Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine May 25-31

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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine May 25-31

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine May 25-31

“Squid Jiggers,” Mel’s Hilltop Restaurant, Poland Spring Resort, Poland

May 25, Thursday, 7pm, “The Hello Josephines,” a contagiously fun act that performs a unique blend of funky jazz, R&B, and Americana. The band features the instrumental and vocal talents of Bess Berg, Kate Campbell Strauss, Per Hanson, and Scott Morrison on originals and covers with lush vocal harmonies, playful solos, and pulsing grooves that move audiences in the Portland area and beyond. The Hello Josephines have been featured on WCSH’s 207 show and work regularly at clubs and parties throughout Maine, free, The Frog & Turtle, 3 Bridge Street, Westbrook. FMI: 207-591-4185, www.thefrogandturtle.com.
May 26-27, Friday-Saturday, 7pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sat, “High School Musical: On Stage,” Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage. Come see Troy, Gabriella, and the students of East High deal with issues of first love, friends, and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. Fun for the whole family! Presented by Windham Center Stage Theater through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), $15, $10/students and seniors, Windham Center Stage Theater, 8 School Rd, Windham. FMI: 207-893-2098, windhamtheater.org.
May 27, Saturday, 4:30pm/doors open, 5:30pm/buffet, 7pm/concert, “Annual Newfoundland Day,” for the seventh year in a row, the Squid Jiggers will be joined by their friends from ‘Da Rock’ to celebrate the music, food, drink, and lore of Newfoundland, complete with a Screech In, a buffet of fantastic Newfie fare, and of course the raucous music of the Squid Jiggers. Strap on yer Cape Ann, grab an ugly stick and have some fun, $34.50/dinner and show, $16.50/show, Mel’s Hilltop Restaurant, Poland Spring Resort, Route 26, Poland. FMI: 207-240-3788, squidjiggers.com.
May 27, Saturday, 5-6pm, “Saturday Night Supper,” enjoy casseroles, beans, salads, rolls, hot coffee, cold drinks, and homemade pies, $8, $5/8 and under, Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. FMI: www.mainetoday.com.
May 27, Saturday, 8pm, “Tom Snow Quartet,” Maine’s own pianist Tom Snow returns, and this time he’s bringing a few of his friends from the world of jazz. Sharing the stage with jazz giant and NYC-based virtuoso clarinetist, Ken Peplowski, acclaimed bassist, Marshal Wood (bassist for Tony Bennett), and stalwart favorite and Boston “A-lister” Les Harris, Jr (drums). If you’ve ever heard Tom perform, you’ll know that he is a musical chameleon and often cross-weaves styles of folk, bluegrass, rock and jazz, dinner by reservation before the show (not included in ticket price), $20pp, $4/handling fee, credit cards not accepted on site for food or beverage, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dug Way Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
May 28, Sunday, 7pm, “Seacoast Wind Ensemble,” White Mountain Musical Arts presents the annual Memorial Weekend Concert featuring the Seacoast Wind Ensemble. The performance by the Seacoast Wind Ensemble – a Sousa-style 50-piece band – has been underwritten by retired Air Force officers, Lt. Col. Jim and Col. Karen Umberger, whose generous donation permits the presentation of this exciting concert free of charge. The concert program will honor area Veterans and provide a musical salute to thank those who have and continue to serve in the armed forces, free, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy, 18 Bradley Street, Fryeburg. FMI: 207-935-9232, www.fryeburgacademy.org.
May 31, Wednesday, 7pm, “World War II Experiences,” John DiPretoro will share his experience of being a Naval Aviator manning a World War II torpedo bomber in the Pacific Theater from late 1944 to early 1945. He took part in the battle of the Leyte Gulf in the Philippines considered the largest naval battle of the war. Mr. DiPretoro enlisted in 1942 at the age of 18 and served until 1963 retiring from the Navy as a Lt. Commander. Also a video will be shown of the experiences of Hebert Crowell, as a member of the Army Air Corps, who was shot down over Europe in WWII. Refreshments will be served, free, Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main Street, Harrison. FMI: www.mainetoday.com.

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