Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine May 18-24

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine May 18-24

“Steel Magnolias,” City Theater, Biddeford

May 18, Thursday, 8pm, “Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra,” Liebert’s incredible global success on a musical level often seems like a simple outgrowth of his cultural background and powerful wanderlust in his formative years. Liebert has since become one of the most successful instrumental artists of the past decade, thrilling audiences throughout the world and releasing a catalog of classic recordings, $42.50-$81.50, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.
May 19, Friday, 7pm, “Maine Steiners Concert,” come enjoy this talented all male a capella group! Freewill donations will be accepted at the door to support Saco grange and the Maine Steiner’s scholarship program, by donation, Saco Grange 53, 168 North Street, Saco. FMI: 207-205-4592, www.mainetoday.com.
May 19-21, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Steel Magnolias,” story is set in the 1980s in Louisiana and at Truvy’s beauty shop the motto is: “There is no such thing as natural beauty.” The women are all sass and brass, through clouds of hairspray and over the buzz of blow dryers, six Southern spitfires gather each week to gossip and support each other through thick and thin, but those bonds are about to be tested when the ladies face a life-changing event, $20, City Theater, 205 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-282-0849, www.citytheater.org.
May 19, Friday, 8pm, “Joyce Andersen, Harvey Reid, and the Knotty Pine Boys,” a Celebration of Classic Country Music.” Joining Joyce and Harvey will be the the Knotty Pine Boys All-Star Band, as these talented musicians showcase a spectacular evening of old-time favorites: country, bluegrass, folk, blues, Celtic, and ragtime, $5-$18, The Dunaway Center, 23 School Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-6170, www.ogunquitperformingarts.org.
May 20, Saturday, 8:30am-12pm, “Bar Mills Community Church Annual Sale,” this is always a good time to pick up perennials for your garden at a great price. This year there will also be potted planters for the yard and for the cemetery. And who can resist a homemade pie or two? You can pre-order pies by calling Sue @ 929-4786, Dennett-Craig and Pate Funeral Home, 13 Portland Road, Buxton. FMI: 207-807—0821, barmillscommunitychurch.org.
May 20, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Family Country Dance,” dance caller Reggie Osborne, a regular feature on the SRT stage for our first ten years, returns with a dance band comprised of musicians with Old-Timey, New England, Canadian, and British Isles Folk influences. Reggie has called / taught dances all over New England, and beyond. The evening will consist of circle, line, square, and novelty dances! Meet or reunite with neighbors and friends for this festive even, $10/single, $15/couple, $20/family, Saco River Theatre, 28 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. FMI: 207-929-6472, www.sacorivertheatre.org.
May 24, Wednesday, 6pm, “Biddeford Mill History,” the Biddeford Mills Museum presents a look at the history of the Industrial Engine that was, and continues to be, the Biddeford Mills. The presenters have decades of mill employment experience at our local mills. Come join us for an enjoyable evening learning about local history, $5, Saco Grange 53, 168 North Street, Saco. FMI: 207-831-7508, www.mainetoday.com.

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