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Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine April 7-13

Richard Blanco

“Richard Blanco to Headline Free Poetry Festival,” UMA, Augusta

April 7, Thursday, 7:30pm, “Rajeev Taranath,” internationally acclaimed as a master of the sarod, a lute-like instrument used in Indian music. Accompanied by Abhiman Kaushal on tabla, he will play an evening raga — a traditional, largely improvised form in Indian classical music. “Taranath is making music that moves sublimely from brooding introspection to climaxes of breathtaking excitement,” $15, Bates College, Olin Arts Center, 75 Russell Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-6135, www.bates.edu.
April 8, Friday, 9am-5pm, “Nature Photography Exhibit,” the Maine Lakes Resource Center presents work by local Belgrade Lakes artists at the Viles Arboretum Visitors Center, nature photography inspired by the region’s nature enthusiast’s paradise, free, Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., Augusta. FMI: 207-626-7989, www.vilesarboretum.org.
April 8, Friday, 7:30pm, “In the Garden of Live Flowers,” winner of the Kennedy Center David Mark Cohen National Playwriting Award and co-authored by Colby professor Lynne Conner, this original play about environmentalist Rachel Carson’s valiant fight to publish Silent Spring, free, Colby College, Strider Theater, 4520 Mayflower Hill, Waterville. FMI: 207-859-4520, www.colby.edu.
April 8, Friday, 7-11:30pm, “Prom Night – Just Like High School – Only Better!” bring your friends and join us for the most fun you’ve had since high school … maybe the most fun you’ve ever had, your high school principal will be your host for the evening. A message from the principal, we’re all adults here, and you can do anything you want at Prom. However, there are rules, get dressed up and be prepared for a prom night celebration loaded with lots of laughter, great food, music from across the decades, the ‘prom punch’ you always dreamed of, chaperons, and many more surprises, the evening’s program will of course include the coronation of the Prom King and Queen, cheerleaders, a photo booth, and much more, the doors and bar open for this fun and entertaining evening at 7 p.m., a delicious buffet dinner prepared by the Franco Center staff will be served from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. After that, guests will dance to tunes from across second half of the 20th century, reserved seating is limited, so book your Prom night at the Franco Center, table seating for 8 are available for a limited time, this event is sponsored by Ann’s Flower Shop, ticket price includes dinner, dance, entertainment and other surprises, $35, Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. FMI: 207-783-1585, www.francocenter.org.
April 8-10, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Mary Poppins,” One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones she has a profound effect upon. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it,” $23/adults, $21/youth and seniors, $45/family pack, Waterville Opera House, 93 Main Street, Waterville. FMI: 207-873-7000, www.operahouse.org.
April 8-9, Friday-Saturday, 11am-9pm/Fri, 10am-3pm/Sat, “Richard Blanco to Headline Free Poetry Festival,” is the fifth inaugural poet in U.S. history, he is the youngest, first Latino, immigrant, and gay person to serve in such a role. Born in Madrid to Cuban exiled parents and raised in Miami, the negotiation of cultural identity and place characterize his body of work, other festival activities include a performance by Brio (formerly members of Improvox), local student poetry award announcements (both high school and college level), a panel discussion about Richard Blanco’s poetry, memoir, and integrated themes, readings by local poets and students, as well as a musical performance by UMA Jazz Students, see site for schedule of events, University of Maine at Augusta, 46 University Dr., Augusta. FMI: 207-621-3000, www.uma.edu.
April 8-10, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “The Zombie,” a comedy thriller set in a decayed mansion dripping with cobwebs, mystery, and voodoo, a former carnival hypnotist and a crooked sheriff turn illegal immigrants, petty criminals and intruders into zombies and lease them out as farm laborers, $10-$12, City Hall, Hallowell, FMI: 207-626-3698, www.gaslighttheater.org.

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