What's Happening this Weekend...

Less than stellar weekend weather? Here are some fun ideas!

Cherryholmes
April 9
Collins Center for the Arts, Orono
Cherryholmes has stormed to the top of the bluegrass world. Their sound is made up of hard-driving instrumental virtuosity and explosive vocal harmonies, featuring a mixture of original songs written by members of the band and carefully chosen classics. 8 pm.
207-581-1755
www.collinscenterforthearts.com

Robinson Ballet Live 2010
April 9 & 10
Bangor Opera House, The Grand, Ellsworth
Don't miss this live show performed by the Robinson Ballet. This year's children's show is La Botique Fantasque (The Magic Toy Shop) — a love story between two cancan dancer dolls. 7 pm all nights. Friday: $14 adults; $10 students; $8 seniors and children; Saturday: 3 pm. $5.
www.penobscottheatre.org
www.grandonline.org

Merry Wives of Windsor
April 9 - 18
Camden Opera House
Don't miss this rarely seen Shakespearean comedy performed by the Camden Civic Theatre.
8 pm. $12 - $16, with $2 off for students and seniors.
207-236-7936
www.camdencivictheatre.com

AAUW Book Sale
April 10
Church of Universal Fellowship, Orono
The American Association of University Women marks its 59th annual book sale promoting equality for women and girls. The sale includes a variety of used books for all ages, a light lunch, and snacks. 8 - 9 am: $10 for early admission; 9 am - 2 pm: Free admission.
207-866-3504

Jonathan Biss
April 10
Rockport Opera House
One of the top pianists on the international circuit, Jonathan Biss returns to perform for Bay Chamber Concerts. Don't miss this Andrew Wolf Chamber Music Award winner. 7 pm.
888-707-2770
www.baychamberconcerts.org

Ruthie Foster & The Family Band
April 10
The Strand Theatre, Rockland
There's southern blues in her groove, rock in her rhythm, a blend of gospel redemption, country, poetry, and jazz elegance in her singing. 7 pm. $23.
207-594-0070
www.rocklandstrand.com

Flannery Brothers
April 11
The Grand, Ellsworth
The fabulous brothers from Bangor sing songs from their album Love Songs for Silly Things! Their songs range from doo-wop and R&B, to surf rock and folk songs. 2 - 3:30 pm.
207-667-9500
www.grandonline.org

Todd Wolfe Band
April 11
Unity Centre for the Performing Arts
Gritty, bluesy, and full of fire, Todd Wolfe, former guitarist for Sheryl Crow, favors heavy riffs, wicked phrasing, dirty slide, and syrupy tones. They have shared the bill with the likes of the Allman Brothers, Black Crowes, Blues Traveler, Dickey Betts, Peter Frampton, and Johnny Winter. 7:30 pm. $15.
207-948-SHOW
www.unityme.org/theater