Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Nov. 21-27

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Nov. 21-27

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Nov. 21-27

Presented by: New Surry Theatre, Blue Hill

Nov. 22, Friday, 7:00 p.m.-9:25p.m., “Thirteen Days,” director Roger Donaldson teams up with star Kevin Costner for another political thriller (after their 1987 pairing, “No Way Out”), only this time with a film based on the actual events surrounding the Cuban missile crisis of 1962. After President John F. Kennedy (Bruce Greenwood) is shown photographs from a spy plane detailing the presence of missiles in Cuba capable of obliterating massive areas of the U.S., he must immediately decide the most effective course of action for the country. With the aid of best friend and special assistant Kenny O’Donnell (Kevin Costner) and brother Robert (Steven Culp), the President must avoid a dire chain of events. Tickets $7 adults, $6 seniors/students, $5 Grand Members, The Grand, 165 Main Street, Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-9500, www.kbillings@grandonline.org.
Nov. 22, Friday, 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.“Down by the River’s Edge,” a documentary film, the beginning and end of the historic Otis Mill in Chisholm, Maine. Susan Gagnon’s family stories gathered from growing up in a nearby mill tenement. Cultural barriers faced by 19th & 20th century immigrant communities, free event, Franco-American Centre, University of Maine, Crossland Hall, Orono. FMI: 207-581-3789, www.lisa_michaud@umit.maine.edu.
Nov. 22, Friday, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., “EUPHONY, in Concert: a Season of Remembrance,” A program of choral music and poetry from the Renaissance to cutting-edge contemporary works, focused on elegy. We particularly remember those close to us whom we have lost, on the 50th anniversary of the death of President John F. Kennedy. Choral works a capella, and accompanied by oboe, cello, and organ. Conducted by Francis John Vogt. Free and open to the public, Holy Family Catholic Church, 262 S. Main Street, Old Town. FMI: 207-827-4000, www.publicbroadcasting.net.
Nov. 22, Friday, 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., “Jeff Dunham,” stand-up phenomenon announces his fall 2013 tour, tickets $48, The Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-745-3000, www.crossinsurancecenter.com.
Nov. 23, Saturday, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., “New Surry Theatre presents Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man,” with the dynamite team of NST Artistic Director, Bill Raiten, musical director, Sheldon Bisberg and choreographer Maureen Robinson (of the Robinson Ballet) at the helm, this production is not-to-be-missed. Come join the fun, and leave singing and dancing to Meredith Wilson’s beautiful score! Tickets are $20 adults, $18 seniors, $12 Students, Blue Hill Town Hall Theatre, 18 Union Street, Blue Hill. FMI: 207-200-4720, www.newsurrytheatre.org.
Nov. 23, Saturday, 8:00 p.m.-11:00p.m., “Nocturem Draft Haus,” join us as we present blues, jazz, folk and more, open to the public, Nocturem Draft Haus, 56 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-907-4380, www.nocturemdradfthaus.com.
Nov. 25, Monday, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., “Barefoot Boogie,” group dancing/dance meditation to a wide variety of musical forms, chem free, kid friendly, suggestion donation of $5.00, Bar Harbor Masonic Hall, 10 High Street, Bar Harbor. FMI: 207-288-8103, www.farmernorth@gmail.com.

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