Things to Do: Celebrate Black History Month, and see fly-fishing films and a play about self-discovery – Press Herald

Groundwork: A Celebration of Black History Month6 p.m. Thursday. Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, $22. porttix.comRooted Soul Entertainment presents a show featuring an ensemble of artists, dancers, gospel singers, musicians, poets and comedians. Groundwork: A Celebration of Black History Month is a two-hour extravaganza thats suitable for the entire family and is certain to uplift and inspire all who attend. Joy and peace is the goal of the evening, and you can be part of it.

2022 Fly Fishing Film Tour7:30 p.m. Thursday. Oxbow Bottling & Blending, 49 Washington Ave., Portland, $20 in advance, $25 day of event. flyfilmtour.comIf youre a fly fishing aficionado and are getting excited about the coming of spring, youll want to head to Oxbow on Thursday. Theyll be screening the 16th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour, and youll feast your eyes (while drinking a tasty beverage) on a selection of films that include locations like Costa Rica, Maryland, Belize, Louisiana, Alabama, Australia and Colombia. The film tour is the largest fly-fishing event of its kind and not only can you expect to see enthralling footage, there will also be giveaways.

The Lonely Passions of a Winters Night8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday. Through March 6. Portland Media Center, 516 Congress St., Portland, pay what you can (cash at the door). facebook.com/stormwarningstheatreStarring Elizabeth Freeman and featuring Anna Gravel and Michal Slovak, the play The Lonely Passions of a Winters Night was written by Paul Dervis, and you can see it through March 6 in Portland. Freeman portrays a high-powered academic who accepts an invitation by her estranged husband to embark on a months-long world cruise. High drama on the high seas unfold when she confronts the lost dreams that are intent on destroying her future goals and also rediscovers a long-buried passion.

The Industrial Heart: Enterprise, Innovation, and Creativity10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and by appointment. Museum L-A, 35 Canal St., Lewiston. museumla.orgFor a rich and colorful history lesson that includes objects, stories and art, head to Museum L-A for The Industrial Heart: Enterprise, Innovation and Creativity exhibit. It focuses on the textile, shoe and brick-making industries and shines a light on Maines industrial heritage while also showcasing local artists responses to the museums collection. Heirloom objects are paired with selections from the museums oral history collection, and youll also see works from artists Amy Stacey Curtis, Djamal Maldoum and Kelly Jo Shows.

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Things to Do: Celebrate Black History Month, and see fly-fishing films and a play about self-discovery - Press Herald