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

Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine June 12-18
Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine June 12-18
June 11, 2014
Out and About for the Sanford/York Lakes Region of Maine June 12-18
Out and About for the Sanford/York Lakes Region of Maine June 12-18
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Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine June 12-18

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

at the Franco Center, Lewiston

June 12 – 18, Thursday – Wednesday, no Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., “Convergence: Jazz, Films, and the Visual Arts,” this exhibition features works by many innovative artists and filmmakers, mostly African Americans, whose art depicts and/or is influenced by jazz music and culture, no charge, open to the public, Bates College – Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-6158, www.bates.edu.

June 12-14, Thursday-Saturday, 8pm, “Lakewood Theater presents ‘One Slight Hitch’ by Lewis Black’,” yes, that Lewis Black, offers audiences an affable, old-fashioned comedy, dearly beloved, we are gathered together to witness the deconstruction of one family’s equilibrium, it is a riotous and romantic ride, fasten your seatbelts! so much for perfect, adult in advance $19/at door $21; child $17/19; cabaret seating $32/35, contact the venue for ticketing information, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road, Madison. FMI: 207-474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.
June 13 – 14, Friday – Saturday, Friday 5:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m., “Emerge Film Festival,” Emerge will bring a diverse selection of Maine-made and international films to the L/A area in the categories of documentary, short and feature length films, this year’s festival will feature 40 films from around Maine, the U.S. and the world, $15 – $40, contact venue for ticketing information, Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-755-9470, www.francocenter.org.
June 14, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ,”Crossroads: Stories from Around the World,” world folktales will come to life through Antonio Rocha’s tenor voice, exquisite movements, and realistic sound effects, moms, dads, grandparents and children, come and enjoy watching as he transforms himself into an array of amazing animals right before your eyes, free and open to the public, Farmington Public Library, 117 Academy Street, Farmington. FMI: 207-778-4312, www.farmington.lib.me.us.
June 14, Saturday, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., “54th Annual Iris Show Sponsored by the Maine Iris Society,” please join the Maine Iris Society for our 54th Annual Iris Show, admission is free, come see the beautiful displays of tall bearded irises, Siberian as well as other irises in bloom, we will also have on display theme arrangements created by our members, starting at 1:30 we will be selling irises at very reasonable prices, you will be able to purchase Standard Dwarf irises as well as perennials and other potted irises, these shorter irises will bloom in May, they will adapt quickly to your garden environment, please plan on visiting the show as you will be glad that you did, free event, Auburn Middle School, 38 Falcon Drive, Auburn. FMI: 207-333-6655, www.sunjournal.com.
June 14, Saturday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., “Coffee House Open Mic,” wondering where to go for free fun evening out to enjoy with friends or family, every second Saturday in the summer, there is music and open mike at the East Vassalboro Grange Hall. Refreshments available, open to public, Vassalboro Grange, Main St. Route 32 just north of corner of Bog Road and Main St., Vassalboro. FMI: 207-923-3397, www.vassalboro.net/grange.html.
June 14, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., “Union Coffeehouse Presents Simons and Goodwin,” the second edition of the Union Coffeehouse 2014 summer season features the exciting folk duo, Simons and Goodwin, their voices blend seamlessly to create delightful harmonies while their accomplished guitar accompaniment completes the musical picture that appeals to audiences and makes them one of the most popular acts in Maine, there is a warmth that comes through their songs and it makes you feel like you’re listening to old friends, open mic follows Simons & Goodwin. Refreshments available, $5.00 donation requested, Union Church of Belgrade Lakes, 67 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes. FMI: 207-495-3599, www.unionchurchmaine.org.
June 14, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., “Ruth Hill in Concert,” Singer, song-writer, story-teller Ruth Hill will perform her eclectic mix of original folk, Americana, blues and bluegrass music with her clear voice, lively banjo and guitar, and her incisive humor, performance to benefit the Chesterville Union Meetinghouse, a historic structure being renovated for community arts and culture events, Silas and Nolen Rogers, talented teens playing multiple stringed instruments and styles, will open for Ruth, donations at the door, Chesterville Center Union Meetinghouse, Corner of Zion’s Hill and Borough Road, Chesterville. FMI: 207-778-3767, www.thecommunityconnector.org.

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