Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 30 – Feb. 5

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 30 – Feb. 5

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 30 – Feb. 5

“Groundhog’s Day Snowshoe Adventure,” Alton

Jan. 29, Thursday, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., “Vinyl Nite In the Haus,”our incredible DJ’s spinning vinyl all night, entertainment is free, come down and have a good draft and listen to some great music, Nocturnem Draft Haus, 56 Main St., Bangor. FMI: 207-907-4380, www.nocturnemdrafthaus.com.
Jan. 30 – Feb. 2, Thursday – Sunday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, “One Blue Tarp,” the ubiquitous blue taro provides the backdrop for this comic play about a Maine native defending his right to do as he’s always done and a woman “from away” who wants to change things and knows just how to do it, this light hearted examination of home, place, progress, and the way like “should” be was first written and developed for PTC’s Northern Writes New Play Festival; named Best Play for the State of Maine in the 2013 Clauder New England Playwright Competition, WORLD PREMIER, $24 – $37 per person, contact the venue for ticketing information, Penobscot Theatre, 131 Main St., Bangor. FMI: 207-947-6618, www.penobscottheatre.com.
Jan. 31, Friday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., “Planetarium Show, Black Holes OD,” Ages 9-adult (grade 4 & up) the attraction of Black Holes is more than just gravitational, these mysterious graveyards of dead stars have fascinated generations, “Black Holes” explores the history, physics, and mystery of black holes, witness the bending of light, the skewing of perception, and the dizzying descent into a black hole, this show incorporates some of the most visually stunning three-dimensional effects ever created for the OmniDome planetarium system, $3 per person, Maynard F. Jordan, 5781 Wingate Hall, University of Maine, 5781 Wingate Hall, 120 Munson Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1341, www.galaxymaine.com.
Jan. 31, Friday, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., “An Evening of Portuguese Fado,” soulful urban roots music, with Maine’s own Tremolino and dancer Shayna Bloomstein, to benefit New Hope for Women. At Unity Center for the Performing Arts. 7:00 serving tapas, wines, and silent auction– 7:30 concert, desserts during intermission. Tickets $15.00, available at Belfast Co-op Market, Unity College for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot Street, Unity. FMI: 207-948-7469, www.unity.edu.
Feb. 1, Saturday, 6:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., “1920 Speakeasy Murder Mystery Dinner Party Fundraiser,” who cut down Ms. Anna Douli, an outgoing young dame who has endured hardship and tragedy is suddenly “found dead” just before her 18th birthday, when she is to inherit her late parents’ fortune and estate, come join in the fun and help us solve the mystery, bartenders, “police”, and “witnesses” can be bribed, so bring your cabbage to unlock the clues,1920s attire required, admission is $15 per person and includes an all you can eat buffet dinner, ages 14 and over only, please, cash bar, tickets for this event must be purchased in advance (before January 26th) as we will not be selling tickets at the door (ticket and password required for admission), E-mail Chuck at Swingtime34@gmail.com, or call (207)356-1454 to get your tickets today, all proceeds from this event will benefit the MASDP Scholarship Fund, to help local low income high school seniors pay for college, Meadowbrook Reception Center, 34 Lois Lane, Eddington. FMI: 207-356-1454, www.backdoordance.com.

Feb. 1, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., “Sentimental Journey,” come and enjoy a night out dancing or just listening to this 19 pc. Jazz orchestra playing a wide range of styles featuring the smoldering vocal talents of Ms. Alice French, beer and wine are available for purchase to those 21 and up, admission is $8, Between Friends Art Center, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.
Feb. 2, Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., “Snowshoeing adventure on Groundhog Day at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge,” introduction to the secret life of the groundhog followed by snowshoeing excursion to find its burrow, bring snowshoes, weather permitting. Reservations and cancellations requested by February 1, call 207-944-9259, suggested donations are $5 for adults, school-aged children are free, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, Gate 1, Hudson Road, Alton. FMI: 207-944-9259, www.hirundomaine.org.

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