Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine July 5-12

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine July 5-12
July 5, 2012
Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine July 5-12
July 5, 2012

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine July 5-12

Open House for “Hallowell through History,”  Harlow Gallery

July 5, Thursday, 6:30pm, “This Way, presentation of Summer Concert Series, alternative country band with members from across New England, influences ranging from Waylon Jennings to The Beach Boys to Paul Simon, the band’s sound is laced with thick vocal harmonies, acoustic guitar, fiddle, mandolin, foot stomping rhythm and down-home grit, free, Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta. FMI: 207-626-2415, www.lithgow.lib.me.us.
July 5, Thursday, 7-8:30pm, Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance Summer Lecture Series: Bears, bear rehabilitator, Dawn Brown, from Second Chance Wildlife, Inc lectures about Maine bears, donations welcome, Maine Lakes Resource Center, 137 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes. FMI: 207-495-6039, www.belgradelakes.org.
July 6, Friday, 10am-12pm, Guided Nature Walk, join graduates of Maine Master Naturalist Program as they lead you on an exploration of HVNC-trees, flowers, wetlands, mosses, ferns, lichens and more, $5, Hidden Valley Nature Center, Egypt Road, Jefferson. FMI: 207-586-6752, www.hvnc.org.
July 6-7, Friday-Saturday, 7:30pm/Friday-Saturday, “Tartuffe,” Orgon has given everything-his estate, his daughter, his wife (well, almost) to Tartuffe, a swindler masquerading as a holy man. His family goes to outrageous lengths to unmask the imposter. High-jinks and physical comedy to ensue as they hatch a plan to catch the rat before he brings the house down, see site for ticket information, Monmouth Theater, 796 Main Street, Monmouth. FMI: 207-933-9999, www.theateratmonmouth.org.
July 5-8, Thursday-Sunday, 8pm/Thursday-Saturday, 4pm/Sunday, “And the Winner is…” Mitch Albom’s And the Winner Is is a quirky, heartfelt, and slightly wicked tale of life, death, and sacrifice that has been hailed for its wit, originality, and hilarious portrayal of Hollywood values. Tyler Johnes is a self-obsessed movie star who is finally nominated for an Oscar. He dies the night before the ceremony. He awakens in a way station/saloon/subway in the company of Seamus, an otherworldly Irish barkeep with an aversion to swearing. Determined to know if he wins, he bargains with the heavenly gatekeeper to return to earth for the big night. Since no star can appear without an entourage, Johnes is soon surrounded by his agent, his acting rival, his bombshell girlfriend, and his ex-wife. A wildly twisting tale of Hollywood, the afterlife, and how we are judged. Click! Get the picture, $19/advance, $21/door, $17/children advance, $19/children door, Lakewood Theater, 76 Madison Road, Madison. FMI: 207-474-7176, www.lakewwodtheater.org.
July 6, Friday, 5-8pm, “Hallowell through History” and “Model Citizens,” the public is invited to the opening celebration at the gallery, meet the artists, refreshments available, free, Harlow Gallery, 160 Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207-622-3813, www.harlowgallery.org.
July 8, Sunday, 5-6:15pm, Borderline Express, a Coburn Park Concert Series, from classic rock to modern country and rock and their originals, they bring showmanship to a new level, you are destined to have a good time when you hear their music, free, Coburn Park, Water Street, Skowhegan. FMI: 207-474-6632, www.skowhegan.com.

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