Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine May 24-30

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine May 24-30

“Smokey Joe’s Cafe,” Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit

May 24-27 and 30, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 2:30pm/Thurs, Sat, Sun. and Wed, 8pm/Thurs, Fri, Sat. and Wed, “Smokey Joe’s Café,” this electrifying, all-new incarnation of the record breaking Broadway hit celebrates the best songs of the legendary songwriting duo, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, whose generation-defining songs climbed the Billboard charts and provided hit after hit for icons like Elvis Presley, Ben E. King, The Coasters, and The Drifters. With themes of love won, lost and imagined, their songs touched global audiences with wit and slice-of-life emotions, see site for ticketing details, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.

May 25, Friday, 6:30-9pm, “Rick’s Run 5K,” created in memory of Richard A. Roy. Rick was a Vietnam Veteran who suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) and lived with it day in and day out until he passed. He served this country and all who knew and loved him saw the emotional, hidden wounds of that sacrifice. We are learning more and more about how to help veterans with PTSD, and this race will be donating 100% of the proceeds to “Veterans Count”, a program within the Easterseals. MUST REGISTER BY MAY 10 FOR GUARANTEED 2018 TSHIRT. SHIRTS WILL BE GIVEN ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS DAY OF EVENT IF YOU REGISTER AFTER THIS DATE. REGISTRATION INCLUDES: post race BBQ (vegetarian and gluten free options available!), finishers medal, t-shirt, beer tent, drinks, live music and more!! You don’t want to miss out on this incredible event, $35/18+, $25/12-17, $20/1-11, 117 Pond Road, South Berwick. FMI: runsignup.com/Race/ME/SouthBerwick/RicksRun5K.
May 25-27, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Elephant,” Storm Warnings Repertory Theatre presents: a new comedy by award winning Canadian playwright David Gow, four friends share a bottle of “truth serum” wine, what could possibly go wrong, May 11 Opening night gala with David Gow begins at 6:30 p.m., $15 – $30, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. FMI: 207-807-7018, www.brickstoremuseum.org.
May 25, Friday, 7:30pm, “Hiroya,” one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. He began playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen and took up the guitar shortly after. In 2000, Hiroya received a scholarship to Berklee College of Music and came to the United States. He formed his own group in Boston “INTEROCEANICO (inter-oceanic)” which consists of unique musicians from different continents including Latin Grammy Colombian singer Marta Gomez. The group released three acclaimed records (“The Other Side of the World”, “Confluencia” and “Where the River Shines”). Hiroya released two solo albums (“Heartland” and “Places”) from Japanese record label 333 discs. Hiroya has been leading concerts internationally including several appearances at Blue Note in New York City with his group and Japanese National Television(NHK). Hiroya performed, recorded and shared stage with Esperanza Spalding, The Kennedys, Joe Jencks(Brother Sun), Michael League (Snarky Puppy), Brooks Williams and Jim Kweskin. Reservations advised, $20, $18/seniors/students, Saco River Theatre, 28 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. FMI: 207-929-6472, www.sacorivertheatre.org.
May 25, Friday, 8pm, “James Montgomery Band,” when blues legend James Montgomery plays the harmonica, he “brings it on home”. Whether it’s recording with Kid Rock, sitting in with Gregg Allman, or fronting his hot band of thirty years, Montgomery plays with authority, $25-$66, Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, jonathansogunquit.com.
May 28, Monday, 10-11:30am, “2018 Memorial Day Parade,” will start in Saco on the corner of Maine and Beach streets, transportation to the parade is available courtesy of the Bentley’s Saloon bus. It will depart the Biddeford American Legion Post 26 on Elm Street at 9am. Luncheon following the parade provided by the Am Vets Post #1, 147 Alfred Street, Downtown, Saco and Biddeford. FMI: heartofbiddeford.org.
May 29, Tuesday, 6:30pm, “Deckbuilding Talk,” anybody can build a deck. But there might be a few more things to learn before a home handyman can successfully build a deck, meeting building codes and having a permanent addition to the house. Join us for a night of information on how to build your own deck onto your home. Come and learn from a professional deck builder how to build a strong and beautiful deck. Our presenter for this evening will be Larry Floyd, of Sanford, who has 30 years experience building beautiful decks on beautiful homes, free, L.B. Goodall Memorial Library, 952 Main Street, Sanford. FMI: 207-324-4714, www.lbgoodall.org.

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