Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 6-12

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 6-12

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“Waterborough Historical Society Craft Fair,” Waterboro

Aug. 6-8 and 12, Thursday-Saturday and Wednesday, 2pm/Thurs, 8pm/Thurs-Sat. and Wed, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Two con men, a beautiful woman and the elite of the French Riviera collide in this sexy and irreverent farce. Based on the popular 1988 movie, the show is sophisticated, suave, and features a delightfully jazzy score by David Yazbek, $30/weekends, $25/weekdays, Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 Route 9, Berwick. FMI: 207-698-1807, www.hackmatack.org.
Aug. 6-9 and 11, Thursday-Sunday and Tuesday, 2:30pm/Thurs, 8pm/Thurs, Fri. and Tues, 8:30pm/Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Nice Work if You Can Get It,” laughter, romance and high-stepping Broadway magic bursting with girls, glamour and the glorious songs of Gershwin! The delightful 2012 Tony Award-winning musical comedy hits the stage with Ogunquit favorite funny lady Sally Struthers as the town temperance enforcer set against a gang of bootleggers. It’s the Roaring Twenties, the champagne is flowing and the gin is fizzing in this madcap musical filled with a cast of outrageous character who gather in New York City to celebrate the wedding of a wealthy playboy. But things don’t go as planned when the playboy meets a beautiful and feisty bootlegger who melts his heart, $44-$84, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.
Aug. 6-9 and 11-12, Thursday-Sunday and Tuesday and Wednesday, 8pm/Thurs-Sun. and Tues, 2pm/Wed, “La Cage aux Folles,” visit the Riviera with Georges, owner of a bawdy drag club and Albin, his partner and high strung headliner (aka Zaza). Their devotion to one another is almost ruined when Georges’ son (a one-night fling) announces his engagement to the daughter of an ultra-conservative politician. Albin tries to impress the fiancé’s parents with a picture-perfect family bringing hilarious results. Featuring the Cagelles, this is one of Broadway’s all time biggest. “I Am What I Am!” (PG12content), $35/matinees, $40/evenings, Arundel Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post Rd, Arundel. FMI: 207-985-5552, www.arundelbarnplayhouse.com.
Aug. 7, Friday, 8pm, “Comedy with Tony V and Dave Rattigan,” Tony V. named the “funniest person in Massachusetts” by Showtime television: Dave Rattigan is a favorite at clubs, corporate shows, colleges, theaters and fundraising shows in Boston and throughout New England and Geoff Payson is a comedian, actor, radio personality and founder of Craft Come a company producing quality comedy events at unique venues throughout New England, $20+$3/service fee, Jonathan’s, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777. www.jonathansogunquit.com.
Aug. 8, Saturday, 9am-1pm, “8th Annual Blueberry Festival,” quilted items, bags, place mats, table runners and many other hand-crafted items will be for sale at the festival. The church will also offer homemade doughnuts, blueberry pies, cookies and other treats for purchase. Blueberry shortcake topped with fresh whipped cream, the festival’s namesake dessert, will also be available, free, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Storer Street, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-4803, www.kennebunklutheran.org.
Aug. 8, Saturday, 10am-4pm, “Waterborough Historical Society Craft Fair,” variety of crafts for sale, view historic buildings and garden, Taylor/Frey/Leavitt House Museum, 6 Old Alfred Rd, Waterboro Center. FMI: 207-247-5332, www.waterboro-me.net.
Aug. 8, Saturday, 6:30pm, “Eddie Forman Orchestra,” diverse group of six musicians featuring great polka music and lyrics, has been entertaining audiences since 1968. The orchestra consists of six talented folks: Tom Frydryk (clarinet, saxophone, vocals), Bob Frydryk (trumpet, vocals), Charlie Pajak (bass & electric guitar), John Cieplik (drummer, vocals), Carol Forman (vocals), Eddie Forman, leader (accordion, piano, vocals) They have performed in many states of Eastern USA; been featured on several cruise lines; have 17 recordings – “Movin’ On” the most recent; and, Eddie has been inducted into the International Polka Music Hall of Fame. The band’s love for the music they perform, their versatile range of styles, and their lively performance make for a fun filled evening of excellent musical entertainment for people of all ages, refreshments available, can bring own blanket/chair, free, Hope Hobbs Gazebo, Harbor Road, Wells. FMI: www.eddieforman.com.

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