Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 12-18

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 12-18

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 12-18

“Closer to Home,” The Grand, Ellsworth

Feb. 12 – 14, Thursday – Saturday, 7:30pm/Thurs.-Sat., 2pm/Fri., “Closer to Home,” come join in the fun, a hilarious new script of Downeast humor, local playwright, Brent Hutchins, has captured a dozen plus situations you’re bound to recognize as all too true of our beloved State – “the way life’s supposed to be,” The Grand, 165 Main Street, Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-9500, www.grandonline.org.
Feb. 13-14, Friday and Saturday, 10am-7pm/Fri., 10am-2pm/Sat., “Casanova Pop Up Market,” Don’t find yourself unlucky in love this Friday the 13th. Come to our artisan market to find something special for the sweet week-end ahead. Amanda Kendall, Sassafrass Catering, & chocolatier will have her small batch chocolates on hand, boxed and ready to go. Salted caramels and almond butter filled chocolate hearts are her speciality, among other to die for indulgences. Julie Havener, Julie Havener Designs, jeweler and fiber artist will have her sparkly creations available for sale, the gold vermeil and select semi-precious stones are perfect for the lover who hopes to find a truly magical gift. Robin Kronish Byrne, River Wind Woolies, specializes in recycled wooly and felted creations, perfect to warm the heart of one held dear. Complimentary wine and cheese on Friday at 5pm, free to browse, Atlantic Art Glass, 25 Pine Street, Ellsworth. FMI: 207-664-0222, www.mainetoday.com.
Feb. 13, Saturday, 7pm, “Bizet to Broadway, a Concert of Love and Romance,” international Opera star (and Jimmy Fallon regular), Tenor, Richard Troxell returns to the Gracie stage with Metropolitan Opera Mezzo Soprano, Kirstin Chavez to take you on a musical journey of love, passion, betrayal and more in an evening of “Bizet to Broadway” the vocal duo captivates and charms their audience with selections from “Carmen” to Cole Porter, from “Samson and Delilah” to Rodgers and Hammerstein, this unique concert is a valentine date both enchanting and unforgettable, $22.50, Gracie Theatre, Husson University, 1 College Circle, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-7888, www.gracietheatre.com.
Feb. 14, Saturday, 7:30-10:30pm, “Valentine’s Dance with Sentimental Journey,” DownEast Dancers invites you to swing and sway with your Valentine to the classic big band sounds of Sentimental Journey, $10, $6/seniors and students, Down East Family YMCA Gym, 238 State Street, Ellsworth. FMI: 207-244-5286, www.defymca.org.
Feb. 14, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Cabin Fever Relivah 4…with Love,” NEVAH, a Maine band, bringing a unique concert experience with an abundance of original and familiar tunes and a lot of laughs, they’ve coined the word, “prograssabilly” to describe the blending of progressive-like newgrass, folk, rock, instrumentals, and soulful sounds into a cohesive musical event, join us Valentines day to shake off the winter doldrums, $10, Between Friends Arts Center, 39 Center Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.
Feb. 15, Sunday, 2pm, “Ginger Yang Hwalek and Liz Downing Faculty Recital,” longtime friends and fellow music colleagues, Liz Downing, flute, and Ginger Yang Hwalek, piano will present a recital of favorite pieces, the program will include works by Le Claire, Rota, Kuhlau, Sancan, Roussel, and Copland, $9, Minsky Recital Hall, University of Maine, Class of 1944, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.umaine.edu.
Feb. 15, Sunday, 2:30pm, “Cross Country Ski Clinic II,” your success story, questions and concerns about your ski practice to this follow up cross-county ski clinic with Maine Master Guide and Ski instructor Karen Francoeur, all levels are welcome, ski throughout the interpretive trails of the Refuge learn about nature while getting some healthy exercise, improve upon your techniques and enjoy après–ski next to the campfire, trail information will be provided to prepare for a winter of fun and exploration, learning to ski or improving your ski technique lets you enjoy the winter more, meet at Gate 1, next to Rt. 43, call to register by February 13, free, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, 35 Hudson Road, Old Town. FMI: 207-394-2171, www.hirundomaine.org.

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