Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 4-10

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Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 4-10

monmouth fair

“Monmouth Fair,” Monmouth

Aug. 4-7, Thursday-Sunday, 9am/exhibition hall open, 12pm/midway open, “Monmouth Fair,” a small family agricultural fair with midway, animal exhibits, crafts, animal pull events and more, $2/12-17, $5/18 and over, $2/over 65, Monmouth Fairgrounds, 79 Academy Road, Monmouth. FMI: www.monmouthfair.com.
Aug. 4, Thursday, 9:30am, “Invasive Plant Paddle,” friends of Messalonskee and Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program (VLMP) is hosting an Invasive Plant Patrol Workshop at the Oakland Boat Landing August 4th- Kayak/ Canoe areas of Messalonskee Lake to ID native and invasive plants! Learn how to be a responder while enjoying recreation! Some kayaks available, please RSVP and visit website or call for more information, free, Oakland Boat Landing, Old Belgrade Road, Oakland. FMI: 207-240-7440, www.friendsofmessalonskee.com.
Aug. 4-5, Thursday-Friday, 7:30pm, “Little Women, the Musical,” New England Music Camp’s musical theater students will conclude the NEMC season in their performance of Little Women, The Broadway Musical, book by Allan Knee, Music by Jason Howland, and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Directed by Marian Murphy Powell, this unbelievable group of young talent will take you back on this timeless tale on family, perseverance, and love. Seating is extremely limited, $20, $10/students, Snow Pond Center for the Arts, 8 Goldenrod Lane, Sidney. FMI: 844-476-6976, snowpond.com.ninjatix.com.
Aug. 4-7, Thursday-Sunday, 8pm/Thurs.-Sat, 4pm/Sun, “Death by Design,” set during a weekend in an English country manor in 1932, Death by Design is a delightful and mysterious “mash-up” of two of the greatest English writers of all time (Agatha Christie and Noel Coward). Edward Bennett, a playwright, and his wife Sorel Bennett, an actress, flee London and head to Cookham after a disastrous opening night. But various guests arrive unexpectedly — a conservative politician, a fiery socialist, a nearsighted ingenue, a zany modern dancer — each with a long-held secret. When one of the guests is murdered, it’s left to Bridgit, the feisty Irish maid with a macabre interest in homicide, to solve the crime. Death by Design is more than homage — it’s a new classic, $17-$35, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road, Madison. FMI: 207-474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.
Aug. 5, Friday, 5:30pm, “ArtWalk Gardiner,” showcases original fine art and hand-crafted items created by dozens of area artists. Hundreds of unique works of art ranging from paintings, drawings, fine art prints and photography to textiles, sculpture, jewelry and ceramics will be available for sale in artists’ studios, galleries, shops, and other venues throughout Gardiner’s beautiful historic downtown. Individuals and groups of artists including the Artdogs, Circling the Square Fine Art Press, SpinOff Studio, and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Gardiner will share their creations. In addition to the huge variety of artwork for sale, ArtWalk Gardiner also includes artists’ demonstrations, children’s activities, free refreshments, and live music. SpinOff Studio is sponsoring an all-ages dance party with DJ Haunt in their garden space, free, Downtown Gardiner, Water Street, Gardiner. FMI: 207-582-6600, www.theartdogs.com.
Aug. 5, Friday, 7pm, “Britannica Acoustic Duo,” The duo plays British Rock music from the Beatles, Rolling Stones, the Kinks and others. Ted Solovicos, in his earlier rock scene years, had a popular band called Smuggler in the Boston area where at one event he outdrew Bon Jovi at the Paradise Theater. Ted currently has 3 original CD’s and has assisted and will again assist Dana-Farber in fundraising efforts in August. He is collaborating with singer Rosemarie Rose in making CD’s and they will perform together in the New England area in the near future.
Peter Tintendo is a professional guitarist, vocalist, keyboardist and recording artist. He also finds time to write, teach and produce music. His most current venture is called Venus Mars Project, a pop/rock band he formed with singer/songwriter Jacyn Tremblay. Since they began collaborating they have released four singles, two videos and recently had the honor of opening for the legendary Jacksons on their 50th Anniversary Tour. They have earned many standing ovations from the audiences in Belgrade in their past 3 shows, and this one is sure to be the same! Refreshments will be available and there will be a 50/50 raffle. Tickets will be sold at the door only, $12, $6/6-16, free/under 5, Center for All Seasons, Route 27, Belgrade Lakes. FMI: 207-242-9408, www.belgrade.lib.me.us.
Aug. 6, Saturday, 3pm/events begin, “Reggae Fest,” 5th Annual Reggae Fest at Lakeside Orchards featuring live music by Stream Reggae and CatchaVibe, with a Jamaican Feast cooked by native Jamaicans. Feast includes curried goat, jerk chicken, coconut rice ‘n’ peas, veggies, dinner rolls, and an island dessert. BYOB. Bring picnic blankets, frisbees, hula hoops, and good vibes, $15/basic cover charge, $15/optional for Jamaican Feast, Lakeside Orchards, 318 Readfield Road, Manchester. FMI: 207-622-2479, www.facebook.com/lakesideorchards.

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