Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 26-Nov.1

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 26-Nov.1

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 26-Nov.1

“Peter Pan-NT Live,” Collins Center for the Arts, Orono

Oct. 25-28 and Nov. 1, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 7pm/Wed, Thurs. & Fri, 8pm/Sat, 3pm/Sun, “Misery,” in this faithful adaptation of a King classic, romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car accident by his “Number One Fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads the manuscript to his newest novel and one plot twist leads to another, as Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it. And it does. A MAINE PREMIERE, see site for ticketing details, Penobscot Theatre, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
Oct. 26, Thursday, 7pm, “Ghostly Bangor Walking Tour,” feature tales veiled in unsolved mysteries, murder and the past residents who may still linger in the Queen City. Tours stroll through the streets of Downtown Bangor and last between 60 and 90 minutes. Tours depart from the Bangor Historical Society’s Thomas A. Hill House, $10, Bangor Historical Society/Thomas A. Hill House, 159 Union Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-1900, www.bangorhistoricalsociety.org.
Oct. 26, Thursday, 7:30pm, “An UnBoolievably Terrifying Tale,” Husson University to Broadcast Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Black Cat” If having a black cat cross your path is an omen of doom, can you imagine what happens if one treats a black cat badly? The audience will learn the just what awaits those who mistreat felines as part of the live radio broadcast of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Black Cat.” One of Poe’s best known and more unsettling stories, “The Black Cat” explores the dark depths of a guilty conscience and how far people are willing to go to avoid admitting guilt. While the story focuses on horror and revenge, all cat lovers can rest easy. No animals are harmed during the broadcast. The live radio drama will harken back to the 1940s when radio was the leading form of popular entertainment. At that time, popular programs like “The Shadow,” “Lights Out” and “Inner Sanctum Mysteries,” ruled the airwaves, free, Husson University, Gracie Theatre, 1 Husson Circle, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-7888, www.gracietheatre.com.
Oct. 27, Friday, 7pm, “Isle of Man! Barrule,” The unique sound of traditional Manx music is the Celtic World’s best kept secret. This has changed with the introduction of Barrule, the Award winning trio dedicated to taking the music of the Isle of Man to a much wider audience. Named after the famous Manx summit where legend says the ancient Celtic God Manannan MacLir stalked his mighty fortress, Barrule fuses three distinct musical forces – gifted fiddle-player Tomas Callister, accordion wizard Paddy Callaghan and versatile accompanist Adam Rhodes on bouzouki. Together this versatile acoustic unit creates a powerful and wholly distinctive sound. With bold but sensitive arrangements, the trio presents a fresh take on traditional and contemporary Manx music. While sharing common ground with its Celtic cousins, as well as the English tradition, Manx music has retained its own particular and inherent Manxness: an atmosphere evoked by the music that speaks of the natural beauty of the island and the lives of its inhabitants, $20, Hammond Street Congregational Church, High Street, Bangor. FMI: www.bangorceltic.org.
Oct. 27, Friday, 7:30pm, “Masters of Illusion Outerbridge: Clockwork Mysteries,” keeping audiences enthralled from the first astonishing illusion to the spectacular finale, Ted and Marion Outerbridge fuse revolutionary illusions with split-second artistry creating an unforgettable visual experience. OUTERBRIDGE: Clockwork Mysteries takes its audience on a bizarre and fascinating journey through time. Many of the 20 illusions in the show involve an elaborate Victorian time machine in which Marion Outerbridge is transported through various eras, emerging in costumes ranging from medieval times to Victorian England to the 1960s. The show will include a few classic illusions as well as some custom-designed by the duo. As part of the show, Marion Outerbridge is sawed in half and levitates in mid-air. Ted Outerbridge will vanish right before the audience’s eyes, $26-$36, Gracie Theatre, 1 Husson Circle, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-7888, www.gracietheatre.com.
Oct. 29, Sunday, 1pm, “Peter Pan – NT Live,” All children, except one, grow up… When Peter Pan, leader of the Lost Boys, loses his shadow, headstrong Wendy helps him to reattach it. She soon finds herself in Neverland, where Tinker Bell the fairy, Tiger Lily, and the vengeful Captain Hook await. A riot of magic, music and make-believe ensues, $15/adults, $10/seniors, $8/students, Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.
Oct. 31, Tuesday, 7pm, “CARRIE the Musical,” Show starts at 8pm – Dancing and Events Start AT 7 pm and continue after the show ends. Food, dancing, Halloween Costume contest – (prom attire or Halloween costume, your choice), with prizes and giveaways. Prom photographer, DJ, and lots of things to see and do, Keith Anderson Community House, 19 Bennoch Road, Orono. FMI: 207-356-6501, www.sometheatrecompany.com.

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