Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine May 22-28

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine May 22-28

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine May 22-28

“Neighborhood Bird Walk,” Orono

May 22, Thursday, 2pm, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time,” following its smash-hit live broadcast in 2012, the National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to cinemas, based on the acclaimed novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time has been hailed by The Times as ‘a phenomenal combination of storytelling and spectacle’, winner of 7 Olivier Awards in 2013, including Best New Play. Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain – exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life, when he falls under suspicion of killing Mrs Shears’ dog Wellington, he records each fact about the event in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of the murder, but his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world, $17 adults, $15 seniors, $14 members, $12 students, $10 youth, contact venue for ticketing information, The Grand Theatre, 165 Main Street, Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-9500, www.grandonline.org.
May 23 and May 17, Friday and Tuesday, 7-8:30am, “Neighborhood Bird Walk,” presented by Penobscot Valley Chapter of Maine Audubon and Fields, rubber boots or waterproof shoes are recommended due to wet grass and occasional muddy conditions. In consideration of wildlife and fellow birders, no pets please on the bird walks, Friday’s birdwalk at Technology Park, Orono, leaders: Jerry Longcore and Jim Bird, meet at the parking lost behind the Microdyne building on Godfrey Drive; Tuesday’s birdwalk at University of Maine campus, Orono, leader: Sandi Duchesne, meet in the rear of the University Credit Union parking lot on Rangeley Road, free, Orono. FMI: 207-989-2591, www.bangordailynews.com.
May 23, Friday, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., “Live Jazz with the Piero Brovarone’s Trio,” no charge for live jazz entertainment just come and enjoy a drink and dinner at Thistle’s, Thistle’s Restaurant, 175 Exchange Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-945-5480, www.thistlesrestaurant.com.
May 24, Saturday, 5-6pm, “Public Supper,” casseroles, salads, rolls and homemade pies will be served, $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-10 and there is no cost for children under 5, Elm Street Congregational Church, Elm Street, Bucksport. FMI: 207-469-3333, www.elmstreetcc.org.
May 24, Saturday, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., “Interplay Jazz Group” Interplay includes vocals, guitar, bass, trombone, sax/flute and drums. We play everything from Latin to Bebop to standards. We’ve got Jazz for you!, no charge for entertainment, Nocturnem Draft Haus, 56 Main St., Bangor. FMI: 207-907-4380, www.nocturnemdrafthaus.com.
May 25, Sunday, 12-1pm, “The Poet of Auschwitz: The Poems and Story of Zofia Grochowalksa Abramowicz,” Cherie Nordstrom Braun travels from North Carolina to bring us the story of Polish Auschwitz survivor Zofia Grochowalksa Abramowicz. While Zofia was imprisoned, she wrote haunting and beautiful poetry that was hidden and returned to her after she was freed, Join us as Cherie shares Zofia’s story and her wonderful poetry, free, Church of Universal Fellowship, 82 Main Street, Orono. FMI: 207-866-3655, www.churchofuniversalfellowship.org.
May 26, Monday, 10:30am, “Memorial Day Parade,” the parade begins on exchange street and will cross Main Street and follow through downtown until it rejoins Main Street. From there it will continue to Devenport Park where a brief Memorial Ceremony will immediately follow the Parade. The Bangor High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps is hosting the parade, the Major Ben Sprague will give comment, and the Bangor City Orchestra will perform at Davenport Park, free, Bangor. FMI: www.bangordailynews.com.

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