Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 23-29

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 23-29
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 23-29
January 22, 2014
Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine January 23-29
Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine January 23-29
January 22, 2014

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 23-29

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 23-29

“Waterfowl Nestbox Program,” Sheepscot Valley Consevation Assoc, Newcastle

Jan. 23, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., “The Astonishing World of 3-D Nature Photography,” Roger Richmond will present his stunning 3-dimensional photographs using two stereographic projectors and providing each member of the audience with 3D glasses for viewing the photographs, Richmond’s macro nature close-ups of insects and plant life are simply eye-popping, these stereographic photographic presentations are exciting, fun, visually stimulating, and very memorable, free and open to the public, Camden Library, 55 Main St., Camden. FMI: 207-236-3440, www.camden.lib.me.us.
Jan. 24, Friday, 7pm, “VoXX Winter Concert: Mary, Mother & Child,” “Mary, Mother and Child” is built around works that explore the “Marian Canon” as manifested through the ages, with music that ranges from serene and contemplative to upbeat and joyful. Repertoire covers a broad spectrum of time and style, from medieval chant and early polyphony through Renaissance chorale and contemporary harmony. Music includes works by Dufay, Byrd, Gesualdo, Victoria, Poulenc, Britten, Taverner, Howells and more, $10, Union Hall, 6 Central Street, Rockport. FMI: 207-236-9413, www.voiceoftwenty.com.
Jan. 24 -25, Friday – Saturday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., “Aquitania,” a shy young librarian receives a letter summoning her to the remote kingdom of Aquitania, upon her arrival, she meets an eccentric royal family desperate to save their kingdom from domination by an evil, bowler-hatted villain, a hidden doorway through a mountain, magic cake, a lost ring and a child’s game hold the secrets that our heroine must unravel as she adopts a new kind of logic to save the day, adding to the magic, a trio of beautiful sirens enchants the characters with a jazzy score of French songs, the play has been described as “nothing less than a feast of dance, music, classic storytelling and visual bravura that will dazzle,” $20/$15/$10, contact venue for tickting information, Ziggurat Theatre Ensemble, Bowdoinham Town Hall, 13 School Street, Bowdoinham. FMI: 207-319-7289, www.ziggurattheatre.org.
Jan. 25, Saturday, 6:30pm/doors open, “Trekkapalooza 2014,” a fun and energetic fundraising event, ninth annual battle of the bands concert featuring an eclectic mix of musical acts, bands will compete for “Best Bus Band 2014” title, $10/advanced tickets, $12/door, The Strand, 345 Main Street, Rockland. FMI: 207-594-5095, www.rocklandstrand.com.
Jan. 25, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Schooner Fare,” Schooner Fare has won unanimous critical praise for captivating harmonies and winning stage presence. In addition to their numerous original songs on both contemporary and traditional themes, the band also writes and performs topical songs, country ballads and maritime masterpieces that have made their name synonymous with the “Down East” style, doors open at 7pm, $22/advance, $25/door, Montgomery Theater, Morse High School, 826 High Street, Bath. FMI: 207-442-8455, www.chocolatechurch.com.
Jan. 29, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., ” Pan Fried Steel-Free Concert,” a community band based in Yarmouth, Pan Fried Steel was founded 15 years ago, they play a diverse repertoire including calypso, reggae, soca, Latin, and swing, Recent venues include the Boothbay Opera House, Saco River Theater, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Beach to Beacon parties, and the Portland Ovations auction, free and open to the publlic, contact venue for ticketing information, Patten Free Library, 33 Summer Street, Bath. FMI: 207-443-5141, www.patten.lib.me.us.
Jan. 29, Wednesday, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., “Citizen Science: Waterfowl Nest Box Program,” John Pratte, Wildlife Biologist with the ME Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will talk about their successful program engaging citizens to maintain boxes from wood ducks and other cavity nesting waterfowl, donations accepted, Sheepscot Valley Conservation Assoc. Headquarters, 624 Sheepscot Rd., Newcastle. FMI: 207-586-5616, www.sheepscot.org.

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