Thursday, July 2, 9, 16, 23; Aug. 6 & 13

The Alive On the Common music series kicks off with Cryin’ Out Loud (blues). All concerts begin at 6 p.m. on Wiscasset Common, in front of the Lincoln County Courthouse. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic dinner and the family for a fun evening of music. Here's the rest of the schedule: July 9 - Rip Tide (blues, funk & classic rock); July 16 - Deadly Desire ('80s pop/rock), July 23 - Papa Tim & The Whiskey Throttle Band (soulful rocky blues); Aug. 6 - Murky Water Band ('50s, '60s rock & country); Aug. 13 - Pan Fried Steel (Caribbean).