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.
Tom - MrLakefront
