Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Mar. 6-12

Rep. Mike McClellan Addresses “Milfoil Sticker Bill” at 15th Annual Milfoil Summit
Rep. Mike McClellan Addresses “Milfoil Sticker Bill” at 15th Annual Milfoil Summit
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Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine Mar. 6-12
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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Mar. 6-12

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Mar. 6-12

“Eastern Maine’s Sportsmen’s Show,” Orono

March 6, Thursday, 7pm, “The Odyssey of Runyon Jones,” was written by the legendary Norman Corwin as a radio play, first produced in 1941. The story of a young boy who goes in search of his missing dog is both funny and heartwarming in this full-staged version produced by BYT. The play will be Brewer’s entry in the Maine Drama Festival, which gets underway with regional competitions the weekend of March 7-8 throughout the state, donations gratefully accepted, Brewer Performing Arts Center, 92 Pendelton Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-991-0035, www.breweredu.org.
March 7, Friday, 10am and 11:30am, “Something Ridiculous,” this juggling and acrobatic act performed by slapstick stuntmen Mark Wilder and VonJon is fantastic for all ages, they juggle everything from bean bags to bowling balls, climb free-standing ladders onto seven-foot-tall unicycles or atop shoulders in a wildly entertaining, dynamic show, during the presentation, the duo stress some important lessons – being active and athletic is incredibly fun and being different is pretty awesome, $3 Reserved Seating contact the Venue listed below for ticketing information, The Grand Theatre, 165 Main Street, Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-9500, www.grandonline.org.
March 7-9, Friday-Sunday, 4-9pm/Friday, 9am-8pm/Saturday, 9am-3pm/Sunday, “76th Annual Eastern Maine Sportsmen’s Show,” variety of sessions including, “versatile hunting dogs,” “moose calling contest,” “live owls presentation,” and more, exhibitors and vendors, $8/12 and up, $15/weekend bracelet, University of Maine Field House, Orono. FMI: www.conservationassociation.org.
March 7, Friday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., “Planetarium Show, Ice Worlds,” examines the close ties of life and water on Earth and the changing climate that will affect us all, it is a spectacular exploration of icebergs, massive glaciers, and their importance to Earth using satellite data, photography and computer animation, other distant worlds where ice and water abound, and the winter constellations above Maine’s snow covered fields are included in this adventure, $3 a person, Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium, University of Maine, 5781 Wingate Hall, 120 Munson Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1341, www.galaxymaine.com.
March 8, Saturday, 8-9:30am, “Bird Walk,” join experienced birders and explore the mixed habitats that surround the nature center. Each month will bring different birds to the forefront. Please wear appropriate protection from the weather, donations welcome, Field Pond Audubon Center, 216 Fields Pond Road, Holden. FMI: 207-989-2591, www.maineaudubon.org.
March 9, Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., “Winter Family Day at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge,” Hirundo Wildlife Refuge’s first Winter Family Day offers a great line-up of programs and activities for all ages and abilities, no admission, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, Gate 1, Hudson Road, Alton. FMI: 207-944-9259, www.hirundomaine.org.
March 12, Wednesday, 7pm, “ Lonestar,” Multi-platinum country-music quartet! A twenty-year anniversary is cause for celebration, and Lonestar is marking this career milestone in more ways than one. Reunited with original lead singer Richie McDonald, the multi-platinum country music quartet is working hard on a brand new album and embarking on an extensive anniversary tour, with over 90 dates scheduled in North America alone. “Twenty years ago, when we put this little band together to play in some bars and make a little money, I dreamed it pretty good,” admits keyboard player and songwriter Dean Sams. “But I never dreamed it quite this good.” Known for merging their country roots with strong melodies and rich vocals, Lonestar has amassed RIAA-certified sales in excess of ten million album units since their national launch in 1995 and achieved ten #1 country hits including “No News,” “Come Crying To Me,” and their crossover smash “Amazed” (which was also #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the first record since 1983’s “Islands in the Stream” to top both charts). The band’s awards include a 1999 ACM Single of The Year for “Amazed” (the song also won the Song of the Year award) and the 2001 CMA Vocal Group of the Year, $35-$65, Collins Center for the Arts, UMO, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.

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