Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine June 14-20

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 14-20
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 14-20
June 13, 2018
Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine June 14-20
June 13, 2018

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine June 14-20

“Bath Art Walk,” Dowtown, Bath

June 14-17 and 19-20, Thursday-Sunday and Tuesday-Wednesday, 2pm/Thurs, Sun, and Tues, 7:30pm/Thurs.-Sat, Tues. and Wed, “Million Dollar Quartet,” Elvis Presley… Johnny Cash… Jerry Lee Lewis… Carl Perkins – a historic quartet brought together by an extraordinary twist of fate on a December evening in 1956. Based on a true story, the Tony® Award-winning hit-sensation, Million Dollar Quartet brings that momentous occasion to vibrant life. Relive the era through the Billboard genres of rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, R&B and country with an unbelievable score and unforgettable numbers, $55-$65, Maine State Music Theatre, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-8769, www.msmt.org.
June 15, Friday, 4-7pm, “Bath Art Walk,” come Downtown and stroll through the streets to see Bath’s talented artists and grab a great meal, all locations are within walking distance, Martin Swinger will be singing swing and jazz standards, originals, Americana and lots of joyfully quirky tunes which engage and energize his listeners, see him at the Corner of Front & Centre, Downtown, Bath. FMI: 207-442-7291, visitbath.com.
June 16, Saturday, 1:30pm, “Cinderella,” based on a story by Charles Perrault, the musical version tells the tale of orphaned and lonely Cinderella, who spends her days as a housemaid for her wicked step-mother and lazy step-sisters. Through whimsical music and audience participation, children of all ages are invited to join in the fun as Cinderella learns that beauty is an inner quality and dreams really do come true. Suitable for all ages, $10-$16, Maine State Music Theatre, 22 Elm Street, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-8769, www.msmt.org.
June 16, Saturday, 7pm, “Celebrate the 20th: Concert by Wescustago Youth Chorale,” we are celebrating our 20th Season with a special concert of current singers and former singers, performing favorites from the past twenty years of repertoire! All five conductors will be returning and conducting this evening, including Ann Healy Dillon, Lise Dunn, Renovia Day, Amanda Mahaffey and Jennifer Runge. Alumni from the original group will be joining us as well, $10, Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook Street, Freeport. FMI: 207-846-0705, www.wescustago.wordpress.com.
June 16, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Anglo-Icelandic Folk Duo: Funi,” naming their duo after an old Icelandic word meaning fire, Bára Grímsdóttir and Chris Foster perform traditional songs of Iceland and England. They will be coming to Maine following an appearance at Connecticut’s Mystic Sea Music Festival. Bára Grímsdóttir is an acclaimed singer of traditional music in her native Iceland and is also widely respected there as a composer of vocal music. She grew up surrounded by folk songs, hearing her parents and grandparents singing at the family farm in the north of Iceland. She has a special interest in the old rimur and kvæðalög styles of song, but also performs in a range of other traditional forms. She has performed widely in Europe and North America. Chris Foster grew up in Somerset, in the southwest of England, where he first heard and started singing folk songs. Over the last three decades he has performed and recorded throughout the UK, Europe, Canada and the USA, $12/advance, $15/door, $8/students, Phippsburg Congregational Church, 10 Church Lane, Phippsburg. FMI: 207-389-1770, www.phippsburgucc.org.
June 17, Sunday, 2pm, “Fathers’ Day Cruise,” Let’s celebrate Dad! Every Dad who joins us on Father’s Day sails FREE with a paying guest during our Oyster Farms & Seal Watching Tour! Rain date: Jun 24th, 12pm-2pm. Native Indians and early settlers of the Maine coast once feasted upon wild oysters from the Damariscotta River estuary, leaving enormous shell heaps along the banks. Today farmers grow tens of millions of oysters in the river. You can sample the famous shellfish raised by many local oyster farms, at The Raw Bar. The 2 hour circuit will take us about halfway down the river. Bring your camera to catch seals sunbathing on the rocks, ospreys on the nests they build on navigation buoys, eagles and migrating birds fishing above coves, timeless mansions, and the working waterfront of clam diggers, lobstermen and oyster farmers. Partially narrated. Educational and fun for the whole family! Chip & Olga are happy to answer any questions they can, free/fathers with a paying guest, $31/adults, $16/children under 12, Damariscotta River Cruises, 40 Main Street, Damariscotta. FMI: 207-315-5544, damariscottarivercruises.com.
June 17, Sunday, 4pm, “Young Stars of Maine Prize Winners Concert 2018,” Bay Chamber Concerts presents: Young Stars of Maine Prize Winners Concert 2018 YOUNG STARS OF MAINE PRIZE PROGRAM For more than 50 years, Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School has had an annual prize program to recognize, encourage, and reward young Maine music students who are serious in their study and performance of music. Prize awards are $1,000, in seven categories, for individuals and ensembles ages 11-25. Please come celebrate these young talented musicians in this free performance sure to please all audiences, free, Rockport Opera House, 6 Central Street, Rockport. FMI: 207-236-2823, www.baychamberconcerts.org.

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