Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Regions of Maine Jan. 22-28

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 22-28
January 21, 2015
Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 22-28
January 21, 2015

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Regions of Maine Jan. 22-28

dog sledding

“Dog Sledding with Heywood Kennels,” Augusta

Jan. 22 – 25, Thursday-Sunday, 7pm/Thurs.-Sat., 2pm/Sun., “Kitchen Witches,’ Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle are two “mature” cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years, when circumstances put them together on a TV show, the insults are flung harder than the food, $20/adults, $18/seniors and youths, Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, 2nd floor, Waterville. FMI: 207-873-7000, www.operahouse.org.

Jan. 23-25, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri., 8pm/Sat., 2pm/Sun., “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, don’t miss this absurdly endearing comedy about three middle-aged siblings, one hot mess and the joy of life before cell phones, Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia (named after Chekhov characters by their hyper-educated parents) live uneventful lives until their self-absorbed movie-star sister Masha returns home with her 20-something boy-toy Spike in tow to shake things up, contains some adult language, $20 Adult/ $16 Group (10+)/ $5 Youth (18 and under), The Public Theatre, 31 Maple Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-782-3200, www.thepublictheatre.org.
Jan. 24, Saturday, 10am-2pm, “Dog Sledding with Heywood Kennels Sled Dog Adventures,” this is a wonderful North Woods experience for children, friends and family, fun outdoor family activity, come and meet some amazing athletes- the DOGS, snuggle some puppies that will grow to be working sled dogs, learn about all the tools needed for the teams and go for an exciting ride through the Arboretum, ticket price includes hotdog lunch, $13/adults, $8/children, $5/under 10, Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital Street, Augusta. FMI: 207-626-7989, www.vilesarboretum.org.
Jan. 24, Saturday, 4-6pm, “Annual Chili Chowder Challenge,” Local businesses, individuals, and organizations are pulling together to fight cabin fever for the 2nd Monmouth Chili Chowder Challenge, the event features awards for Best Chili, Best Chowder, and Kickin’ Cornbread, $5/person, $20/family of 6, Monmouth Fish & Game, Route 202, Monmouth. FMI: 207-933-2557, www.monmouthfishandgame.com.
Jan. 24, Saturday, 5:30-9pm,”Sandy River Ramblers Concert,” hand-clapping, foot-stomping bluegrass music artists, comprised of Stan and Liz Keach, from Rome, on Guitar and Upright Bass, Dan Simons, from Mt. Vernon, on Mandolin; Bud Godsoe, from Madrid, on Banjo; and fiery young fiddler, Jay Smith, from Industry, music starts at 7pm, lasagna dinner 5:30-6:30pm, $10/adults, $5/12 and under, Old North Church, 118 High Street, Farmington. FMI: 207-397-2241, www.sunjournal.com.
Jan. 25, Saturday, 7:30pm, “The Easy Happy Show,” with Katie and Marcia, these two women’s natural chemistry and harmonies will ease you into happiness. Marcia and Katie dish up songs from their years in the music business while keeping you entertained with their light- hearted banter. Marcia’s love of jazz, combined with Katie’s strong folk influence complement each other in a way that will leave you tapping your toes and smiling, $16, $5, Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water Street, Gardiner. FMI: 207-582-7144, www.johnsonhall.org.
Jan. 25, Sunday, 7:30pm, “The Mid – Coast Symphony Orchestra Concert Series II – ‘America the Beautiful,'” a program by American composers: Symphonic Sketches by George Chadwick featuring student musicians, The Grand Canyon Suite by Ferde Grofé, Symphony in E Minor, “Gaelic”, by Amy Beach, $20/adults, free/18 and under with student id, The Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-689-2000, www.francocenter.org.

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