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

Out and About for the Midcoast Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 22-28
October 21, 2015
Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 22-28
October 21, 2015

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

Rocky Horror

“Rocky Horror Picture Show, the Musical,” Opera House, Waterville

Oct. 22-25, Thursday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Thurs-Sat, 2pm/Sunday, “The Laramie Project,” directed by Jayne Decker, is a play that tells the story of the murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man murdered in Laramie, Wyoming-written by Moises Kaufman and the Tectonic Theatre Project, $7/adults, $6/seniors, $5/students with ID, University of Maine Alumni Theater, Academy Street, Farmington. FMI: 207-778-7319, www.umf.maine.edu.
Oct. 23-25, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” full length musical, this cult musical is now celebrating its 40th anniversary, come in costume, come in drag, or just get tickets and be part of the fun, directed by Debra Susi with musical direction by Rebecca Willey, $21-$23, Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville. FMI: 207-873-7000, www.operahouse.org.
Oct. 22-25, Thursday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Thurs and Fri, 3pm and 8pm/Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Wait Until Dark,” a heart-pounding new adaptation of a classic thriller, imagine the suspense of Hitchcock and the fun of an amusement park ride, when a blind, yet capable woman finds herself unknowingly in danger when a group of con-men enter her apartment, see site for ticketing details, The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston. FMI: 207-783-3200, www.thepublictheatre.org.
Oct. 23, Friday, 6:30-11pm, “Autumn Community Contra Dance,” announcing an exciting new seasonal dance series, music provided by Pineland Fiddlers with guitarist Silas Rogers & caller Kim Roberts, family dance, dessert potluck, Contra Dance, all dances taught; no prior experience needed, beginners welcome, $7 adults, $5 children/seniors;, $20 families, free/under 7, Snow Pond Center for the Arts, 8 Goldenrod Lane, Sidney. FMI: 844-476-6976, www.snowpond.org.
Oct. 23, Friday, 8pm, “Louis Ramey,” the night will also feature comedy from Brian Brinegar, Anna Cranage-Conathan and host, Mark Turcotte, Ramey, an Atlanta, Georgia native, first attempted stand-up while in college and has since performed on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, recorded a half-hour Comedy Central special and was a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing. He’s toured England, Dubai, India, Australia, Hong Kong and entertained the troops for a USO Comedy Central special at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. His other television credits include ABC’s “The View”, NBC’s “Showtime at the Apollo”, CBS’s “48 Hours” and Nickelodeon’s “Nick at Nite,” show for ages 21+, $10/advance, $12/door, Fireside Inn & Suites, 1777 Washington St, Auburn. FMI: 207-513-0742, www.maineeventcomedy.com.
Oct. 24, Saturday, 5pm, “Turkey Supper,” menu to include turkey, stuffing, gravy, peas, squash, cranberry sauce, rolls, pies and beverage, $8/adults, $4/under 12, free/under 5, Highland Avenue United Methodist Church, 31 Highland Ave, Gardiner. FMI: 207-582-2303, www.mainetoday.com.
Oct. 25, Sunday, 2pm., “Fiddle-icious Celtic Music Concert,” 80+ musicians play, sing & dance to Celtic dance music of our Maine and Franco-American heritage, players perform on guitar, stand-up bass, flute, penny whistle, accordions, with many fiddlers and bagpipes, toe-tapping family atmosphere, Students, Seniors: $13, Adults: $15, Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. FMI: 207-783-1585, www.francocenter.org.

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