Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 24-30

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 24-30
August 24, 2017
Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 24-30
Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 24-30
August 24, 2017

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 24-30

“The Reminisants,” Wells Harbor Park, Wells

Aug. 24-27, all day events, “Acton Fair,” featuring 4-H animal events, pig scramble, horse & ox pulling, Ms. Acton Pageant, parade and entertainment, midway and more, bring the whole family, $8/adults, free/under 12, Acton Fairgrounds, 550 Rte 109, Acton. FMI: 207-636-2068, actonfair.net.
Aug. 24-26, Thursday-Saturday, 8pm, “The Fantasticks,” after 44 years of requests, Hackmatack repeats the musical love story that brought the barn its first success in 1972. There is always a “time to remember” – this fable of a boy, a girl, their two feuding fathers and a love that grows with each season. A story of falling in love, out of love and falling in love again, $10-$30, Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 School Street, Berwick. FMI: 207-698-1807, www.hackmatack.org.
Aug. 24-26, Thursday-Saturday, 2:30pm/Thurs, 8pm/Thurs. and Fri, 3pm/Sat, 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. 25, Friday, 5pm-8pm, “Biddeford+Saco ArtWalk,” in various venues throughout downtown Biddeford and Saco and in the mills. Find a wonderful, unique gift from a variety of represented artists. Relax with your favorite beverage or dine at one of the area’s fine restaurants after checking out this month’s offerings, free, Downtown, 265 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-229-3560, heartofbiddeford.org.
Aug. 25, Friday, 7pm, “No Biz like Show Biz,” this summer’s series of off-Broadway shows imported from the Good Theatre in Portland will continue their fabulous run at the Nasson Little Theatre. “No Biz Like Show Biz” celebrates the Golden Age of Broadway as seen through the careers of Mary Martin and Ethel Merman. Three singers, Marie Dittmer, Lynne McGhee and Jen Means, take audiences on a journey through Broadway musicals from the 1930s through the 1960s. Songs from such hits shows as Anything Goes, South Pacific, Gypsy, Peter Pan, Girl Crazy and The Sound of Music are featured along with gems from Once Touch of Venus, Leave It to Me and Happy Hunting and many more! Brian P. Allen created the revue and serves as director. His knowledge of Broadway musicals is legendary, and he makes musicals fun. “I’ve always loved the Golden Age of Broadway and the history of this rich time can be seen through the careers of these two women. They are the epitome of Broadway.” Victoria Stubbs is the show’s musical director, arranger and pianist, $18, Nasson Little Theatre, 457 Main Street, Springvale. FMI: 207-608-0497, nassoncommunitycenter.com.
Aug. 26, Saturday, 6:30pm, “The Reminisants Concert,” a very popular 6 member band that has not only been entertaining New England audiences since 1973, but also performed on Bermuda cruises for many years with Norwegian Lines and have shared the stage with many, many well-known Rock ‘n Roll legends. The band specializes in presenting music of the 1950’s thru the 1990’s from a vast collection of great tunes for all kinds of musical tastes and generations. The group includes: Dom Viscione-leader, vocals, rhythm guitar; Mike Joyal-lead singer; Pete Veneto-vocals, drums; Mark Poulin- vocals, lead guitar; Ken “Professor” Zambello-vocals, bass; Jack Colombo or Doug Tybor-vocals, keyboards. This group of VERY talented musicians will delight you with a wonderful evening of relaxed, familiar, fun musical entertainment guaranteed to go by all too quickly, free, Hope Hobbs Gazebo, Wells Harbor Park, Harbor Road, Wells. FMI: www.reminisants.com.
Aug. 26, Saturday, 7pm, “Rock My Soul Summer Concert,” roots and gospel choir, Rock My Soul has performed to packed houses throughout New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. Be prepared to tap your feet, clap your hands, and feel your spirit soar along with the music, free, First Parish Federated Church, 150 Main Street, South Berwick. FMI: projectmusicworks.org.

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