Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 15-21

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“Frances Perkins Homestead Tours,” Damariscotta

Sept. 15, Thursday, 7pm, “Novel Jazz,” an evening of classic jazz exclusively by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, two pillars of the jazz world. The band will play both well-known standards plus lesser-known compositions, recently transcribed from original scores at the Smithsonian, $15/adults, $13/seniors, $7/12-18, free/under 12, Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main Street, Damariscotta. FMI: 207-563-5513, www.skidompha.org.
Sept. 15, Thursday. 7:30pm, “Robert Cray,” Grammy-winning Blues singer, guitarist and songwriter, $65+handling fee for web and phone orders, The Strand Theatre, 345 Main Street, Rockland. FMI: 207-594-0070, www.rocklandstrand.com.
Sept. 16-18, Friday-Sunday, 7pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Pirates of Penzance,” Ahoy Matey! Don’t miss this nonstop fantastical story filled with adventure, rollicking pirates, kidnappings, misunderstandings, forgiveness and love. Timeless musical theatre directed by Wayne Otto. Timeless musical theatre directed by Wayne Otto, $12/advance, $15/door, Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington Street, Bath. FMI: 207-442-8455, www.chocolatechurcharts.org.
Sept. 16-18, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),” “Three madcap actors weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.” From well-known comedies and tragedies to the more obscure “problem plays” and even the sonnets — this is a great introduction for those new to the Bard and a fun review for those familiar with the canon. May not be suitable for children and very serious adults, $15/door, $10/advance, $5/high school students, Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook Street, Freeport. FMI: 207-865-2220, www.fcponline.org.
Sept. 18, Sunday, 9am and 1:30pm, “Frances Perkins Homestead Tours,” There are three opportunities this summer to enjoy guided tours of this National Historic Landmark that was home to Frances Perkins, first US woman cabinet secretary. See her family’s 1837 Brick House with its 57 acres of fields, gardens, and trails to the Damariscotta River and learn about how this place shaped her New Deal legacy. The 9:00 AM tour is 3 hours and includes the Homestead and a walk to the Damariscotta River. The 1:30 PM tour is 2 hours and includes only the Homestead. Both tours include participatory discussions led by knowledgeable experts. Transportation from downtown Damariscotta is provided by the Frances Perkins Center, $22, The Frances Perkins Center, 170 A Main Street, Damariscotta. FMI: 207-563-3374, www.francesperkinscenter.org.
Sept. 18, Sunday, 1pm, “Downeast Soul Coalition,” serving up a tasty and original blend of soul, funk, and blues since 2012. Anchored by funky bassist frontman Scott Morrison and driven by the relentless grooves of Nancy Durham, DSC’s sound features scorching guitar by Nelson Nadeau, the soulful saxophone playing of Kate Campbell Strauss, and a healthy dose of B3 from Dr. Mike Vaughan. With high energy performances and local radio airplay, DSC moves audiences throughout Maine and beyond, Rocktide Inn, 35 Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. FMI: www.downeastsoulcoalition.com.
Sept. 20-21, Tuesday-Wednesday, 7pm, “Bath Red Cloak Haunted History Tour,” An evening lantern lit tour will explore Bath, discovering ghosts and history, spirits and mystery. Buildings that once seemed ordinary will take on eerie new dimensions as The Lady in the Red Cloak relives their history and that of the ghostly entities that are said to still reside there. The walk is fairly easy and appropriate for all ages; by reservation only, $15/adults, $7/under 12, free/under 5, Downtown, Bath. FMI: 207-380-3806, www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.

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