.
November 2, 2:00 p.m.
November 6, 7:30 p.m.
November 7, 7:30 p.m.
November 8, 7:30 p.m.
November 9, 2:00 p.m.

Fresh off a largely sold out Spring 2025 North American run, GRAMMY-nominated heavyweights TRIVIUM are thrilled to announce their upcoming Fall 2025 headline tour plans. The band will embark on "The Ascend Above the Ashes" trek that visits Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on November 8th. Special guests Jinjer will appear, while Heriot will serve as support.

"We couldn't be more excited to finally bring this monstrous tour to life — Trivium headlining this fall across North America with the unstoppable force of Jinjer and the crushing energy of Heriot," says frontman Matt Heafy. "Every night is going to be an absolute onslaught of riffs, sweat, and connection with our fans. This lineup represents the present and future of heavy music, and we're honored to share the stage with such ferocious talent. See you in the pit."

While the tour will continue to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Trivium's landmark Ascendancy album, fans can also expect new music soon.