Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine April 24 – 30

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
Carefree Living at Classic Lakefront Camp on Sebago Lake, Casco, Maine
Carefree Living at Classic Lakefront Camp on Sebago Lake, Casco, Maine
April 24, 2014

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine April 24 – 30

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine April 24 – 30

“Mud Challenge,” Gorham

April 25, Friday, 2:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. starts on Friday ends on Saturday, “Live – In 1870 History Experience at the Norlands,” return to the simple life of living and working for 24 hours at Maine’s oldest living history farm, stay overnight in authentic Farmer’s Cottage. An exciting and fun hands-on learning experience for individuals and groups, this is an overnight introduction to the food, activities, and living conditions of the past and a unique way of learning about rural Maine farm life after the Civil War, for ages 9 to adult, limited space available, children must be accompanied by an adult, $125 per person, $95 age 12 and under, Washburn – Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road, Livermore. FMI: 207-897-4366, www.norlands.org.
April 26, Saturday, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., “The Met Opera Live Presents: Massenetts Werther,” The Met Opera Live Presents: Mozart’s COSÌ FAN TUTTE- Music Director James Levine makes his long-awaited return to the Met podium to conduct Mozart’s beloved opera about testing the ties of love, the cast is filled with youthful Met stars: Susanna Phillips and Isabel Leonard are the sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella, Matthew Polenzani and Rodion Pogossov are their lovers, with Danielle de Niese as the scheming Despina, tickets: $26-Adults, $23-Seniors(65+) and $18-Students, contact the Venue listed below for ticketing information, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy, 18 Bradely Street, Fryeburg. FMI: 207-935-9232, www.fryeburgacademy.org.
April 26, Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., “The Squid Jiggers,” on Saturday, April 26th, Music with a Mission will welcome back Squid Jiggers to perform their unique blend of Celtic and maritime folk tunes, mashed up with a healthy dose of Maine humor, The Squid Jiggers are a Maine-based folk duo comprised of musician-entertainers Dave Rowe and Troy R. Bennett, they took their name from the A.R. Scammell song “Squid Jigging Ground,” which is a wonderful musical depiction of fishing for squid in the waters off Newfoundland, they combine their talents on guitar, bass, bodhran, and tin whistles to lay down a thunderous musical base for their robust vocal harmonies, $12 Adults / $10 Seniors & Students, $5 Children, North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. FMI: 207-892-7149, www.mwamconcerts.com.
April 26, Saturday, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., “Super Sauna Saturdays at Nuture Through Nature,” Relax~Regroup~Recharge at our Finnish-style, wood-fired Sauna, no appointment necessary, just bring your bathing suit and towel, cost is $15 and includes light refreshments, Nuture Through Nature, 77 Warren Road, Denmark. FMI: 207-855-207-7387, www.ntnretreats.com.
April 26, Saturday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., “Community Band Concert: Jump on the Bandwagon!,” don’t miss this fabulous Italian Heritage Center Community Band concert “Jump on the Bandwagon” come hear a jam-packed program with fun favorites such as: The Bandwagon, Clown Act, Fanfare For The Common Man, Hoe Down and more, including special guests-The IHC Chorus, and a premiere performance of “Vignettes for Concert Band” bring your family and friends for an evening of musical fun, at the door, tickets $10, Seniors $7, Students Free, Parking Free, Maine State Ballet Theater, 348 U.S. Route One, Falmouth. FMI: 207-781-8284, www.mainestateballet.org.
April 27, Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., “Mud Challenge,” the Into the Mud Challenge is a family friendly race intended for all ages and folks who want to have fun and get dirty, $10 child $30 adult Early Registration, contact the Venue listed below for ticketing information, Gorham Middle School, 106 Weeks Road, Gorham. FMI: www.intothemudchallenge.com.
April 29, Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m., “Family Fun Day – Maine Audubon,” bring your young family to participate in one hour of seasonal, playful activities designed to encourage fun, self-discovery, confidence and a budding awareness of the natural world, contact venue for information, Gisland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth. FMI: 207-781-2330, www.maineaudubon.org/find-us/gisland-farm.

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