Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 15-21

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 15-21

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 15-21

“42nd Street-Broadway National Tour,” Collins Center for the Arts, Bangor

Oct. 16, Friday, 8pm, “42nd Street-Broadway National Tour,” The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic, 42nd Street is the song and dance fable of Broadway with an American Dream story and includes some of the greatest songs ever written, such as “We’re In The Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off To Buffalo,” “Dames,” “I Only Have Eyes For You” and of course “42nd Street.” Based on a novel by Bradford Ropes and Busby Berkeley’s 1933 movie, 42nd Street tells the story of a starry-eyed young dancer named Peggy Sawyer who leaves her Allentown home and comes to New York to audition for the new Broadway musical Pretty Lady. When the star breaks her ankle, Peggy takes over and becomes a star, $29-$65, Collins Center for the Arts, UMO, Orono. FMI: 1-800-622-8499, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.
Oct. 16, Friday, 8pm, “Costume Contradance,” with Bethany Waickman, Glen Loper and Emma Walsh playing and Tavi Merrill calling. Come help celebrate our 10th anniversary! Dress in costume and bring a snack to share, if you’d like, all dances taught, all ages welcome, beginners’ session offered at 7:30pm, $8, Unitarian Universalist Church, 120 Park St, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-9727, www.bangorcontra.org.
Oct. 17-18, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm/Sat, 10am-4pm/Sun,”2015 Annual Homecoming Craft Fair and Maine Marketplace,” with over 200 vendors and start your holiday shopping early, come join the fun and festivities, $2, University of Maine Field House, Long Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1146, www.umainehomecoming.com.
Oct. 17, Saturday, 10am-1pm, “Run for Shelter 5K Run/Walk,” benefits House Health & Living Center, To register for the 5k walk/run, go to Active.com or register in person 8-9:45am on the day of race. The first 50 participants will receive a long-sleeved tech shirt. The registration fees are as follows: individual walker $16, individual runner $21, or group/family run $61. Awards and prizes are available for the top three finishers. Water and snacks will be available at the race, Bangor city Forest, Tripp Drive Entrance-East Trail Parking Lot off Stillwater Avenue, Bangor. FMI: 207-992-9200, www.Active.com.
Oct. 17, Saturday, 10am-10pm, “7th Annual Ghostport,” to coincide with Fright at the Fort across the bay in Prospect. Lil’ Goblins Parade, Jonathan Buck’s Race to the Grave, carved pumpkin contest, pumpkin launching with trebuchet, music, food, fireworks, horror film and shuttle to Fright at the Fort event at Fort Knox, mostly free, small fees for some events, Downtown Bucksport, 96 Main Street, Bucksport. FMI: www.bangordailynews.com.
Oct. 17, Saturday, 6pm, “180th Anniversary Gala & Cabaret,” St. John’s Episcopal Church celebrates with good friends, good music, good food and drink, a Cabaret featuring local musical talent will entertain us, doors open at 5:30 p.m., music from 6-8 p.m., tickets for the event and for the raffle available at the church, $30/pp, $50/couple, Wellman Commons, 300 Union St., Bangor. FMI: 207-947-0156, www.stjohnsbangor.org.
Oct. 17, Saturday, 7:30-9:30pm, “The Skyliners,” a 13-piece band, performs all of the big band era favorites by Miller, Dorsey, Basie, Ellington, Kenton as well as more contemporary hits, the selection to keep everyone dancing and listening long into the night, $8, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center St, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.

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