October Editors' Picks

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MUSIC
IDOL INSPIRATIONS
Photo Credit: Andrew Eccles
Even the notoriously critical Simon Cowell can’t deny the superstardom of this 2005 American Idol winner turned Grammy award-winning country singer. Carrie Underwood’s rocking tunes and sassy lyrics spice up the stage — you won’t have to be an American Idol judge to figure out why her two albums have been wildly successful. Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. $35-$55. Cumberland County Civic Center, Spring St., Portland. 207-775-3458. www.theciviccenter.com [2]

ART
CRAFTS ON THE COAST
Photo Credit: courtesy Center for Maine Contemporary Art/ Shannon Smith
More than forty artists from Maine and New England converge on Rockport Harbor for the Center for Maine Contemporary Art’s nineteenth annual Work of the Hand, a prestigious invitation-only craft show and sale. You’ll find jewelry, furniture, glass, lighting, pottery, clothing, fiber, and leather works for sale, order, or commission. Oct. 11 – 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 162 Russell Ave., Rockport. 207-236-2875. www.artsmaine.org [3]

EVENT
GOURMET WEEKEND
Photo Credit: courtesy harvest on the harbor
What happens when you combine Maine’s best chefs with Maine’s best ingredients and a lot of hungry guests? Harvest on the Harbor, also known as the Maine foodies’ dream. This three-day epicurean event features seminars, wine and food tastings, and dinners crafted by local chefs and other culinary experts. Don’t miss the Maine oyster tasting and the mixology seminar on Friday. And remember to dress to the nines for the black-tie Gala by the Sea on Saturday night. This event is co-sponsored by Down East. Oct. 23 – 25. $25-$150. Venues include Ocean Gateway, Portland Harbor Hotel, Portland Regency, Eastland Hotel, and Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth. 207-772-4994. www.harvestontheharbor.com [4]