Concierge Defying Gravity A Cappella Chorus Sweet Spot Comedy King F e b r u a r y / M a r c h 2 0 1 8 1 5 Clockwise from top left: paul mobley; adobe stock; courtesy photos On March 1, renowned Chinese troupe The Peking Acrobats will take over Camden Hills Regional High School in Rockport for a dazzling performance. Considered China’s most gifted tum- blers, contortionists, jugglers, and gym- nasts, the company is famous for their risky maneuvers and thrilling routines. With live music played on Chinese folk instruments, colorfully striking cos- tumes, and numbers involving tum- bling and trick cycling, you won’t be able to tear your eyes away. Tickets are $25, or $10 for guests under 25. With roughly 310,000 gallons harvested in our state each year, it’s clear: maple syrup runs deep in Maine. Celebrate with Maine Maple Sunday, an annual statewide festival that falls on the fourth Sunday in March–though many places offer events for the whole weekend. Over 80 sugarhouses will participate on March 24 and 25. Joe’s Sugarhouse in Gorham invites guests to observe the process of mak- ing maple syrup, followed by a maple syrup-centric breakfast. In Dayton, Harris Farm offers sugarbush tours, horse-drawn wagon rides, and a pancake breakfast. It doesn’t get sweeter than this. Comic, author, and host of The Daily Show Trevor Noah will have Merrill Auditorium in stitches on March 13. The South African comic brings his wry wit and political commentary to Maine as part of his nationwide stand-up tour. Tickets start at $45 and are sure to sell out. For a fresh look at Port- land’s daring and dynamic comedy scene, see Portland After Dark “Just For Laughs,” p. 27. Over 50 years of vocal harmonizing, gospel singing, and dancing converge on-stage when South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo steps into the spotlight. The a cappella group has won four Grammy awards since catching the world’s attention with vocals on Paul Simon’s 1986 mas- terpiece, Graceland. A new generation of talented sing- ers has since inherited the vision, keeping the harmo- nies alive for a new age. Prepare to be captivated by songs and stories from Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Merrill Auditorium on March 10. Tickets are $30-$40.