Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine May 13-18

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Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine May 13-18

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“Downeast Fiddlers Jamboree,” Saco River Theatre, Bar Mills

May 13-15, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s,” a light and funny suspense comedy about a love triangle involving a woman, her lover, and her husband in a Howard Johnson Motor Inn, $20, City Theater, 205 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-282-0849, www.citytheater.org.
May 13, Friday, 6pm, “Vicki Monroe, psychic medium,” considered to be one of the world’s leading psychic mediums whose gifts go far beyond basic spirit messaging to include spiritual counseling, health and wellness counseling, criminal cold case investigation and more, appetizers and cash bar available 6-8pm, main event starts at 8pm, $40, Town Club, 4 Washington Street, Sanford. FMI: 207-459-0803, www.vickimonroe.com.
May 14, Saturday, 8:30am, “The Fourth Annual Berwick Academy 5k 1791 Trail Run,” raced on a certified cross-country race course on the campus of Berwick Academy, the course is challenging but enjoyable as it winds through the beautiful grounds of Berwick Academy, $30 adults, $10 children, Berwick Academy, 31 Academy St., South Berwick. FMI: 207-384-2164, ext. 2800, www.berwickacademy.org
May 14, Saturday, 9am-1pm, “Woodworking Fundamentals: Build a Small Wall Shelf,” come learn basic woodworking techniques used for building a wall hung or free standing shelf, design options will be explained and you will leave with your very own shelf, please note that the registration cost includes a materials fee, no woodworking experience necessary; open to students 16 years of age and older, Compass Project Boatshop, 20 Maplewood Ave., Biddeford. FMI: 207-391-6830, www.compassproject.org.
May 14, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Downeast Fiddlers Jamboree,” perennial favorite foot-stomping fun of Maine’s champion fiddlers, hosted by Old Grey Goose, and featuring Don Roy, The Gawler Sisters, and surprise guests, Old Grey Goose plays old-time dance tunes on a variety of acoustic instruments; sings songs of love, work, diversity, and achievement from the vast repertoire of American folk history, this gathering promises to be a feel-good evening for the whole family, $18 – $20, The Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Bar Mills. FMI: 207-929-6472, www.sacoriver.net.
May 18, Wednesday, 8pm, “Karla Bonoff,” her legacy as a performer and songwriter is summed up by Billboard Magazine: “Long before Alanis and Jewel, there was a breed of singer/songwriters whose earthly anthems of soul-searching, heartache and joy touched souls in a way few can muster today.” Karla Bonoff has been one of the most successful songwriters of her generation, writing hit songs for everyone from Linda Ronstadt to Bonnie Raitt and Wynona Judd, $37.50 + $4/service fee, Jonathan’s, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.
May 18, Wednesday, 8pm, “Let It Be,” Don’t miss the international musical sensation jam-packed with over forty of The Beatles’ greatest hits. Relive The Beatles’ meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through the heights of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces, with live performances of early tracks including “Twist and Shout,” “She Loves You” and “Drive My Car,” as well as global mega-hits “Yesterday,” “Hey Jude,” “Come Together” and, of course, “Let It Be.” Travel back to the magical sixties when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends, $47-$68, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.

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