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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Regions of Maine Dec. 1-7

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Regions of Maine Dec. 1-7

“The Glass Menagerie,” Husson University, Bangor

Dec. 1, Thursday, 7:30pm, “UMO Symphonic Band,” under the direction of Christopher G. White, $12, Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.
Dec. 2, Friday, 7pm, “Mystery of the Christmas Star,” Journey back 2000 years as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the Star the wise men followed to Bethlehem . Investigate possible dates for the birth of Christ and look at recorded sightings of significant historical and astronomical events during this time frame. We’ll explore scientific explanations for celestial objects that could have been remarkable enough to cause the wise men to travel across the desert from Babylon. Regardless of what the star was, the message of Peace on Earth and goodwill to all still rings true today, $6/adults, Emera Astronomy Center, UMO, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, astro.umaine.edu.
Dec. 2-4, Friday-Sunday, 7pm/Fri.-Sat, 2pm/Sun, “The Glass Menagerie,” Husson University’s student theatre group will be performing Tennessee Williams’ classic play “The Glass Menagerie” in the Gracie Theatre’s black box performance space on December 2 – 4. First performed in 1944, this classic tragedy catapulted Williams from obscurity to fame. Partially autobiographical, the play features strong characters based on those from Williams’ own life including his histrionic mother and his mentally fragile sister Rose, $5, Gracie Theatre, Husson University, 1 College Circle, Bangor. FMI: 207-619-2488, www.husson.edu.
Dec. 3, Saturday, 8:30am-2pm, “Holiday Craft Fair,” Handmade craft items, fabulous luncheon, book sale, baked goods table, white elephant room with wrapping table, vendors and much more, First Baptist Church, 56 Center Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-945-9694, fbcbangor.org.
Dec. 3, Saturday, 10am-12pm, “Winter Weeds,” Explore the new loop trail in Central Penjajawoc Preserve in search of winter weeds with leader Grace Bartlett, Central Penjajawoc Preserve, Near the Essex St and Burleigh Road Intersection, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-1010, bangorlandtrust.org.
Dec. 3, Saturday, 7:30pm, “The Foxcroft Alumni Jazz Band,” will knock your socks off! They have been playing together since the band reunited in 1982. The 14 piece Big Band plays big band era music as well as newer Pop, Waltz, Swing tunes and Latin numbers, $10, Between Friends Art Center, Next Generation, 39 Center Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.
Dec. 4, Sunday, 2pm, “Opera Workshop Recital,” scenes and selections from the Opera canon. Directed by Nancy Ogle, Minsky Recital Hall, Class of 1944 Hall, University of Maine, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.umaine.edu.

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