Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 8-14

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 8-14
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 8-14
January 8, 2015
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Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 8-14

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David Mallet, Strand Theatre, Rockland

Jan. 9. Friday, 6:30-9pm, “Folk Dance Brunswick,” world music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, Western Europe, and more, many dances are taught, no partner needed, all are welcome, People Plus, 35 Union St., one block west of Maine St., Brunswick. FMI: 207-200-7577, www.folkdancebrunswick.com.
Jan. 9, Friday, 7:30pm, “David Mallett,” A highly skilled songsmith, Mallett has consistently captured the cold winds and warm hearts of northern New England and the simple life of rural America through his songs. In addition to being featured on Mallett’s many albums, his tunes have been covered by a growing list of artists, including Emmylou Harris, who recorded Mallett’s “Red Red Rose,” and Kathy Mattea, who recorded his “Summer of My Dreams,” $20, The Strand, 345 Main Street, Rockland. FMI: 207-594-0070, www.rocklandstrand.com.
Jan. 10, Saturday, 8-10am, “Public Breakfast,” Fare for the breakfast will be eggs, sausage gravy, biscuits, bacon, coffee and juice, sponsored by members of the Masonic Center in Rockport , $6/adults and $3/kids under 10, Masonic Center, 361 Main St., Rockport. FMI: 207-691-2270, www.bangordailynews.com.
Jan. 10, Saturday, 10am-2pm, “ Swanville: Winter Outing and Potluck Lunch,” The Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition is sponsoring a snowshoe/hike outing in Swanville, followed by a potluck lunch. Outing will be from 10:00 until 2:00, or just come for the potluck part starting at 2:00, Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition, Oak Hill Road, Swanville. FMI: 207-669-2903, www.belfastbaywatershed.org.
Jan. 10, Saturday, 5-6:30pm, “Public Supper at Brunswick United Methodist Church,” Good Food and Good Friends, Brunswick United Methodist Church’s Public Supper includes: Beans, Salads, Casseroles, Homemade Pies, $8/adults, $4/children, Corners of 320 Church and Raymond Rds., Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-2185, www.belfastumc.org.
Jan. 10, Saturday, 8pm-12am, “Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish with Gordon Beadle,” From honking R&B sax workouts to gutbucket blues, wild rockers to deep ballads, soul-sax preaching to swinging dance classics, Sax Gordon brings the great tradition of American Rhythm & Blues Saxophone to life like no other player on the scene today. A brilliant, passionate player with an electrifying stage presence, Sax is one of the most in-demand soloist jazz/blues and rhythm and blues musicians in the world today. This one mid-winter’s night’s visit to Maine by Sax Gordon joining Hoy and the Bluefish is a rare treat, venue is smoke and chem free, all ages welcome $20, $10/children under 12, Blue Goose Dance Hall, Route 1, Northport. FMI: 207-322-5651, www.johnnyhoyandthebluefish.com.
Jan. 11, Sunday, 1-3pm, “Tom Luther Quintet Creative\Kinetic Jazz,” come out and hear new music from their upcoming album, and older material from their first, great music, coffee, beer and wine make the Highlands a jazz destination on Sundays, free, Highlands Coffee House, 189 Main Street, Thomaston. FMI: 207-354-4162, www.tomlutherpiano.com.

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