Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 21-27

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 21-27
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 21-27
August 20, 2014
Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 21-27
August 20, 2014

Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 21-27

 
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“Adventures in Jazz,” Union Hall, Rockport

August 21, Thursday, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., “Footloose,” Tells the explosive story of a young man, who, after moving to a small farming town, is shocked by the town’s rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing, full of exhilarating dance numbers and an award-winning top 40 score, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind, $38 – $63, Maine State Music Theatre, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-8769, www.msmt.org.
August 21, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., “Beethoven – Dohnany,” Our resident ensemble joined by spectacular pianist Steven Prutsman and gifted violist Nathan Schram. Hailed by The New York Times as an “elegant soloist” with a sound “devotional with its liquid intensity,” Nathan’s a violist in the Bryant Park Quartet, $10 – $45, The Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St., Rockport. FMI: 207-236-2823, www.baychamberconcerts.org.
August 22, Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., “From Up River,” A school of fine art has swum down the Kennebec from SpinOff Studios in Gardiner to festoon the Whatnot Gallery at Spindleworks: dolphins, mermaids, bucolic riverside vistas, waterfowl and beyond. Discover the vibrant work created by artists at SpinOff Studio, and celebrate the partnership between the two programs with artists and Staff alike, free event, Whatnot Gallery, Spindleworks, 7 Lincoln Street, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-8820, www.spindleworks.org.
August 22, Friday, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., “Adventures in Jazz,” Geoff Nuttall, violin: Livia Sohn, violin; Nathaniel Schram, viola; Christopher Costanza, cello; Steven Prutsman, piano. Jazz quintets and solo piano pieces selected by the musically voracious pianist Stephen Prutsman, $10 – $35, Union Hall, 24 Central Street, Rockport. FMI: 207-236-2823, www.baychamberconcerts.org.
August 22, Friday, 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., “Sherlock Jr.,” To close our summer series, we’re delighted to present a screening of Buster Keaton’s 1924 comedy accompanied by a live performance of an inventive score for piano and string quartet composed by Stephen Prutsman, $35, Union Hall, 24 Central Street, Rockport. FMI: 207-236-2823, www.baychamberconcerts.org.
August 22, Friday, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., “Camden Walking Tours,” The Camden Public Library and the Camden Downtown Business Group host free walking tours of downtown Camden every Friday at 4:00 pm., the tours will begin and end at the Children’s Garden of the Camden Public Library on Atlantic Avenue, the tours are free and last approximately an hour; donations are appreciated, Camden Public Library, 55 Main St., Camden. FMI: 207-236-3440, www.camdenpubliclibrary.com.
August 22, Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., “20th Maine Encampment,” The re-enactors of Company B–a living history group dedicated to preserving the memory of Maine Civil War volunteers–will be camped in Camden’s Harbor Park & present demonstrations, drills, and living history, free event, Camden Public Library, Harbor Park, Atlantic Avenue, across from library, Camden. FMI:207-236-3440, www.librarycamden.org.

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