Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 10-16

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 10-16

“Ragtime, the Musical,” Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit

Aug. 10-13 and 16, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 2:30pm/Thurs. and Wed, 8pm/Thurs, Fri. and Wed, 8:30pm/Sat, “Ragtime,” at the dawn of a new century, everything is changing… and anything is possible. This sweeping musical portrait of early twentieth-century America tells the story of three families in the pursuit of the American Dream. Set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York, three distinctly American tales are woven together – that of a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician – united by their courage, compassion and belief in the promise of the future. Together, they confront history’s timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair… and what it means to live in America. Written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally, and based on E.L. Doctorow’s distinguished novel, Ragtime is the winner of three 1998 Tony Awards for Best Score, Book and Orchestrations, and both the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical and Best Score. Called by Time Magazine “a triumph for the stage,” “Intoxicating” by the Associated Press, and “Explosive and thrilling!” by Bloomberg News, this acclaimed musical is filled with pageantry, emotion and hope, bursting onto the stage like no other musical, PG – Strong language, mature themes and some violence, $52 and up, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.
Aug. 10-12, Thursday-Saturday, 8pm, “Steel Magnolias,” a group of gossipy southern ladies meet at a small town beauty parlor. This play is hilarious, touching and deeply revealing of our need for family, friends and community, $10-$30, Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 School Street, Route 9, Berwick. FMI: 207-698-1807, www.hackmatack.org.
Aug. 10, Thursday, 7pm, “VentriCordi Chamber Music: ‘Heroic Horn’,” Brahms horn trio… need we say more? But yes, there is more to say. French composer Damase wrote a lovely trio for oboe, horn and piano, commissioned by hornist Martin Webster. Martin will be at the concert to speak about the commissioning process. Maine composer Bill Matthews is featured, along with Honneger’s Duo for violin and cello. (Program follows) Arthur Honegger 1892 – 1955; Sonatine for Violin & Cello; Jean-Michel Damase 1928-2013 Trio for Oboe, Horn & Piano; Bill Matthews b. 1950 ’15 Pieces’ for Oboe, Violin, Cello & Piano; Johannes Brahms 1833-1897 Trio for Violin Horn, & Piano; Musicians: Pamela Mia Paul, Piano; Kathleen McNerney, Oboe; Kevin Owen, Horn; Dean Stein, Violin; Gita Ladd, Cello, $20, $15/seniors, $5/18 and under, South Congregational Church, 2 North Street, Kennebunkport. FMI: 207-286-6688, www.venticordi.com.
Aug. 12-13, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm/Sat, 11am-4pm/Sun, “Annual Antique Show & Sale,” You don’t want to miss the 89th Annual Antique Show and Sale. You’ll find dozens of booths selling everything from vintage linens, to priceless antiques, to jewelry and vintage collectibles, and everything in between. AWS even has a booth – full of awesome finds! The best part? The items for sale in our booth are donated, so all proceeds benefit our animals, $6, Middle School of the Kennebunks, 60 Thompson Road, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-3244, www.goosefareantiques.com.
Aug. 12, Saturday, 7pm, “Spectrum Band,” a talented 4 member band started in 1978 that has evolved into a pleasing blend of good musicianship and vocal harmonies. The group consists of: Jerry – lead guitar & vocals; Glenn – drums; Richard – lead vocals & rhythm guitar; and, Bruce – bass & vocals. They take great pride maintaining a well-rounded selection of songs ranging in styles from classic Rock ‘N Roll to Country to Oldies. Come and enjoy the Maine harbor side setting with some good music that might just have you up and dancing, free, Hope Hobbs Gazebo at Wells Harbor Park, Harbor Road, Wells. FMI: www.mainetoday.com.
Aug. 12, Saturday, 7:30pm, “David Mallett,” David Mallett returns once again, after an unforgettable sold out show last year! David is one of Song” and has performed in clubs, concert halls and festivals across the US, Canada and Europe. Known for his carefully written, poetic offerings, his body of work has provided material for an eclectic list of artists that includes Alison Krauss, Pete Seeger, Hal Ketchum, Emmylou Harris, John Denver, and The Muppets, $30, $25/seniors, Saco River Theatre, 28 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. FMI: 207-929-6472, www.sacorivertheatre.org.
Aug. 13, Sunday, 6:30pm, “Annie Royer & Les Garcons Musettes French Cabaret Jazz,” Annie will bring you to Paris with a selection of the most well-known songs from France. Annie Royer has been captivating audiences on both sides of the Atlantic with her musical and dramatic talents and her Gallic charm. Her repertoire ranges from her specialty – soulful and haunting renditions of cabaret songs à la Edith Piaf – to other popular French tunes (Chevalier, Montand, Trenet, Mistinguett, Becaud, Aznavour), and lively performances of Broadway and Jazz favorites. Invariably, listeners of all ages respond with enthusiasm to her invitation for “request songs” in French and English. She will be with Les Garçons Musettes, $27-$40, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-985-5552, www.vinegarhillmusictheatre.com.

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