Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 13-18

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 13-18

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 13-18

“13 the Musical,” Next Generation Theatre, Brewer.

Jan. 13-15, Friday-Sunday, 7pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sat. and Sun, “13 The Musical,” Being “cool” isn’t about fitting in, it’s about standing out. The hilarious coming-of-age musical, 13, is about breaking free of long lasting labels such as geek, poser, jock, beauty queen, and wannabe. Accompanied by a Tony Award-winning rock score by Jason Robert Brown, this musical is features 20 kids from the Bangor/Brewer area. Concessions available for purchase, $7/adults, $4/students up to 17, Between Friends Art Center-Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.
Jan. 13, Friday, 7pm, “Dynamic Earth Planetarium Program,” explore the inner workings of Earth’s climate system with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this exciting program follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere, audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes, we explore the relationship of Earth and the Sun, life and the carbon cycle, Earth’s climate control system, and how human activities are changing our planet, come learn how dynamic planet Earth really is, program is for ages 10 and up, $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/12 and under, Emery Astronomy Center, University of Maine, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.astro.umaine.edu.
Jan. 13, Friday, 7pm, “Improv Game Night and Yale Improv Performance,” Join us for an evening of comedy, laughter, and quite possibly hysterics as Center Coffee House’s Adult Game Night returns with a bang! Come alone or with friends; join in onstage, as a judge, or just watch the hilarity ensue from the audience. Then enjoy as the professionals from Yale University flex their Improv Muscles for all to see! Formed in 1986, The Viola Question is Yale‘s youngest and most fit comedy group. Renowned for its quick wit, comedic daring, the ‘VQ’ has awed audiences across the nation with its devastatingly clever combination of short- and long-form improv, $5, Center Theatre, 20 E Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft. FMI: 207-564-8943, www.centertheatre.org.
Jan. 14, Saturday, 8pm, “Old Man Luedecke,” two-time Juno Award winner, Old Man Luedecke will present his quirky songwriting, heartwarming voice, and old-time banjo playing, $20, 58 Main, 58 Main St., Bangor. FMI: 58mainbangor.com.
Jan. 15, Sunday, 1-3pm, “Introduction to Snowshoeing,” You never strapped on snowshoes before and are curious how it all works? Sign up for this two hour session and explore the Refuge with the Hirundo’s naturalist. Limited number of adult and children snowshoes available. Call to reserve spot by Saturday, January 14, $5, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, 1107 West Old Town Road, Old Town. FMI: 207-394-2171, www.hirundomaine.org.
Jan. 16, Monday, 6pm, “Celtic Concert and Jam Session,” Prince Edward Island fiddle Icon Richard Wood with Gordon Belsher in concert. 7 p.m. Preceded by an open jam session from 6-6:45. The concert will take place at 58 Main Street Bangor. Reservations are highly suggested, as space is limited, $20, 58 Main, 58 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: www.58mainbangor.com.
Jan. 18, Wednesday, 7:30pm, “Dancing with the Stars Live,” America’s favorite dance show is going back on the road with Dancing with the Stars: Live! – We Came to Dance, giving fans the opportunity to see the best dancers in the business perform live in Bangor at the Cross Insurance Center on Jan. 18! This all-new production showcases every type of ballroom and modern dance seen on ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars, including sizzling group performances, romantic duets, contemporary numbers and original pieces created specifically for the nationwide tour. Dancing with the Stars’ newest Mirrorball Trophy winner and Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez will join her partner Val Chmerkovskiy LIVE here in Bangor, $43-$83, Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-561-8300, www.crossinsurancecenter.com.

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