Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 10-16

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Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 10-16

“Skowhegan State Fair,” Skowhegan Fairgrounds

Aug. 10-19, Thursday-Saturday, 7am/grounds open, 12-10pm/building open, “Skowhegan State Fair,” livestock, agricultural exhibits, maple sugar house, midway, entertainment, tractor pulls, harness racing, everything you could want in a fair, $10/Thurs, Fri, Sat, and Sun, $8/Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs., Aug. 17, Fairgrounds, 33 Constitution Avenue, Skowhegan. FMI: 207-474-2947, www.skowheganstatefair.com.
Aug. 10-12, Thursday-Saturday, 8pm, “The Savannah Sipping Society,” four unique Southern ladies are drawn together by Fate…an impromptu happy hour…and decide it’s high time to reclaim an enthusiasm for life. . Randa, a perfectionist and workaholic, has lost her job. Dot, on the brink of an idyllic retirement, has lost her husband. Earthy and boisterous Marlafaye, a good ol’Texas gal, has lost her lifestyle. And Jinx, a spunky ball of fire who offers her services as a much needed life coach for the women, well…Jinx has lost her self. Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misadventures, and the occasional liquid refreshment, these women successfully bond and find the confidence to jumpstart their new lives. Together, they discover lasting friendships and a renewed determination to live in the moment—and most importantly, realize it’s never too late. So raise your glass to these strong Southern women and their fierce embrace of life and say “Cheers!” to this joyful and surprisingly touching comedy, $20/advance, $22/door, $17/students, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road, Madison. FMI: 207-474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.
Aug. 11, Friday, 7pm, “The Mallet Brothers Band,” since forming in 2009 the Band has released five albums with the most recent being “The Falling of the Pine” which celebrates Maine history by reimagining a collection of 19th century folk songs collected in the 1927 book “Minstrelsy of Maine.” Named best band in New England, The Mallet Brothers Band received best album in New England for “LAND” at the New England Music Awards.The Band’s busy tour schedule over the past seven years has helped them to build a dedicated fanbase across the U.S. and beyond while still calling the state of Maine their home. With a style that can range from alt-country to Americana, country, jam and roots rock, theirs is a musical melting pot that’s influenced equally by the singer/songwriter tradition as by harder rock, classic country and psychedelic sounds, $20, Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna. FMI: 207-293-2674, www.mainetoday.com.
Aug. 11-13, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Shrek, the Musical,” based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. … Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek, $12-$18, Community Little Theatre, Great Falls Arts Center, 30 Academy Street, Auburn. FMI: 207-783-0958, www.laclt.com.
Aug. 12, Saturday, 4-9pm, “7th Annual Reggae Fest,” live music by Stream Reggae, authentic Jamaican food, good vibes. Lakeside Orchards is celebrating its Jamaican workers with a party! This outdoor event right at the orchard has plenty of room for hanging out, listening to awesome music, dancing, picnicking on the great Jamaican food, tossing the frisbee, etc, food is a la carte, and it’s B.Y.O.B, $10, Lakeside Orchards, 318 Readfield Road, Manchester. FMI: 207-622-2479, www.facebook.com/lakesideorchards.
Aug. 12, Saturday, 7pm, “Simons and Goodwin,” folk duo, returning for their eleventh appearance as headliners at the Union Coffeehouse, Bob and Renee always provide our audiences with a first-class concert. Their voices blend seamlessly to create delightful harmonies while their accomplished guitar accompaniment completes the musical picture that appeals to audiences and makes them one of the most popular acts in Maine. There is a warmth and humor that comes through their songs and it makes you feel like you’re listening to old friends. As always, there will be wonderful baked goods, and fresh coffee, tea, and lemonade for you to enjoy while you listen to the music. And don’t forget the serendipitous group of performers who show up for the Open Mic time following the featured performers, $5/donation, Union Coffeehouse, 67 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes. FMI: 207-495-3599, www.unionchurchmaine.org.
Aug. 12, 13, and 16, Friday, Saturday and Wednesday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Wed, 1pm/Sat, “Macbeth,” in a savage world of ghosts, witches, and bloody battlefields, a dark prophecy leads a warrior and his wife past the point of no return. From its mesmerizing first moments to the last fulfilment of the witches’ curse, Shakespeare’s swift and relentless tragedy unearths the terrifying consequences of blind ambition, see site for ticketing details, Cumston Hall, 796 Main Street, Monmouth. FMI: 207-933-9999, www.theateratmonmouth.org.

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