Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine July 10-16

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine July 10-16
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine July 10-16
July 10, 2014
Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine July 10-16
July 10, 2014

Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine July 10-16

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“Driving Miss Daisy,” Rockland Strand Theatre

July 10, 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Thursday, “Driving Miss Daisy,” after sell-out seasons on Broadway and London’s West End, this captured-live HD screening is offered as a once in a lifetime opportunity to see two iconic Broadway and Hollywood veterans, Angela Lansbury and James Earl Jones, in one of the most enduring and popular stage plays of our time. Alfred Uhry’s Pulitzer–Prize winning play DRIVING MISS DAISY tells the affecting story of the decades-long relationship between an elderly Southern Jewish woman, Daisy Werthan, and her compassionate African-American chauffeur, Hoke Colburn, their tale of pride, changing times and the transformative power of friendship has warmed the hearts of millions worldwide, the production also stars four time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines, $20 adults, $15 student, contact venue for ticketing information, The Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland. FMI: 207-594-0070, www.rocklandstrand.com.

July 10, Thursday, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., “Chamberlain – A Civil War Romance, “CHAMBERLAIN – A CIVIL WAR ROMANCE debuted on the MSMT stage 18 years ago, for this season’s updated version of the musical, we enlisted the creative team from last year’s Les Miserables to rework the complex and epic story of Civil War hero Joshua Lawrence and his wife, Fanny, against a backdrop of thrilling music, grand battle scenes and a compelling romance, the newly revised CHAMBERLAIN explores his heroic participation in the Battle of Gettysburg and his impact on the State of Maine, don’t miss the colossal stage sets, period costumes and the true story of a life lived more than a hundred years ago yet still relevant today, $38 – $63, contact venue for ticketing information, Maine State Music Theatre, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-8769, www.msmt.org.
July 10, Thursday, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., “Reception for Artist Linda Packard of Bangor,” Barb Jackson Gallery, 22 Central St. Rockport, ME will host a reception for Artist Linda Packard of Bangor, she is the guest artist for July, also showing at the Gallery are artists Liz Donald, Barb Jackson, and Carol Latta, free event, Barb Jackson Studio, 22 Central St., Rockport. FMI: 207-542-6873, www.barbjacksonstudio.com.
July 10, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., “Harp Concert by Ellen Tepper,” the heavenly harp, a concert by Ellen Tepper. Ellen, harpist and historian, brings life to 500 years of harp music, she is known for her humorous approach to historical anecdote but is an authority on the early harp and is in great demand as a lecturer and performer, her repertoire runs the gamut and ranges from the 13th century to classic, Celtic, Folk and may even include the last of the Irish minstrel harpers, free event, Sail, Power and Steam Museum, 75 Mechanic St., 75 Mechanic St., Rockland. FMI: 207-701-7627, www.sailpowersteammuseum.org.
July 10, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., “Opening Night Gala Concert,” harpist Bridget Kibbey who stole the hearts of so many audience members last summer, will be joined by the highly-acclaimed mezzo-soprano Rebecca Ringle, and multiple award-winning violinist, Siwoo Kim for what will certainly be an opening night to remember, $10 – $60, contact venue for ticketing information, Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St., Rockport. FMI: 207-236-2823, www.baychambersconcert.org.
July 11, Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., “Fine Arts Exhibits ‘Islands of Maine,'” Maine Artist Shelby Crouse, Exhibit “Islands of Maine” Month of July, meet the artist Reception July 11, 5-8 PM Gallery Framing, 12 Pleasant St, Brunswick,, Maine, Shelby is a Portland International Jetport Artist, free event, Fine Art Exhibit, 12 Pleasant Street, Brunswick. FMI: 207-729-9927, www.mpbn.net.
July 11, Friday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., “Bowdoin International Music Festival, Fridays Concert,” Revel in an evening devoted to the baroque master, Johann Sebastian Bach, begin with his acclaimed Brandenburg Concerto, No. 3 in G Major before engaging in the seminal Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor and ending with the beloved cantata Wachet Auf, ruft uns die Stimme, featuring Maine’s own Oratorio Chorale and the Festival Orchestra, $40 per person, Crooker Theatre, 116 Maquoit Road, Brunswick. FMI: 207-373-1400, www.bowdoinfestival.org.

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