Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 8-14
September 8th, 2011 categories: Belgrade Lakes Region
Bangor Car Show, Harlow Street, Bangor
Sept. 8, Thursday, 12:00pm, The Androscoggin Irish: Origins and Beginnings, local historian and author, John Henderson, visits to discuss what brought Irish immigrants to Lewiston-Auburn, how they made their way here, and what challenges they faced when they arrived, copies of Henderson’s new book, Androscoggin Irish, will be available for signing and purchase, free, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring Street, Auburn. FMI: 207-333-6640, www.auburn.lib.me.us.
Sept. 8, Thursday, 7pm, “Last Gas,” when an old flame returns to town, Nat Paradis gets another chance, but faces a choice between possibilities of new love and old in this bittersweet, romantic comedy, $20, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.penobscottheatre.org.
Sept. 8-11, Thursday-Sunday, 8pm/Thurs-Sat, 4pm/Sun, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” based on the novel by Harper Lee, this story tackles the notion of prejudice in all its forms: racial, gender, and class, $19.50/advance, $21.50/door, Lakewood Theatre, 76 Theatre Road, Madison. FMI: 207-474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.
Sept. 10, Saturday, 9am-2pm, “Wheels on the Waterfront,” a classic car show featuring muscle cars, mustangs, camaros, corvettes, trucks, motorcycles and more, Bangor Waterfront, Harlow Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-947-5205, www.bangorcarshow.com.
Sept. 10, Saturday, 1-3pm, Governor Book Signing and Slide Show, former Governor Angus King changes gears in his new book, “Governor’s Travels,” free, Lithgow Library, Augusta. FMI 207-626-2415, www.lithgow.lib.me.us.
Sept. 12, Monday, Introduction to Women’s Fly Fishing-Session One, first of 3 sessions, series taught by Mimi Philbrick is designed to give each participant an introduction to fly fishing. It will touch on casting techniques, fly selection, equipment, and more. Bring your own fly rod if you own one, a Maine fishing license is required for the last two classes, register at the front desk at the FRC, $40, UMF Fitness and Recreation Center, 111 South Street, Farmington. FMI: 207-778-7495, http://frc.umf.maine.edu/outdoor-recreation/upcoming-events/.
Sept. 13, Tuesday, 12:30pm, Frank Glazer, pianist, one of America’s most esteemed concert pianist and one of its most revered piano teachers, he has performed at New York’s Town Hall and Carnegie Hall, an all Liszt program, free, Olin Arts Center, Bates College, 2 Andrews Road, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-6255, www.bates.edu
Tom - MrLakefront
