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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Mar. 12-18

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at Windham Center Stage Theater, Windham

Mar. 13-15, Friday-Sunday, 7pm/Fri. and Sat., 2pm/Sat. and Sun., “Little Mermaid Jr.,” Ariel and all her friends sing and dance to such songs as “Part of Your World,” and “Kiss the Girl.” Two casts of over 35 children each, have been working hard to bring you a wonderfully entertaining show, $10/general, $8/seniors and students, Windham Center Stage Theater, Windham Town Hall, 8 School Road, Windham. FMI: 207-893-2098, www.windhamtheater.org.
Mar. 13-15, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat., 5pm/Sun., “Catch Me If You Can,” come along for the ride as teenager Frank Abignale Jr. ditches suburban life for a high-class world of glitz and glamour-and fake IDs, forged checks and a tail by the FBI! The world-class con artist successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer, winning the hearts of women and the trust of men, all while playing a cat-and-mouse game with FBI agent Carl Hanratty. Based on the hit film and astonishing real-life story, this fast-paced new musical has an infectious, hard-driving jazz and glorious big-band sound, $21/general, $15/seniors, $10/students, Russell Hall, USM, Gorham. FMI: 207-780-5151, www.usm.maine.edu.
Mar. 13, Friday, 8pm, “Red Baraat,” lotsa drums, lotsa horns, and lotsa energy…this Brooklyn band’s eight members draw on North Indian rhythms, hip-hop, funk and New Orleans jazz to create undeniably singular party music, $25/pp with $3 handling fee, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dug Way Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Mar. 14, Saturday, 11am-3pm, “3rd Annual Lib Tech Near Canada Open,” good times, sweet features, burnt hotdogs, free high-fives, minimal structure, and great prizes! The course will be located on the Rocking Chair trail on Snowboard JumpBarker Mountain. Registration takes place the morning of the event. An awards ceremony will follow. Snowboards only, helmets required, competitor 18 and under require a parent’s signature, no entry fee, valid lift ticket or season pass required, Sunday River Ski Resort, 15 South Ridge Road, Newry. FMI: 1-800-543-2754, www.sundayriver.com.
Mar. 14, Saturday, 8pm, “Jobey Wilson and Friends,” experience the beauty, agility and power of the largest member of the brass family played by a new and dynamic addition to the USM School of Music faculty, Jobey Wilson, $15/general, $10/seniors, $5/students, Corthell Concert Hall, USM, Gorham. FMI: 207-780-5555, www.usm.maine.edu.
Mar. 17, Tuesday, 4:30-6pm, “St. Patrick’s Day Supper,” menu includes corned beef and cabbage with potatoes, carrots, rolls, choice of beverage and bread pudding for dessert, $10/adults, $5/5 and under, Standish Congregational Church, 25 Oak Hill Road, Standish. FMI: 207-642-3386, www.standishcc.org.
Mar. 18, Wednesday, 6:30pm, “Human Trafficking Awareness Benefit Concert,” Last month, country music star, Steve Azar, wrote and released “The Sky is Falling,” a heart-wrenching, beautifully written song which portrays human trafficking. Now, Azar and his band are coming here raise awareness about human trafficking and do a benefit concert for Project TLC – Maine’s first safe house/residential treatment program for survivors of human trafficking. Maine’s funniest mom, Karen Morgan will open the show, followed by the funky beat of Maine’s own Motor Booty Affair. Then, the great North of Nashville will take the stage followed finally by Steve Azar and his band who will bring it all home with his powerful, story-telling voice, $20-$50, Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 47 Stroudwater Street, Westbrook. FMI: 207-710-2774, www.enditmaine.com.

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