Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 8-14

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 8-14

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 8-14

“Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg,” Collins Center, Bangor

Jan. 9, Friday, 8-11pm, “Allison Ames Band,” a high-energy, professional band featuring award-winning vocalist Allison Ames. This popular country dance band puts on a great show, playing everything from Elvis to Sugarland to CCR to KC and The Sunshine Band. Infused with tight three-part harmonies and solid rhythms and beats, their music will keep you dancing all night long, Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway, 500 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 877-779-7771, www.hollywoodcasinobangor.com.
Jan. 10, Saturday, 8-9:30am, “Monthly Bird Walk,” Join experienced birders and explore the mixed habitats that surround the nature center. Each month brings different birds to the forefront. Please dress for the weather, free, Fields Pond Audubon Center, 216 Fields Pond Road, Holden. FMI: 207-989-2591, www.maineaudubon.org/events/monthly-bird-walks-2/.
Jan. 10, Saturday, 9am-2pm, “Winter Whimsical Club Indoor Flea Market/Yard Sale,” Out with the old and in with the new. Come down and get some great bargains. It will be warm and cozy and the kitchen will be open. They will be serving Yummy homemade Chili . And the kitchen will also have Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Fries and Onion Rings & Ice cream Sundaes, sponsored by the Elks Club, Old Town Elks Club, 290 Fourth Street, Old Town. FMI: www.bangordailynews.com.
Jan. 10, Saturday, 12-6pm, “The Met Opera Live in HD! Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg,” recorded on Dec. 13th, James Levine returns to one of his signature Wagner works conducting this epic comedy about a group of Renaissance mastersingers whose song contest unites a city, see site for ticketing information, Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine, Orono. FMI: 1-800-622-8499; www.collinscenterforthearts.com.
Jan. 10, Saturday, 5-7pm, “Bangor Ballet presents Cabin Fever Reliever,” an evening of original choreography, features dancers by current and former Bangor Ballet Company members, and following the performance there will be a reception in the Atrium with hors-d’oeuvres, cash bar and music provided by Jump City Social Club. There will be a raffle of gift baskets and a chance to mingle with the choreographers and dancers, $15/adults, $10/seniors and students, $8/children 12 and under, Gracie Theatre, Husson University, Bangor. FMI: 207-945-5911, www.bangorballet.com.
Jan. 10, Saturday, 7-10pm, “Winter Wonderland Dance,” presented by DownEast, 7pm/Swing lesson with Terence and Anita, 7:30-10pm/dance to music by club DJs, all your favorite rhythms: Swing, Latin, Waltz, West Coast, Two Step, etc., $8, $5/seniors and students, DownEast Family Gym., Ellsworth. FMI: 667-1319, www.bangordailynews.com.
Jan. 13, Tuesday, 7-8:30pm, “Talk on Barbour Shipyard,” presented by Brewer Historical Society, Henry Wiswell will speak about the Barbour Shipyard and family, refreshments, free, Brewer First Methodist Church Meeting Room, 40 South Main St., Brewer. FMI: 207-945-4332, www.brewerhistoricalsociety.org.

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