Community Calendar

Alliance Française du Maine is screening "En Fanfare" as part of the 2025 FESTIVAL CHAMPLAIN - Maine's only French-language film festival.

"En Fanfare" ("The Marching Band") (2024, France)
By Emmanuel Courcel with Benjamin Lavernhe, Pierre Lottin and Sarah Suco
104 minutes

Overview: When Thibaut learns of his potentially life-threatening illness, a blood compatibility test opens up unexpected horizons. An acclaimed orchestra conductor, he sets out to find his biological brother Jimmy, a factory worker whom destiny has prevented from becoming a musician. Their reunion leads to a musical journey as the town faces a factory closure.

Join us at our weekly Local Goods Market! Celebrate local food and community while supporting small businesses! Held every Thursday from 4–7pm, the Local Goods Market features hot food, beverages, baked goods, and specialty products from Fork Food Lab members and other Maine makers. The weekly event offers the community a chance to support local businesses, discover new favorites, and connect directly with the entrepreneurs shaping the future of Maine’s food economy. The market features free & easy parking and a great community. Shop small and be part of something big!

Fork Food Lab is a nonprofit food business incubator and shared commercial kitchen in South Portland, Maine that’s home to over 80 small businesses. Our mission is to support a just, diverse, and sustainable food economy by empowering food entrepreneurs with the space, resources, and community they need to thrive. Learn more at www.forkfoodlab.com

If you’re grazing livestock on pocket-sized pastures, join us to learn strategies for managing pasture health on homesteads with limited acreage.

This workshop will take place at a small homestead in Albion, ME, where pastures are managed on a tight rotational grazing plan. MOFGA’s Livestock & Dairy Specialist, Jacki Martinez Perkins, will discuss the strategies at play at this homestead, provide an overview of other considerations for the unique needs of small pastures and particular livestock, and discuss organic pasture management strategies for homesteaders. There will be plenty of time for questions.

Join us at Saco River Brewing in Fryeburg to celebrate the restoration of the Jockey Cap trails. On Friday, October 17, from 5:30-9:00pm, Saco River Brewing will be re-releasing their Jockey Cap IPA, with a percentage of sales going directly to USVLT.

Program
- 5:30 - Guided walk to the top of Jockey Cap
- 7:30 - Celebratory toast
- % of sales support land conservation and Jockey Cap!
- Food truck

Join us for (one hour) Trivia in the brewhouse with our friend Megh. The questions will commence every Friday starting promptly at 6 pm. We recommend arriving early to get settled as missed questions are not repeated. Tickets are free but reservations are strongly recommended as we've been packed recently! Walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat, but we'll absolutely do our best to squeeze you in, if we can. If you are making a reservation for your team, please account for all the members of your team. Groups can be up to six players. Bite Into Maine will be here for all of your tasty dinner or snacking needs. As always we’ll have delicious beer, wine, cider, and n/a bevs flowing. We can’t wait to see you and your fantastic team names!

FYI, as our brewhouse is a food production space, sadly dogs must stay on our covered patio.

The prizes are:
First - $75 gift card
Second - Fun merch pack
Third - Rotating "prize pack"

Join Old York for a dramatic reading by renowned Edgar Allen Poe re-enactor Campbell Harmon. He will perform a selection of Poe’s classic poems by candlelight, bringing the works of the master of macabre to life. Afterwards guests are invited to enjoy a sip of Madeira wine.

Seating is limited for this event. Last year’s event sold out quickly, so don’t delay!

Step into the shadows of Community Little Theatre, where spirits of the past come alive and stage lights flicker. Are you ready to uncover the sinister secrets lurking behind the curtains?
This is not a guided tour—this is a journey into fear. Follow a path through the theatre’s most haunted spaces. Beware: scare actors and jump scares hide behind every corner. Nothing will shield you from the terror waiting in the dark.
More details to come on www.laclt.com…

Open Mic hosted every Friday evening with Paul Connor. Great musicians, great music. You will see a wide variety of musicians each week. Paul is a very organized and talented musician. He always draws lots of new and seasoned talents. You will enjoy the family of musicians. Cherished Pub has great food & beverages available. Come enjoy all of the great music, have fun and relax. Come early to sign-up to perform. See you there!

Set sail for high-seas hilarity with The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree!

When a crew of fierce female buccaneers takes over a British passenger ship, chaos, comedy, and catchy sea shanties ensue.​ Packed with swashbuckling action, bold characters, and toe-tapping tunes, this family-friendly musical adventure is a treasure trove of fun for all ages.

Don’t miss the ship—join us for a rollicking voyage you won’t forget!

Friday, October 17th at 7pm
Saturday, October 18th at 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, October 19th at 7pm
Orion Performing Arts Center, Topsham, ME

Tickets: Adults $18, Students & Seniors $15

www.midcoastyouththeater.org

Experience the expressive power and intimate beauty of chamber music as renowned pianist Laura Kargul joins members of the Portland String Quartet for an evening of works for piano and strings. Anchoring the program is a piano quartet by Johannes Brahms, a composer whose chamber works are celebrated for their emotional depth and lush harmonies. With some of Maine’s most distinguished classical musicians onstage, this performance promises nuance, connection, and the timeless pleasure of great music shared in close conversation.

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.