Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 17-23

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 17-23
August 17, 2017
Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 17-23
August 17, 2017

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 17-23

“Dave Mallet,” Emery Community Center, UMF, Farmington

Aug. 17-20 and 23, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 8pm, “Bullets over Broadway,” Loaded with big laughs, colorful characters and the songs that made the ’20s roar, Bullets Over Broadway The Musical is bringing musical comedy back with a bang. Based on the screenplay of the acclaimed 1994 film by Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath, this six-time Tony-nominated musical features existing hits from the 1920s, including “Let’s Misbehave,” Up a Lazy River,” “‘T’ain’t Nobody’s Biz-ness If I Do” and “There’s a New Day Comin’!” David Shayne is a straight-arrow playwright who plans to stand firm against compromising his work but quickly abandons that stance when his producer finds a backer to mount his show on Broadway. There’s just one catch, however: the backer is a mobster who sees Shayne’s play as a vehicle for his ditzy, talent-free girlfriend. Throw in an aging diva, a savant hit-man and a bevy of beautiful chorus girls, and this is one Broadway show that is sure to knock ’em dead. Bullets Over Broadway is a love letter to the Golden Age of Broadway, filled with unforgettable songs that audiences remember and love. With a handful of over-the-top character roles and a high-stepping ensemble, this is a perfect choice for theatre-goers looking for a big, splashy and wildly entertaining production, $22/advance, $24/door, $19/children, Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Road, Madison. FMI: 207-474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.
Aug. 18, Friday, 5pm, “Art Walk LA,” LA Arts partners with the local community to coordinate this monthly summer event that converts over 20 downtown Lewiston and Auburn businesses and storefronts into public arts spaces. The event drives thousands of people each summer to LA’s downtowns to view its galleries, exhibitions, and special performances—and, of course, connect with friends and new faces, free, L/A Arts Community Gallery, 221 Lisbon Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-782-7228, laarts.org.
Aug. 18, Friday, 6pm, “Dave Mallett,” the UMF Emery Community Arts Center continues to heat up the summer with great musical entertainment with its next “Concert on the Lawn” featuring the David Mallett Quintet. Hailing from a small town in northern Maine, Mallett’s music has traveled to all corners of the world in a career that spans four decades. The singer-songwriter’s songs have been recorded by more than 150 artists, including Pete Seeger, Alison Krauss, John Denver, Emmylou Harris and even the Muppets. His world renowned “Garden Song” has become an American folk classic. According to “Music Row,” the Nashville music industry trade publication, “Dave Mallett has the warmth of a flannel shirt, the comfort of a quilt, and the heart of a poet.” He has performed in town halls and folk clubs across America and Europe in addition to major venues such as Barns of Wolf Trap, Newport Folk Festival and “Prairie Home Companion,” $10, Emery Community Arts Center, UMF, Academy Street, Farmington. FMI: 207-778-7081, davidmallett.com.
Aug. 18-20, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Baskerville,” get your deerstalker cap on—the play’s afoot! Comedic genius Ken Ludwig (“Lend Me a Tenor,” “Moon Over Buffalo”) transforms Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic. “The Hound of the Baskervilles” into a murderously funny adventure. Sherlock Holmes is on the case. The male heirs of the Baskerville line are being dispatched one by one. To find their ingenious killer, Holmes and Watson must brave the desolate moors before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, disguises, and deceit as five actors deftly portray more than 40 characters. Does a wild hellhound prowl the moors of Devonshire? Can our heroes discover the truth in time? Join the fun and see how far from elementary the truth can be, $12, $10/seniors & students, Gaslight Theater, Hallowell City Hall, 1 Winthrop Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207-626-3698, www.gaslighttheater.org.
Aug. 19, Saturday, 5pm, “Smithfield Summer Spectacular,” Come for the food, stay for the music. A good old fashioned Bean-Hole Bean Supper with all the fixin’s, beans, hot dogs,coleslaw, yeast rolls, lemonade/coffee, homemade blueberry cake. Serving 5:00 til gone, then join us Lakeside for for live music from 6-9:00 featuring The Third Saturday All-Stars with special guests, The Snow Pond Pantastics. Bring your lawn chair and dancin’ shoes, $8/per palte, Fairview Grange 342, 826 Village Road, Smithfield. FMI: 207-399-2099, www.mainetoday.com.
Aug. 19, Saturday, 8pm, “Paula Poundstone,” fresh off the heels of the release of her hilarious new book, THE TOTALLY UNSCIENTIFIC STUDY OF THE SEARCH FOR HUMAN HAPPINESS (Algonquin Books), comedian Paula Poundstone is entertaining audiences across the country, leaving them complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter and wondering if the random people she talks to are plants. Of course, they never are. “On Saturday, August 19th, I’ll be in Waterville, ME at the Waterville Opera House. I hope all of you Waterville droplets can make it,” says Poundstone of her upcoming performance, $30, Waterville Opera House, 93 Main Street, Waterville. FMI: 866-811-4111, www.operahouse.org.
Aug. 23, Wednesday, 7:30pm, “Red Cloak Haunted History Tour,” join The Lady in the Red Cloak for a lantern lit walking tour of Hallowell. Discover the back streets and hidden stories of Hallowell, its mysteries and haunts. See the oldest building on Water St., hear many ghostly tales, learn of the early history and experience a one-of-a-kind evening in this “Antique Riverport.” The moderate walk, suitable for all ages, lasts approximately 90 minutes and is by reservation only, $7-$15, Downtown, Hallowell. FMI: 207-380-3806, www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com.

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