Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Jul.31-Aug.6

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine July 31 – Aug. 6
July 31, 2014
Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine July 31 – Aug. 6
July 31, 2014

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Jul.31-Aug.6

My Fair Lady York

“My Fair Lady,” Arundel Playhouse

July 31-August 2, Thursday-Saturday, 8pm, “My Fair Lady,” Lerner & Lowe’s family-friendly musical about Eliza Doolittle, a cockney flower girl who becomes a bloomin’ elegant lady under the tutelage of Professor Harold Higgins, $36.25-$41.25, Arundel Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-985-5552, www.arundelplayhouse.com.

July 31-August 2, Thursday-Saturday, 8:00pm/Thurs.-Saturday, 2pm/Thursday, “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, cows, a killer rabbit and many French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful show girls? Winner of 3 2005 Tony Awards, at the world’s only family bison farm that is also a professional theater, $10 – $25, Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 Maine 9, Berwick. FMI: 207-698-1807, www.hackmatack.org.
July 31-Aug. 3 and Aug. 5-6, Thurs. – Sun. and Tues.-Wed., 8pm/Thurs, Fri, Tues, and Wed, 8:30pm/Sat, 2:30pm/Thurs. and Wed, 2pm/Sun, 3pm/Sat, “Mary Poppins,” Winner of 44 major theatre awards from around the globe, Mary Poppins has captivated audiences for generations, and now the enchanting story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking dance numbers will dazzle and delight theatre goers of all ages, $39 – $79, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St., Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.
August 1, Friday, 8:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m., “An Evening of Solo Piano with Robin Spielberg,” Jonathan’s presents an enchanting evening of solo piano and stories with ROBIN SPIELBERG. “As a popular pianist, Spielberg has one of the best sets of hands going!” -The All Music Guide , $22.50, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.
August 2, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Novel Jazz,” features the music of the great American jazz composers Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. The band will highlight well-known tunes, plus rare, vintage gems, recently unearthed from original scores at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C., $18/adults, $16/students and seniors, Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Fall Road, Buxton. FMI: 207-929-6472, www.sacorivertheatre.org.
August 2, Saturday, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., “Classical Piano Concert in Kennebunk,” The Franciscan Guest House presents a free classical music concert series this summer featuring renowned Lithuanian-American performers. Opening the series on Saturday August 2nd, renowned pianist Dr. Francis Covalesky will perform works by Lithuanian composer M.K. Ciurlionis, Brahms and Chopin. Free and open to the public, Franciscan Guest House Auditorium, 26 Beach Ave., Kennebunk. FMI: 207-967-4865, www.franciscanguesthouse.com.
August 3, Sunday, 2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m., “Elder Grey Annual Pilgrimage,” Guest Minister: Rev Linda K Gard, 89th annual pilgrimage service at the Elder Grey Meeting House, free event, 89th Annual Pilgrimage Service at the Elder Grey Meeting House, Chadbourne Ridge Road, North Waterboro. FMI: 207-846-3827, www.waterboro-me.net.

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