Monday
Music
The Movies at 10 Exchange Street, Portland will be showing “The Cooler” starring William H. Macy and Maria Bello. It’s a story of gambling, love, and money in Las Vegas. Show times are at 3, 5, 7 and 9 p.m. Call 772-9600 for more information. Tickets are $5.
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Tuesday
Fiddle tunes
Don Roy gives a Fiddle Tune Workshop at Portland’s Center for Cultural Exchange, Longfellow Square. Admission is $5, and it starts at 7 p.m. Call 761-0591 for information.
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Wednesday
Free movie
The “Environmental Perspectives in Cinema” series continues with “Soylent Green” starring Charlton Heston. The film was part of the environmental apocalyptic film genre of the early 1970s. Screening begins at 6:30 in 10 Bailey Hall. Following the film, Prof. Travis Wagner will lead a discussion. Free refreshments are provided.
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Thursday
Music
Acoustic Coffee at 32 Danforth St. in Portland presents a Maine Songwriter’s Association Showcase. In order of appearance, the performers will be Ben Meiklejohn, Del Sol, Lisa Lawrence and Los Federales. There will be in open mic starting at 7 p.m. (sign up at 6:30), and the scheduled event starts at 8 p.m.
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Friday
Music
Lost City Angels, River City Rebels, The Jimmies, Leftovers, and Bent Like Bob play at the Edge at 335 Water St. in Augusta. The doors open to all ages at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 621-6387.
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Saturday
Music
The Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra performs Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin, Bach’s Concerto for violin and oboe, and Brahms’ Symphony No. 2. The show begins at 8 p.m. in Corthell Hall, Gorham campus. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for others. For more information call 780-5151.
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Sunday
Skiing
USM Outdoor Recreation and Portland Events Board are sponsoring a “Learn to Ski or Snowboard” trip to Sunday River. Rental equipment, a lift ticket, and a professional lesson are included. Transportation is limited. Call 780-4630 for information.
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SUBMISSIONS
To submit a Destinations listing, contact Brian O’Keefe, Arts Editor, by telephone at 780-4084 ext. 4, fax at 780-4085, or electronic mail at [email protected].