Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine May 15-21

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine May 15-21
Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine May 15-21
May 15, 2014
Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine May 15-21
Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine May 15-21
May 15, 2014

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine May 15-21

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine May 15-21

“Maranacook String Band @ Music, Music, Music,” Augusta

May 15 – 18, Thursday – Sunday, Thursday – Friday 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Saturday 5:00 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., “Little Egypt,” Dana Professor of Theater Martin Andrucki directs Lynn Siefert’s play about love the lives of of the Waltz women in Cairo, Ill. The Chicago Tribune described this tragic comedy as a shimmering, starlit work of almost mythic dimensions, admission $6, $3, Gannett Theater, 329 College Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-6161, www.bates.edu.
May 16, Friday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., “Maine Outdoor Film Festival,” A Fundraiser for Teens To Trails: “T3” is teaming up with the Cony High School Outing Club to bring you the second annual Maine Outdoor Film Festival. Proceeds go directly to supporting High School Outing Clubs, Filmgoers can peruse exhibits and a great collection of raffle items donated by T3 supporters and local businesses, Tickets $8 advance, $10 door, Viles Auditorium, Cony High School, 60 Pierce Drive, Augusta. FMI: 207-619-3622, www.maineoutdoorfilm.com.
May 16, Friday, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., ‘Ma Finn Est Mon Commencement,” Titled “Ma Fin Est Mon Commencement” (“My End Is My Beginning”), the program includes Machaut’s 14th-century secular motet by that name along with a church motet from Worcester Cathedral, England. Following compositions include 15th-century Burgundian and French chansons by Busnois, Dufay and the Englishman Dunstable; medieval and Renaissance dances from Germany, England and as well as 16th- and 17th-century caccias, fantasias and madrigals, sung and played on replica instruments of viols, vielle, harp, recorders, crumhorns and percussion, $10, Cumston Hall, 796 Main Street, Monmouth. FMI: 207-797-0212, www.friendsofcumstonhall.org.
May 17, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., “AidsWalk, 5k race and more..” AIDS Walk of Central Maine is a 5K Walk/Run. Come join us for this fun-filled family event that will include cookout, silent auction, clowns, face-painting, and more, this is a dog-friendly event (all pets must be leashed). After the 5K walk we will have a cookout and a great time, Waterfront Park on the Kennebec Rail Trail, Hallowell. FMI: 207-621-3733, www.kjonline.com.
May 17, Saturday, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., “Puppet Show: Solomon & Ashmedai – or, How King Solomon Wasn’t Always Very Wise,” this is a biblical Lord of the Rings, using the character of King Solomon to explore themes of personal integrity and good judgement, it involves a gold medallion with miraculous powers, for every wise man there was once a fool in his shoes, the story is inspired by tales which sound familiar but are retold, and recast by David Handwerker, it’s a show for families: kids get it on one level and adults enjoy it on another, the two puppeteers are comical and delightful story-tellers, $8 adults, $6 children, contact venue for ticketing information, The Big Yellow Barn, 142 Plains Road, Litchfield. FMI: 207-268-2465, www.mpbn.net.
May 17, Saturday, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., “Music, Music, Music,” a Saturday evening concert of harmony, bluegrass, and a touch of jazz, featuring Maine-ly Harmony Chorus & Quartets. Special Guests: The Maranacook String Band, and The Cigar Box Junkies, Advance tickets: Stacy’s Hallmark, Augusta. Apple Valley Books, Winthrop, $12 general seating, $8 twelve and under, Jewett Hall at University of Maine Campus, 46 University Drive, Augusta. FMI: 207-293-4779, www.uma.edu.
May 18, Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., “Not Your Ordinary 5k,”a timed 5k with challenges along the route, this out-of-the-box fundraiser will push you and your teammates to complete challenges that may include puzzles, art, construction, athletic feats, and problem-solving along the course, $25, contact venue for ticketing information, Capitol Park, Capitol St., Augusta. FMI: 207-430-0127, www.nrcm.kintera.org/notyourordinary5k.

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