Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Mar. 8-14

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Mar. 8-14

“Company: A Musical Comedy,” City Theater, Biddeford

Mar. 8, Thursday, 10:30am, “York History Series: Statehood 1785-1820,” York Historian James Kences will present the fourth in this series about the history of York. This session will cover: the toll of the Revolution on the town; the turbulent years of the Confederation that serve as prelude to the Constitution and the new government of the United States; the French Revolution and two decades of war in Europe; the rise of Portland as a center of commerce; York begins to surrender its authority as county seat to Alfred; and Maine’s success in achieving statehood in the years after the War of 1812. This series is co-sponsored with the Old York Historical Society, free, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York. FMI: 207-363-2818, www.york.lib.me.us.
Mar. 9-10, Friday-Saturday, 7:30pm, “Company: a musical comedy,” a Tony Award winning musical by Stephen Sondheim. On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his life, during a hilarious array of interactions with his married friends, Robert examines the question of why he is still not married, $20, City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. FMI: 207-282-0849, www.citytheater.org.
Mar. 10, Saturday, 6-9pm, “Trivia Night Dinner,” enjoy a 3-course dinner while competing for prizes with Trivia Night, menu: Fruit Kabobs, Mediterranean Platter, Ginger Carrot Soup, Challa Bread, Caesar Salad, Ham, Lentil Loaf, Macaroni and Cheese, Roasted Beets and Potatoes, Asparagus Risotto, Assorted Cupcakes, $60 for single $100 for a couple, The New School, 38 York St., Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-3745, www.thenewschoolmaine.org.
Mar. 10, Saturday, 6:30pm, “Stillson School of Irish Dance,” Irish Stepdancing continues to be a wildly popular art form for performers and audiences alike. Ogunquit Performing Arts celebrates this unique style of dance at this most appropriate time of year, by presenting the renowned Stillson School of Irish Dance. The award-winning Stillson dancers, returning to Ogunquit by popular demand, will perform a brilliant array of jigs and reels, dressed in a variety of dazzling, hand-made costumes. The performance will consist of both the fluid soft shoe style as well as the rhythmic hard shoe popularized by shows such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. At the end of the performance, the dancers will invite children and the young at heart to join them onstage to learn or try out some steps. A reception with refreshments will conclude the evening, $5, The Dunaway Center, 23 School St., Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-6170, www.ogunquitperformingarts.org.
Mar. 12, Monday, 11am-12pm, “Winter Walk,” join us for an informal wander along the snow-covered trails of the Wells Reserve. Snowshoes are available for a small fee with advanced notice. Ages 7 and older welcome. In the case of bad weather, see site for details, free, Wells Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. FMI: 207-646-1555 ext. 110, www.wellsreserve.org.
Mar. 12, Monday, 12-1:30pm, “Herbal Workshop,” learn about preventative allergy care with Herbalist Lynette Cumberland, free, Mind, Body, Soul Wellness, 21 Maple Street, Cornish. FMI: 207-619-0994, www.cornish-maine.org.
Mar. 12, Monday, 6-7pm, “Swing Dancing for Beginners,” Swing dance classes for beginners on Monday nights in Biddeford. You don’t need a partner or any dance experience. ALL are welcome, enter through the main entrance and proceed up the stairway to your left, parking is available on the street or in the Foss St. parking lot across the street, $6 – $80, $12 drop-in, $60/6 weeks, $80/8 weeks, discounts available, Pepperell Center, 40 Main St., Biddeford. FMI: 207-282-5577, www.pepperellmillcampus.com.

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