Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 16-22

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 16-22
April 15, 2015
Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 16-22
April 15, 2015

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 16-22

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“Fabulous Finds From Portsmouth, NH Privies,” Saco

Apr. 16, Thursday, 6:30pm,”Fabulous Finds from Portsmouth, NH Privies,” this talk will feature some of the most surprising ceramic shards discovered over several decades of archaeology, these pottery bits shed new light on the lives of seacoast families and provide evidence of New England’s international trade, free, Dyer Library, 371 Main St., Saco. FMI: 207-283-3861, www.sacomuseum.org.
Apr. 17, Friday. 7pm, “Jazz Concert,” featuring Barbara London on flute, keyboard, and vocals, with bassist Jim Lyden, guitarist Woody Allen, and drummer Rick Kress, the quartet will play selections from Barbara’s new recording, Moonlight, as well as favorite jazz standards, $15/adults, $10/seniors and students, St. George’s Episcopal Church, 407 York St., York. FMI: 207-363-7376 ext.103, www.stgeorgesyorkharbor.org.
Apr. 17-19, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2:30pm/Sun. “Love Song,” presented by The Originals, Beane is a socially awkward and lonely exile, alienated from life; unable to experience the world as others do around him. His protective and driven sister Joan and well-meaning brother-in-law Harry try to help him connect to the world, but their efforts seem in vain. Following a burglary on Beane’s apartment, Joan is unsettled to find her brother blissfully happy and madly in love with his hotheaded burglar, Molly. Soon Joan and Harry themselves fall under the enchanting spell of Beane’s joy, exhilarated by the simple pleasures of being alive; tastes, colors, sunlight, and the warmth of another’s touch, $25/adults, $22/students and seniors, Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Buxton. FMI: 207-929-5412, www.sacorivertheatre.org.
Apr. 18, Saturday, 7pm and 9:30pm, “Kathleen Madigan,” one of the most respected comedians of her generation; over her 25-year career Madigan has performed on nearly every standup television show ever made: Leno, Letterman, Conan, Ferguson and so on, $42.50 plus $5 service fee, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.
Apr. 19, Sunday, 3pm, “Springfolk: Mini-Festival,” Brittany Haas, Owen Marshall, and Joe K. Walsh are back with a new lineup of exceptional acoustic musicians, it features three acts with roots and strong connections to the Maine scene: Haas/Marshall/Walsh, featuring celebrated fiddler Brittany Haas and two of the brightest lights in the Maine acoustic music scene in mandolinist Joe K. Walsh and guitarist Owen Marshall; Grant Gordy, bluegrass/jazz guitarist who’s practically made Maine his second home; and The Wiles, two charismatic and versatile singers/players/writers who sprung from the fertile folk scene in rural Maine and who are now making a name for themselves in Boston, $20, $15/seniors and students, West Kennebunk United Methodist Church, 160 Alfred Rd., West Kennebunk. FMI: 207-838-6003, www.owenmarshallmusic.com.
Apr. 19, Sunday, 1-6pm, “Neilstock,” 30+ years of music history featuring Buffalo Chip Tea and members of various band like The Real Band, Peter Galaway, Cornerstone, Sons of the Beach, Patio Buckaneers, Dimestore Heroes and many more, $20, 1 Pond, Winter Street, Saco. FMI: 207-649-5127, www.mainetoday.com.
Apr. 22, Wednesday, 9:30am-1pm, “Earth Day,” activities to include tree planting on the Nature Trail System, trash-pickup along the shores of Bauneg Beg Lake on foot or by kayak and some fun and exciting eco-friendly games and outdoor activities. This will be a day for all ages and abilities. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and you can pack a lunch or have a hot dog. Pick one activity or participate in all of them, register for more information, free, TREE Center, 5 Dunaway Drive, Sanford. FMI: 207-324-7955 x644, www.treecenter.org.

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