Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine July 23-29

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July 22, 2015

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine July 23-29

Pittston Fair - Belgrade

“Pittston Fair,” Pittston

July 23-26, Thursday-Sunday, 8am/gates open, “Pittston Fair,” small, family-oriented country fair with midway, animal pulling events, children’s games, strawberry festival, $6/15 and up, free/14 and under with purchase of adult ticket, Pittston Fairgrounds, 955 East Pittston Rd, Pittston. FMI: 207-582-5271, www.pittstonfair.com.
July 24-26, Friday-Sunday, 9am-5pm/Fri. and Sat, 10am-4pm/Sun, “Maine Quilt Show,” 600+ quilts-antique to contemporary, special exhibits: AQSG 2012 Study of Colonial Revival Quilts; 2014 Hoffman Challenge-Indigo Collection; Selections from Maine State Museum. Workshops with 8 national teachers, Merchants Mall, demonstrations, lectures, $10/admission, $15/multi-day, $8/groups with advance registration, $10, Augusta Civic Center, 76 community Drive, Augusta. FMI: 207-216-7358, www.mainequilts.org.
July 24-25, Friday-Saturday, 7pm/Fri, 2pm/Sat, “Bossov Ballet Theatre’s The Sleeping Beauty,” Maine Central Institute brings the beloved fairytale of Sleeping Beauty to life. This enchanting ballet tells the story of Princess Aurora who, bewitched by the evil fairy Carabosse and placed a deep, protective sleep by the kind Lilac Fairy, is awakened by her brave prince, $15/adult, $12/youth and senior, $40/2 adult and 2 youth, Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St, Waterville. FMI: 207-873-7000, www.operahouse.org.
July 23-24, Thursday-Friday, 7:30pm, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” magic and laughter on the loose in the woods outside Athens in Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy! The fairy king and queen are at war, court and commoners alike prepare for Theseus and Hippolyta’s nuptials, and Puck stirs the pot leading two pairs of lovers on a wild and wacky chase in search of true romance, $10-$30, Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main Street, Monmouth. FMI: 207-933-9999, www.theateratmonmouth.org.
July 23-26, Thursday-Saturday, 8pm, “Damn Yankees,” It’s a home run! Faust meets professional baseball in the Broadway send-up of love and the American pastime. Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees, this sporty musical comedy is a true American classic, $22/adult advance, $23.50/adult at the door, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Rd, Madison. FMI: 207-474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.
July 25, Saturday, 10am-9:30pm, “Farmington Summer Fest,” includes a farmers’ market, food court, artists and crafts people, storytelling and musical performances throughout the day and into the evening, see site for specific details, free, www.downtownfarmington.com.
July 29, Wednesday, 7:30-9pm, “Red Cloak Haunted Tour,” join The Lady in the Red Cloak for a lantern lit walking tour of Hallowell. Discover the back streets and hidden stories of Hallowell, its mysteries and haunts. See the oldest building on Water Street, hear many ghostly tales, learn of the patent medicine business, experience a one-of-a-kind evening in this “Antique Riverport.” The moderate walk, suitable for all ages is by reservation only, $15, and $7, Hallowell Riverfront, Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207-380-3806, www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.

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