Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 7-13

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 7-13

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 7-13

“10th Annual Bangor Car Show,” Waterfront, Bangor

Sept. 7-10, Thursday-Sunday, 7pm/Thurs. and Fri, 5pm/Sat, 3pm/Sun, “The Fabulous Liptones,” when a barbershop quartet loses its tenor to a heart-stopping high B flat, the surviving members must scramble to find a replacement before nationals. “Bob” auditions by phone and hits all the right notes, but in person, he is not as expected. This a cappella musical comedy is a timely reminder of the many paths to perfect harmony. A MAINE PREMIERE, see site for ticketing details, Penobscot Theatre Company, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
Sept. 7, Thursday, 7pm, “Twelfth Night –NT Live,” Tamsin Greig is Malvolia in a new twist on Shakespeare’s classic comedy of mistaken identity, $15/adult, $10/senior, $8/student, Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.
Sept. 8, Friday, 7pm, “Maine Outdoor Film Festival,” join the Maine Outdoor Film Festival at our fourth annual screening in Bangor, hosted graciously by the John Bapst Outing Club. Join us for an evening of outdoor adventure and conservation films, $5/advance, $10/day of, John Bapst Memorial High School, 100 Broadway, Bangor. FMI: maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com/2017-bangor.
Sept. 8, Friday, 8pm, “Brantley Gilbert,” Waterfront Concerts is pleased to announce Brantley Gilbert on his “Devil Don’t Sleep Tour” with Luke Combs, $24.75-$49.75, Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion, 1 Railroad Street, Bangor. FMI: 1-800-745-3000, www.waterfrontconcerts.com.
Sept. 8, Friday, 8pm, “The To-Night Show,” n this all-live late night talk show styled planetarium program, your host will bring you the latest and greatest in astronomy news including NASA missions, new discoveries, and plenty of (bad) jokes. Starring 4-time Emmy watching host Scott Mitchell, the legally and creatively distinct To-night Show offers fun and entertainment, while definitely not infringing on the copyright of NBC. The guest stars here are a lot brighter than your usual fare. Come check it out! WARNING: MAY CONTAIN CHILDISH HUMOR, ages 10 and up, Emera Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1341, www.astro.umaine.edu.
Sept. 9, Saturday, 10am-3pm, “10th Annual Bangor Car Show: Wheels on the Waterfront,” 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place trophies for over 40 car classes, including People’s Choice. Free Admission for spectators. Rain or Shine, free, Bangor Waterfront, Railroad Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-947-5205, www.wheelsonthewaterfront.org.
Sept. 10, Sunday, 2pm, “BikeMaine in Pittsfield,” Come celebrate with us and welcome our guests with Town Community Activities for the family. Events to include: • Farmers /Artisans / Crafters Market 2 – 6 pm • Lots of Food & Drinks for purchase • Historic Pittsfield Public Library Open 2 – 5 pm (Free Wi-Fi)• Pittsfield Community Theatre FREE Movie “American Flyers” rated PG-13; 113 min; doors open 1:30 pm, movie starts 2:00 pm; theatre concessions for sale • Historic Pittsfield Railroad Station Open 2 – 5 pm • Drooling Goat BBQ Lunch Wagon (Stony Knolls Farm) 3 pm on • The MAINE TATER Lunch Wagon 3 pm on • Con Brio Brass Band playing 3 – 5 pm • Reny’s – A Maine Adventure staying open until 5:30 pm • Big Bill’s proudly serving Gifford’s Ice Cream, Lobster Rolls and Certified Angus Burgers 11 am – 9 pm • Vittles Restaurant 7:30am – 2ish pm • 150 Year Anniversary – historic First Universalist Church – Hors d’oeuvres & desserts, doors open at 6 pm, D.C. Singer-Songwriter Crys Matthews at 7 pm • Pond Fire on Mill Pond after the concert – beautiful reflections on the Pond • Plus more, Downtown, Pittsfield. FMI: 207-487-7136, www.pittsfield.org.

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