Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 15-21

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 15-21

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“Fodhla,” United Methodist Church, West Kennebunk

Sept. 15-18 and 21, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 8pm/Thurs, Fri, and Wed, 8:30pm/Sat, 2pm/Sun, 2:30pm/Thurs. and Wed, 3pm/Sat, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” Pull up your boots and hold onto your hats when this all-dancing, all-singing, all-new production of the rip-roarin’ musical comedy classic bursts onto the stage with rambunctious energy. This big, brawling, rollicking show is set in 1850s Oregon Territory and tells the story of Adam Pontipee and his backwoods brothers’ unusual pursuit of brides. When Adam goes to town to get a wife, he miraculously convinces Milly to marry him that same day, and she immediately starts reforming her six rowdy brothers-in-law. When her plan to marry off the boys backfires, this exuberant rousing musical kicks into high gear with a combination of daredevil dancing and wonderful songs like “Goin’ Courtin” and “Wonderful Wonderful Day,” $47 and up, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511,www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.
Sept. 16, Friday, 8pm, “Jonny Peiffer and Sojoy,” Ogunquit Performing Arts is happy to present an amazing performance especially created by Sojoy and the Annex Contemporary Dance Company, as they combine their artistic talents. The exciting collaboration results in an exhilarating program of jazz and contemporary dance, entitled “Up’s the Word: A Celebration in Jazz, Dance, and Poetry,” $18/advance, $20/at the door, $5/students, The Dunaway Center, 23 School Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-6170, www.ogunquitperformingarts.org.
Sept.17, Saturday, 8am-11pm, “River Jam Festival,” fun for the whole family, music, fun and food, free event, Mechanics Park, Biddeford. FMI: 207-284-8520, www.heartofbiddeford.org.
Sept. 17, Saturday, 11am, “8th Annual Family Jamboree,” Fun family day of games, crafts, food, vendors and more, free, Harbor Park, Harbor Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-2451, www.wellschamber.org.
Sept. 17, Saturday, 11am-3pm, “Pumpkin Patch Trolley,” will take you back in time to the Pumpkin Patch where games, face painting, raffles and PUMPKINS await you, while you wait for the next trolley, choose a pumpkin to decorate back at the Visitor Center, have a snack, play carnival games and family games, take some silly pictures…we’ve got cut-outs and hay bales, once you’ve scored the prizes you’re after, grab your pumpkin, finish up your streetcar ride and then enjoy roaming the Museum grounds, $12/adults, $10/seniors $9.50/6-16, $7/3-5. $2/under 3, Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Rd., Kennebunkport. FMI: 207-967-2800, www.trolleymuseum.org.
Sept. 17, Saturday, 8pm, “An Evening with The Smithereens,” Powerpop/Rock Group, The Smithereens, originally from NJ, started out in the 1980’s and quickly gained popularity with their single, “Blood & Roses.” The Smithereens’ three-decade history is a story of substance, integrity and persistence triumphing over shallow artifice and transient trendiness—of hard-working underdogs achieving success on their own terms by sticking to their guns and ignoring the dictates of pop fashion and music-industry convention, $42.50 + $5/service fee, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.
Sept. 18, Sunday, 3pm, “Concerts in West K: Irish trio Fodhla,” Comprised of flutist Nicole Rabata, fiddler Ellery Klein and guitarist Bethany Waickman, the trio forges a sound rooted in traditional Irish music, with influences from their experience playing a wide range of musical styles, $15, $10/youth and seniors, $35/families, West Kennebunk United Methodist Church, 160 Alfred Road, West Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-2831, www.mainetoday.com.

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