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Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 13-19

Maine Highland Games Mid Coast

“37th Maine Highland Games,” Topsham Fairgrounds, Topsham

Aug. 13-16 and 18, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 2pm/Thurs, Sun, and Wed, 7:30pm/Thurs-Sat, “Young Frankenstein,” with such memorable tunes as “The Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ On The Ritz,” YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is scientifically-proven, monstrously good entertainment, $43-$70, Maine State Music Theatre, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-8769, www.msmt.org.
Aug. 13, Thursday, 7:30pm, “Mozart and Brahms,” Kolkin Family Concert, clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein and pianist Pedja Muzijevic join the resident string players for a recital program of pieces by much-loved composers, Mozart Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K581, Brahms Clarinet Trio in A Minor, Op. 114 for clarinet, cello and piano, $45, $10/under 25, Union Hall, 24 Central Street, Rockport. FMI: 207-236-2823, www.baychamberconcerts.org.
Aug. 14, Friday, 5-8pm, “Brunswick ArtWalk,” Ten galleries and churches present art works by multiple Maine artists. Local musicians play at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Explorer bus available for free to move between sites. Map and more information available at web site, free, Maine and Pleasant Streets, Brunswick. FMI: 207-798-6964, www.fiveriversart.org.
Aug. 15, Saturday, 8am-4:30pm, “37th Annual Maine Highland Games,” Albannach from Scotland is performing. Pipe bands, Highland dancers, sheep dogs, Highland athletics, harpists, fiddler, genealogy tent and Scottish food, merchandise and more, $20, $5/6-12, free/under 6, Topsham Fairgrounds, Grandstands Road, Topsham. FMI: www.mainehighlandgames.org.
Aug. 15, Saturday, 9am-5pm, “9th Annual Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival,” a Rain or Shine Event. This festival is designed to celebrate and foster an appreciation of the arts in downtown Brunswick and to showcase the town as a wonderful cultural destination. Stroll along Maine’s widest Maine Street and Town Green in Downtown Brunswick, among the works of art varying from painting to sculpture to photography and fine crafts. Dozens of interactive demo artisans and specialty food vendors will set up on the Town Mall. A true family event, throughout the day there will be live music on two stages, performance artists, face painting and craft projects and activities for kids and families, free, Brunswick Downtown, Maine Street, Brunswick. FMI: 207-729-4439, www.brunswickdowntown.org.
Aug. 15, Saturday, 6pm, “Jen Chapin/Waterfront Concert,” being a mother, an activist and a teacher, all while being a songwriter and singer, is just another day in the life of Jen Chapin. Playing what she calls “urban folk soul”, her lyrics touch upon family, community, politics and so much more. Backed by Stephan Crump on bass and Jamie Fox on guitar, the combined musicianship from all three captivates the audience with raw emotion and insight on the world around us, free, Bath Waterfront Park, Route 1 and Commercial Streets, Bath. FMI: 207-442-8455, www.chocolatechurcharts.org.
Aug. 19, Wednesday, 6-8pm, “Music on the Mall,” featuring Backlash a classic rock, southern rock, blue and oldies group, grab a blanket, bring your family and friends, order a picnic dinner or dine at a local Brunswick restaurant, then relax and enjoy great music. In the case of inclement weather, rain date performances will be held on Thursdays when available, free, Brunswick Town Mall, Brunswick. FMI: 207-729-4439, www.brunswickdowntown.org.

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