Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 21-27

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 21-27
September 20, 2017
Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 21-27
Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 21-27
September 20, 2017

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 21-27

“Shaker Hill Apple Festival,” Shaker Hill, Alfred

Sept. 22, Friday, 4:30pm, “End-of-Summer Gathering,” Maine Craft Distilling | Art | Auction Preview, Here’s what the Gathering involves: Taste selections from Maine Craft Distilling of Portland, Maine (learn more about their offerings here) in our collections storage vaults; Enjoy a night of art and bid a final farewell to the Museum’s “Once Upon a Time in Maine: A Fairy Tale Art & Artifact Show,” in which all artwork on display will be for sale at 10%-20% off the original price; Meet the talented fairy tale artists; and get a sneak-preview of the Museum’s Fall Online Auction, set to kick off on September 30th. Music and hors d’oeuvres will complete the evening, $20, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-4802, www.brickstoremuseum.org.
Sept. 22, Friday, 8pm, “Scarab: The Journey Experience,” the closest re-creation you will see to THE super-group of the 70’s and 80’s. An absolutely dynamic stage show with four part harmonies that other bands could only dream of doing. The internationally touring tribute act performs a 2+ hr concert with all the sights, sounds and of course songs that made Journey famous the world over, $30-$40, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-985-5552, vinegarhillmusictheatre.com.
Sept. 21-24 and 27, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 2:30pm/Thurs, 8pm/Thurs, Fri, and Wed, 3pm/Sat, 8:30pm/Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Heartbreak Hotel,” from the creator of the Tony Award-winning Million Dollar Quartet, we are proud to produce the world premiere of Heartbreak Hotel. This brand new tribute to the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” is the prequel to Tony-winning, record-setting, smash hit Million Dollar Quartet that became the greatest selling show in Ogunquit Playhouse history. This tender story follows Elvis Presley in the early years of his bourgeoning career as he and Sam Phillips create the music that will forever change their lives. As Elvis’ career skyrockets, both lifting and shattering the lives of those he loves, a secret love story is revealed, a betrayal is discovered, and “Colonel” Tom Parker changes the course of history, all in just 18 short months. This world premiere musical features hit songs from the King himself as well as the legends who influenced his iconic music, with chart-toppers including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Tutti Frutti,” “That’s All Right Mamma,” “Shake Rattle and Roll,” and, of course, “Heartbreak Hotel.” This is where the story begins…. “take a walk down lonely street,” $52 and up, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.
Sept. 22-24, Friday-Sunday, all day events, “Art All Around-Maine Center for Creativity,” Community art takes over in Biddeford as part of this year’s River Jam Fest and welcomes Art All Around to the city. On the heels of 2016’s successful pilot program to use the remarkable and often untapped creativity of the community to reimagine the possible in Maine downtowns, Maine Center for Creativity is proud to launch the second Art All Around city – Biddeford! Art All Around brings together dozens of hand-crafted artifacts made by the people of Biddeford, of all ages and artistic ability, to create a stunning installation and transformation of Shevenell Park for one week, free, Shevenell Park, 150 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-415-3020, mainecenterforcreativity.org.
Sept. 23-24, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, “Shaker Hill Apple Festival,” John Gorka, world-renowned folk artist, will headline the Shaker Hill Apple Festival, Together with the Friends of Alfred Shaker Museum and Giles Family Farm, York County Shelter Programs presents a weekend of family fun with something for everyone—unique artisans crafts, local festival foods, apple picking, live entertainment, a Kids Zone, antique car rides, and much more. In addition, on Sunday, September 24th there will be a presentation by Sue Futrell, author of “Good Apples”, as well as a book signing, free, Shaker Hill Apple Festival, Shaker Hill Road, Alfred. FMI: yorkcountyshelterprograms.org.
Sept. 23, Saturday, 8pm, “Ivan Pecel: Making Juggling Tolerable,” Leave every notion of what you “thought” a juggler was at the door. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Ivan Pecel brings the term “high energy” to an entirely different level by delivering an unforgettable show unlike anything you have seen before. As funny as a stand up comic, and as skilled as a Chinese acrobat, Ivan has appeared on MTV, America’s Got Talent, and the “Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” This is why he is a favorite among corporations, colleges, trade shows, comedy clubs, cruise ships, and on the Las Vegas Strip. Whether Ivan is blindly kicking a flaming torch over his head, juggling ping pong balls using only his mouth, or having you laughing so hard that you should have worn adult diapers to his performance, his show is sure to delight any size audience, no matter the venue. Ivan’s show is guaranteed to change your mind about juggling. His comedy will have you rolling and his skills will have you amazed. If you didn’t love this art form before his show, you will after… or at least tolerate it…, $30-$40, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-985-5552, vinegarhillmusictheatre.com.
Sept. 23, Saturday, 8pm, “Jonatha Brooke,” Jonatha Brooke has been writing songs, making records and touring since her early days in Boston with her band The Story, which released two albums, Grace in Gravity and The Angel in the House, on Elektra Records. In 1999 she started her own independent label, Bad Dog Records and has since released six more albums. Her most recent release, The Works, combined previously unheard, unpublished Woody Guthrie lyrics with her own music and arrangements. Ms. Brooke has recently co-written songs with Katy Perry and The Courtyard Hounds for their current releases. She’s also written for three Disney films, various television shows, and composed the theme song for Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse, $32.50, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, jonathansogunquit.com.

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