J u ly / A u g u s t 2 0 1 7 2 7 Hot Spot Concierge Eight years in the making, artist Linden Frederick’s latest exhibition, “Night Stories,” is set to stun the crowds at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art in Rockland, opening August 18. Fifteen ac- claimed Maine writers will pen a story that brings each of Frederick’s evocative nighttime scenes to life.This compelling project began as collaboration between the Belfast-based painter and Pulitzer Prize- winner Richard Russo. Frederick’s paintings will be given a literary spin by award-winning authors like Lily King, Lois Lowry, Anthony Doerr, and Tess Gerritsen. 701-5005 Perfect Pairings 1 2 Congress Square Park is the epicenter of the city’s Arts District, so it’s fitting that it has a daz- zling roster of events for nearly every night of the summer. Practice zodiac yoga (August 24, August 30); watch swinging musical acts every Wednesday and Fri- day evening; or settle in with popcorn for the Sunday night film series. Talk about a homecoming! To mark 25 years since alt-rock band Guster’s in- ception, the New England natives will host a weekend of music on the ocean for its legion of Maine fans.The weekend will kick off on August 11 with a con- cert on a ferry cruising through Casco Bay. On August 12, Guster will take to the stage of Thompson’s Point. Finish the weekend with a kayaking adventure from Portland to a quiet location in Casco Bay where Guster will perform an intimate acoustic set, August 13. I’m so excited to host a getaway weekend here in my hometown,” says guitarist and vocalist Adam Gardner. “I love Portland and am proud to call it home. And an outdoor concert mid-August in Maine? I can’t think of any- thing better!” Tickets are $40 Rhythms Waterfront NotTheUsualSuspects The Amazing Acro-cats pounce on Port- land! This is not your ordinary circus act. Join Tuna and the Rock Cats for a night of dazzling acrobatics St. Lawrence Arts Theater as the talented felines leap, dance, and even play music. This unusual circus has even been featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert! A portion of proceeds support the group’s mobile foster and rescue efforts, August 10. Tickets cost $24-$39. 775-5568 3 4 courtesy the cmca “50 percent”; corey templeton; courtesy photos