Out and About for Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 23-29

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Out and About for Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 23-29

Out and About for Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 23-29


“The Skyliners,” Next Generation Theatre, Brewer

 Apr. 23, Thursday, 7pm, “Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain,” a group of all-singing, all-strumming ukulele players, using instruments bought with loose change, which believes that all genres of music are available for reinterpretation, as long as they are played on the Ukulele, a funny, virtuosic, twanging, awesome, foot-stomping obituary of rock-n-roll and melodious light entertainment, $28-$35, Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.
Apr. 24, Friday, 7:30pm, “Paula Cole,” Grammy winner and 7 time Grammy nominee, Paula Cole, has released six solo albums spanning an eighteen year career. She has sold approximately three million albums and has performed with icons in many genres of music from Peter Gabriel to Dolly Parton. Cole’s emotionally deep and thrilling performances are a trademark. Poetic and fiercely touching, intelligent writing makes Cole stand apart, $25-$35, Gracie Theatre at Husson University, 1 College Circle, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-7888, www.gracietheatre.com.
Apr. 25, Saturday, 12:30pm, “Met Live: Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci,” opera’s most enduring tragic double bill returns in an evocative new production from Sir David McVicar, who sets the action across two time periods but in the same Sicilian village, $28/adults, $8/students , Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.
Apr. 25, Saturday, 7pm-12am, “9th Annual Red Ribbon Ball,” an evening of dancing, hor d’oeuvres, and fun, silent auction, featuring Jump City Jazz Band as live entertainment and Joy Hallowell from Channel 5 as host, fundraising event for Down East AIDS Network and the Health Equity Alliance, $25/per person, $40/per couple, Spectacular Events, 395 Griffin Road, Bangor. FMI: 207-990-3626, www.mainehealthequity.org.
Apr. 25, Saturday, 7:30pm, “The Skyliners,” 13 piece dancers’ orchestra plays in the style of Glen Miller and Count Basie. Their song selection includes everything from an instrumental version of Pharrel William’s “Happy” to classic swing, pop, rock, and Latin dance tunes, $8, Between Friends Art Center, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.
Apr. 26, Sunday, 9am-12pm, “Spawning Run 5K,” course will take participants through the University of Maine campus and bike trails, both runners and walkers are welcome, prizes will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers, there will also be prizes given to the best male and female that run in a fish costume, registration opens at 9am in the Nutting Hall lobby, race starts at 10am, awards given at 11am, proceeds will be used to establish an Outreach and Education Fund to develop programs with local middle and high schools to bring fisheries science into the classroom as well as organize field trips and workshops to teach children about the vibrant aquatic community in the Penobscot River and the state of Maine, Nutting Hall, UMO, Orono. FMI: www.active.com.
Apr. 26, Sunday, 2pm, “Country Music Pioneer Show,” presented by Norm Poulin and featuring Malinda Liberty, with special guests: Allison Ames, Ken & Jane Brooks, Sharlene Hooper, Frank Coffin, Janice Moore the Saw Lady, and Cowboy, M.C., $14/advance, $16/door, Happy Acres Hall, 3704 Bennock Road, Alton. FMI: 207-394-2363, www.happyacreshall.com.

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