Tim McGraw to be Country Strong at Mohegan

With a big boost from his hit single, “Felt Good on My Lips,” country singer Tim McGraw has dominated Billboard's No. 1 slot for Hot Country Songs longer than anyone since 1990. He'll appear at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Mohegan Sun Arena.

McGraw has charmed filmgoers, especially recently, starring with Gwyneth Paltrow in the music vehicle “Country Strong.” His film career has not been too shabby. He co-starred with Sandra Bullock in “The Blind Side,” which was nominated for an Academy Award in 2009, and appeared in “Four Christmases” (2008), “The Kingdom” (2007), “Flicka” (2006) and “Friday Night Lights” (2004).

Opening for McGraw on Saturday will be Luke Bryan & the Band Perry.

Tickets are $75.50-95.50. For information, call 888-226-7711 or visit the casino entertainment Web site.

Cedric the Entertainer at Foxwoods

You can see Cedric the Entertainer in the new Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks film “Larry Crowne” or you can see him Saturday night, July 23, at MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods. This stand-up star has lightened up film audiences with his roles in “Johnson Family Vacation,” “Codename: The Cleaner,” “The Honeymooners” and “Big Momma's House.” You've heard his voice inspire characters in “Madagascar,” “Charlotte's Web,” “Dr. Doolittle 2” and “Ice Age.” And you'll hear him again in the upcoming “Madagascar 3.” But be warned. His content at MGM Grand is for mature audiences.

Cedric won four consecutive NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series on “The Steve Harvey Show.” He also founded a charity that yields scholarships and outreach to inner-city youth in St. Louis. He's not all fun and games, but he will be on Saturday.

The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30-60. For information, call 800-200-2882 or visit the Foxwoods site.

Patrons Pick Library Lineup of Free Movies in Rockville

Library enthusiasts are often sharp, and particularly so in Rockville, where they've voted on a great selection of free films for the Summer Movie Fest. For instance, this Tuesday, July 26, “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” the ultimate buddy oater starring Paul Newman as Butch, head of the Hole in the Wall Gang, and Robert Redford, his righthand man, will be showing. Guests are invited to enjoy viewing the cinematic favorite at 6 p.m. with popcorn in the air-conditioned Edith Peck Room on the library's lower level.

Other features in the series include “The Bridge on the River Kwai” on Aug. 2, “Some Like it Hot,” Aug. 9, “Citizen Kane,” Aug. 16, “All About Eve,” Aug. 23, “Casablanca,” Sept. 6, and “West Side Story, Sept. 13.

Reservations are not required. The Rockville Public Library is at 52 Union St. For information, call 860-875-5892, ext. 21.

Digital Art with Dimension

Stafford artist and actor Tony Diana will show his digital photography Friday night, July 22, at Middle Ground Cafe on Main Street in Stafford.

Local arts lovers probably know Diana better as an actor who has portrayed numerous characters, particularly through his wife's theater company, Downstairs Productions. He also leads a team of paranormal investigators who look into haunted sites in Stafford. His art explores fantastical worlds of demons, witches, vampires and outer space.

Wine and cheese will be served at a casual reception at 5 p.m. before the 6 to 9 p.m. show at Middle Ground, 42 Main St. For information, call Ally at 860-550-5691. For more information about Diana and his art, visit his Web site.

Sound of Music at the Lutz

Julie Andrews will not be on the premises, but young children will be investigating the sounds of music by conducting experiments and studying real instruments to unravel the magic of how sound works. Two sessions, one at 10 a.m. and one at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 21, will be held. Cost is $13 for members and $5 for non-members.

For information, call 860-643-0949 or visit the museum Web site.