ROCKLAND — Strand Theatre has added two live events and a community event to its upcoming itinerary. Added to the updates for October 19, 2021 are:

LIVE:

Nov. 28: PAULA POUNDSTONE

Dec. 9: SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS

COMMUNITY EVENTS:

Oct. 31: STRAND ON THE AIR: “All Treats, No Tricks” Special

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE STRAND THEATRE

FILMS

Friday, Oct. 15 - Thursday, Oct. 21: BERGMAN ISLAND

A couple of American filmmakers retreat to the wild, breathtaking landscape of Fårö island for the summer, hoping to find inspiration for their upcoming films. Lines between reality and fiction begin to tear them apart. Directed by Mia Hansen-Løve. Starring Tim Roth, Mia Wasikowska, Vicky Krieps. R (France/Germany/Sweden | 2021) FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

Friday, Oct. 22 - Thursday, Oct. 28: FALLING FOR FIGARO

A brilliant young financial manager leaves her job and boyfriend to fulfill her dream of becoming an opera singer in this romantic comedy set in the Scottish Highlands. Directed by Ben Lewin. Starring Danielle Macdonald, Joanna Lumley, Hugh Skinner. NR (Australia | 2021) FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

Friday, Oct. 29 - Thursday, Nov. 4: THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN

The extraordinary true story of eccentric British artist Louis Wain (Benedict Cumberbatch), whose playful, sometimes even psychedelic pictures helped to transform the public's perception of cats forever. Directed by Director: Will Sharpe. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy, Aimee Lou Wood, Taika Waititi. PG-13 (UK | 2021) FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

HIGH DEFINITION BROADCASTS

Saturday, Oct. 23 at 1pm: Met Opera LIVE: Blanchard’s FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES

Live high-definition broadcast from New York’s Metropolitan Opera

Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Grammy Award–winning jazz musician and composer Terence Blanchard’s adaptation of Charles M. Blow’s moving memoir. The first opera by a Black composer presented on the Met stage, it tells a poignant and profound story about a young man’s journey to overcome a life of trauma and hardship. Run time: 2 hrs 40 mins, including one intermission. $27/Adults, $25/Strand Members, $15/Students 18 and under, and college students with ID. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com 

Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 1pm: Met Opera ENCORE: Blanchard’s FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES

High-definition presentation from New York’s Metropolitan Opera

Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Grammy Award–winning jazz musician and composer Terence Blanchard’s adaptation of Charles M. Blow’s moving memoir. The first opera by a Black composer presented on the Met stage, it tells a poignant and profound story about a young man’s journey to overcome a life of trauma and hardship.  Run time: 2 hrs 40 mins, including one intermission.. Run time: 2h 20min. $23/Adults, $15/Strand Members, $5/Students 18 and under, and college students with ID. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com 

LIVE

Sunday, Nov. 28 at 7:30pm: PAULA POUNDSTONE

Known for her distinctive brand of spontaneous observational comedy, Poundstone is a regular panelist on National Public Radio's (NPR) weekly news quiz show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!”   Tickets: $45/General Admission. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

Thursday, Dec. 9 at 7:30pm: SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS

For their Holiday Caravan 2021 Tour, the band performs classic holiday songs along with Squirrel Nut Zippers Hits! Tickets: $35/Advance, $40/Door. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Sunday, Oct. 31 at 5pm: STRAND ON THE AIR: “All Treats, No Tricks” Special

Maine’s own radio variety show presents an hour of music and laughs in this new edition. Broadcast on WRFR (93.3 Rockland and 99.3 Camden) and streamed on wrfr.org, then available as a podcast. FMI Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland (207) 594-0070  www.RocklandStrand.com