Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Regions of Maine Aug. 8-14

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August 8, 2013
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August 8, 2013

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Regions of Maine Aug. 8-14

“Tribute to Jazz Sirens,” Monmouth

Aug. 8, Thursday, 7:30-9pm, Tribute to Jazz Sirens, a concert/narrative about women jazz singers. The lives and careers of Billie, Ella, Lena Horne, Nina Simone and Sarah Vaughan will be highlighted, power point included, see site for ticketing information, Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main Street, Monmouth. FMI: 207-933-9999, www.theateratmonmouth.org.
Aug. 9, Friday, 6-7:30pm, Damascus Road Gospel Concert, an evening of uplifting Gospel music, part of the Summer Concerts in The Park series, free, The Gazebo, 63 High Street, Fairfield. FMI: 207-938-3429. www.fairfieldme.com.
Aug. 10, Saturday, 2-7pm, Music Fest to Benefit Hidden Valley Nature Center, featuring four great bands from near and far, Iza Jane from central Massachusetts, David Farnsworth and Arnie Shussier, folk and blues from Dan Townsend, Pixie Lauer and Jon Luoma, and captivating songwriting of Bertie Koller with Chris Simpson on guitar, chairs and blankets are recommended, baked pizza, salads, sweets and drinks available for purchase, under a tent, $10, free/kids, Sheepscost General, 98 Townhouse Road, Whitefield. FMI: 207-549-5185, www.sheepscotgeneral.com.
Aug. 10, Saturday, 7-9pm, David Mallett Concert, American fold music, benefit concert for the Charles M. Bailey Public Library, $25/advance, $20/door, Winthrop Performing Arts Center, 211 Rambler Road, Winthrop. FMI: 207-377-8673, www.baileylibrary.org.
Aug. 10, Saturday, 7-9pm, Bill Berlinghoff, guitar and banjo, traditional folk songs, traditional folk songs, open mic follows, refreshments available, $5, Union Coffeehouse at Union Church, 67 Main Street, Belgrade Lakes. FMI: 207-495-3599, www.unionchurchmaine.org.
Aug. 11, Sunday, 8-9:30pm, An Evening with Francine Reed and her band, A.W.C. Handy nominee for her solo recording I Want You to Love Me, the widely recognized larger that life voice in Lyle Lovett’s Large Band has also collaborated with many of the most respected names in gospel, country, rhythm and blues, $20, Emporium, 1146 Main Street, Readfield. FMI: 207-685-734.
Aug. 14, Wednesday, 12:15pm, Sean Fleming presents Organ Recital on the historic four-manual Casavant pipe organ, works will include Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV 545 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Organ Sonata No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 56 by Alexandre Guilmant, and Offertoire in E Flat Major by Cesar Franck, free, Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 122 Ash Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-777-1200, www.ci.lewiston.me.us.

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