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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 10-16

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 10-16

presented by Penobscot Theatre, Bangor

Sept. 10-13, Thursday-Sunday, 3pm/Sun, 5pm/Sat, 7pm/Thurs and Fri, “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash,” with the power and persistence of the freight trains that echoed throughout this youth, he sang of love and loneliness, faith and family, slips and salvation, five musicians playing multiple instruments perform nearly 40 hits in this celebratory tribute, presented by Penobscot Theatre, see site for ticketing details, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main St., Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
Sept. 11, Friday, 8pm, “The Who Tribute Band: Magic Bus,” ride the Magic Bus for a night of your favorite hits by The Who performed by Maine’s favorite tribute band, $10, Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft. FMI: 207-564-8943, www.centertheatre.org.
Sept. 12, Saturday, 9am-12pm, “5K Race/Walk,” benefits Newport Cultural Center, will follow a gentle, shaded course though the neighborhoods near Lake Sebasticook. Walkers are welcome to participate. The first fifty registrants will receive a T-shirt, children 12 and under can participate in the Fun Run, $15/pre-registration, $20/day of, $5/fun run, $25/per family, Newport Cultural Center, 154 Main St, Newport. FMI: 207-368-5074, www.newportculturalcenter.org.
Sept. 12, Saturday, 7pm, “Beatles for Sale,” a five-member New England-based Beatles tribute band from Massachusetts that is committed to recreating the sounds of the Beatles live in concert, in the spring of 2015, they were voted as the Best Tribute Band in New England by Limelight Magazine, $15/adults, $10/students and seniors, Brewer Performing Arts Center, 92 Pendleton St., Brewer. FMI: 207-200-5447, www.brewerperformingarts.com.
Sept. 13, Sunday, 9am, “195th Army Band Reunion,” a reunion event, all former members of the 195th are invited and encouraged to attend, regardless of length of service. “This is an opportunity for us to celebrate the history of our unit as well as to share our current mission with those who served before us,” says Chief Warrant Officer Harris, unit commander of the 195th. “We’re really looking forward to it.” The day’s activities will include a rehearsal conducted by past and present unit commanders, a public concert at noon, and a BBQ social at Jeff’s Catering in Brewer, Brewer Performing Arts Center, 92 Pendleton St, Brewer. FMI: 207-430-5309, www.brewerperformingarts.com.
Sept. 13, Sunday, 9am-3pm, “8th Annual Brewer Days Car Show,” 6 Classes, including Motorcycles plus People’s and Eagle’s Choice Awards. *New Classes- Rat Rod/Projects and Corvettes. Awards for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in each of the Classes with One of a Kind Scout Made Trophies for 1st Place. Awards presented by 2:30 pm. NSRA Safety – Vehicle Inspections will be done throughout the day. There will be a “Make ‘n Take” Activity for the kids to make a wooden car or truck and lots of Fun Games. A Silent Auction with something for everyone! There will be a Concession Stand offering Breakfast Items, Lunch Items and Baked Goods. New this year is Live Music from Rockin Ron and the New Society Band, no admission fee for spectators, Brewer Industrial Park, 55 Baker Blvd, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-0411, www.bangordailynews.com.
Sept. 13, Sunday, 2-5pm, “Concert for Childhood Cancer,” sponsored by the Aliza Jean Family Cancer Foundation, performers include Hans Eberbach as well as Sharon Hood Dixon Road, $10, Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft. FMI: 207-564-8943, www.centertheatre.org.

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