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“Downeast Brass Quintet,” North Church, Farmington

May 3, Thursday, 7pm, “Downeast Brass Quintet,” The quintet has performed in many New England settings. Audiences have been impressed by these fine Maine performers on the concert stage, at weddings, festivals, and on parade. They have performed at private parties at the Governor’s mansion in Augusta, at the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, the famous Moxie Parade, and Gov. Baldacci’s inauguration ceremony, among many other appearances. Their wide range of musical styles makes them the preferred musical choice for many occasions. The Downeast Brass’s founder and arranger, Dwight Tibbetts, has kept the unique talents and skills of his colleagues in mind as he has arranged music specifically for the group. From Andy Forster’s pristine high trumpet tones to Mark Mumme’s full bass sonority, Mike Peterson’s trombone, and Loren Field’s french horn the Downeast Brass combines the skills of some of Maine’s premier musicians. Since they are also music educators, they seek to reach audiences of all ages with original and entertaining programming. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a pie social and jam session. Anyone interested in joining the jam session need only bring his or her instrument. Children participating will get free admission to the performance, $15, $10/high school and college students, $5/elementary students, North Church, 12 High Street, Farmington. FMI: 207-778-2006, www.downeastbrass.com.
May 4, Friday, 5:30-8pm, “ArtWalk Gardiner,” open artists’ studios, and local businesses hosting artists, to the public for an evening of exhibitions, networking, community fun and engagement, music, food and fun for all ages, free, Historic District Downtown Gardiner, Water St., Gardiner. FMI: 207-582-1834, www.facebook.com/ArtWalk.Gardiner/.
May 4-5, Friday-Saturday, 7pm/Friday, 8pm/Sat, “Kennebec Performing Arts Company: Pops Concerts,” join the Kennebec Performing Arts Company’s Chorus, Jazz Band & Wind Ensemble for an exciting night of some of your favorite popular tunes – perfect for toe-tapping and singing along, $8-$10, Friday: Viles Auditorium, Cony High School, 60 Pierce Drive, Augusta. Saturday: Winthrop Performing Arts Center, 400 Rambler Road, Winthrop. FMI: 207-370-5381, facebook.com/kennebecperformingartscompany.
May 4-6, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “The Midvale High School 50th Reunion,” Revisiting the past changes the future when a high school reunion unexpectedly turns an old classmate into a new love. Don’t miss the Maine premiere of this charming and thought-provoking romantic comedy that reminds us it’s never too late to find the love we’ve only imagined. Special Events: Opening Night BREWHaHa – Friday, May 4 – lobby opens for beer sampling at 6:30. Curtain at 7:30 (courtesy of Baxter Brewing Co.); Post Show Talkback with actors – Sunday, May 6 – Download the free Study Guide. (when available), $20/adult, $17/group, $5/18 and under, The Public Theatre, 31 Maple Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-782-3200, www.thepublictheatre.org.
May 5, Saturday, 10am-4pm, “Earth and Space Day,” come learn about some of the techniques used by NASA scientists to explore and understand our universe, through a series of fun and informative hands-on activities, including: Stomp Rockets * Mars Rover Game * Discovering Distant Planets * Moon Craters * and much more! Plus, discover the construction and principles behind a working refractor telescope with the GALILEOSCOPE, $3/Adult, $1/Youth, L.C. Bates Museum, 14 Easler Rd., Hinkley. FMI: 207-238-4250, www.gwh.org/lcbates.
May 5, Saturday, 10am-4pm, “Felting Workshop with Susan Mills,” a mixed media and fiber artist, will guide you through the process of wet felting using merino wool, soapy water, and a palm sander, the possibilities are endless for the creation of your own magically unique handbag, vessel, or wall hanging piece. Learn how to arrange fibers to form seamless and interesting pieces, participants will create one large or two smaller items, materials included: 2 ounces of merino wool, and students are encouraged to bring their own felting fibers, and non-felting items such as feathers, sticks, shells, and stones that will inspire your creation and to be incorporated into your work, all tools are provided, students are encouraged to bring towels, notepads, and pencils, lunch is included, additional wool will be available for sale at $4 per ounce, please register, cost: $40 per person, Common Street Arts, 93 Main St., Waterville. FMI: 2070-872-2787, www.commonstreetarts.com.
May 6, Sunday, 4pm, “Chorus and Orchestra Concert,” join us for a delightful spring concert featuring our UUCC choir and local orchestra, $10 suggested donation, refreshments available after the event, Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Augusta, 69 Winthrop St., Augusta. FMI: 207-458, www.augustauu.org.

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