Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine March 13-19

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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine March 13-19

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine March 13-19

“The Mystery of  Edwin Drood,” Russell Hall, USM, Gorham

March 13, Thursday, 11:30 a.m., “Maple Sugaring,” but tickets at the welcome center and enjoy the day on the farm and learn to collect the sap from the maple trees and turn it into delicious maple syrup, $5 per person, Pineland Farms, 15 Farm View Drive, New Gloucester. FMI: 207-688-4539, www.pinelandfarms.org.
March 13, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., “Opening Reception for USM Juried Exhibition,” this exhibition showcases approximately 40 works by USM students, juried by art critic Dan Kany, master printer Lisa Pixley and ceramicist Shawn O’Connor, the award ceremony will be held at 6:45 p.m., free and open to the public, USM Gallery, 37 College Ave., Gorham. FMI: 207-780-5008, www.usm.maine.edu/gallery.
March 14, Friday, 8:00 p.m. showtime, “Red Molly,” if one word describes Red Molly that word is joyous….an extraordinary female trio with “tick-tight arrangements, crystalline vocals and caramel harmonies” that the Boston Globe praised, Red Molly creates music with gorgeous a cappella ballads, bluegrass-tinged folk and a touch of jazzy western swing, all done up in Red Molly’s trademark three-part harmonies, signature dobro licks and inventive arrangements, Red Molly knows about optimism and joy, $20 per person, plus $4 handling fee, Stone Mountain Art Center, 695 Dug Way Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
March 14, Friday – Saturday 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Sunday 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” Charles Dickens died before he could finish his extraordinary murder novel, and that is only the beginning of the mystery, both sinister and hilarious, this Tony Award-winning musical picks up where Dickens left off, this is like no theatre you’ve ever seen, where the audience plays detective and even votes on who the murderer is, come see the show that is never the same twice, $21, general public; $15, seniors, USM employees and alumni; $10 students, Russell Hall, USM Gorham campus, 37 College Ave., Gorham. FMI: 207-780-5151, www.usm.maine.edu/theatre.
March 15, Saturday, 10am, “Snowshoe Hike,” West Paris, for all ages, snowshoes can be borrowed, if you don’t have them, free, Agnes Gray School, 170 Main Street, West Paris. FMI: 207-674-2004, www.sunjournal.com.
March 15, Saturday, race starts at 1:00 p.m., “Mattress Race,” prize goes to the fastest mattress, there is also a prize for the best, most uniquely-decorated mattress, the race course will be set up on the Main Slope, all Race participants must have a lift ticket or season pass, valid that day, kids 17 and under MUST have a parent’s signature on a Shawnee Peak Liability Release form to participate, no air mattresses, no waterbeds, you may bring a tarp or something flat and slippery to slide on, but no skis or anything that will elevate your mattress. 4-person maximum riding the sled, $5, Shawnee Peak, 119 Mountain Road, Bridgton. FMI: 207-644-8444, www.shawneepeak.com.
March 15, Saturday, 2:00 p.m., “Wild West Festival,” celebrate the annual Wild West Festival with a mechanical bull and live country music, no cover charge, Mt. Abram Ski Resort, 308 Howe Hill Road, Greenwood. FMI: 207-875-5000, www.mtabram.com.

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