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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Regions of Maine Oct. 8-14

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Regions of Maine Oct. 8-14

“Curran Homestead Fall Harvest Festival,” Orrington

Oct. 8, Thursday, 7:30pm, “Emerging Works,” dance recital, the University of Maine Dance Department will showcase student choreographed works in progress, free, Minksy Recital Hall, UMO, Class of 1944 Hall, Orono. FMI: 207-581-4703, www.umaine.edu/spa.
Oct. 9, Friday, 7:30pm, “Broadway ROCKS Bangor,” this new group of local performers have ear-popping vocals and head-banging guitar riffs, you will never think of Broadway musicals the same, an evening full of Broadway showtunes….with an edge, $15, Gracie Theatre, 1 College Circle, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-7888, www.gracietheatre.com.
Oct. 10, Saturday, 10am-2pm, “Curran Homestead Fall Harvest Festival,” the event will offer a scarecrow contest, tractor pulls put on by the Maine Antique Tractor Club, hay rides, pony rides, games for the children and demonstrations, $9, free/children, Curran Homestead, 372 Fields Pond Road, Orrington. FMI: www.curranhomestead.org.
Oct. 10, Saturday, 4:30-6:30pm, “Baked Bean Supper,” the menu for this baked bean supper includes baked beans, hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, chop suey, breads, pie, $7/adults, $6/seniors, $3/under 12, Corinth Methodist Church, 275 Main Street, Corinth. FMI: 207-285-3557, www.bangordailynews.com.
Oct. 10, Saturday, 7-8:30pm, “Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour,” in a city with a history as rich as Bangor’s, sometimes former residents are rumored to remain long after their deaths and the Bangor Historical Society’s latest walking tours come with a spooky twist. “Ghostly Bangor” Walking Tours travel through downtown Bangor telling tales of past residents who may still linger, unsolved mysteries and murder. The tours depart from the Thomas A. Hill House, $10, Thomas A. Hill House, Bangor Historical Society, 159 Union Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-1900, www.bangorhistoricalsociety.org.
Oct. 10, Saturday, 8-10pm, “Dracula,” in this Charles Morey’s acclaimed adaptation, Count Dracula slips quietly into Victorian London with a cargo of his native Transylvanian soil, necessary for rest between his victims. The city seems helpless against his frightful power, and only one man, the smart and resourceful Dr. Van Helsing, can stop the carnage. But to do this, he must uncover the vampire’s lair and pierce Dracula’s heart with a wooden stake- setting up an epic confrontation of good vs evil. Over the years, the story of Dracula has been used as commentary in modern studies of psychology, women’s issues, and colonialism, while never losing its place as one of the greatest horror stories ever told, presented by L.A. Theatre Works, $29-$34, Collins Center for the Arts, UMO, Orono. FMI: 1-800-622-8499, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.
Oct. 11, Sunday, 10am, “5k to Benefit Special Olympics,” fundraiser to support the programs put on throughout the year for Area Special Olympics athletes, race is on a flat, fast course utilizing roads and bike paths. New and experienced runners and walker are welcome, $25, Orono/Old Town YMCA, 472 Stillwater Ave, Old Town. FMI: 207-827-6111, www.specialolympicsmaine.org.

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