Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine May 28-June 3

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine May 28-June 3
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine May 28-June 3
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Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine May 28-June 3
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Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine May 28-June 3

wolfe's neck farm

May 28, Thursday, 6:30pm, “Eating from the Maine Landscape,” with local chef Frank Giglio of Three Lily Farm in Thorndike about incorporating nutrient dense wild foods into your diet, from harvesting to preparing, he will discuss some of his favorite wild plants, share samples, and provide recipes, free, Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street, Belfast. FMI: 207-338-2532, www.belfast.lib.me.us.
May 29, Friday, 5pm, “Sojourn,” spans two decades in age, but all share a love of the timeless music of The Moody Blues. From “Nights in White Satin” to “Your Wildest Dreams”, Sojourn successfully recreates the classic sounds that made The Moody Blues music so unique and instantly identifiable. Come and let Sojourn take you on a timeless flight, $10/advance, $14/door, Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. FMI: 207-442-8455, www.chocolatechurch.com.
May 29, Friday, 7:30pm, “Kruger Brothers,” have an innovative and soulful world-class virtuosos put on one-of-a-kind performance this spring in Boothbay Harbor, when you listen to the music of The Kruger Brothers, you can’t help but be amazed by the sheer depth of their artistry, originally from Europe, now living in North Carolina, they were first introduced to American audiences in 1997, quickly gaining the attention of fans and the music industry alike, drawing on a rich cultural palette, theirs is a music that celebrates the best of what music can be: exciting, engaging, intelligent, and delightful, $25/advance, $30/at-the-door, The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 85 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. FMI: 207-633-5159, www.boothbayoperahouse.com.
May 30, Saturday, 10am-3pm, “Spring Festival at Wolfe’s Neck Farm,” music, games, demonstrations and learning activities make the Spring Festival unique with its country setting. There will be opportunities to explore the trails and gardens, interact with the animals, learn about seeds and plants, and try your hand at fiber arts. For younger children, there will be craft activities, face painting, a hay pile and tractors to climb, as well as hayrides and live music. Food available for purchase, $6, free/3 and under, Wolfe’s Neck Farm,184 Burnett Road, Freeport. FMI: 207-865-4460 x 1, www.wolfesneckfarm.org.
May 30, Saturday, 11am-12pm,”Come Boating, Launch Day and Nautical Yard Sale,” kicks off its 15th season with refreshments and information about its free community rowing program, trained coxswains will be on hand to take visitors out for a row on a 32 foot Cornish pilot gig, Come Boating!, Boatshed, 3 Main St., Belfast. FMI: 207-338-3466, www.comeboating.org.
May 30 and 31, Saturday and Sunday, 11am, “Spring Fine Art & Antiques Auction,” this exciting sale will include over 1,100 lots, including fine paintings & sculpture, folk art and nautical pieces, estate jewelry and watches, fine furniture, Asian antiques, silver, vintage boats and vehicles, rare documents, designer items, and rugs, preview Friday, May 29 9am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday 9-11am, free admission, Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, 51 Atlantic Highway, Thomaston. FMI: 207-354-8141, www.thomastonauction.com.
May 30, Saturday, 7:30pm, “The Sweetback Sisters,” singing country songs in close, surrogate-sister harmony and of course their signature matching dresses, family-style harmonies recall the best of country music from the Everlys to the Judds, as well as the spirited rockabilly energy of Wanda Jackson, one of their role models, $15, The Strand Theatre, 345 Main Street, Rockland. FMI: 207-594-0070, www.rocklandstrand.com.

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