Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 22-28

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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 22-28

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 22-28

“Full Moon Paddle,” Hirundo Wildlife Refuge,  Old Town

Oct. 22, Thursday, 7:30pm, “University of Maine Symphonic Band,” under the direction of Chris White, and the UMaine Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Jack Burt, join forces to present this fall program, $12, Collins Center for the Arts, UMO, Orono. FMI: 207-581-4703, www.umaine.edu/spa.
Oct. 22-25 and 28, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 7pm/Thurs, Fri and Wed, 5pm/Sat, 3pm/Sun, “Doctor Cerberus,” thirteen-year-old Franklin Robertson has never been one of the cool kids. His brother torments him nonstop and his parents don’t get him at all. His great comfort comes from the Twinkies he eats and the horror movies he watches every Saturday night at midnight, on a black-and-white TV set in his basement, introduced by the horror host Dr. Cerberus. In fact, Franklin feels certain that Dr. Cerberus can save his misfit life… A MAINE PREMIERE! *Strong language and adult themes, see site for ticket pricing, Penobscot Theatre, 131 Main St, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-3333, www.penobscottheatre.org.
Oct. 23-25, Friday-Sunday, 8pm, “Haus of Paradigm,” Shanghai Dance Theater has been a part of Bangor Maine’s theatrical and performance arts scene since 2005. Paradigm brings you events and shows of entertainment with a modern twist on the classic elegance of Middle Eastern Dance. This year join us on the journey through the mad mind of Renfield. A tale of the supernatural and its warm embrace…. or cold as we draw out the Opheliac in you. The tale begins as Renfield stumbles upon a gathering…and his descent into his Shakespearean madness, costumes encouraged, $10, Next Generation Theater, 39 Center St, Brewer. FMI: 207-370-8701, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.
Oct. 24, Saturday, 8am-3pm, “Craft Fair,” start holiday shopping early, there will be a table for kids to make a craft while their parents shop, refreshments available, American Legion, 41 Canoe Club Rd, Hampden. FMI: www.bangordailynews.com.
Oct. 24, Saturday, 1-4pm, “Halloween at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge,” fall ‘animal art’, preparing and raising a share-crow made from natural materials, bobbing for apples and testing your strength in the hay bale rolling contest. When shadows grow larger, dare to come along on the Haunted Walk, listen to a scary story by the campfire and step into the tent of the Future, $5, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, 1107 West Old Town Road, Gate 1, Old Town. FMI: 207-391-2171, www.hirundomaine.org.
Oct. 25, Sunday 12-5pm, “UCP of Maine’s Pumpkins in the Park,” We are thrilled to have reached lucky number 13 with UCP of Maine’s Pumpkins in the Park at the Cross Insurance Center! Enjoy a warm, safe, community Halloween party for children. It features hundreds of glowing jack-o’-lanterns, two bounce houses, face painting, hayrides, clowns, balloon-tying, portrait photos and trick-or-treating. Yes, kid-friendly costumes are welcomed! Proceeds assist UCP of Maine in supporting the needs of children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities in your area, free, Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main St, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-2952 ext. 323, www.ucpofmaine.org.
Oct. 25, Sunday, 5pm, “Full Moon Paddle,” last paddle this season, canoes, paddles and life jackets are available or BYO, bring a flashlight, $5/adults, free/school-aged children, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, 35 Hudson Rd, Alton. FMI: 207-394-2171, www.hirundomaine.org.

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