Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine May 29-June 4

Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine May 29-June 4
Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine May 29-June 4
May 29, 2014
Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine May 29-June4
Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine May 29-June4
May 29, 2014

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine May 29-June 4

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine May 29-June 4

“Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market,” Waterville

May 29, Thursday, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., “Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market,”is a 100% producer-only market; shopping at the market means you’re buying directly from the producer, rain or shine, free and open to the public, located on the concourse along Appleton and Main Street, Downtown Waterville, Waterville. FMI: www.snakeroot.net/waterville/index.shtml.
May 29, Thursday, 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., “Why do Fools Fall in Love?” musical comedy featuring pop-hits from the 1960s such as “My Boy Lollipop,” and “I Will Follow Him,” this uplifting show reaffirms that during life’s struggles, true friendship will unveil its everlasting strength – and often with a real rockin ’beat, $35.00 per person, contact venue for ticketing information, Lakewood Theatre, 76 Theater Road, Madison. FMI: 207-474-7176, www.lakewoodtheater.org.
May 30, Friday, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., “Dream at She Doesn’t Like Gunthrie’s,” Dream is an alternative/indie/pop band based in Ithaca, NY., what began as a solo songwriting venture of frontman Aidan Boardman (born and raised in Lewiston/Auburn) has evolved into an exciting and dynamic live band that introduces new sounds to the realms of folk and indie music, free and open to the public, Gurthrie’s Place, 115 Middle Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-376-3344, www.guthriesplace.com.
May 30 -31, Friday – Saturday, 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., “August: Osage County,” ACAT and the Waterville Opera House present this Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning play, $15 – $12, contact venue for ticketing information, Waterville Opera House, Waterville. FMI: 207-873-7000, www.operahouse.org.
June 1, Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., “Pancake Breakfast at Alna, and Carnival of Games,” Enjoy homemade pancakes (with or without blueberries), Maine maple syrup, bacon or sausage, coffee and juice AND support a good cause, (Egg frittatas are also available,) Dan Townsend and Pixie Lauer will be providing the musical entertainment, local game-maker Aaron Weissblum is creating the first games for HVNC\’s fall Carnival of Games event, those interested in getting a head start on proficiency can try out some of these innovative and challenging games, you will also have a chance to \”test run\” them and provide feedback to the creator, there will be picnic tables, curved benches and bluebird boxes for sale, all made from the certified “green” wood harvested sustainably at HVNC. HVNC’s stunning notecards reproduced from paintings by local artists Jon Luoma and Ted Wengren will also be available, $10 for all events, Alna Store, Rt. 218 and Dock Road, Alna. FMI: 207-586-5515, www.boothbayregister.com.
June 1, Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., “Tunes in June,” benefit concert for Friends of Pettingill will undoubtedly go down in history as the music event of the summer of 2014, several Maine music icons have lined up to volunteer their talents, $15 per person at the door, Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-689-2000, www.francocenter.org.
June 3, Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., “History of the American Doll,”come see and hear about the history of the American Girl Dolls, learn about the mini-doll collection and listen to the stories behind their creation, see dolls that will take you back down memory lane, this nostalgic program is brought to you through a collaborative effort with Lewiston Auburn Senior College, free and open to the public, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring Street, Auburn. FMI: 207-333-6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.

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