Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine May 5-11

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine May 5-11

Eldar Trio

“Eldar Trio,” Saco River Theatre, Bar Mills

May 5, Thursday, 12-4pm, “Beneath the Surface,” this special exhibition features work from New England Wax (N.E.W.), a regional association of artists who work in encaustic, a beeswax-based painting medium, $3 – $5, Saco Museum, 371 Main St., Saco. FMI: 207-283-3861, www.sacomuseum.org.
May 7, Saturday, 8am-6pm, “Kennebunk May Day Festival,” a full-day of family-friendly fun activities throughout Downtown Kennebunk, for a complete schedule of events and list of sponsors, no admission, Downtown Kennebunk, Main St., Kennebunk. FMI: www.kennebunkmaine.us/mayday.
May 7, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Eldar Trio,” his riveting trio of piano, bass, and drums will electrify, $25 Adults $20 Students and Seniors, The Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Bar Mills. FMI: 207-929-6472, www.sacorivertheatre.org.
May 8, Sunday, 3-4pm, “Dancing Around the May Pipes,” dance forms performed by organ, ullieann pipes, concertina, and voices, tickets are: $10 adults, $8 seniors, under 18 free, refreshments following, First Parish UU in Kennebunk, 114 Main St., Kennebunk. FMI: 207-935-3700, www.uukennebunk.org.
May 8, Sunday, 5:30-7:30pm, “Scottish Country Dancing,” Learn the social dance of Scotland, Sundays, all ages, singles and couples, beginners and experienced are welcome, soft shoes recommended, please contact to confirm, suggested donation of $4, Community House, Temple St., Kennebunkport. FMI: 207-409-9050, www.kportcommunityhouse.com.
May 10 – 11, Tuesday – Wednesday, 7:30pm, “The World Famous Glen Miller Orchestra featuring Jennifer Porter,” The bandleader went down over the English Channel on a flight from London to Paris at the height of his popularity, now, over seventy years since the public first embraced the successful Miller Sound, with hit recordings of In The Mood, Chattanooga Choo Choo, A String of Pearls, Moonlight Serenade, Tuxedo Junction, and many others, both the legend and the music live on, The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most sought after big band in the world today for both concert and dance engagements, still considered the greatest band of all time, its unique sound is loved by almost anybody that cares for dance music, don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the legendary band in our intimate space, with special guest, SRT’S own Independent Music Award-nominated vocalist, Jennifer Porter, $40 pp, The Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Bar Mills. FMI: 207-929-6472, www.sacorivertheatre.org.
May 11, Wednesday, 6:30-7:30pm, “Zombie Trucker,” Author and Holistic Health Coach Robert E. Cyr discuss his new book ‘Zombie Truckers’ free and open to the public, McArthur Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford. FMI: 207-284-4181, www.mcarthurpubliclibrary.org.

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