Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 12-18

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 12-18

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 12-18

at the Penobscot Theatre, Bangor

June 12, Thursday, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., ‘National Theatre Live: A Small Family Business,” Jack McCracken: a man of principle in a corrupt world, but not for long, moments after taking over his father-in-law’s business he’s approached by a private detective armed with some compromising information, Jack’s integrity fades away as he discovers his extended family to be thieves and adulterers, looting the business from their suburban homes, rampant self-interest takes over and comic hysteria builds to a macabre climax,$17 Adults, $15 Seniors, $14 Members, $12 Students, $10 Youth (12&under) General Admission, contact the Venue listed below for ticketing information, The Grand Theater, 165 Main Street, Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-9500, www.grandonline.org.
June 12-15, Sunday-Thursday, 8pm/Thurs. and Fri. 5pm/Sat. and Sun, “The Rocky Horror Show,” PTC is celebrating 40 years as a theatre company with the 40th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Show, this rock musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror, audience participation bags will be sold at the box office, audience members are encouraged to dress up, $25, contact venue for ticketing information, The Penobscot Theatre, 131 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
June 13, Friday, 7:45pm – 8:45pm, “Whip-poor-wills & Sounds of Summer Evening,” hear the haunting sounds of a bird that is heard to see. A whip-poor-whill’s brindled plumage blends well with leaves on the forest floor, but they are active at dawn and dusk, flying about to catch and eat insects. Led by Bob Milardo. Meet at Walden-Park Way where the power lines cross the road, free, Walden-Park Preserve, Walden-Park Way, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-1010, www.bangorlandtrust.org.
June 13, Friday, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., “Greg Brown in Concert,” Brown’s songwriting has been lauded by many, and his songs have been performed by Willie Nelson, Carlos Santana, Michael Johnson, Shawn Colvin, and Mary Chapin Carpenter, he has also recorded more than a dozen albums, $30 in advance, $33 day of show, contact venue for ticketing information, Center Theatre, 20 East Main Street, Dover – Foxcroft. FMI: 207-564-4843, www.centertheatre.org.
June 14, Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., “Sebec River Race,” The 9th annual River Race is an opportunity for kayakers and canoeists to compete on the serene Sebec River, registration begins at 8:30 at the Sebec Village Reading Room with race start at 10, the course is several miles long with most demanding part being at the “rips” below the Sebec Dam at the start, the river is beautiful and only sparsely populated; race end is at the Milo waterfront, fees are $20 for adults, $15 for 15 and under and include a T-shirt, coffee and lunch are provided, kayakers should wear helmets, $20 for adults, $15 for 15 and under. 16 and under should be accompanied by an adult, Sebec River, Three Rivers Kiwanis, Milo – Brownville, Sebec. FMI: Bob Ellison 207-943-2317, www.trcmaine.org.
June 14, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., “UUSB Plant Sale,” the sale features favorite perennials, as well as annuals, vegetables, and house plants, Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor, 120 Park Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-907-4772, www.uubangor.org.
June 15, Sunday, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., “Father’s Day Paddle,” are you looking for a special adventure for Dad, sign up for our annual Father’s Day Paddle to celebrate this special person in your life, call to reserve one of Hirundo’s canoes, 207-394-2171, by June 14, or bring your own boat, meet at Gate 3, suggested donation $5 per adult, school-aged children are free, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, 15 Hudson Road, Alton. FMI: 207-392-2171, www.hirundomaine.org.

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