Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 26-Jan. 1

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 26-Jan. 1

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 26-Jan. 1

“Forever Plaid,” Bangor Opera House

Dec. 26-29, 7pm/Thurs. and Fri, 12pm and 5pm/Sat, 3pm/Sunday, “Cinderella: A New Telling of an Old Tale,” musical written by Kate Hawley and Gregg Coffin in 1999, for Shakespeare Santa Cruz in California — is a departure from the fairy tale norm. Inspired by traditional British pantomime, some vaudeville and even contemporary comedy, this “Cinderella” features Rockette sheep, some highly campy wicked stepsisters and a tap dancing bear, while this “Cinderella” is not the traditional holiday show, it captures the spirit of the season — love and kindness win out in the end, production by Penobscot Theatre, $15-$30, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
Dec. 27, Friday, 8-9:30pm, “The Focus Group,” come out to see Brewer’s premier local improv. troupe, performing their own unique style of improvisational comedy, for mature audiences only, beer and wine are available for those 21 and up, $5, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.
Dec. 30, Monday, 10:30am, “Buster B.!” this all-ages concert will be sure to send away your winter blues. Great for children and the young at heart, free, Winslow Public Library, 136 Halifax Street, Winslow. FMI: 207-872-1978, www.winslow-me.gov/departments/library.
Dec. 31, Tuesday, 5pm-12am, Bangor Downtown Countdown,” a fun family event, the Bangor, Maine New Year’s Eve party will take place from 5:00 PM to midnight. Dancing, live entertainment, kid’s activities and of course, a New Year’s Eve ball drop, will be held at various. New for the 2012 Bangor New Year’s Eve events – horse drawn wagon rides and planetarium shows, Downtown Bangor. FMI: 207-947-0307, www.downtownbangor.com.
Dec. 31, Tuesday, 6-8pm, “New Year’s Eve Party,” the Bangor Public Library continues its tradition of providing a fun, safe party for families on New Year’s Eve, back by popular demand, the Library will feature Northern Stars Planetarium. This inflatable star theater is a fund way to learn about the night sky. Space is limited, so tickets are needed for shows. Contact the Library’s Children’s Department to reserve space. The Library will have lots of family-friendly activities including face painting, karaoke, book walk, arts and crafts, and board and video games. Additionally, Maine’s funniest magician, Dan Baker, will perform at 7 pm with some new amazing tricks! And, as always, everyone is invited to come in costume. Prizes will be awarded throughout the evening, free, Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-947-8336, www.bangorpubliclibrary.org.
Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, Tuesday and Wednesday, 7pm, “Forever Plaid,” is one of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory. This deliciously goofy revue centers on four young, eager male singers killed in a car crash in the 1950’s on the way to their first big concert, and now miraculously revived for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was. Singing in the closest of harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with over-zealous precision, the “Plaids” are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they’re not humming along to some of the great nostalgic pop hits of the 1950’s, see site for ticketing details, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
Dec. 31, 8pm, “Hermon Bicentennial 1814-2014,” let the countdown begin! Celebrate Hermon Bicentennial and ring in 2014! Rockin’ Ron and the New Society Bank will be playing while you enjoy the cash bar, cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, evening munchies and additional entertainment by Morgan Hill dancers which will include “Dancing through the Ages” exhibition and a banquet of fancy breakfast foods at midnight after the balls drop, $75/couple, $37.50/single, Morgan Hill Event Center, 82 Morgan Hill Lane, Hermon. FMI: 207-848-4075, www.Hermon.net.

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