Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 15-21

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 15-21

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“The Band Apollo,” Run of the Mill Public House and Brewery, Saco

Jan. 17, Saturday, 6:30pm, “‘Earth to Echo’ Family Fun,” after receiving a bizarre series of encrypted messages, a group of kids embark on an adventure with an alien who needs their help, rated PG for some action and peril, and mild language, 90 minutes, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Rd., York. FMI: 207-363-2818, www.york.lib.me.us.
Jan. 17, Saturday, 8-11pm, “The Band Apollo,” nominated by The New England Music Awards for Best Maine Artist for 2014, the band includes Jonathan Johnston on lead vocals, Jonathan Truman on drums, and Ben Packard on lead guitar, the band’s influence is drawn from a variety of artists including Muse, Audioslave, Bruno Mars to Maroon 5, all ages welcome, free, The Run of the Mill Public House and Brewery, 100 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207-571-9648, www.therunofthemill.net.
Jan. 17, Saturday, 8pm, “Melanie,” Melanie Safka first attracted national attention when she stepped onto the stage at Woodstock, the summer of ’69, as dawn broke, and rain began to fall, she performed on a stage that transformed a generation and changed music forever, and it was here where Melanie launched a legendary career that spans more than 40 years, including the #1 hit song Brand New Key, $37.50 plus service fee $5, Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.
Jan. 18, Sunday, 1:45pm, “Jimmy the Greek Frozen Four-Mile Road Race,” to benefit “Send a Kid to Camp,” $24, Jimmy the Greek, 215 Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach. FMI: 866-972-2348, www.active.com.
Jan. 18, Sunday, 3pm, “Concerts in West K: Frank Ferrel and Janine Randall,” superb Downeast fiddle and piano from two of the finest traditional musicians in the northeast, Ferrel is an acknowledged master of a wide range of fiddle styles from the US and Canada. Pianist Janine Randall is one of the most versatile accompanists in the realm of Maritimes music, $15/adults, $10/youth and seniors, $35/parents with children, West Kennebunk United Methodist Church, 160 Alfred Rd., West Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-6632, www.westkennebunkumc.net.
Jan. 18, Sunday, 3pm, “Fruitvale Station,” the prize-winning documentary film “Fruitvale Station” centers on Oscar Grant the 22-year-old Bay Area father who was shot by BART officers on New Year’s Day in 2009, and whose murder sent shockwaves through the nation after being captured on camera by his fellow passengers, Rated R for violence, language, sex and some drug use, 85 minutes, refreshments will be served and a discussion will follow, this is the first of two events that are part of The York Diversity Forum’s 2015 observance of Martin Luther King Day, 15 Long Sands Rd., York. FMI: 207-363-2818, www.york.lib.me.us.

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