Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 9-15

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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 9-15

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“Shaker Village Fall Harvest Festival,” New Gloucester

Oct. 10-13, Friday-Monday, 12pm/Fri/events begin, “Nezinscot Weaving and Fiber Retreat,” join us on our diversified organic dairy farm for a fun filled weekend of weaving and fiber arts, you will learn the art of weaving from start to finish; leaving with a piece that you have created, there will also be time to try your hands at other fiber related arts such as spinning, dyeing, wet and needle felting, crocheting and knitting, otherwise, breaks can be had by taking a hike within the farm grounds and along the river, or just relaxing on the expansive front porch overlooking the river and rolling pastures, there are four different Options and Rates for the weaving retreat, participants can stay for the day or the weekend, see site for specific details, $75 to $485/depending on program option, Nezinscot Farm, 284 Turner Road, Turner. FMI: 207-225-3231, www.nezinscotfarm.com.
Oct. 10, Friday, 8pm, “Gaelic Storm,” they were barely a band when they were spotted by the folks from the blockbuster movie Titantic, their raucous dance scene catapulted them into a serious global touring schedule and off they went, today they are one of the most sought after celtic bands in the world, Gaelic Storm blends indie-folk and world grooves with Celtic tradition to bring you twelve tales of plight and plunder, whiskey-drenched pirates, flying cannon balls and the ladies of ill repute, ready your sea legs; you’ll need them for The Boathouse, $50, $3/handling fee, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dug Way Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Oct. 11, Saturday, 10am-4pm, “Fall Festival,” step back in time and enjoy “old-fashioned” activities including blacksmithing demo, tours of the 1867 Washburn mansion, apple pressing, ames, farmer’s cottage, and oxen demos, also special programs as follows: 11:30am- presentation about Civil War sailor Samuel Washburn; 12-2pm-Guided Nature Walk to the Pools of Simeon; 12:30pm-display of early tools and talk by HG “Skip” Brack; 2:30pm-concert by Stephen N. Sanfilippo “America’s Easternmost Chanteyman,” $6/general, $3/12 and under, $15/family, Washburn – Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road, Livermore. FMI: 207-897-4366, www.norlands.org.
Oct. 11, Saturday, 9am-4pm, “Ancient Ones of Maine – Fall Rendezous,” step back in time to pre-1840s America. Witness how people dressed, cooked, started fires, gathered food, and much more, also, see the Kora Shrine Temple Highlanders play bagpipes and drums, note: 4×4 or high sitting car recommended on Meadowview Road,free, Ancient Ones of Maine Encampment, Meadowview Road, Canton. FMI: 207-240-0783, www.bangordailynews.com.
Oct. 11, Saturday, 10am-4:30pm, “Shaker Village Fall Harvest Festival,” the season’s bounty has arrived, join Shaker Village for their end-of-season Fall Harvest Festival featuring apples from the Shakers’ historic orchard, fresh pressed cider, free wagon rides with a vintage 1957 Farmall tractor, face painting, gourd decorating, traditional craft demonstrations include wool carding, spinning, knitting, weaving, and embroidering by the R&R Spinners, Marji Thompson and the Embroiderers Guild of Maine, and more, Shaker Museum tours will be offered throughout the day – visit historic Shaker buildings with original furniture and crafts- the only active Shaker Community, free, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road, New Gloucester. FMI: 207-926-4597, www.usshakers.com.
Oct. 11, Saturday, 1pm, “ “Live from the MET: Macbeth (Verdi),” star soprano Anna Netrebko delivers her searing portrayal of Lady Macbeth, the mad and murderous mate of Željko Lu¡ci´c’s doomed Macbeth, Adrian Noble’s chilling production also stars Joseph Calleja as the noble Macduff and René Pape as Banquo, Fabio Luisi conducts, $26/general, $23/seniors, $18/students, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy, 18 Bradley Street, Fryeburg. FMI: 207-935-9232, www.fryeburgacademy.org.
Oct. 11, Saturday 4:30pm-7pm, “Barbeque Chicken Dinner,” second Fall supper at East Otisfield Free Baptist Church,, there will be two seatings, at 4:30 and 6:00, the menu will be oven-baked barbecue chicken, hot vegetables, salads, rolls, and homemade pies, gluten free options available, donations appreciated, East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, Otisfield. FMI: 207-539-2241, www.eofbc.org.

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