Maine. Portland Symphony Orchestra presents "A Benny Goodman Tribute," featuring clarinetist Dave Bennett, Feb. 25-26 at Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland. Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 26, 2:30 p.m. Tickets $26-$71. www.portlandsymphony.org; 207-773-6128.
Maryland. Wine Expo 2012, sponsored by the Harford Community College Alumni and Friends Association, is Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. in the Student Center. Sample more than 200 fine wines from around the world. Must be 21. $40 in advance; $50 at the door. $20 for the designated driver. www.harford.edu/cultural/
New Hampshire. Winter Family Farm Day at East Hill Farm in Troy is Feb. 27. Enjoy a day of events including goat milking, hay jumping, petting the bunnies, candle making, butter making, arts and crafts, and more. 800-242-6495. Reservations required. Adults $25, children $15. www.east-hill-farm.com.
New Jersey. The N.J. Boat Sale and Expo is Feb. 23-26 at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center in Edison. Feb. 23 and 24, noon-8 p.m.; Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Feb. 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $6, free for those 16 and younger. jerseyboatexpo.com
New York. The Dutch Connection 2012 features more than 2,000 tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, freesias, azaleas, and tropical orchids. Through Feb. 25 at George Eastman House, 900 East Ave., Rochester. Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thur. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Closed Feb. 16. Adults $12, seniors $10, students (with ID) $5, children free. 585-271-3361.
Pennsylvania. Strasburg Spring Consignment & Mud Sale is Feb. 25. Find great buys, get some Pennsylvania Dutch eats, and talk with local Amish farmers and craftsmen as the unique Lancaster County tradition of "mud sales" season kicks off. These community auctions benefit local fire companies. 717-299-8901; www.padutchcountry.com/mudsales
Rhode Island. The 19th Spring Flower and Garden Show is Feb. 23-26 in Providence at the Convention Center, 1 Sabin St. Feb. 23-25, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Adults $18; children 6-12, $7. www.flowershow.com.
Virginia. Master Singers presents "Shakespeare of Today," featuring new music by Estonian composer Rene Eespere, Jaakko Mantyjarvi's "Canticum Calamitatis Maritimae," and Benjamin Britten's "Hymn to St. Cecilia." Optional pre-concert talk 45 minutes before each concert. $15 in advance; $17 at the door. 8 p.m. Feb. 25 at Our Savior's Way Lutheran Church, Ashburn; and 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at Loudoun Country Day School, 20600 Red Cedar Dr., Leesburg. msva.choralmusic.org/winter2012.html
