Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 10-16

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 10-16

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“Painted Pony Pary,” Historic Willowbrook, Newfield

Sept. 10-13 and 15, Thursday-Sunday and Tuesday, 2pm/Sun, 3pm/Sat, 8pm/Thurs, Fri and Tues, 8:30pm/Sat, “Million Dollar Quartet,” “Million Dollar Quartet,” Elvis, Jerry Lee, Perkins, Cash – They came together to make music. Their story made history. Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians were gathered together by Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, friendships and celebrations, featuring timeless hits such as “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Fever,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog” and more. This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock ‘n’ roll band for one unforgettable night, $44-$84, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.
Sept. 11, Friday, 8pm, “A Night of Maine Humor with Tim Sample,” when was the last time you got a bunch of friends together and came out to see a live onstage performance? If you can’t remember then it’s been too long. We’d love to see you in the audience and the price is right. Keep in mind that all of Tim’s performances are guaranteed “family friendly.” There’s absolutely no foul language, no angry, mean spirited “jokes,” just a refreshing evening of laughter and fun for all ages, $15/advance, $18/at the door, $5/student, The Dunaway Center, 23 School St., Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-6170, www.ogunquitperformingarts.org.
Sept. 12-13, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, “28th Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival,” discover more than 100 of New England’s finest artisans in a spectacular seaside setting, jewelry, pottery, wood, glass, and fiber arts are among the crafts selected by jury for this prestigious event, beer, wine & food, live music, ample parking, $7, $5/member, Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. FMI: 207-646-4521, www.wellsreserve.org.
Sept. 12-13, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, “Summer Solstice Craft Show,” come see the beautiful creations made by Maine and New England artists and crafters. Seventy + vendors will gather, in the seacoast community of Wells, to display, sell and demonstrate their craft. A not to be missed Event according to visitors and locals alike, free, Wells Elementary School, Route 109, Wells. FMI: 207-646-5172, www.summersolsticecraftshows.com.
Sept. 12, Saturday, 5:30-8pm, “Painted Pony Party at Willowbrook,” The Painted Pony Party Fundraiser is a year-end gala with roast pork dinner, served 6-7:30, Live Blue Grass music, silent auction, and silent movies in the courtyard of our rustic Sandwich Shop, and a horse carousel ride. Menu includes herb encrusted pork loin with balsamic sweet pepper sauce, risotto primavera, corn salad with citrus aioli, sauteed zucchini ribbons, salad with lemon vinaigrette, rolls, homemade pies, wine and local beer, and other refreshments. Please RSVP Tickets, $23/singe, $40/couple, 19th Century Willowbrook Village, Route 11, Newfield. FMI: 207-793-2784, www.willowbrookmuseum.org.
Sept. 12, Saturday, 8pm, “Grammy Award Winner, Paul Sullivan,” a richly varied and distinguished career as a composer and a pianist. His warm and inviting personality, coupled with his world-class musicianship, wins over new listeners immediately and usually makes them life-long fans. As a soloist, with his trio, and as a member of the Paul Winter Consort, he’s played concert tours in most of the US and Europe as well as Croatia, Israel, Costa Rica, and Japan He has also performed with some legendary orchestras, such as the Philadelphia Orchestra under Eugene Ormandy, the Boston Pops under both Arthur Fiedler and Keith Lockhardt and several regional orchestras. He has played with a wide variety of jazz masters from Benny Goodman to Tommy Flanagan, as well as Red Mitchell, Lou Donaldson, George Mraz, Gerry Hemingway and many other luminaries. In the theater Sullivan has worked as a musical director, pianist, and conductor for many Off-Broadway and Broadway shows, $15/advance, $18/door, $5/students, The Dunaway Center, 23 School Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-6170, www.ogunquitperformingarts.org.
Sept. 13, Sunday, 11am, “Strut Your Mutt,” this year’s Strut Your Mutt marks our 21st anniversary of this scenic stroll along the Kennebunk beaches. Each year a few hundred animal-loving folks and their favorite canine(s) participate in this great event, our single largest fundraising event of the year. The pledge money benefits the Sadie Fund. The Sadie Fund helps pay for the expensive medical care that some of our homeless animals need. Festivities and Registration begin at 9am and the walk begins at 11am. Registration is now open! You may register or donate online, Mother’s Beach, Beach Avenue, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-3244, www.animalwelfaresociety.org.

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