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Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 8-13

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 8-13

“25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Next Generation Theatre, Brewer

Jan. 8-1o, Friday-Sunday, 7pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” presented by The Next Generation Theatre teen Troupe, tells the story of six mid-pubescents who participate in the spelling championship of a lifetime while revealing hilarious and touching stories from their lives outside of spelling, $7, $4/under age 17, Next Generation Theatre, 39 Center St, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-7100, www.nextgenerationtheatre.com.
Jan. 9, Saturday, 7-9am, “Breakfast Buffet,” menu will include baked beans, eggs, homefries, sausage, toast, pancakes, homemade doughnuts, and a beverage, $6/adults, Alton Methodist Church, 4527 Bennoch Rd, Alton. FMI: www.bangordailynews.com.
Jan. 9, Saturday 1-3pm, “The Magic Flute,” this was the groundbreaking broadcast that launched the Met’s heralded Live in HD series, seen by opera lovers in movie theaters around the world. Adults and children alike were enchanted by the whimsical humor and breathtaking puppetry of Julie Taymor’s hit production, presented in a shortened English-language version, $25, $20/seniors, $10/students, Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Rd, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.
Jan. 9, Saturday, 4:30-6pm, “Baked Bean Supper,” menu will include baked beans, hot dogs, rolls, casseroles, coleslaw and homemade pies, $7/adults, $3/children, East Orrington Congregational Church, 38 Johnson Mill Road, Orrington. FMI: 207-825-3403, www.eoccmaine.com.
Jan. 10, Sunday, 5-7pm, “Celtic Music,” enjoy the sounds of the Emerald Isle, local musicians gather to play together, dancing, come in and enjoy a pint of craft beer and good eats, Geaghan’s Restaurant & Pub, 570 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-945-3730, www.geaghans.com.
Jan. 12, Tuesday, 7-9:30pm, “Live Jazz,” The G Majors- the Nocturnem jazz house band with featured players every week, Nocturnem Draft Haus, 56 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-907-4380, www.nocturnemdrafthaus.com.
Jan. 13, Wednesday, 6:30-9pm, “Acoustic Showcase,” the event will feature performances by students and staff on acoustic guitar, bass, drums, and vocal, $5, Brewer Performing Arts Center, 92 Pendleton St., Brewer. FMI: 207-200-5447, www.brewerperformingarts.com.

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