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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 11-17

“Honkytonk Angels,” Bangor Opera House, Bangor

Sept. 11 – 17, Thursday – Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., “Summer at Last,” art show featuring Nina Jerome with Helena Bosse, Liz Cutler, Page Eastman, Sarah Frick, Peg Hanson, Edward Harrow, Rebecca Rivers, Linda Stearns, and Obrianna Vine. Media include oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, photography, and carved wood, free, Boyd Place, 21 Boyd Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-2837, www.pshouse.org.

Sept. 11-14, Thursday-Sunday, 7pm/Thurs. and Sun., 8pm/Fri. and Sat., 3pm Sun., “Honkytonk Angels,” three gutsy gals meet on a bus bound for Nashville and find they share more than amazing vocal talent and a love for music. Their boots are made for walkin’, but they don’t want to go it alone! A six-piece band plays back-up as they laugh, cry and sing their way toward their dreams. This rollicking ride from the author of Always…Patsy Cline features 30 classic songs as you’ve never heard them before, including “9-5,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and “Stand by Your Man.” Guaranteed to make audiences dance in their seats and stand up and cheer, contact venue for ticketing information, Penobscot Theatre Company at The Bangor Opera House, 131 Main St., Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
Sept. 11, Thursday, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., “Vinyl Night in the Haus,” our incredible Dj’s spinnin’ vinyl all night, please feel free to bring your own and ask for a tune, Nocturnem Draft Haus, 56 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-907-4380, www.nocturnemdrafthaus.com.
Sept.12, Friday, 9:00a.m. – 3:00 p.m., “Crochet Rag Rug Workshop,” Learn the wonderful art of rag rug with Beverly Richards by making an approximately 30” diameter round rug. No crochet experience is necessary and no sewing is involved. Recycled mill end cut fabrics for strong, long lasting rugs will be used making your rug machine washable and dryer safe, $95/Woodlawn members, $105/non-members, price includes fabric, a hook and lunch, Woodlawn Museum, Gardens & Parks, 19 Black House Drive, Route 172, Surry Road, Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-8671, www.woodlawnmuseum.org.
Sept. 12, Friday, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., “moe.,” moe. is the preeminent progressive rock band on the music scene today. With 20 years of touring and just as many albums under its belt, the quintet of Al Schnier and Chuck Garvey on guitars and vocals, Rob Derhak on bass and vocals, Jim Loughlin on percussion and vibes, and Vinnie Amico on Drums, continues to push the standard for performance art. Critical acclaim and a solid national and international fan base has built a dedicated following that grows each year. Whether touring across the globe, headlining music festivals, or sharing the stage with such celebrated acts as the Allmans, The Who, or Robert Plant, among others, what keeps moe. at the forefront of the music scene is not only the energy and vitality of their music and songwriting, but the showmanship in which it is delivered, $33, Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine, Orono. FMI: 800-622-8499, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.
Sept. 13, Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., “Sebasticook Regional Land Trust 6th Annual Farm & Habitat Tour,” pedal your way through the Sebasticook Regional Valley’s beautiful farmland stopping at prearranged rest stops to learn about food production and forest management as well as sample artisan cheese and other local products. Or paddle your way on the Sebasticook Regional rive and learn about the unique features with a wildlife specialist and expert Maine Guide, contact venue for ticketing information, Sebasticook Regional Land Trust, 93 Main Street, Unity. FMI: 207-948-3766, www.sebasticookrlt.org.
Sept. 13, Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., “A Moveable Feast of Insectary Plants,” Woodlawn, in collaboration with The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program, is offering a program on Insectary Plants. Learn which plants attract pollinators and other beneficial insects, donations greatly appreciated, Woodlawn Museum, 19 Black House Drive, Route 172, Surry Road, Ellsworth. FMI: 207-667-8671, www.woodlawnmuseum.org.

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