Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 18-24

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 18-24

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“Judy Collins,” Jonathan’s, Ogunquit

Sept. 18 – 21 and 23 and 24, Thursday – Sunday and Tuesday-Wednesday, 2pm/Sun, 2:30pm/Thurs. and Wed, 8pm/Thurs, Fri, and Tues, 8:30pm/Sat, “The Witches of Eastwick,” The Witches of Eastwick are the original “desperate housewives!” The Ogunquit Playhouse is proud to be selected by Cameron Mackintosh to be the American Northeast premiere of his hit stage adaptation of The Witches of Eastwick, the sexy new musical comedy based on the Warner Brothers hit motion picture, $39 – $79, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.

Sept. 20, Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., “Simple Japanese Stab Stitch Binding Workshop,” learn the basic techniques of bookbinding through a hand on workshop with a minimum of tools, students will complete books using traditional Japanese binding, accordion structures. No experience necessary. Max enrollment: 12; 14+ years, $27 – $30, Engine, 265 Main Street #103, Biddeford. FMI: 207-370-0930, www.feedtheengine.com.
Sept. 20 and 21, Saturday and Sunday, 11am and 3pm, “Pumpkin Patch Trolley,” bring the family to the Seashore Trolley Museum and bring yourself into another time as you recreate the adventure experienced by your family generations ago. At the turn of the century, it wasn’t uncommon for the family to hop aboard a streetcar and take a ride out of the city to the local amusement park or other local destination. Disembark the streetcar at the Pumpkin Patch and enjoy nature as you explore, looking for the perfect pumpkin to take home. Found one? We offer supplies for you to decorate your pumpkin (all included with the admission fee), $12/adults, $9.50/6-16, $2.00/5 and under, $10/60+, Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Road, Kennebunkport. FMI: 207-967-2800, www.trolleymuseum.org.
Sept. 20, Saturday, 2:45pm-5pm, “Wine Walk: The Wines of Piedmont, Italy,” join Sommerlier Erica Archer, CWP, WSET Advanced, for a guided viticultural tasting and walking tour of Ogunquit’s vibrant restaurant scene as you embark on a wine class on the wines of one of Italy’s most respected and sought after wine regions at four wonderful area restaurants, tasting delicious food at each stop, contact for details, downtown Ogunquit. FMI: 207-619-4630, www.winewiseevents.com.
Sept. 20, Saturday, 6pm, “Judy Collins,” few singers have the staying power of folk icon, Judy Collins. For nearly 45 illustrious years, her dulcet tones have graced our ears, and her poetic lyrics have galvanized a generation. She has released more than 40 albums, has had numerous Top 10 hits, Grammy nominations and gold and platinum selling albums, $60+$5/service fee, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.
Sept. 20, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., “Rory Bock,” heralded as “a living landmark” (Berkeley Express), “a national treasure” (Guitar Extra), and “one of the greatest living acoustic blues artists” (Blues Revue), Rory Block has committed her life and her career to preserving the Delta blues tradition and bringing it to life for 21st century audiences around the world. A traditionalist and an innovator at the same time, she wields a fiery and haunting guitar and vocal style that redefines the boundaries of acoustic blues and folk, reservation advised, $30, Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. FMI: 207-926-6472, www.sacorivertheatre.org.
Sept. 21, Sunday, 5pm, “Live Irish Music Seisun,” sing along singers and musicians or bring your fiddle, bodhran, or flute and join the music, a wonderful evening of Irish entertainment while enjoying food and exciting cocktails and beverages, Annie’s Irish Pub, 396 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-251-4335, www.anniesirishpub.com.

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