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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 9-15

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 9-15

“Early Spring Waterfowl,” Fields Pond Audubon Center, Holden 

Apr. 9, Thursday, 8pm, “Lewis Black-The Rant Is Due Tour: Part Deux,” Grammy Award-winning stand-up comedian, Lewis Black is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author. His live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. He is the rare comic who can cause an audience to laugh at themselves while making compelling points about the absurdity of the world, $43-$73, Collins Center for the Arts, UMO, Orono. FMI: www.waterfrontconcerts.com/events/2015/lewis-black.
Apr. 11, Saturday, 7am-12pm, “Early Spring Waterfowl,” many ducks return to the area in spring plumage as soon as the ice is out. The Orrington Marsh, Penobscot River, Fields Pond and Brewer Lake are all good places to see both dabbling and diving ducks, led by Jerry Smith, free, Fields Pond Audubon Center, 216 Fields Pond Road, Holden. FMI: 207-989-2591, www.maineaudubon.org.
Apr. 11-12, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-8pm/Sat., 10am-5pm/Sun., “Bangor Flower Show,” break loose from winter’s grip with a weekend of summer music, gardening, food, and fun. The entire Cross Insurance Center will be completely transformed into beautiful gardenscapes and a family-fun area. From flowers to stone and from da demonstration area to vendor booths, they have it all, Cross Insurance Center at Bass Park Complex, 515 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-947-5555, www.bdnmainegardenshow.com.
Apr. 11, Saturday, 4:30-5:30pm, “Baked Bean Dinner,” the menu will include baked beans, hot dogs, rolls, casseroles, coleslaw and homemade pies, $7/adults, $3/12 and under, East Orrington congregational Church, 38 Johnson Mill Road, Orrington. FMI: 207-825-3404, www.eoccmaine.com.
Apr.11- 12, Saturday-Sunday, 7pm/Sat., 3pm/Sun., “The Robinson Ballet presents: Romance and Fire,” Kantikos Agonias is based on the Greek tragedy “Medea” written by Euripides. Relationships are tested and jealousy turns into vengeance as life will be forever changed for the people of the Greek world. Odin’s Ravens is based on the Norse tale of two ravens that fly all over the world and bring information to the God Odin. With the music of Sigur Ros along with Brooklyn Rider and Steve Reich this fast paced dance will keep you one the edge of your seat. The City is inspired by Robert Montogomerty’s poem The City is Wilder Than you Think and choreographed by Stevie McGary. The City will give you an insight into what the modern dance world can be like for some, $15/adults, $10/children and seniors, Brewer Performing Arts Center, 92 Pendleton Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-990-3140, www.robinsonballet.org.
Apr. 11, Saturday, 8pm, “Rustic Overtones,” a popular seven-piece indie rock band, the band’s unique version of indie rock is strongly influenced by soul music, garage punk, jazz and psychedelic music of the 1960s and 70s, $15/advance, $18/door, Center Gallery, Unity College Center for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot Street, Unity. FMI: 207-948-7469, www.unity.edu.
Apr. 14, Tuesday, 7:30pm, “Brass Night,” performances to feature brass musicians from the University of Maine and special guests: student brass ensembles from nearby Old Town schools as well as music by Janacek, Bruckner, Zelenka, Verne Reynolds, and Bond, James Bond…and much more, $9, Minksy Recital hall, University of Maine Class of 1944 Hall, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.umaine.edu/spa.

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