Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 25-31

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 25-31
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 25-31
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Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 25-31

Belfast arts

“Belfast Art Walk,” Downtown Belfast

Aug. 25-27, Thursday-Saturday, all day events, “Union Fair,” a large family fair featuring the State of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival. Large midway, crafts, animal pull events, harness racing and more, $12/all-inclusive admission, $10/last Saturday, Union Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Lane, Union. FMI: 207-785-3281, www.unionfair.org.

Aug. 25-27, Thursday-Saturday, 2pm/Thurs and Fri, 7:30pm/Thurs.-Sat, “Mamma Mia,” A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And one trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! We close out our 2016 season with Mamma Mia! This tale full of sun and fun unfolds on a Greek island paradise when, on the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years before. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship, see site for ticketing details, Maine State Music Theatre, 22 Elm Street, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-8769, www.msmt.org.
Aug. 25, Thursday, 5pm, “Wiscasset Art Walk,” a summertime celebration of art, music, history, and the beauty of mid-coast Maine. Park your car and explore the charming and historic riverfront Village: artists’ studios, art galleries, historic Nickels-Sortwell House, unique shops, strolling musicians, street performers, wine tastings, craft demos, fine and casual dining, and views of the beautiful Sheepscot River. Touring maps for your self-guided jaunt are available throughout the Village; look for the sparkling streamers, free, Wiscasset Village, Main Street, Route 1, Wiscasset. FMI: 617-974-7720, www.wiscassetartwalk.org.
Aug. 25-27, Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm, “Talley’s Folly,” presented by Studio Theatre of Bath, Lanford Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize Winning Play, Talley’s Folly is a simple, charming and endearing romance for all those who think there is no one out there for them. The New York Times: ”a funny, sweet, touching and marvelously written and contrived love poem for an apple and an orange, $12/advance, $15/door, City/Library Park, Washington Street, Bath. FMI: 207-358-0031, www.studiotheatreofbath.com/tickets.
Aug. 26, Friday, 5:30-8pm, “Friday Art Walk,” on every fourth Friday the streets of Belfast are transformed into a whimsical wonderland to celebrate art on the warm summer evenings. You may follow the sound of music, where on any corner a fiddler, crooner or cool jazz soloist will entertain, or across the way a lively dancer will leap and whirl, a persuasive poet with wax eloquent, and perhaps a mime can charm you with silent illusion, free, Downtown Belfast. FMI: 207-323-8692, www.belfastcreativecoalition.org.
Aug. 27, Saturday, 6pm, “Max Ater,” an award-winning singer/songwriter from Maine. At 23, Max performs a variety of original songs (and a few unique covers) throughout New England with his band. Best known for his soulful voice, Max is the winner of Maine’s Got Talent 2012 and more recently, the coveted Vox Pop award from the Independent Music Awards. This year, Max will be joined by bassist Dan Bodmer and Drummer Drew Weber, free, Waterfront Park, Bath. FMI: 207-442-8455, www.chocolatechurch.com/summer.
Aug. 31,Wednesday, 6pm, “Music on the Mall, featuring Liz Lannon Band-influenced by the Chicago blues, bout rockabilly, jazz, and sixties soul influences are infused in the repertoire, grab a blanket or chair, bring your family and friends, order a picnic dinner, free, Town Mall, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-8797, www.midcoastmaine.com.

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