Out and About in the Greater Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine March 18 to 24
March 17th, 2010 categories: Belgrade Lakes Region
“A Grand Night for Singing,” which earned two Tony nominations, on stage in Auburn
March 18, 7:30 p.m. “A Grand Night for Singing,” written by Walter Bobbie with music by Rodgers and Hammerstein, directed by David Lock, a not to be missed innovative and lavish show, $13/adult, Lewiston/Auburn Community Little Theatre, Great Falls Center for the Arts, 30 Academy Street, Auburn. FMI: 207.783.0058, www.laclt.com.
March 19, 5-8 p.m. “A Matter of Conscience,” Opening Reception, juried exhibition of 3-D artwork and sculpture by Maine high school age artists, refreshments served, five cash prizes awarded at 6 p.m., Harlow Gallery, 160 Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207.622.3813, www.harlowgallery.org.
March 20, 10 a.m. Winter Walk, visit nature at its winter best, may need snowshoes, presented by the Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance, meet at Round Top trailhead, Watson Pond Road, Rome. FMI: 207.495.6039, www.belgradelakes.org.
March 20, 12:30-2 p.m. Ice Cream Social, enjoy a free sundae and see a maple sugar candy making demonstration, plus a visit from the Maple Syrup Princesses, Skowhegan Free Public Library, 9 elm Street, Skowhegan. FMI: 207.474.9072, www.skowhegan.lib.me.us.
March 21, 2 p.m. “Becoming Teddy Roosevelt: How a Maine Guide Inspired America’s 26th President,” author Andrew Vietze presentation, refreshments served, free, Lecture Hall, City Hall, 16 Cony Street, Augusta. FMI: 207.626.2385, www.maineenvironews.com.
March 21, 2-5 p.m. chocoLArt, chocolate tasting event and art silent auction, sample chocolate-inspired dishes from area restaurants while browsing collection of art, pottery, crafts and jewelry, wine and other beverages plus hors ‘doeuvres available, $35/person, benefits SeniorsPlus, Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn. FMI: 207.795.4010, www.seniorsplus.org.
March 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Composting Workshop, learn everything you need to know to make quality compost, $5/person, space limited, pre-registration required, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Franklin County Office, 138 Pleasant Street, Farmington.
FMI: 207.778.4650, www.extension.umaine.edu/franklin/
Tom - MrLakefront
