Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 16-22

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 16-22
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 16-22
August 16, 2018
Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 16-22
August 16, 2018

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 16-22

“Brunswick Outdoor Art Festival,” Downtown, Brunswick

8.16-8.19 and 8.21-8.22, Thursday-Sunday and Tuesday-Wednesday, 2pm/Thurs, Sun and Tues, 7:30pm/Thurs.-Sun, Tues. and Wed, “Singin’ in the Rain,” Singin’ in the Rain has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline. In silent movies, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a hot item but, behind the scenes, things aren’t always as they appear on the big screen! Meanwhile, Lina’s squeaky voice might be the end of her career in “talking pictures” without the help of a talented young actress to do the talking and singing for her. The stage spectacle of the “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” – faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends, Betty Comden and Adolph Green – includes unforgettable dance numbers and the songs “Broadway Melody,” “Make Em’ Laugh,” “Good Morning,” and the show-stopping title number, $55-$85, Maine State Music Theatre, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-8769, www.msmt.org.
8.16, Thursday, 7pm, “Daymark Irish Trio Concert,” the international trio–driving flute, virtuosic fiddle, masterful guitar–performs traditional Irish music infused with infectious energy, raw power, and Northern swagger. Free, though donations are always welcome. In the Amphitheatre. In case of rain, the concert will move indoors, Camden Public Library Amphitheatre, Atlantic Avenue, Camden. FMI: 207-236-3440, librarycamden.org.
8.17 and 8.18, Friday and Saturday, 7pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sat, “Run the Night,” Come one, come all to the Open Door Theatre Company’s inaugural show, Run the Night! This show is a cabaret style showcase with songs, dancing, and skits! Run the Night is all about self-empowerment and progress in all its forms, $5, Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook Street, Freeport. FMI: 207-951-8286, www.facebook.com/events/136723550525191.
8.17, Friday, 8:30pm, “The Westerlies,” Bay Chamber Concerts presents: “…a four-piece trumpet and trombone instrumental combo earn[ing] raves from both indie-leaning music blogs and public radio” (Los Angeles Times) in a concert that traces the sound of the 20th Century through American vocal traditions, from the songs of CHARLES IVES to the spirituals of the GOLDEN GATE JUBILEE QUARTET, $10-$30, Union Hall Theatre, 2 Central Street, Rockport. FMI: 207-236-2823, www.baychamberconcerts.org.
8.18, Saturday, 8am-5pm, “Maine Highland Game and Scottish Festival 2018,” Celtic Music, Fiddlers, Dancers, Highland Athletics Competition, Massed Highland Pipe and Drum Bands, Sheep Dog Competitions, Gathering of the Clans. Adults and Children Welcome, $15, $5/children, Topsham Fairgrounds, Grandstands Road, Topsham. FMI: mainehighlandgames.org.
8.18, Saturday, 9am-5pm, “Brunswick Outdoor Art Festival,” celebrate the Arts with works from over 100 artists on display along the sidewalks of Maine Street Brunswick and the adjacent Town Mall. This juried, fine arts and crafts exhibit represents a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, mixed media, graphics and drawing, photography and fine crafts. Offering live entertainment, free children’s activities and fine dining in many local restaurants and cafes. The Brunswick Outdoor Arts festival is a premier annual event in Midcoast Maine, free, The Mall, Downtown, Brunswick. FMI: 207-729-4439, bit.ly/BDAartsfest18.
8.18, Saturday, 7pm, “VentiCordi Chamber Music ‘Continual Journey’,” 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. Robert Kahn Trio for Oboe, Viola, Piano; J.C. Bach Trio Sonata in D Major, Op. 11, No. 6 for Oboe, Violin, Cello; Bohuslav Martinu Sonata for Flute, Violin, Piano H254; Distler Kammermusik (1929) for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Viola, Cello & Piano, $20, $15/seniors, $5/18 and under, Unitarian Universalist Church, 15 Pleasant Street, Brunswick. FMI: 207-286-6688, www.venticordi.com.

Stay Informed

Get the latest lake news delivered direct from Maine’s lake expert, Tom Ferent