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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 25-Oct. 1

 Fields Pond Audubon Center, Holden

Sept.25, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., “Chris Isaaks,” known for his powerful voice and stunning live performances, Isaak with his band Silvertone will roll through his signature hits like “Wicked Game,” “Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing” and “Somebody’s Crying,” Isaak’s latest album, Beyond The Sun is his personal tribute to the glory days of Sun Studio producer Sam Phillips and the music created by Isaak’s heroes (Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison and others), it features Isaak’s own versions of rock classics, as well as some of his own self-written songs, $43.75 – $69, Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine, Orono. FMI: 1-800-622-8499, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.

Sept. 26, Friday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., “Tanglewood Marionettes – An Arabian Adventure,” a swashbuckling tale set in exotic lands and featuring our signature story book backdrop, an Arabian Adventure tells the tale of a Persian prince who is thrown into a dungeon because of his love for a beautiful princess, facing danger at every turn, the courageous prince must use his wits to escape his prison, defeat the diabolical Vizier, and save the princess from a tragic fate, replete with clever stage illusions and lighting effects, a fast-paced, action-packed drama that is especially good for older children, $10/adults, $5/youths, The Grand Theatre, 165 Main St., Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-9500, www.grandonline.org.
Sept. 26, Friday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., “Ernie and Jason Couch Revival,” this Nashville-based Grammy nominated duo present a high energy mixture of classic and new cutting edge gospel music. These guys are known across the United States and Canada for their live music, good humor, and genuine spirit, free, Columbia Street Baptist Church, 63 Columbia Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-945-6616, www.bangordailynews.com.
Sept. 27, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., “Great Maine Outdoor Weekend: Paddle and Walk,” this program combines paddling canoes along the quiet waters of Pushaw Stream and a hike along the history- rich Wabanaki Trail, feel free to join Greg Innes for the entire time or for each individual segment, the canoeing trip begins at 9 am at Gate 3 and returns at 12 pm., at this time you can join the group for the short paddle to the landing side near the Wabanaki trail head, we will break for lunch (bring you own) at the Parker Reed shelter. You may join the group at the shelter, the Trail Walk will begin at 1 pm and lasts for 1 hour, thereafter we will paddle back to Gate 3, you may bring your own boat, $5/adults, children/free, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, 35 Hudson Road, Old Town. FMI: 207-394-2171, www.hirundomaine.org.
Sept. 27, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., “Great Maine Outdoor Weekend Celebration,” celebrate the coming of fall with free activities for all ages, offering ongoing hikes, scavenger hunts, and children’s activities, feel free to bring your canoe or kayak and enjoy Fields Pond, free, Fields Pond Audubon Center, 216 Fields Pond Road, Holden. FMI: 207-989-2591, www.maineaudubon.org.
Sept. 27, Saturday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., “TEMPO Concert: The Best of TEMPO,” The Eastern Maine Pops Orchestra for Youth, under the direction of Rebecca Edmondson, newly formed orchestra for students in middle and high school, $9/Adults, $5/Youth (12&under), The Grand Theatre, 165 Main Street, Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-9500, www.grandonline.org.
Sept. 30, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., “Wuthering Heights,” Aquila Theatre Company brings to life Emily Bronte’s classic story of all-consuming passion with its new production of Wuthering Heights, Aquila re-imagines one of the most famous love stories ever told with this heart wrenching new production, Aquila Theatre is renowned for its ability to adapt works of classical literature into enthralling and mesmerizing live performances, impeccable design and a unique physical style combine with a marvelous cast to make Wuthering Heights an exquisite and captivating theatrical experience, $28 – $38, Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine, Orono. FMI: 800-622-8499, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.

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