Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 21-27

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 21-27
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 21-27
January 20, 2016
Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 21-27
January 20, 2016

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 21-27

Novel Jazz Septet

“Novel Jazz Septet,” Skidompha Library, Damariscotta

Jan. 21, Thurs, 7pm, “Novel Jazz Septet,” classic jazz featuring Barney Balch (trombone), Dave Clarke (guitar), Mickey Felder (piano), Bryan Jones (Alto Saxophone), Herb Maine (acoustic bass), Michael Mitchell (trumpet) plus Bill Manning (drums), $14/adults, $12/seniors, $6/young adults 12-18, free/under 12, Skidompha Public Library, 184 Maine St, Damariscotta. FMI: 207-563-5513, www.skidompha.org.
Jan. 21, Thurs, 7-8:30pm, “Birding in Cuba,” talk by Maine Master Naturalist and Certified Wildlife Steward Jody Telfair-Richards, PhD, hosted by Midcoast Audubon, free, Camden Public Library, 55 Main St, Camden. FMI: 207-236-3440, www.librarycamden.org.
Jan. 22, Fri, 8:30pm, “The Liz Lannon Band,” an incredible voice that captures your spirit. Backed by a talented five-piece band, Liz’s voice soars, making the listener spellbound by the tones and talent that fill the air. This is a toe-tapping, jiving band, Speakeasy at the Trade Winds Motor Inn, 2 Park Dr, Rockland. FMI: 207-596-661, www.tradewindsmaine.com.
Jan. 23, Sat, 10am-3:30pm, “The Evolution of Snow Machines,” this one-day, family-friendly event is a celebration of mechanical snow machines ranging from the earliest creations produced at the dawn of the 20th century through the development of the snowmobile in its modern day form, $12/adults, $10/over 65, free/under 18 and retired and active duty Military (ID required), Owls Head Transportation Museum, 117 Museum St, Owls Head. FMI: 207-594-4418, www.owlshead.org.
Jan. 23, Sat, 7:30pm, “GoldenOak,” hailing from the lakes and mountains of western Maine, this talented group of youngsters has a star that’s on the rise. Enjoy an evening of eclectic instrumentation, inspired vocals and captivating performances with one of the state’s hottest up-and-coming talents, $10/at the door& online, Maine Music Mill, 14 Maine St, Ft. Andross, Brunswick. FMI: 207-431-0273, www.mainemusicmill.com.
Jan. 24, Sun, 1pm, “The Bolshoi Ballet’s: The Tamin of the Shrew in HD,” many suitors dream of marrying the lovely and docile Biance, including Luciento. However, her father will not let anyone marry her before her elder sister, the ill-tempered shrew Katharina, is herself married. French choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot lands a coup with his adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy tailored specifically to the Bolshoi dancers, and achieves a magnetic two hours of breathtaking, nonstop dance unlike any other, portraying the Bolshoi’s audacity and energy in a completely new way, $15/general, $10/18 and under, The Strand, 345 Main St, Rockland. FMI: 207-594-0070, www.rocklandstrand.com.
Jan. 24, Sun, 2-3:30pm, “Winter Gardening Workshop,” selecting native woody plants for your home, Justin Nichols, local ecological gardener and former horticulturist at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens teaches about using native woody landscape plants, in particular, how to grow with an emphasis on insect and pollinator relationships, $5, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, corner of Pleasant & Union Streets, Brunswick. FMI: 207-729-7694, www.btlt.org.

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