Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Mar. 8-14

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Mar. 8-14
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Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Mar. 8-14

“JimmyJo & The Jumbol’Ayuhs,” Congregational Church, Phippsburg

Mar. 8-11, Thursday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Thurs.-Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Oleanna, a play by David Mamet” a professor, a student, two lives forever changed, “Oleanna” is a play so divisive, relevant, and impactful that the playwright won’t allow any formal discussion of the work for two hours after the final curtain, twenty-six years ago, shortly after the infamous United States Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Clarence Thomas brought the term “sexual harassment” into the national spotlight, Mamet wrote “Oleanna.” At that time, “Oleanna” sparked sharp debate and divided audiences and it has continued to do so ever since. Mamet was decades ahead of his time and anticipated today’s headlines. The play is so in touch with current events and movements that it feels as if it was written a mere five minutes ago. A powerful and thought provoking two-character drama, “Oleanna” is a play that centers around three meetings between a college professor John, played by Dennis Crews of West Bath and his student Carol, played by Letia Fowlie of Bath. The plot explores the dynamics of power in their relationship as student and professor leading to its ultimate and shocking climax. This is a play that will keep you on the edge of your seat, fully engaged and grappling with your own personal emotions as each viewer sees its unfolding events through the lens of their own experience, $12-$15, Winter Street Center, 880 Washington St., Bath. FMI: 207-333-9765, www.studiotheatreofbath.com.
Mar. 9, Friday, 7pm, “JimmyJo & The Jumbol’Ayuhs with a side of gumbo,” the Maine-based band offers music from Cajun Louisiana with a Downeast accent. With all members contributing to five part vocal harmonies, the ensemble features Jim Joseph on accordion and fiddle, Pam Weeks on fiddle, Bill Olson on guitar, Elna Joseph on bass, and Kit Garovoy on percussion. JimmyJo and the Jumbol’Ayuhs play Cajun “dance hall” music as it has evolved into the 20th and 21st centuries. Staying true to the tradition, the band’s repertoire includes tunes by Dewey Balfa, Octa Clark, Canray Fontenot, Dennis McGee, and Amédé Ardoin. Recognizing that the music is a continuing tradition, they also play many modern Cajun songs, including original numbers penned by band members and other peers who are a part of the present-day Cajun scene, including Michael Doucet, Mark and Ann Savoy, and David Greely. In addition to lively two-steps and waltzes, the program will also include Swamp Pop and Zydeco numbers. Even though it’s a concert setting, the band encourages anyone to dance in the aisles if the spirit moves them, $12/advance, $15/door, $8/students, Congregational Church, 10 Church Lane, Phippsburg. FMI: 207-389-1770, www.phippsburgucc.org.
Mar. 9, Friday, 7pm, “Randy Pierce-Reaching our Peak Potential,” Randy Pierce will share anecdotes of his life and hiking experiences to take us all on a journey during our evening together. We will explore reaching our Peak Potential literally and figuratively while experiencing the unique approaches to teamwork and communication which lead a totally blind hiker to experience and savor the natural wonders of our world with a vision beyond sight. Feel the powerful emotions which are so much a part of his journeys and leave with an insight and perspective vastly different than when you arrived, free, *Please sign up online at llbean.com under the Outdoor Schools tab, to ensure your seat is reserved*, L.L. Bean, 95 Main Street, Freeport. FMI: www.llbean.com.
Mar. 9, Friday, 8-11pm, “Belfast Contra Dance,” preceding the Contra Dance is a Community Dance (great for beginners and families with young kids) from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, with calling by Chrissy Fowler and music by the All-Comers Band, musicians, bring your instrument, part of the Belfast Flying Shoes dance series, please bring your own water bottle and separate dancing shoes from your street shoes, chem-free event, no partner necessary, $2/adults $1/kids for Community Dance, $10/adults, $8/13-20 and $5/kids for the Contradance, Belfast American Legion Hall, 143 Church St., Belfast. FMI: 207-338-0979, belfastflyingshoes.org.
Mar. 10, Saturday, 4pm, “Sean Fleming and the Dam’ Rag Scotta Orchestra,” Join Sean Fleming and his nine-piece Dam’ Rag Scotta Orchestra for the “Real Ragtime Concert,” a collection of classic, early 20th century Rag tunes. With music performed in the original styles and tempos, the concert will feature compositions by Confrey, Hayden, Joplin, Lamb, Morton, Scott, and Shepherd. Included will be several works from the “Red Back Book,” a collection of Ragtime orchestral arrangements published in the early 1900s. Upbeat favorites such as Joplin’s “The Entertainer,” “Maple Leaf Rag,” and “The Easy Winners” will be mixed with slower pieces such as Lamb’s “Ragtime Nightingale” and Joplin’s “Solace.” The piano solo “Jelly Roll Blues,” an early jazz piece, will be played, as well as the novelty piano piece “Dizzy Fingers,” which is played as fast as its title would indicate. This concert is sure to be a favorite for people of all ages! The Dam’ Rag Scotta Orchestra includes the very talented musicians Linda Brunner, flute, Mitch Kihn, clarinet, Allen Millett, drums, Sean Fleming, piano, Carol Preston, Carolyn MacDonald, and Helen Newell, violins, and Richard Francis, cello, free but donations accepted, South Bristol Union Church, ME-129, South Bristol. FMI: 207-563-3915, www.seanfleming.org.
Mar. 10, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Andrew Bailie featuring Tim Goad-blues and rock,” Andrew Bailie is an American blues, funk and soul guitarist and singer-songwriter. He has toured extensively in the United States and Europe with Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles. He has also worked with Miss Lauryn Hill, members of Snarky Puppy, and shared the stage with Talib Kweli, Russell Malone and Calvin Keys. Bailie will be joined by vocal powerhouse Papa Tim – a wildly enthusiastic entertainer and soulful balladeer with a voice described as “equal parts Baptist Preacher and Bluesman,” $15/advance, $17/door, Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington Street, Bath. FMI: 207-442-8455, www.chocolatechurcharts.org.
Mar. 11, Sunday, 2pm, “Winter Garden Workshop – Beyond the Apple: Tree Crops for Maine,” tree crops can be amazing sources of nutrition, flavor and beauty in our surroundings, uncommon tree varieties are among the most useful, interesting and easy-to-grow, learn about a selection of species and their basic care and maintenance from Aaron Parker, Proprietor of Edgewood Nursery, $5 suggested donation at the door, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 27 Pleasant St., Brunswick. FMI: 207-729-7694, www.btlt.org.

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