Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 26-Mar. 4

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 26-Mar. 4
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 26-Mar. 4
February 25, 2015
Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 26-Mar. 4
February 25, 2015

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 26-Mar. 4

musica-ad-rhenum

“Musica ad Rhenum,” Lewiston

Feb. 27, Friday, 8pm, “Humor for Humanity: Comedy Show with Jimmy Tingle,” Jimmy Tingle is regarded as one of the top social and political humorists in America, he worked for two seasons with 60 Minutes II as the humorist/commentator in the Andy Rooney spot, he has worked as a contributor and satirist for MSNBC and has appeared on the Tonight Show, CNN, Larry King Weekend, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien, as well as his own HBO comedy special, free, Colby College, Page Commons, 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville. FMI: 207-859-5319, www.colby.edu.
Feb. 27, Friday, 7:30pm, “Piano Series with George Lopez,” over eight years ago, George Lopez, now beginning his fourth year as Beckwith Artist-in-Residence at Bowdoin College, was the pianist chosen to select our concert grand piano at the Steinway factory on Long Island, we eagerly await his return to Performance Hall where he has given solo recitals and appeared on several occasions as soloist with the Midcoast Symphony, $20/general, $15/Seniors, free/students with ID, Franco Center, 42 Cedar St., Lewiston. FMI: 207-783-1585, www.francocenter.org.
Feb. 27, Friday, 7:30pm, “Musica ad Rhenum,” proof that Baroque music is as robust as ever, this Dutch ensemble known for intensely personal concerts performs a Bach program, $15, free tickets for a limited number of students and seniors 65-plus, Olin Concert Hall, Bates College, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-6135, www.bates.edu.
Feb. 28-Mar. 1, Saturday-Sunday, 9am-5pm/Sat., 9am-3pm/Sun., “Ancient Ones of Maine, Outdoor Sports & Gun Show,” modern and historical arms, lab puppies, artwork, jewelry, trapping supplies, leather goods, custom knives, storytelling, blacksmith goods, learn how to safely throw a tomahawk, homemade food and special guests, $6, free/under 18 and military families, Augusta Armory, 179 Western Avenue, Augusta. FMI: 207-897-5058, www.theancientonesofmaine.com.
Feb. 28, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Pardon My French,” in the land of hyphenated identity, Susan Poulin sets out on the sometimes humorous, sometimes treacherous path to reconnect with her Franco-American heritage, her roller-coaster ride of self-discovery leads her to some surprising places. From the origins of Franco-American Spaghetti to the textile mills of Skowhegan, from logging camps on the Canadian border to being hypnotized to find the French in her head, Susan is determined to reclaim her first language and in the process reclaims a whole lot more, $15, Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-783-1585, www.francocenter.org.
March 1, Sunday, 3pm, “The RMS Five, Americana Gospel from the Delta to Appalachia and Beyond,” is a roots-based gospel sound of rich vocal blends and soul stirring harmonies, theirs is a musical tour of gospel’s rich and varied history—from Negro Spiritual and masterful gospel-blues to the eclectic pop of Paul Simon, who over the years has championed gospel music, $12, Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, UMF, Farmington. FMI: 207-778-3767, www.umf.maine.edu.
March 3, Tuesday, 9:30am-12pm, “National Theatre’s Of Mice and Men,” Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee James Franco (127 Hours, Milk) and Tony Award nominee Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) star in the hit Broadway production Of Mice And Men, filmed on stage by National Theatre Live. This landmark revival of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck’s play is a powerful portrait of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship. Adapted from his own classic novel, John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men is an essential adventure, an inspirational portrait of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship. Of Mice and Men tells the story of George (James Franco) and Lennie (Chris O’Dowd), an unlikely pair of friends drifting from job to job across the farms and fields of California, holding fast to their dream of one day having an acre of land they can call their own, $15/adults, $13/seniors, Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville. FMI: 207-873-7000, www.operahouse.org.

Stay Informed

Get the latest lake news delivered direct from Maine’s lake expert, Tom Ferent