Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 2-8

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 2-8
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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 2-8
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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 2-8

“International French Cabaret Jazz singer Annie Royer & Les Garcons Musette,” Vinegar Hill Theater, Arundel

Aug. 2-4 and 8, Thursday-Saturday and Wednesday, 2pm/Thurs, 8pm/Thurs.-Sat and Wed, “The Bridges of Madison County,” a musical about the forbidden love affair between a traveling photographer and a rural housewife. Based on the best-selling novel and hit movie, this Broadway show received four Tony nominations in 2014, $30/adults, $25/seniors, $15/20 and under and senior matinee, Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 School Street, Berwick. FMI: 207-698-1807, www.hackmatack.org.
Aug. 2, Thursday, 7pm, “VentiCordi Chamber Music ‘The Soldier’s Tale’,” Critically acclaimed and beloved by listeners, the musicians of VentiCordi are back for their special 10th Anniversary Season. Lovers of their distinctive brand of chamber music have voted VentiCordi as Maine’s Best in DownEast Magazine’s 2016 & 2017 polls. Come listen and find out why. L’Histoire du Soldat by Igor Stravinsky for Violin, Clarinet, Bassoon, Double Bass, Trombone, Percussion, 3 Actors will perform as the Devil, The Soldier, and the Narrator, $20, $15/seniors, $5/18 and under, St. David’s Episcopal Church, 138 York Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-286-6688, www.venticordi.com/concerts.
Aug. 3-5, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 3pm/Sun, “The Last Day at W.O.R.K,” the radio station, W.O.R.K is signing off the air after 50 years. The station owners have invited back their favorite acts for one last nostalgic show. There are memories, music, laughter and a surprise no one is expecting, $10, Nasson Community Center and Little Theatre, 456 Main St, Springvale. FMI: 207-324-5657, www.nassonevents.com.
Aug. 3-5, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “The Producers,” the Tony award winning, over-the-top satire, and irreverent Mel Brooks Comedy The Producers! Based on the hit 1968 film of the same name, this Mel Brooks smash hit follows the hilarious adventures of washed-up Broadway producer Max Bialystock and his mild-mannered accountant, Leo Bloom, as they scheme to get rich quick by producing the most notorious flop in Broadway history, $20, City Theater, 205 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-282-0849, www.citytheater.org.
Aug. 4, Saturday, 11am-5pm, “Southern Maine Steampunk Fair,” you will find demonstrations and presentations of artwork and craft-making; meet and greet with Joy Reed, Steampunk author of the Madame Seraphina Fox series; attend a Steampunk Tea Duel; discover crafters of Victorian-futuristic art and crafts; be entertained by wandering performers; play Victorian lawn games; and much more. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged! NEW in 2018: Steampunk Tea Service; How-to corset fittings;Tea Duel; Author Joy Reed will sign and discuss her Madame Seraphina Fox book series; Fair schedule to include: Vendors of Victorian-futuristic art and crafts; Take part in Victorian lawn games; Family-friendly costumes are encouraged and celebrated! Main Street Sidewalk Strolls leaving at 1:00pm and 3:00pm (Take a stroll down Main Street with your fellow Steampunks and show off your style!) Unique creations and artwork, antiques, lamps, furniture, jewelry and much more will be on display and for sale by featured makers and artisans. Prices range in price from $5.00 to $500.00, $5, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-4802, www.brickstoremuseum.org.
Aug. 4, Saturday, 6:30pm, “The Spectrum Band Concert,” a talented 4-member band started in 1978 that has evolved into a pleasing blend of good musicianship and vocal harmonies. The group consists of: Jerry – lead guitar & vocals; Glenn – drums; Richard – lead vocals & rhythm guitar; and, Bill – bass & vocals. They take great pride maintaining a well-rounded selection of songs ranging in styles from classic Rock ‘N Roll to Country to Oldies. Come and enjoy the Maine harbor side setting with some good music that might just have you up and dancing, free, Hope Hobbs Gazebo, Wells Harbor Park, Harbor Road, Wells. FMI: www.mainetoday.com.
Aug. 5, Sunday, 6:30pm, “International French Cabaret Jazz singer Annie Royer & Les Garcons Musette,” Rare appearance in Maine of this International French Cabaret Jazz singer She will bring to Paris for a Night to Remember. Enjoy her Cabaret with Les Garçons Musette.The French have a word for this wonderful, professional Cabaret Jazz singer and performer. Extraordinaire! Annie Royer, a native of Paris (France), settled in Boston, Massachusetts, for ten years, and now resident of Palm Beach, Florida. She has been captivating audiences on both sides of the Atlantic with her musical and dramatic talents and her Gallic charm. Her repertoire ranges from her specialty – soulful and haunting renditions of cabaret songs à la Edith Piaf – to other popular French tunes (Chevalier, Montant, Trenet, Mistinguette, Becaud, Aznavour), and lively performances of Broadway and Jazz favorites. Invariably, listeners of all ages respond with enthusiasm to her invitation for “request songs” in French and English, $30-$35, Vinegar Hill Theater, 52 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207-985-5552, vinegarhillmusictheatre.com.

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