From bluegrass to bulls, kickball to concerts, there’s plenty to do in and around western Maine in the coming days.

KICKBALL FRIDAY IN LEWISTON

Don your knee-high socks, brush off your headband and get your kicking leg warmed up! The Uplift LA Kickball Tournament is on for 8 a.m. to 3  p.m. on Friday at the Ron Morin Memorial Fields, 381 Randall Road in Lewiston.

This one-day, two-game round robin tournament will be played across fields simultaneously and guarantee a day of fun. The Rollin In The Dough food truck will be on site for lunch and there will be a beer garden hosted by Baxter Brewing.

Play will occur rain or shine; games will be paused in the event of thunderstorms. For more information, contact Sam Harriot at 207-783-2249 by email to [email protected].

KATAHDIN VALLEY BOYS IN GREENE

The Katahdin Valley Boys will play shows at 2 and 7 p.m. Friday at the Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Foundation, 371 Sawyer Road, Greene.

The Katahdin Valley Boys are one of Maine’s most popular and respected bluegrass bands and have been thrilling audiences around Maine and northern New England since their blending of talents in 1998. The band was recognized by the Maine Academy of Country Music as bluegrass band of the year three times. Each member brings years of experience as well as professional showmanship to the band’s hard driving, traditional bluegrass sound. Their repertoire features tight harmonies and smooth solos.

For more information, contact 207-946-5311 or [email protected].

SUMMER FEST AT FRANCO CENTER

The Franco Center in Lewiston will host its first-ever Summer Fest, noon-5 p.m. on Saturday.

Activities include a bounce house, dunk tank, hot dogs and hamburgers, in-house drink specials at the bar and more food. There will be a cornhole tournament with prizes and trophies for the winners.

The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. For more information, go to francocenter.org/events.

BRING KIDS ‘WITHIN THE WHALE’

On Saturday the Lewiston Public Library Children’s Department will be offering the program Within the Whale.

The free, 30-minute program has four starting times: 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and noon.

Within the Whale is an immersive marine science experience where guests can step inside a life-size inflatable humpback whale to explore its anatomy and learn about ocean conservation. It’s fun, educational, and perfect for all ages.

Each session is limited to 20 participants, so registration is required. Signups will be at the Children’s information desk. Patrons can register in person, by phone or by email.

This summer reading program will take place in Callahan Hall on the third floor of the library.

The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon St. at the corner of Pine Street.

More information is available by contacting the Lewiston Public Library at 207-513-3503 or [email protected].

‘FERDINAND’ FOR FAMILIES SUNDAY IN DENMARK

The Denmark Arts Center will host an interpretation of the classic story “Ferdinand the Bull” at 4 p.m. on Sunday. The story is set to original music composed by artistic director Eliot Bailen. Susan Rotholz will narrate the story and be accompanied by Bailen on cello.

Written in 1936 by American author Munro Leaf, “Ferdinand the Bull” tells the classic story of a peaceful bull who only wants to smell the flowers in the meadow. But after accidentally sitting on a bumblebee, he goes into a rampage, knocking other bulls out and crashing a tree to the ground. Mistaken as brave and fearless, he is picked to fight in the bullrings. However, Ferdinand was not interested in fighting, only in admiring the beautiful flowers thrown into the ring. So he was taken back home where he once again could sit under his favorite tree and smell the flowers.

Denmark Arts Center is at 50 West Main St., Denmark. For more information, got to www.denmarkarts.org.

SUMMER NIGHT MUSIC AT POLAND SPRING

The Christie Ray Band will perform at 6:30 p.m. Monday as part of the Poland Spring Summer Concert Series.

Grab your friends or family and enjoy a beautiful summer concert at the Poland Spring Resort Gazebo. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, or visit Mel’s Hilltop Restaurant on the property. Tickets are $5 per person at the gate and proceeds benefit the Poland Spring Preservation Society.

For more information, contact the Poland Spring Preservation Society, Laura Brown, [email protected], 207-998-4142.

MAINE’S GOT TALENT WINNER IN L-A

Amy Stacey Curtis will take the stage 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the Franco Center in Lewiston.

Curtis, the 2025 winner of Maine’s Got Talent, will share her story of resilience and recovery through music.

After a debilitating brain injury caused by untreated Lyme disease in 2017, Curtis faced a long road to recovery — progressing from a wheelchair to a walker, then a cane, and finally back on her feet. Though mobility returned, her speech remained impaired. Searching for a way to rebuild her neural pathways, she turned to music — specifically, the ukulele.

Through weekly practice and the challenge of learning five new cover songs every week, Curtis not only regained her ability to speak normally in calm settings but also discovered a powerful way to connect and inspire others. With over 500 songs now under her belt and one ukulele performance garnering more than 600,000 views online, she is a rising musical voice in Maine and beyond.

The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar St. For more information, go to francocenter.org/events.

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