Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 30-May 6

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 30-May 6
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Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine Apr. 30-May 6

Livingston Taylor

“Livingston Taylor,” Chocolate Church, Bath

Apr. 30, Thursday, 5pm, “Adventures in Jazz,” Geoff Nuttall, violin; Livia Sohn, violin; Nathaniel Schram, viola; Christopher Costanza, cello, Steven Prutsman, piano. Jazz quintets and solo piano pieces selected by the musically voracious pianist Stephen Prutsman, $10-$35, Union Hall, 24 Central Street, Rockport. FMI: 207-236-2823, www.baychamberconcerts.org.
Apr. 30-May 1, Thursday-Friday, 7:30pm, “Bach’s St. John Passion,” in German performed by Bowdoin College, Chorus and Mozart Mentors Orchestra, conducted by Anthony Antolini. Soloists include Erin Chenard, soprano; Joëlle Morris, mezzo-soprano; David Myers, Jr., tenor; John David Adams, bass and Jerry LiaBraaten, bass, free, Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, 3725 College Street, Brunswick. FMI: 207-798-4141, www.bowdoin.edu/arts.
May 1, Friday, 6:30pm, “Not Too Shaap,” sweet foods and sweet music are on the agenda for First Friday’s-Just Desserts, featured performers are the popular acoustic group Not Too Shaap, presenting a repertoire of “some things old, some things new, some things borrowed and a little blues”-plus classic and contemporary covers, and original songs, $5, Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot Street, Freeport. FMI: 207-865-3985, www.fcsmaine.org.
May 1, Friday, 7:30pm, “Concert by Maire Ni Chathasaigh & Chris Newman’s Duo,” two extraordinary musicians who have won awards from Ireland to Australia and a zillion gigs in between, Chris plays acoustic guitar and Maire the Irish harp. She has been called one of Ireland’s most influential harpers of our time, and more words to describe Maire and the duo from a range of critics include “virtuosic, fascinating, dramatic, original, inspired, gloriously adventurous, dazzling, brilliant, stunning, impassioned, electrifying, bewitching, moving, achingly beautiful, influential, revered, unique..,” $15, Sail, Power, and Steam Museum, 75 Mechanic St., Rockland. FMI: 207-701-7627, www.sailpowersteammuseum.org.
May 2, Saturday, 2pm, “Alice in Wonderland,” Lewis Carroll’s delightful and beguiling characters spring to life in Elizabeth Drucker’s Ballet School’s upcoming production of Alice in Wonderland, this beautifully staged and professionally choreographed story ballet is sure to charm and enchant audiences of all ages, $12, $10/seniors and children, Orion Performing Arts Center, 66 Republic Ave, Mt. Ararat Middle School, Topsham. FMI: 207-729-6794, www.theballetschool.com.
May 2, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Livingston Taylor,” the fourth child in a very musical family that includes Alex, James, Kate, and Hugh, recorded his first record at 18 and has continued to create well-crafted, introspective, and original songs that have earned him listeners worldwide. From top-40 hits (“I Will Be in Love with You” and “I’ll Come Running”) to “I Can Dream of You” and “Boatman,” both recorded by his brother James, Livingston’s creative output has continued unabated. He is a natural performer, peppering his shows with personal stories, anecdotes, and ineffable warmth that connect him to his fans, $30/advance, $32/day of, Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington Street, Bath. FMI: 207-442-8455, www.chocolatechurcharts.org.
May 3, Sunday, 4pm, “Celebration of Spring Concert,” presented by Wescustago Youth Chorale, all three choruses of the Wescustago Youth Chorale will perform several pieces, and then join together for combined number. We are an auditioned youth chorus, grades 3-12, with singers from twelve area towns. Directed by Amanda Mahaffey, Jennifer Hand Runge, and Renovia Day, $10, $5/seniors and students, Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook Street, Freeport. FMI: 207-846-0705, wescustago.wordpress.com.

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