Archive for January, 2011
Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, January 27 to February 2
January 26th, 2011 categories: Sebago Lakes Region
Portland String Quartet at Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg
Jan 27, 10-11:30 a.m. Coping with the Cold, explore the woods and learn about adaptations animals make to survive Maine’s long winter, appropriate outdoor attire recommended, pre-registration required, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester. FMI: 207.926.3913, www.pinelandfarms.org.
Jan 28, 8 p.m. Recession Session # 10: featuring the Wiyos, described as “a hallmark band in the resurgence of traditional American music,” $13/person, dinner available by reservation, please read the “by the ways” on Web site about ticket information, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207.935.7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Jan 29, 6 a.m.- 2 p.m. 2nd Annual Crystal Lake Ice Fishing Derby, prizes, tasty food, warm beverages, kids’ activities, helicopter rides, military fly-over, live music from Stolen Mojo, dog sled rides, and more plus a special appearance from TD spokesperson Ray Bourque, former Boston Bruins Star and NHL Hall of Famer, St. George’s Campground, 24 North Raymond Road, Gray. FMI: http://crystallakederby.com.
Jan 29-30, all day, Mt. Abram 50th Anniversary Celebration, $6/lift tickets (limited supply and only on-line), costume parade, Big Air Contest, live music from Cinnamon, fireworks, Tele-daze, USASA Snowboard GS & SL event, Best Retro Ski Outfit Contest, Mt. Abram Ski Resort, Route 26, Greenwood. FMI: www.mtabram.com.
Jan 29, 7 p.m. 7th Annual Deep Freeze Mostly Bluegrass Festival, to benefit the Lakes Environmental Association, artists include Jewell Clark, Squash and Gourds and the Hemmingway Brothers, $15/person, $25/couple, $30/family, Town Hall, Route 302, Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.8580, http://mainelakes.org.
Jan 29, 7-10 p.m. Peak Wine Dinner, Ride the Chondola to the North Peak and delight your palate with champagne, hors d’oeuvres, an equisite 4 course dinner, each course accompanied with a glass of wine, and live music, $79/person, reservations required, Sunday River Ski Resort, 15 South Ridge Road, Newry. FMI: 207.824.5076, www.sundayriver.com.
Jan 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Air Rifle Biathlon, 2K kids & 3K adult races, practice first, races begin at noon, $7/pre-register on-line, $10/onsite registration, Roberts Farm Preserve, 64 Roberts Road, Norway. FMI: 207.739.2124, http://wfltmaine.org.
Jan 31, 7:30 p.m. The Portland String Quartet, $10/adults, $5/non-FA students, free/FA students, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Bradley Street, Fryeburg. FMI: 207.935.9232, www.fryeburgacademy.org.
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Out and About for the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, January 27 to February 2
January 26th, 2011 categories: Sanford Lakes Region
Wig Jig Class at Full Circle Artisans Gallery in Cornish
Jan 29, 10 a.m. Guided Hike of Horton Woods, meet at trailhead, 464 Buxton Road, Saco. FMI: www.sacobaytrails.org.
Jan 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Artisans Breads–Sourdough, learn about the care and feeding of this most basic and intriguing leavening, hands-on, $65/person, includes lunch, class size limited, pre-registration required, Stone Turtle Baking and Cooking School, 173 Howitt Road, Lyman. FMI: 207.324.7558, www.stoneturtlebaking.com.
Jan 29, 1-3 p.m. Wig Jig Class, learn to use this tool to create elaborate wire jewelry designs, $35/person, pre-registration required, bring your own Wig Jig, Full Circle Artisans Gallery, 22 Main Street, Cornish. FMI: 207.625.7725, www.facebook.com/pages/FULL-CIRCLE-ARTISANS-GALLERY.
Jan 29, 4:45 p.m. Savor the Flavor II, Progressive Dinner, ride the trolley from one course to the next, begins with a champagne toast and wine and cheese tasting, ends with an evening of sounds from Soulmate, six courses total, $45/person, seating is limited, meet at Mount Royal Motel, 30 West Grand Avenue, Old Orchard Beach. FMI: 207.934.2681, www.oob365.com.
Jan 29, 7 p.m. “God Grew Tired of Us,” film following three Sudanese boys, refugees trying to adjust to life in the U.S., York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York. FMI: 207.363.2818, www.york.lib.me.us.
Jan 29, 9 p.m. Time Pilots, ‘80s Dance Party, 21+ only, drink service available, dinner menu will not be available, $10/advance, $15/at door, The Landing at Pine Point, 353 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. FMI: 207.774.4527, www.thelandingatpinepoint.com.
Jan 30, 2:30 p.m. Michal Harris, pianist, Sanford-Springvale Historical Society, 505 Main Street, Springvale. FMI: 207.490.1028, www.sanfordhistory.org.
Feb 2, 5 p.m. Soup and Stew Potluck, Come in out of the cold and celebrate the countdown to spring, mingle with the staff, meet new friends, enjoy the library after hours, DA Hurd Library, 41 High Street, North Berwick. FMI: 207.676.2215, www.da-hurd.lib.me.us.
Feb 2, 7-9 p.m. Bluegrass/Folk Jam, bring an acoustic instrument for a night of song and sharing, The Strike Zone, 20 Old Orchard Street, Old Orchard Beach. FMI: 207.934.0199, http://thestrikezoneoob.com.
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Out and About for the Greater Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine, January 27 to February 2
January 26th, 2011 categories: Belgrade Lakes Region
“Spring Along the Kenduskeag River” by David Haskins of the Bangor Art Society
Jan 28, 9, 10 and 11 a.m. KinderKonzerts: The Nature of Woodwinds, discover the music of nature as the PSO Woodwind Quintet compares elements of music (tempo, rhythm and melody) with elements in nature (seasons, weather and wildlife), $4/person, Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207.773.6128, x 308, www.portlandsymphony.org.
Jan 28, 5 p.m. Color, Line and Form, Opening Reception, an exhibit focusing on non-representatinal forms of art, free, L/A Arts Gallery 5, Lyceum Hall, 49 Lisbon Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207.782.7228, www.laarts.org.
Jan 28-30, 7 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, “Winter Divas,” a unique interpretation of song, dance and comedy to benefit Project Grad 2011 at Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Rangeley Stage, Moose Alley, Route 16, Rangeley. FMI: 207.864.5364, http://rangeley-maine.com.
Jan 28-30, 7:30 p.m Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m Sunday, “Animals Out of Paper,” nominted for Outstanding Off-Broadway Play of 2009, a wise and complex comedy about three origami experts who discover that their lives are as complicates as the paper they fold, The Public Theatre, 31 Maple Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207.782.3200, www.thepublictheatre.org.
Jan 29, 10 a.m. Cabin Fever Crafts: Valentine’s Day Card Workshop, ages 10 and up with adult supervision, free, Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta. FMI: 207.626.2415, www.lithgow.lib.me.us.
Jan 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Winter Family Fun Day, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, sledding, sleigh rides and more, lunch provided, $1.50/ages 12-64, free/seniors and children, Mt. Blue State Park, Center Hill Road, Weld. FMI: www.maine.gov/doc/parks.
Jan 29, 7:30 p.m. Ruth Hill, singer, songwriter, guitarist, joined by multi-instrumentalist and Boréal Tordu bassist Andy Buckland and his talented fiddling daughter, Ellie,$10/person, free/under 16 and UMF students, Noridac Auditorium, Merrill Hall, University of Maine, Main Street, Farmington. FMI: 207.293.2469, http://artsinstitute.org.
Jan 30-Feb 1, all day, 42nd Annual Special Olympics Maine Winter Games, cheer on the 500 athletes and watch the biggest fire display of the year, Sugarloaf USA, 5092 Sugarloaf Access Road, Carrabassett Valley. FMI: 207.879.0489, www.specialolympicsmaine.org.
Jan 31, 8:15 p.m. LQH Trio featuring Chas Lester, Tyler Quist and Evan Haines, releasing their first album, “Are You Ready To Let’s Do This,” $15/person, Slates Restaurant and Bakery, 167 Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207.622.9575, www.slatesrestaurant.com.
Feb 1, 5-7 p.m. Bangor Art Society Exhibit, Opening Reception, Lecture Hall, Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow Street, Bangor. FMI: 207.947.8336, www.bangorartsociety.com.
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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, January 20 to 26
January 19th, 2011 categories: Sebago Lakes Region
Carol Noonan to release her new album, Waltzings for Dreamers, at Stone Mountain Art Center in Brownfield Jan 20, 8 p.m. Carol Noonan Album Release Show, Carol and her band featuring Duke Levine and Kevin Barry will celebrate the release of her new album Waltzing’s for Dreamers, for tickets and other important information please see the Web site, $35/person, dinner available before the show by reservation only, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207.935.7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Jan 21, 10 a.m.-noon, Following the Tracks of Woodland Creatures, snowshoe hike, dress appropriately and bring a snack, water and camera, meet at Lakes Environmental Association, 230 Main Street, Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.8580, http://mainelakes.org/.
Jan 22-23, times vary, Maine Lakes Mushers’ Bowl and Winter Carnival, various locations, dog sled races, dog sled rides, snowshoe hikes, fishing tournament, Freezin’ for a Reason polar dip, and much more, various venues throughout Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.3472, www.mainelakesmushersbowl.com.
Jan 22, all day, Bethel Winterfest 2011, Nordic and Alpine ski events, snowshoeing, snow groomer rides, indoor activities, various venues throughout Bethel. FMI: 207.824.2282, www.bethelwinterfest.com.
Jan 22, 7:30 p.m. Tim Sample, Maine Comedian, releases his newest CD, $15/person, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Bradley Street, Fryeburg. FMI: 207.935.9232, www.fryeburgacademy.org.
Jan 22, 8 p.m. Black Cat Duo, Kate Seavey and Jessie Hines, singing the blues, Tucker’s Music Pub, 290 Main Street, Norway. FMI: 207.739.2200, www.creativemediaofmaine.com.
Jan 23, 10 a.m. Cross Country Skier Reunion, 10K tour, potluck lunch to follow, bring something to share, $14/adults, $10/children and seniors, Carter’s XC Ski Centers and Ski Shop, 786 Intervale Road, Bethel. FMI: f207.539.4848, www.cartersxcski.com.
Jan 23, 5 p.m. Student Recital, free, Corthell Concert Hall, USM campus, 37 College Avenue, Gorham. FMI: 207.780.5265, www.usm.maine.edu/music.
Jan 26, 10 a.m. The Places in Between, by Rory Stewart, book discussion, all welcome, Waterford Library, 663 Waterford Road, Waterford. FMI: 207.583.2050, www.waterford.lib.me.us.
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Out and About for the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, January 20 to 26
January 19th, 2011 categories: Sanford Lakes Region
Moonlight Snowshoe on Mount Agamenticus in Cape Neddick
Jan 20, 8-11 p.m. Jazzy Chas, Run of the Mill Brew Pub, 100 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207.571.9648, http://therunofthemill.net.
Jan 21, 5-7 p.m. Moonlight Snowshoe, spend a late afternoon under the moonlight on Mt. Agamenticus and learn about some wild winter residents, reservations required, Center for Wildlife, 385 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick. FMI: 207.361.1400, www.yorkcenterforwildlife.org.
Jan 21, 6-8 p.m. “The Saco River,” by David Robinson and Elizabeth Tanefits, book talk and book signing, Main Gallery, Saco Museum, 371 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207.283.3861, www.sacomuseum.org.
Jan 22, 4:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 7th Annual Horne Pond Ice Fishing Derby, sponsored by Cabela’s to benefit Camp Sunshine and Ice Fishing 4 A Cause, brook trout will be stocked, Horne Pond, North Road, Limington. FMI: 207.415.3723, www.icefishforkids.com.
Jan 22, 10 a.m. Tuckahoe Ski/Snowshoe, led by Michael Wright, explore the 108-acre preserve along the Salmon Falls River, meet on Hubbard Road, Berwick. FMI: 207.646.3604, www.gwrlt.org.
Jan 22, 6:30-9 p.m. Family Game Night, board games, ping pong, volleyball and more, free, all welcome, Recreational Outreach Center, Messiah Christian Church, 2700 Post Road, Wells. FMI: 207.985.9287, www.messiahchristianchurch.org.
Jan 22, 8 p.m. Cheryl Wheeler, singer/songwriter, $32/50/person, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207.646.4777, www.jonathansrestaurant.com.
Jan 23, 3-5 p.m. ”The Secret in Their Eyes,” Winter Film Series, part cold-case mystery, part long-lost love story and part thriller, rated R, in Spanish with subtitles, 2010 Oscar Winner-Best Foreign Language Film, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York. FMI: 207.363.2818, www.york.lib.me.us.
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Out and About for the Greater Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine, January 20 to 26
January 19th, 2011 categories: Belgrade Lakes Region
Henry Kramer, pianist, to play at Franco-American Heritage Center in Lewiston
Jan 20-22, 9 a.m.-dusk, Rangeley Snowmobile Snowdeo, displays, games, a radar run, children’s events, a parade and more, most events free, Moose Alley and Rangeley Lake, 2809 Main Street, Rangeley. FMI: 800.685.2537, www.rangeleymaine.com.
Jan 21-23, 6 a.m.-4 p.m. 10h Annual Wyman Lake Ice Fishing Derby, prizes and trophies, Moscow Boat Launch, Route 201, 8 miles north of Bingham. FMI: 207.672.4100, www.upperkennebecvalleychamber.com.
Jan 22, 7:30 p.m. Piano Series #3 with Henry Kramer, prizewinner in the 8th National Chopin Competition, $16/adults, $14/seniors, free/21 and under, Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207.689.2000, www.francoamericanheritage.org.
Jan 23, 1-3 p.m. Family Winter Fun, bring your own cross-country skis, snowshoe and sleds, explore the trails on the 360-acre conservation property, volunteers available to help beginners with skiing and snowshoeing, enjoy hot cocoa and snacks around the bonfire, Curtis Homestead, Bog Road, Leeds. FMI: 207.377.2848, www.tklt.org.
Jan 24, 1-2 p.m. You, Me and the Paranormal, learn about the universal energy field through dowsing, muscle testing and psychic drawings, taught by Bill Lunt, Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold Street, Waterville. FMI: 207.873.4745, www.spectrumgenerations.org.
Jan 24, 8:15 p.m. Kate Shrock, blending rock, jazz, gospel and pop, $12/person, Slates Restaurant and Bakery, 169 Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207.622.9575, www.slatesrestaurant.com.
Jan 26, noon-2 p.m. Money Management, presentation on finance by Pam Crate of the Finance Authority of Maine, light lunch served, pre-registration required, Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta. FMI: 207.646.2415, www.lithgow.lib.me.us.
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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, January 13 to 19
January 12th, 2011 categories: Sebago Lakes Region
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to perform at Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield
Jan 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Introduction to Animal Tracking, a refresher for experienced trackers and an intro to those who are new to track and sign, 2 hour indoor session, followed by a 2-hour field trip, free/members, $5/non-members, dress appropriately, bring your own snowshoes or borrow from LEA, bring lunch, snack and water, Lakes Environmental Association, 230 Main Street, Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.8580, http://mainelakes.org.
Jan 14-16, 7:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday, “Crying at Movies,” by John Manderino, directed by Michael Levine, a multi-media romp through movie memories, Acorn Productions, 90 Bridge Street, Westbrook. FMI: 207.854.0065, www.acorn-productions.org.
Jan 15, 10:30 a.m. 1st Annual Roberts Farm Cowbell Snowshoe Competitions, fun sprints, 5K and 10K races, $10/race registration, Roberts Farm Preserve, Roberts Road, Norway. FMI: 207.739.2124, http://wfltmaine.org.
Jan 15, 6:30 p.m. 9th Fiddlehead Birthday Bash! Fiddlehead Art and Science Center, 25 Shaker Road, Gray. FMI: 207.657.2244, www.fiddleheadcenter.org.
Jan 15, 8 p.m. Denny Breau and Paul Mellyn, Tuckers Pub at Creative Media, 290 Main Street, Norway. FMI: 207.739.2200, www.creativemediaofmaine.com.
Jan 15, 8 p.m. Conniption Fits, creating their signature upbeat Rock sound, Matterhorn Ski Bar, 292 Sunday River Road, Newry. FMI: 207.824.6836, www.matterhornskibar.com.
Jan 16, 3-6 p.m. & 7-10 p.m. Nikki Hunt Band, performing rock ‘n roll, top 40 and originals, Foggy Goggle, Sunday River Resort, 15 South Ridge Road, Newry. FMI: 207.824.3000, www.sundayriver.com.
Jan 16, 8 p.m. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, one of Big Band’s hottest acts, $60/person plus $5 handling fee, dinner available before show, check Web site for show tickets and dinner menu, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207.935.7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Jan 19, 7 p.m. History of Skiing, Naples Public Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail, Naples. FMI: 207.693.6841, www.naples.lib.me.us.
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Out and About for the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, January 13 to 19
January 12th, 2011 categories: Sanford Lakes Region
Charles Moody and Early Photography of Maine at McArthur Public Library in Biddeford
Jan 14, 5-8 p.m. Wine Tasting with Nat Saywell of RP Imports, The Clown, 658 US Route 1, York. FMI: 207.351.3063, www.the-clown.com.
Jan 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Recent Acquisitions, Opening Reception, featuring items collected from gorgeous gowns to impossibly intricate treasures of glass and ceramics, Saco Museum, 371 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207.283.3861, www.sacomuseum.org.
Jan 14, 6 p.m. 36” + 24” + 36” = A Shape for Murder, Mystery Dinner Theater presented by Get-A-Clue Productions, 6 p.m. Happy Hour with cash bar, 7:30 p.m. Dinner, $45/person includes dinner, tickets available at D.A. Hurd Library or on-line, event at Spring Hill, South Berwick. FMI: 207.676.2215, www.da-hurd.lib.me.us.
Jan 14, 6:15 p.m. “How To Train Your Dragon,” appropriate movie for all ages, free, call ahead to reserve seats, Libby Memorial Library, 27 Staples Street, Old Orchard Beach. FMI: 207.934.4351, www.ooblibrary.org.
Jan 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Launch! work by young, emerging visual artists, York Art Association, 394 York Street, York. FMI: www.yorkartassociation.com.
Jan 16, 1-4 p.m. Winter Family Fun! A Day of Nature, cure cabin with outdoor games, visit a snow shelter, tell stories, and share wild edible tea around a campfire, bring your own snacks, $15/parent & child-max $30/family, register on-line, White Pine Programs, 330 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick. FMI: 207.361.1911, www.whitepineprograms.org.
Jan 16, 3-6 p.m. Community Dinner, free, turkey with all the fixings or spaghetti and meatballs (hold the meatballs for our vegan friends), dessert, coffee and tea, Lion’s Club, 128 Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach. FMI: www.oob365.com.
Jan 18, 6-8 p.m. “Photography at a Crossroads: Charles Moody and Early Art Photography of Maine,” presented by Susan Danly, Curator at the Portland Museum of Art, McArthur Public Library, 270 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207.284.4181, www.mcarthurpubliclibrary.org.
Jan 19, 7 p.m. Let’s Talk About It Series: “Empire Falls,” by Richard Russo, Newfield Village Library, Route 11, Newfield. FMI: 207.793.4348, www.willowbrookmuseum.org.
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Out and About for the Greater Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine, January 13 to 19
January 12th, 2011 categories: Belgrade Lakes Region
Wayne du Maine, trumpet soloist, to perform with Midcoast Symphony Orchestra
Jan 13, 15 & 16, 7 p.m. Thursday & Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, “Into the Woods,” a musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, $7/adults, $5/students, Winthrop High School Performing Arts Center, 211 Rambler Road, Winthrop. FMI: 207.377.2228, www.winthropmaine.org.
Jan 14, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Paintings by Saskia Reinholt, Opening Reception, complimentary beverages and light fare, Carrabassett Valley Public Library, 3209 Carrabassett Drive, Carrabassett Valley. FMI: 207.237.3535, www.carrabassettvalley.org.
Jan 14, 7 p.m. Silence of the Moment and other bands, Teen Band Show, $7/person, Johnson Hall, 280 Water Street, Gardiner. FMI: 207.582.7144, http://johnsonhall.org.
Jan 14, 7:15-9:30 p.m. Open Mic/Poetry Slam, free, refreshments and children’s room available, Pleasant Note Coffee House at First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant Street, Auburn. FMI: 207.783.0461, www.auburnuu.org.
Jan 15-16, 10 a.m. 17th Annual Northeast Horsemen Conference and Trade Show, guest speakers, vendors, fashion show, photo and art exhibits, plus Breyer Horse Fun Day for kids, Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta. FMI: 207.626.2405, http://www.nhcts.com.
Jan 15, 7:30 p.m. Midcoast Symphony Orchestra, featuring Wayne du Maine, Trumpet Soloist, works by R. Strauss, Haydn, Tomasi, Sibelius and Liszt, $16/person, Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207.846.5378, www.francoamericanheritage.org.
Jan 18, 7 p.m. Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. with Vinie Burrows, as the renowned actress presents “Walk Together Children” in poetry, prose and song, $10/donation at the door, Nordica Auditorium, UMF Merrill Hall, Farmington. FMI: 207.778.7292, www.umf.maine.edu.
Jan 19, 6:30 p.m. Full Moon Ski, on Long Pond with Pete Kallin, call for meeting place, Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance, 171 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes. FMI: 207.495.6039, www.belgradelakes.org.
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Out and about for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, January 6 to 12
January 5th, 2011 categories: Sebago Lakes Region
The Met Opera Live! in HD Series presents “La Fanciulla del West” at Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center in Fryeburg
Jan 6, 3-6 p.m. Beer Tasting at the Market, try some amazing brews from Rogue Brewing Company, complimentary event, Pineland Farms Welcome Center, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester. FMI: 207.688.4539, www.pinelandfarms.org.
Jan 7, 5-8 p.m. Bridgton Art Walk, exhibits and refreshments in shops and galleries, Main Street, Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.8786, www.bridgtonmaine.org.
Jan 8, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Winter Trails Day, if you’ve never cross-country skied or snowshoed, today is the day to try it, free rentals, trail passes and brief introductory lessons, reservations required, Sunday River Outdoor Center, 23 Skiway Road, Newry. FMI: 207.824.5700, www.sundayriver.com.
Jan 8, 10 a.m.-noon, Winter Walk, investigate the natural world in the winter landscape, snowshoes may be necessary, dress appropriately for cold conditions, bring a snack and water, meet at Flat Hill Parking Lot of the Heald and Bradley Pond Reserve, Heald Pond Road, Lovell. FMI: 207.925.1056, http://gllt.org.
Jan 8 1-4:40 p.m. “La Fanciulla del West,” The Met Opera’s Live! in HD Series, $26/adults, $23/seniors, $18/students, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy, Bradley Street, Fryeburg. FMI: 207.935.9232, www.fryeburgacademy.org.
Jan 8, 8 p.m. Lindsey Montana, guitarist and vocalist, Tucker’s Pub at Creative Media, 290 Main Street, Norway. FMI: 207.739.2200, www.creativemediaofmaine.com.
Jan 10-12+, Children’s Festival Week, for the young and young at heart, scavenger hunts, live entertainment, movies, themed Perfect Turn Kid’s lessons, kids can ski, snowboard, stay, rent and learn – all for free, Sunday River Ski Resort, 15 South Ridge Road, Newry. FMI: 207.824.5090, www.sundayriver.com.
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