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Mushers Bowl, Highland Lake, Bridgton

Jan. 19, Thursday, 7:30pm, “Sensation of Sight,” independent film series, rated R, an off-beat drama about man’s search for meaning amidst the ache of despair which chronicles Finn, an introspective English teacher entering a mid-life crisis impelled by a recent tragedy, as he sets afoot selling encyclopedias to the town locals, $8, $4/students, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Bradley Street, Fryeburg.  FMI:  207-935-9232, www.fryeburgacademy.org.

 

Jan. 20 and 21, Friday and Saturday, 7pm, “Peter Pan – the Musical,” the characters of J.M. Barrie’s classic children’s novel come to life, come along and on the adventures to Neverland with Peter Pan, Wendy, John and Michael, performed by Arts in Motion community theater, $12/per person, $40/family of four, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Bradley Street, Fryeburg.  FMI:  207-935-9232, www.fryeburgacademy.org.

 

Jan. 20, Friday, 8pm, “Marc Cohn Trio,” this grammy award winning singer songwriter is best known for his song “Walking in Memphis,” a beautiful piano player and outstanding performer, $55, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dug Way Road, Brownfield.  FMI:  207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

 

Jan. 21 and 22, Saturday-Sunday, “Mushers Bowl Winter Carnival,” go dog sled riding, or cross country skiing by a dog team, or just ride along as the Mushers drive their dogs, snowmobile rides available, horse drawn carriage rides, ice skating, snow shoeing, ice fishing, and so much more, fees for some events, Highland Lake, Bridgton.  FMI: 207-647-8786, www.mainelakesmushersbowl.com.

 

Jan. 21, Saturday, 1pm, “Freezin’ for a Reason,” a brave group of Harvest Hills Animal Shelter supporters jump in the frigid waters of Highland Lake Beach to raise money for the shelter, free, Highland Lake, Bridgton.  FMI:  207-935-4358, www.harvesthills.org.

 

Jan. 21, Saturday, 8pm-12am, “Bridgton Winter Carnival MeltDown Party, benefit for the Bridgton Community Center, live music, dancing,  sample tastings from local restaurants, cash bar, $15, Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street, Bridgton.  FMI:  207-647-3116, www.mainelakeschamber.com.

 

Jan. 25, Wednesday, 10-11:30am, “Winter Wonderland Snowshoe Adventure,” grab your hat, mittens, and snowshoes and prepare to explore the winter wonderland, talk about what makes winter in Maine so special and learn about the snow-covered landscape, snowshoe rental available, $5/per person, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester.  FMI:  207-688-4539, www.pinelandfarms.org. 

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