Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine July 31-Aug.6

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine July 31-Aug.6

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine July 31-Aug.6

“Bangor State Fair,” Bangor

July 31- August 3, Thursday-Sunday, all-day events,”Bangor State Fair,” traditional Maine State fair at its best, enjoy animals, rides, performances, famous fair food and more, $12, free/under 3, Bangor State Fair Grounds, 515 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-561-8300, www.bangorstatefair.com.

July 31, Thursday, 5:00 p.m., “The White Gallery at Husson University Hosts ‘Windows and Doors: Crossing Boundaries,'” The exhibit, “Windows and Doors: Crossing Boundaries,” showcases Kay Carter’s work and focuses on how we organize ourselves in ways that are not always obvious, and the boundaries which define us. Recent exhibitions of her work include the Maine Juried Art Show (2013) in Waterville, Maine, the University of Maine Juried Student Art exhibit (2011), the Bangor Art Society Juried Show (2013), and a one person showing at the Bangor Art Walk (June 2013). Free and open to the public, Robert E. Gallery, Peabody Hall, Husson University, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-7887, www.husson.edu.
July 31, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., “Cool Sounds Concert Series 2014,” Playing this week will be the Aurora Jazz Project, free event, Central Street, near Northeast Reprographics, 80 Central Street, Bangor. FMI: www.downtownbangor.com.
July 31, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., “Naomi Shiga and Jonathan Wohlers Organ Concert,” from Tacoma, Washington, continue the St. John’s Organ Society summer concerts with music of J.S. Bach, Johannes Brahms, and Adolph Friedrch Hesse, donathions are accepted, St. John’s Catholic Church, 207 York St., Bangor. FMI: 207-942-6941, www.bangordailynews.com.
August 1, Friday, 8-9:30pm, “The Focus Group,” sidesplitting local improvisational comedy! For mature audiences only, beer and wine available to purchase to those 21+. $5, Between Friends Art Center-Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100. www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.
August 3, Sunday, 2-3:30pm, “Paddle Half-way to the North Pole,” join up with others to see what happens when you cross the 45th parallel at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge. Along the way, observe birds, forest and wetland plants, mammals and gain insight on the local conservation efforts and learn why the 45th parallel is important. Canoes and equipment are available or bring your own. Please register by August 2, meet at Gate 3, $5/adults, free/school age children, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, 35 Hudson Road, Alton. FMI: 207-394-2171, www.hirundomaine.org.
August 6, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., “Weekly Family and Youth Mountain Bike Ride,” Riders will explore a variety of dirt roads, paths, and trails and learn about the basics of mountain biking. Specific mountain bike skills will be introduced on trail and in obstacle courses. The goal of the program is to introduce area youths and families to the fun that can be had with off-road biking. $10 Bangor residents $12 for non-residents, Bangor Parks and Recreation, Bangor City Forest, Bangor. FMI: 207-992-4490, www.bangorparksandrec.com.

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