Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine April 24-30

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 24 – 30
Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 24 – 30
April 24, 2014
Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 24 – 30
Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 24 – 30
April 24, 2014

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine April 24-30

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine April 24-30

 “Calidore String Quartet,” Olin Concert Hall, Lewiston

April 24, Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., “The Survivors Suite, an exhibit of paintings,” an exhibition of paintings related to refugees, exiles and survivors of war, famine, environmental disaster, etc. most refugees are women and children, what helps them survive, free and open to the public, Aubun Public Library, 49 Spring Street, Auburn. FMI: 207-333-6640×2023, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
April 24 – May 1, Thursday – Wednesday, closed Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., “Bates Senior Thesis Exhibition 2014,” since its dedication in 1986, the museum has maintained a special relationship with the Department of Art and Visual Culture, his encompasses a commitment to supporting the work of Bates students through the Senior Thesis Exhibition, which highlights work from the thesis projects of graduating studio art majors, of which there are 10 this year, the program emphasizes the creation of a cohesive body of work through sustained studio practice and critical inquiry, free and open to the public, Bates College Museum of Art, 75 Russell Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-6158, www.bates.edu/museum.
April 24 – May 1, Thursday – Wednesday, Closed Sundays, Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Friday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., “Ant Farm: at the Nexus of Art and Science Exhibit,” Ant Farm is a multi-media collaborative exhibit merging art and science inspired by leafcutter ants, free and open to the public, University of Southern Maine, Lewiston – Auburn College, 51 Westminster Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-753-6500, www.usm.maine.edu/lac.
April 25, Friday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., “Talisker,” Talisker is an outstanding group of six musicians from the Farmington area who sing and play traditional music from Great Britain and Ireland, $10 per person, Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, Main Street, Farmington. FMI: 207-778-3722, www.umf.maine.edu.
April 25, Friday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., “Calidore String Quartet,” The Olin Arts Alive Quartet Series presents an emerging quartet, described by La Presse as “a miracle of unified thought,” playing Mendelssohn, Osvaldo Golijov and Beethoven, $12 per person, Bates College, Olin Concert Hall, 75 Russell Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-6135, www.bates.edu.
April 26, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., “Jephte,” an important example of 17th century oratorio – a genre related to opera – Jephte is Carissimi’s musical telling of the Old Testament story of Jephte,who, because of an unfortunate vow on the eve of battle, is compelled to sacrifice his daughter, Lorimer Chapel, Colby College, Waterville. FMI: 207-859-5600, www.colby.edu.
April 26, Saturday, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., “Comedy Series: R-rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. Comedian Rob Steen,” you will be amazed when you, your friends or complete strangers across the room become stars of the show as comic hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. makes them believe that they are singers, dancers and much, much more, this is a performance where the audience becomes the show. Frank’s performance has limitless variations and can please every appetite, this is a hilarious, energetic and unique show that you will never forget – unless, course, Frank commands you while you’re under hypnosis to never remember, (General Admission): $15 advance / $18 at the door (21 + only) contact the Venue listed below for ticketing information, Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-783-1585, www.francocenter.org.
April 24, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., “New Dance Works,” students in Colby College Faculty Fellow Amanda Hamp’s Collaborative Company course will present choreographic works created in response to Colby museum artworks, a reception will follow, free event, Colby College Museum of Art, Colby College, Waterville. FMI: 207-859-5600, www.colby.edu.
April 24 – 25, Thursday – Friday, 10:30 a.m. – 12:0 p.m., “Story Telling at Maine State Museum,” Thursday, April 24 10:30-12:00, “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ill. by Ted Rand, we will read an illustrated version of Longfellow’s classic and then create a mural of Paul Revere’s ride, Friday, April 25 10:30-12:00, “Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library” by Barb Rosenstock ill. by John O’Brien, come hear about one of the many gifts Thomas Jefferson left to the American people—and try your hand at book-making and writing with a quill pen, free with admission, Maine State Museum, 230 State Street, Augusta. FMI: 207-287-2301, www.mainestatemuseum.org.
April 24 -26, Thursday – Saturday, 12:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., “Colby on Common,” an exhibition that showcases work made by students, faculty and staff from Colby College, the show provides the opportunity for members of the Colby community to display artwork off-campus, in a public space in collaboration with a downtown venue, free exhibit, Common Street Arts, 16 Common Street, Waterville. FMI: 207-872-2787, www.commonstreetarts.com.

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