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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine July 5-11

“Fiddler Gus LaCasse,” Millinocket Memorial Library, Millinocket

July 5, Thursday, 6:30pm, “Steve Miller Band,” coming off an extraordinary 2017, Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer Steve Miller is looking forward to his summer 2018 tour. Joining Miller and his band on this tour once again will be special guest Peter Frampton, see site for ticketing details, Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion, 1 Railroad Street, Bangor. FMI: www.waterfrontconcerts.com.
July 5-8, Thursday-Sunday, 7pm/Thurs, 8pm/Fri. and Sat, 3pm/Sat. and Sun, “Shear Madness,” see the longest-running play in the history of American theatre! Shear Madness combines madcap improvisation and a spine-tingling mystery that audience members help solve. The story unfolds at a hairstyling salon where topical humor erupts as spontaneously as the passion. Between a shampoo and a style, a murder is committed and you’ll have the opportunity to spot the clues, question the suspects, and solve the funniest mystery in the annals of fake crime. The outcome is never the same, which is why many audience members return again and again for more Madness, see site for ticketing details, Penobscot Theatre, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
July 6, Friday, 5-8pm, “Downtown Bangor First Friday Artwalk,” artists open their studios downtown for visitors to see and chat about their work and works in progress, downtown businesses host art shows and there’s hands-on activities like chalking for visitors to participate in, Downtown, Bangor. FMI: 207-992-4234, www.downtownbangor.com.
July 7, Saturday, 10am, “Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour,” learn little known facts about some of Bangor’s famous—and infamous– residents during the Bangor Historical Society’s guided tour. Hear about the importance of symbolism in the gravestones and get a chance to take in some of the city’s beautiful vistas. Built in 1834, Bangor’s 300 acre Mount Hope Cemetery is the nation’s second oldest garden cemetery. It was designed by renowned architect Charles G. Bryant as part of a national movement to provide respite from grassless urban landscapes. Garden cemeteries were created as much for living as for those who had passed on. The Mount Hope Cemetery Walking Tour is one of eight walking tours offered by the BHS, $10/adults, $5/12 and under, meet at the Superintendent’s House, Mt. Hope Cemetery, 1048 State Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-1900, www.bangorhistoricalsociety.org.
July 7, Saturday, 5-7pm, “Baked Bean Supper,” the menu will include baked beans, casseroles, salads, biscuits, beverage and pie, $8/12 and up, $4/5-12, free/under 5, Orland United Methodist Church, 24 Narramissic Drive, Orland. FMI: 207-902-2250, www.bangordailynews.com.
July 9, Monday, 12-10pm, “46th Annual Central Maine Egg Festival,” the theme this year is 2018 Marvel Super “Eggs”. Special Events Include: “Egg”lympics, Street Dance, Kiddie Parade, The BIG Parade, Quiche and Cheesecake Contest, Little Chick Contest, Rides, Food, Games, Music and more, Downtown, Pittsfield. FMI: 207-341-3456, www.centralmaineeggfestival.org.
July 10, Tuesday, 7pm, “Fiddler Gus LaCasse,” described as a folk fiddler with both speed and savage energy, Gus La Casse’s repertoire reflects his innovative spirit and dedication to the Cape Breton and Acadian fiddle traditions, playing both standards of the genre and his original material. This is the first event in MML’s Maine Heritage Summer series, free, Millinocket Memorial Library, 5 Maine Avenue, Millinocket. FMI: 207-723-7020, millinocketmemoriallibrary.org.

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