Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 26-Mar. 4

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 26-Mar. 4
February 25, 2015
Chandler Woodcock Keynote Speaker at Sixteenth Annual Maine Milfoil Summit
Chandler Woodcock Keynote Speaker at Sixteenth Annual Maine Milfoil Summit
February 27, 2015

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Feb. 26-Mar. 4

Downeasters barbershop chorus

“Downeast Barbershop Chorus,:” Windham

Feb. 27, Friday, 9:30pm, “Downeast Soul Coalition,” serving up a tasty and original blend of soul, funk, and blues since 2012. The band’s high-energy performances are tight and feature the diverse musical backgrounds of its members, who are Kate Campbell Strauss (saxophone), Scott Morrison (bass), Nancy Durham (drums), Nelson Nadeau (guitar), and Mike Vaughan (keys). Everyone sings, free, Bray’s Brewpub, 678 Roosevelt Trail, Naples. FMI: 207-693-6806, www.downeastsoulcoalition.com.
Feb. 28, Saturday, 10-11am, “Music & Muffins: Ellen Tipper,” an award-winning singer-songwriter who hails from Appleton, Maine. Her music has been described as “immediate and timeless,” and her last album “The Juggler” described as “44 minutes of bliss.” Ellen enjoys supporting good causes with benefit concerts and has shared the stage with a talented array of musicians, including Dar Williams, Liz Longley, Robby Hecht, Carolyn Currie, and many more. Music, muffins and coffee, free, Prince Memorial Library, 266 Main Street, Cumberland Center. FMI: 207-829-2215, www.princememorial.lib.me.us.
Feb. 28, Saturday, 5-6pm, “Fabulous Florida Fiesta!” enjoy traditional Saturday Night Supper fare with a tropical twist: Beans & hotdogs, Casseroles and summer salads, Hawaiian punch and iced tea, and of course home-made desserts! So don your wildest Hawaiian shirt ‘coz we’re gonna join our snowbirds (if only in spirit!) and celebrate summer in February, $8/adults, $5/8 and under, $21/max for families with young children, Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. FMI: 207-627-4282, www.mainetoday.com.
Feb. 28, Saturday, 7pm, “Sunday River Comedy Dinner,” Peak Lodge is the perfect way to enjoy an evening in the mountains full of laughter – accompanied by an unforgettable meal, the night will feature comedians Rob Steen and Karen Morgan, who will have you laughing all evening, the cost is $49, this is a 18+ event and reservations are required, Sunday River, Peak Lodge, 97 Summit Road, Newry. FMI: 800-543-2754, www.sundayriver.com.
Feb. 28, Saturday, 7-9pm, “Downeasters Barbershop Chorus,” this group sings barbershop harmony and have been entertaining fans in Greater Portland for over 65 years, the chorus is made up of over 40 men who all share a common passion for singing great harmony, they come from all over southern Maine with several members from the Windham/Raymond area including the conductor, Jack Baggs, performing along with several of their chapter quartets, the Downeasters will share their top quality sound, showing why they were awarded second place at the Northeastern District Championship last fall, the box office opens at 6:15pm and the doors will open at 6:30pm, $12/adults, $10/students and seniors, North Windham Union Church, UCC, 723 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. FMI: 207-892-7149, www.mwamconcerts.com .
Feb. 28, Saturday, 8pm, “Eric Bibb & Michael Jerome Brown,” one great night of blues, Eric Bibb: already enjoying success in Europe, Grammy nominee Eric Bibb is becoming a familiar face – and voice – in the U.S. Nominated for nine W.C. Handy Blues Music Awards and winner of the Best Newcomer title in the British Blues Awards, Bibb has been appropriately described as “discreetly awesome” and “a total original.” Michael Jerome Brown performs everything from old Appalachian music to Chicago blues with such captivating authenticity that he’s earned three Juno nominations in two distinct categories, $20*does not include handling fee, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd, Brownfield. FMI: 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
March 1, Sunday, 8am-2pm, “13th Annual Break the Sound Barrier Ski Race,” ski Race fundraiser for skiers and riders of all ages and abilities, $75 includes a timed run, pre-race session with Julie Parisien, lift ticket, T-Shirt, apres-ski BBQ lunch and photo opportunities with our celebrities, proceeds benefit hear ME now, Maine’s leading auditory oral education center, Shawnee Peak, 119 Mountain Road. Bridgton. FMI: 207-647-8444, www.shawneepeak.com.

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