Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine July 7-13

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Regions of Maine July 7-13
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Regions of Maine July 7-13
July 7, 2016
Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine July 7-13
July 7, 2016

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine July 7-13

Evita

“Evita,” Maine State Theatre, Brunswick

July 7-10 and 12-13, Thursday-Sunday and Tuesday-Wednesday, 7:30pm/Thurs.-Sat. and Tues.-Wed, 2pm/Thurs, Sun. and Tues, “Evita,” Argentina’s controversial First Lady is the subject of this dynamic musical masterpiece. As an illegitimate fifteen year old, Eva escaped her dirt-poor existence for the bright lights of Buenos Aires. Driven by ambition and blessed with charisma, she was a starlet at twenty-two, the President’s mistress at twenty-four, First Lady at twenty-seven, and dead at thirty-three. Eva “saint to the working class, reviled by the aristocracy and mistrusted by the military” was destined to leave a fascinating political legacy unique to the 20th century. Told through a compelling score that fuses haunting chorales with exuberant Latin, pop and jazz influences, EVITA creates an arresting theatrical portrait as complex as the First Lady herself, see site for ticketing information, Maine State Theatre, 22 Elm Street, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-8769, www.msmt.org.
July 8, Friday, 9:45am/event begins, “Great Schooner Race on the Schooner Olad,” The Schooner Olad will join more than two dozen tall ships gather for an exciting all-day race in which guests may participate. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Great Schooner Race, North America’s largest annual gathering of tall ships! Raft-Up! Lunch and beverages will be served for this great all day event. B.Y.O.B, $125, Schooner Olad, 1 Public Landing Camden. FMI: 207-236-2323, www.maineschooners.com.
July 8, Friday, 5:30pm, “Music on the Dam River Cruise,” a magical Maine evening with local musicians, special drink prices, the freshest oysters, and wildlife on the stunning water. Come enjoy the Damariscotta River’s secrets with us aboard The River Tripper, $30, Damariscotta River Cruises, 40 Main Street, Damariscotta. FMI: 888-635-4309, damariscottarivercruises.com.
July 8, Friday, 7:30pm, “Festival Fridays, Bowdoin International Music Festival,” the premier Friday night series presenting intimate duos to large–scale orchestral drama performed by artists from around the world. WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: Trio in E-flat Major, K. 498 “Kegelstatt,” featuring: Jon Manasse, clarinet, Carol Rodland, viola, Pei-Shan Lee, piano. ANDRÉ CAPLET: Conte Fantastique, featuring: June Han, harp, Kurt Sassmannshaus, violin, Kaplan Fellow, violin, Ivo-Jan van der Werff, viola, Keiko Ying, cello. PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Minor, Op. 23, featuring: Jon Nakamatsu, piano, Angel Gil-Ordóñez, conductor, $40, Crooker Theater, Brunswick High School, 116 Maquoit Rd, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-3895, www.bowdoinfestival.org.
July 9-10, Saturday-Sunday 9am/all day events, “Arts in the Park,” one of the most scenic downtown waterfront venues in Midcoast Maine is turned into a feast for the eyes with more than 120 fine artists and artisans displaying and selling their beautiful artwork. Continuous live music and a terrific selection of food create a festival atmosphere. Browse and shop for unique gifts for family, friends, or yourself! This is a family friendly and pet-friendly event. Parking is available close by throughout the city, free, Belfast Waterfront, Belfast. FMI: 207-338-5900, www.artsintheparkbelfast.org.
July 9, Saturday, 9am-1pm, “12th Annual Books in Boothbay,” meet more than 30 of Maine’s best writers, adult and children’s authors, including international, national and State award winners. Purchase new titles for your collection, chat personally with your favorite Maine authors, help solve a murder mystery staged by Sisters in Crime New England and take Reginald’s History Hunt around the Museum. This year’s authors include favorites like Paul Doiron and Lea Wait alongside emerging authors such as Charlene D’Avanzo. A new event this year is a Murder in the Old Railway Chapel staged by the Sisters in Crime of New England. This murder mystery is complete with staged crime scene featuring some of the top mystery writers in New England, for the public to view and try their hand at solving. One attendee who correctly solves the mystery will be awarded a $50 gift certificate to Sherman’s Books, free, Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. FMI: 207-633-4727, railwayvillage.org.
July 11, Monday, 7:30pm, “The Ariel Quartet,” String quartets performing and collaborating with faculty artists. In 2016, the Ariel, JACK, Jupiter, Shanghai, and Ying Quartets will perform. JOSEPH HAYDN: String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 76, No. 4 “Sunrise”; BÉLA BARTÓK: String Quartet No. 1, Sz. 40, DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57, Elinor Freer, piano, $40, Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, 21 College Street, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-3895, www.bowdoinfestival.org.

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