Dr. Brown makes house call to Chocolate Church
BATH — “Physical,” “surreal,” “funny” and “bonkers” are just a few of the many words that have been used to describe Dr. Brown, winner of the 2012 Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award, Total Theatre Award, and Melbourne International Comedy Festival Barry Award.
Dr. Brown will bring his wonderful absurdity to three shows, including a matinee for kids, at Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath on Saturday, April 26.
He can be seen in Netflix’s “The Characters” and “Feel Good” and in UK Channel 4’s “Dr. Brown Comedy Blaps” and “4funnies.” He wrote and starred in the award-winning short film “The Passage” and directed the Netflix comedy special “Nate.”
“About as bonkers an hour of comedy as ever you would find — part Mr. Bean, part Buster Keaton, all odd,” said the Sunday Times.
Kids matinee at 2 p.m.; evening shows at 7 and 9 p.m. FMI: www.chocolatechurcharts.org/events and 207-442-8455. The Chocolate Church is at 804 Washington St.
Go your own way to Fleetwood Mac tribute
GARDINER — TUSK: The Classic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, from the Reehl Stage at Johnson Hall Opera House, 280 Water St.
Playing the hits and deep cuts spanning the careers of Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Fleetwood Mac. Tusk has been crisscrossing the country since 2008 as The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute. Five musicians turned masters of their trade through decades of individual music study, live performance, creative risk and devotion to the art.
Tickets are $50. FMI: johnsonhall.org.
Iris Spring Flower Show blooms
AUBURN — The Maine Iris Society’s 44th Median Iris Spring Flower Show will be at Auburn Middle School, 38 Falcon Drive, Saturday, May 24, 1:30-4 p.m. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just love flowers, this event is perfect, offering a stunning display of colorful iris flowers and spring blooms. Admission is free and open to the public. The event will also offer a potted plant sale. Come and vote for your favorite iris stalk or spring flower.
Drop some mic at ‘Live at St. Joe’s’
FARMINGTON — “Live at St. Joe’s,” an open mic night, will be held 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at St. Joe’s Center in St. Joseph’s Church, 133 Middle St.
The event will feature musicians drawing from many styles of music including bluegrass, country, folk, Americana, Celtic and contemporary. Professionals and newcomers are all welcome to listen, perform and collaborate.
The event is free. FMI: 207-778-2778.
Beat it to the Michael Jackson experience
AUGUSTA — Gone Too Soon: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience is planned at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive.
The show is a reflection of Michael Jackson in his prime, with all the hits and signature stage moves, including an incredible cast of musicians.
Tickets are $30-$45. FMI: augustaciviccenter.org.
Palaver Strings explores life’s journey
LEWISTON — Palaver Strings, a 14-piece Portland-based chamber orchestra, will perform at Trinity Commons as part of the Oasis of Music series, on Wednesday, April 23, beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Palaver Strings is a Grammy-nominated, musician-led string ensemble and nonprofit organization based in Portland. Its mission is to strengthen and inspire community through music.
Palaver Strings’ program is entitled “But There Is This,” and explores our journey through life and our quest for meaning, even when it remains elusive. In works by Corigiliano, Mustonen, Yoshimatu and Shostakovich, fragments of themes and ideas emerge over time, slowly and imperfectly revealing themselves as part of a larger whole. This program reminds us, in the words of Barabara Ras, that “there is the voice you can still summon at will, like your mother’s/it will always whisper, you can’t have it all, but there is this.”
Admission to the Oasis of Music is free, with donations accepted. For more information, email [email protected]. Trinity Commons is located at 247 Bates St.
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