Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Sept 28-Oct. 4

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Sept 28-Oct. 4

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Sept 28-Oct. 4

“Jim Scott Concert with Jason Curran,” Sangerville

Sept. 28, Thursday, 7pm, “Yerma-NT Live,” In Simon Stone’s radical production of Lorca’s achingly powerful masterpiece, a young woman is driven to the unthinkable by her desire to have a child. Billie Piper, returns in her Evening Standard Best Actress award-winning role. Set in contemporary London, Piper’s portrayal of a woman in her thirties desperate to conceive builds with elemental force to a staggering, shocking, climax. Rated: R, $15/adult, $10/senior, $8/student, Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.
Sept. 29-30, Friday-Saturday, all day events, “2017 Old Town Riverfest,” a community celebration! Fireworks, parade, games, crafters, canoe & kayak demos and much more, Riverfront Park, Old Town. FMI: www.facebook.com/pages/old-town-riverfest.
Sept. 29, Friday, 7pm, “Jim Scott Concert with Jason Curran,” often remembered for his work with the Paul Winter Consort, Jim Scott’s music is both contemplative and inspiring. “Gather the Spirit” is the theme for Jim Scott’s concert at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Sangerville, Maine. Accompanied by Jason Curran, jazz musician, they will fill the sanctuary with music that is designed to raise our spirits and give us strength and hope during these challenging times, $10-$15/sliding scale, First Universalist Church, Church Street, Sangerville. FMI: www.facebook.com/events/277875889371250.
Sept. 29, Friday, 7pm, “The To-Night Show,” in 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, $6/adults, $4/under 12, Emera Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1341, astro.umaine.edu.
Sept. 30, Saturday, 10-11:30am, “Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour,” learn about the famous and infamous individuals who make their final resting place in America’s second oldest garden cemetery. This tour meets at Mount Hope Cemetery on State Street, $10.adults, $5/10 and under, Mt. Hope Cemetery, 1048 State Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-1900, www.bangorhistoricalsociety.org.
Sept. 30, Saturday, 9pm, “The Beautiful Ones,” watch as talented musician Dean Ford transforms once again into Prince for the live show of the Beautiful Ones this September 30th! For five consecutive years, Dean Ford and his musician friends have put on a Prince tribute show on Halloween. Past shows have featured Prince and The Revolution’s own keyboardist Matt “Doctor” Fink. Lately, Ford has been sticking with his core band, The Beautiful Ones, featuring Evan Haines, Aaron LaChance, Joe Harding, Jeff Chipman, Jason Ward, and Gina Alibrio. Though, he and the band have plenty of surprises up their frilled sleeves. Ford, as Prince, and company perform everything from “Purple Rain” to other material from the catalog of his royal badness between the years 1978 and 2004. He’s got the look, moves and sounds down jaw-droppingly well. Hear – and see – for yourself what it sounds like when Dean Ford’s doves cry, Seasons, Downunder Club, 427 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-992-2250, www.seasonsbangor.com.
Oct. 4, Wednesday, 5:45pm, “The Nite Show with Danny Cashman,” ever wanted to see a late night talk show in person, but can’t make it to New York or L.A.? Ever wanted to go to The Gracie Theatre and see what all the buzz is about? Ever wanted to see local entertainment television be produced first hand? Ever just want to get out of the house and leave the chores for another night? NOW YOU CAN! “The Nite Show with Danny Cashman” is filmed before a live studio audience at The Gracie Theatre at Husson University in Bangor. Tapings begin at 6 p.m., but we ask that you arrive no later than 5:45 p.m. We ask that all audience members be at least 14 years or older, no charge, tickets required, Gracie Theatre, One College Circle, Bangor. FMI: www.theniteshowmaine.com.

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