Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 22-28

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 22-28

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 22-28

“Ceolta Cello Duo,” Ellsworth

Jan. 22, Thursday, 12-1pm, “Ceolta Cello Duo,” accomplished cellists with a repertoire that embraces a variety of musical styles, from baroque and classical to Scottish folk music and ragtime, free, General Bryant E. Moore Community Center,” 125 State Street, Ellsworth. FMI: 207-664-9258, www.ellsworthcommunitymusic.org.
Jan. 22 – 25, Thursday – Sunday, 7pm/Thurs.-Sat., 2pm/Sun., “Death of a Salesman,” the story revolves around the last days of Willy Loman who cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness, through a series of tragic revelations we discover his quest for the “American Dream” kept him blind to the people who truly loved him, $12/adults, $6/students, Cyrus Pavillon Theatre, Grove Street Ext., University of Maine, Orono. FMI: 207-884-1030, www.tenbuckstheatre.org.
Jan. 23, Friday, 7:30pm, “150 Years of American Song – A Celebration of the University of Maine,” the show boasts a full big band, orchestra, and many talented vocal soloists, the event is fully student produced and performed and all proceeds benefit UMaine School of Performing Arts outreach initiatives throughout the state and region, general admission seating, see site for ticketing details, Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine, Orono. FMI: 800-622-8499, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.
Jan. 23 – 25, Friday – Sunday, 7pm/Fri. and Sat., 2pm/Sun., “Sweeney Todd,” the demon barber of Fleet Street comes to Brewer, full of wonderful dark humor and spine-shivering music, “Sweeney Todd” leaves us to ponder if there might be a little bit of madness lurking in all of us, mature themes, $7/adults, $4/under age 17, Between Friends Art Center – Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.
Jan. 24, Saturday, 6am-3pm, “5th Annual Ice Fishing Derby on Great Pond,” 50/50 raffle, chili, beef stew, dough boys, coffee, tea, hot cocoa and sweets for sale in our recreation center, prizes, $5, Great Pond Recreation Center, 9 Dow Pines Road, Aurora. FMI: 207-584-2000, www.facebook.com/groups/HouseInTheWoods/.
Jan. 24, Saturday, 1-2pm, “Family Snowshoe Tour,” a guided ramble through the meadows and woods of Fields Pond, searching for tracks and stories in the snow. Gentle pace; all ages are welcome, $5/family, snowshoes available in limited quantities bring your own if you have them. Please register online, Fields Pond Audubon Center, 216 Fields Pond Road, Holden. FMI: 207-989-2591, www.maineaudubon.org.
Jan. 25, Sunday, 1-3pm, “Cross-Country Ski Clinic I,” learn the Basics of Cross Country ski technique to explore the various trails. Maine Master Guide and Ski instructor Karen Francoeur and Hirundo Wildlife Refuge offer two Cross-country ski clinics for never- evers and intermediate skiers. Ski throughout the interpretive trails of the Refuge learn about nature while getting some healthy exercise! Learn the art of Kick and Glide, Classic ski technique, How to fall and get up easily, Ski control on hills and Stopping! Trail information will be provided to prepare for a winter of fun and exploration! Learning to ski or improving your ski technique let’s you enjoy the winter more, $20, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, Gate 1 Hudson Road (Rt.43), Old Town/Alton. FMI: 207-394-2171, www.hirundomaine.org.

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