Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 7-13

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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 7-13

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“45th Annual Cumberland Arts & Crafts Show,” Cumberland

August 7 – 10, Thursday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., “45th Annual Cumberland Arts & Crafts Show,” Join us for Maine’s largest craft show! Buy local, buy handmade with over 175 artisans displaying their Made in Maine crafts… Demonstrations, Youth Area, Raffles, The Store, Food Vendors and more…. Rain or shine and plenty of free parking,, under 12 free check our website for valuable coupons, Cumberland Fairgrounds, 197 Blanchard Road, Cumberland. FMI: 207-621-2818, www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com.
August 7, Thursday, 7pm, “Mick Conneely an Dave Munnelly Concert,” Dave and Mick are master musicians, they have the credentials: the track record, the bands, albums and collaborations, but with their performances you get more than just great musicianship, you get a dialogue, a conversation happening now, that is the real excitement. Celtic music at its best, $22/adults, $18/14 and under, Deertrees Theatre, Harrison. FMI: 207-583-6746, www.deertrees-theatre.org.
August 8, Friday, 9am-3pm, “Androscoggin Watershed: Source to the Sea,” Durham Maine and Lisbon Falls, short paddle with some quick water and two eagle’s nests, meet at 9am and Durham boat access, take out at the mouth of Sabattus River at Miller Park in Lisbon, register on site, Durham Boat Access, Route 136, Durham. FMI: 207-754-8158, www.adroscogginwaterwatershed.org.
August 9, Saturday, 11am-11pm, “Brownfield Days,” Events to include – Parade (11am), Cow Chip Bingo ($10 tickets – $300 prize), Pie Eating Contest (Adult & Children divisions), Lawn Mower races, Tire Toss (Adult & Children divisions), Tug of War, Achy Breaky Race (carry your spouse), Frozen T-Shirt Contest, Air Gun Raffle, Horseshoes, Frisbee Tic Tac Toe, Rubber Chicken Toss, Bonfire, and music with natives Christian Martin, DJ Johnny V, and live band Roundabout. Bring the kids too – a $5 wristband gets them access to KiddieLand for the whole day! 23’ waterslide, blow up obstacle course, bounce house, and petting zoo! Don’t forget your wallets as there will be plenty of vendors, crafters, and food tents, Brownfield Community Center, 90 Main Street, Brownfield. FMI: 207-890-4240, www.brownfieldrecdept.com.
August 9, Saturday, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., “Hike and Sketch: The Landscape Through Rufus Porter’s Eyes,” Join us for a short nature walk through Pondicherry Park and a discussion of Rufus Porter’s landscape painting. Discover for yourself how to draw the landscape with a obscura! All supplies provided, free event, Rufus Porter Museum, 67 N. High Street, Bridgton, 207-647-2828, www.rufusportermuseum.org.
August 9, Saturday, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., “A Summer Concert,” Live music featuring singer/harpist E.G. Roth and trumpeter Dana Fisher. Also featuring exceptional local talent. Concert is followed by a reception where home made treats will be served, suggested donation, Standish Congregational Church, 25 Oakhill Road, Standish. FMI: 207-642-3386, www.standishcc.org.
August 9, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Poetics” with Richard Blanco and Friends, 2013 White House inaugural poet Richard Blanco to Denmark to host an evening of poetry, sourced from all corners (inlets?) of our great state. Come experience the depth and breadth of Maine’s spectacular poetic landscape in a night devoted to the simple beauty of spoken words. Other poets include Martin Steingesser, Richard Taylor, former Maine poet laureate Betsy Sholl, and the DAC’s own Sarah Françoise and Harry Corthell, $10, Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main Street, Denmark. FMI: 207-452-2412, www.denmarkart.org.

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