CATCH DREAMY PATRICK DEMPSEY IN LEWISTON

LEWISTON — The city will be alive with residents and visitors alike on Saturday, Sept. 20, as the city and the Dempsey Center host the 17th annual Dempsey Challenge, a star-studded fundraiser for the center, a day to honor and celebrate cancer victims and survivors, and a chance to rub elbows with native son and actor Patrick Dempsey.

The funds raised go to the center, which provides free support, education and connection for cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones. The kudos go to Dempsey, staff and the many volunteers who put the event together. The fun and rewards go to everyone who attends, walks, runs, bikes, eats, drinks, honors, remembers, shares and otherwise is part of the daylong event.

For more information on the event, go to dempseycenter.org.

DRAG YOUR NEIGHBOR IN FARMINGTON

FARMINGTON — “Drag your neighbor,” hay bale decorating, pie-eating contests, and truck and tractor pulls are some of the many offerings at the weeklong Farmington Fair going on through Saturday night, Sept. 20.

Nicknamed “Maine’s Harvest Fair,” the Farmington Fair features a host of livestock shows and exhibits, a demolition derby, horse racing, live entertainment, a midway and a range of food to satisfy the most demanding fairgoer. And more.

For an event schedule, tickets, parking, maps and other information on the 184th running of the fair, go to www.farmingtonfair.org.

HAVE A BARRY MANILOW TIME

DENMARK — On Friday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. at Denmark Performing Arts Center, John Waldie will present “Barry Me A Little,” his take on Barry Manilow, the man who “wrote the songs that make the young girls cry.” (Though he didn’t write that song: Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys did.)

Manilow was one of the biggest hitmakers of the 1970s and ’80s and he is still touring at age 82. Waldie, who delighted audiences last year in Denmark with his Billy Joel tribute, takes on Manilow this time with many of the songs in his repertoire.

 For ticket reservations and more information go online at www.denmarkarts.org. The Denmark Arts Center is located on 50 West Main St.

LIGHT YOUR FIRE WITH THE ULTIMATE DOORS

BATH — On Thursday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m. The Ultimate Doors will perform at the Chocolate Church main stage, offering an authentic production of the music of Jim Morrison and The Doors.

“Every piece of equipment on stage is exactly what The Doors used in the 1960s from the instruments and amps to the clothing and microphones,” promoters say. “The Ultimate Doors leaves no stone unturned in bringing an authentic Doors tribute show to the stage.”

The next day, also at the Chocolate Church, Myrtle Street Klezmer will bring to the stage their high-energy exploration of the past, present and future of klezmer music, the traditional celebratory music of the Ashkenazi Jews.

For tickets and more information on the programs and other coming events, go to www.chocolatechurcharts.org. Chocolate Church is at 804 Washington St.

BE FRANK (IF NOT ERNEST) IN MONMOUTH

MONMOUTH — Theatre at Monmouth will present “The Rewards of Being Frank” from Thursday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 28.

The production is called a “rollicking sequel to Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest.'” Seven years have passed since the marriages of Algy and Cecily and Ernest and Gwendolen. As the couples, aided by the widowed Lady Bracknell, search for an at-home tutor, they encounter Frank, and suddenly the seven-year-itch needs scratching.

Theater at Monmouth is at 796 Main St. For tickets, days and times, and other information call 207-933-9999 or go to theateratmonmouth.org

IT’S NOW OR NEVER: GO SEE ELVIS IN AUBURN

AUBURN — On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20-21, award-winning Elvis tribute artist Victor Trevino Jr. will present an unforgettable night of “The King’s” greatest hits at the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center with his “Viva Las Vegas” show.

The show is part of the Maine State Music Theatre’s Satellite Series and, according to organizers, is completely different from his “Aloha from Las Vegas” tribute show performed at the Pickard Theater in Brunswick in July.

The shows are Saturday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. The performing arts center at Edward Little High School is at 77 Harris St.

For tickets call the box office at 207-725-8769 or msmt.org

LEARN TO MAKE JAM AT THE LIBRARY

LEWISTON — On Monday, Sept. 22, at 5 p.m. the Lewiston Public Library will host a class on making jam by master food preserver Claire Schreiber. The class is free. Registration required. Recommended for ages 18 and above.

Contact the library at 513-3135 or go online to LPLonline.org. The library is at 200 Lisbon St.

GO NORSE TO FARMINGTON FOR HARPS, DRUMS AND MORE

FARMINGTON —The Old South Church will present a concert by the Harp Twins, joined by the Volfgang Twins, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m.

According to organizers, a concert with the Harp Twins is “dazzling, comedic, and loved by audiences of all ages. From The Rolling Stones to Metallica, Nordic-fantasy originals to ancient Celtic tunes, the Harp Twins’ show is electrifying one moment and haunting the next.”

For the second half of the show, the Harp Twins (American harpists Camille and Kennerly Kitt) will be joined by the Volfgang Twins (Drømil and Drømal Vølfgang) on double Viking drums for some rockin’ Nordic-inspired music.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Adult admission is $25. Students 12 years and up $20. Children under 12 years are free. Tickets can be purchased online at www.farmingtonucc.org/events with a small processing fee or reserved by calling 207-491-5919 until 2 p.m. the day of the concert. The Old South Church is at 235 Main St.

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