Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 31-Jan. 6

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 31-Jan. 6

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 31-Jan. 6

“Countdown Bangor,” Downtown, Bangor

Dec. 31, Thursday, 6-8pm, “Organ and Piano Concert,” music by Bach, Handel and Strauss as well as an arrangement of John Williams’ music from Star Wars, to be followed by Festive Receptio, donations accepted, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 225 French St, Bangor. FMI: 207-947-0156, www.stjohnsbangor.org.
Dec. 31, Thursday, 6pm and 9pm, “A Piece of Her Heart: A Tribute to Janis,” this one-woman show featuring vocal powerhouse Karen Irwin of New York City capped the theatre’s season last June, attracting sell-out crowds and leaving audiences wanting more, $42, Penobscot Theatre, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main St, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
Dec. 31, Thursday, 7-11:30pm, “Countdown Bangor,” Maine’s largest, public New Year’s Eve celebration, Downtown Countdown. The afternoon & evening will be jam-packed with music, dancing, art displays, kid-friendly activities, comedy, a ball drop, and more! DTCD is a mix of free and paid events which are easily accessed by purchasing The Bangor Button. The special event button will offer exclusive specials and discounts at local businesses throughout the month of January. Grab a Downtown Countdown map, dress warmly and join us downtown! With new events and programming being announced daily, be sure to check the website a full list of events and offerings, $5/button, Downtown Bangor, Various Venues, Bangor. FMI: www.countdownbangor.com.
Dec. 31, Thursday, 9pm-12am, “1920’s Style New Year’s Eve Party,” the theme for the evening will be the 1920s, costumes are encouraged but not required. Music will be provided by DJ Sneaky Soph. The cafe will offer a special tapas menu, with food and drink specials throughout the evening and champagne or sparkling cider for the New Year toast, no cover, The Mill Inn & Café, 5 East Main St, Dover-Foxcroft. FMI: 207-805-8839, www.bangordailynews.com.
Jan. 1, Friday, 3pm, “Berenstain Bears Live,” appropriate for Mamas, Papas, and Young Cubs of all ages, in this live musical production filled with fun songs and dancing, the Berenstain Bears learn important life lessons. Brother gets a bad grade on a test at school. At first, he tries to hide his troubles but soon realizes opening up to his family is the best way to help solve his problems, $17/$20/adult, $5/$10/kids, Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Rd, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.
Jan. 1, Friday, 6:30-11pm, “Contradance featuring the Henry Road Bandits Band,” community dance called by Chrissy Fowler and music by the All-Comers Band. All musicians are welcome to sit in. Fun and simple dances will be taught, giving beginners the opportunity to learn new skills and offering experienced dancers a chance to brush up on their steps. The contradance begins at 8 p.m. and runs until approximately 11 p.m. It will feature The Henry Road Bandits Band. The Henry Road Bandits Band members are John Pranio, fiddle and harmonica; Glen Loper, mandolin, tenor banjo and percussion; and Jamie Oshima, guitar, piano and percussion, $2/community dance adults, $1/community dance children, $10/contradance adults, $8/contradance ages 13-20, $5/contradance under 12, American Legions Post 43, 143 Church St, Bangor. FMI: 207-338-0979, www.belfastflyingshoes.org.
Jan. 1, Friday, 8-11pm, “Friday Jazz,” jazz stylings featuring the Bill Barnes Trio, the Bangor Daily News says of Barnes, “What a hidden gem… Bill Barnes’s skill on the guitar-mind blowing. He really made it sing….he has plied his considerable talent across the U.S. for decades-from session work with rhythm and blues musicians, to this current role as a leader of an excellent midcoast jazz trio,” Nocturnem Draft Haus, 56 Main St, Bangor. FMI: 207-907-4380, www.nocturnemdrafthaus.com.

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